Region: DE – Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, North sea, Sankt Peter Ording, Tating

Accommodation: House

Dat schwatte Hus is situated adjacent to a nature reserve on the Eiderstedt peninsula, not far from the village of Sankt Peter Ording, with a wide, unspoilt view over meadows and fields. The old structure of the massive house from the 1960s and three later extensions were converted into a holiday home in the modern Scandinavian style. The black wooden cladding allows the individual parts of the building to merge and creates a homogeneous overall ensemble.

Region: GR – Greece, Lefkada, Tsoukalades

Accommodation: House

The holiday house mavie on the Greek island of Lefkada evokes associations with an elegant ocean liner. The building consists of several cubes arranged in a row, and a slightly twisted cuboid structure stacked above them. You enter the house on the upper level, which is glazed on three sides and resembles a command bridge. From the living room with a sitting area, kitchen and dining area you can enjoy views of the Ionian Sea, the city of Lefkada, and the mainland.

Region: CH – Switzerland, Graubünden, Siat

Accommodation: Hotel

Renowned Swiss architect Gion A. Caminada from Graubünden has built a house on a sunny slope in the centre of the village of Siat in the Surselva region. It fits in harmoniously with the village surroundings and still stands out. The Ustria Steila cites the traditional building culture of the region with its lower concrete storeys and wooden log structure on the upper floor.

Region: IT – Italy, Liguria, Imperia

Accommodation: House

Holiday home Eremo is perched on a hill above the northern Italian harbour town of Imperia. Situated, as though on a viewing platform, on the edge of a centuries-old pine forest, the house offers an impressive panoramic view over the city and the Ligurian sea. The historic Hermitage – once a religious retreat – has been transformed into a holiday home for two.

Region: CH – Switzerland, Grisons, Vals

Accommodation: Apartment

With their B&B Brücke 49 in the Swiss mountain village of Vals, Ruth Kramer and Thomas Schacht have won the hearts of design lovers. Now they are offering additional holiday apartments in the neighbouring house. With Brücke 49 Herberge they continue to develop their successful style concept – the fusion of alpine architecture and Scandinavian design.

Region: FR – France, Haute-Savoie, Lugrin

Accommodation: House

At La Pierre aux Puces you have Lake Geneva at your doorstep. The house is located on a terraced plot on the southern shore of the lake, eight kilometers from the spa town of Evian-les-Bains. Dating back to the 1950s, …

Region: IT – Italy, South Tyrol, Sexten/Moos

Accommodation: Apartment

Strata and Paramount are part of the Rainer family resort in the South Tyrolean Dolomites. Both buildings are fantastic examples of innovative alpine architecture that bring design into perfect harmony with nature. The architectural office Plasma has received multiple awards for the Strata wing, …

Region: BE – Belgium, Antwerp

Accommodation: House

“Zalig in Antwerpen” are two holiday home in the historic part of the Belgian city on the Scheldt river. In the old townhouses, exposed brick walls, old oak wood ceilings and original tiled floors set a contrast to floors and fixtures with a tadelakt-like coating, steel elements and natural materials.

Region: HR – Croatia, Istria, Čepić

Accommodation: House

Casa Ceppi is a rural property on the Croatian peninsula of Istria. The historic complex, which comprises a main building and outbuildings grouped around a central square, was in ruins until it was rebuilt according to plans by the Berlin architecture firm Wietersheim. …

Region: IT – Italy, Tuscany, Magliano in Toscana

Accommodation: House

The Maremma region on the southern coast of Tuscany is characterized by wide plains, gentle hills and the nearby sea. The architecture of the Maremma House refers directly to this landscape. Built over three levels, its horizontal lines reflect the natural surroundings. …

Region: IT – Italy, Apulia, Ostuni

Accommodation: B&B

The Masseria Moroseta B&B near the Apulian town of Ostuni is surrounded by a 5-hectare ecological olive grove. The bright white building is a modern interpretation of the traditional Apulian farm, the “Masseria”. The wall on its entrance side appears stark and closed off. …

Region: DE – Germany, Lower Saxony, Gottingen

Accommodation: House

The Seilerhaus is an idyllic gem on the edge of the old town of Gottingen. The listed, 100-year old half-timbered house has been renovated with great attention to detail whereby the historic building fabric has been combined with new elements. …

Region: DE – Germany, Bavaria, Walchensee (Lake Walchen)

Accommodation: Apartment

The apartment is located in a converted chalet of 1979 in the Upper Bavarian Alps. As it is typical for a Bavarian chalet you find the traditional wooden chairs and a pair of antlers on the wall. …

Region: DE – Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lübeck-Travemünde

Accommodation: House

The former fisherman’s house – a listed building from 1800 – is located in the historic part of Travemünde close to the harbour. The brick house, with its curved pediment, has been lovingly restored by the current owners. …

Region: DE – Germany, Bavaria, Bayrischzell

Accommodation: Hotel

The Tannerhof is an eco-hotel and health resort in the Bavarian Alps. It is surrounded by meadows, forests and mountains and looks like a idyllic little village due to its assortment of buildings. Here you won’t just find a wide range of health and wellness packages, …