The most popular houses 2020 – Part III: international

At the beginning of January every year we publish the houses, apartments and hotels that our readers particularly liked over the past year. The ranking is determined by how often an entry was read.

In part III you will find the most popular international domiciles

Popular holiday homes (international):

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Eremo

Holiday home Eremo is perched on a hill above the northern Italian harbour town of Imperia, on the so called “Riviera”. 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.

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black+bright

On the Danish island of Møn in the midst of wild meadows and pastures, the consistently modern house Black+Bright skillfully plays with contrasts and rests above all in itself.

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Casa Morelli

Casa Morelli is situated in a panoramic location on a hill in the heart of Chianti Classico in the municipality of Radda. The typical Tuscan country house has been restored and converted into a vacation home.

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Woodhouse

The Woodhouse in the fishing village of Agger on the northwestern coast of Jutland is located less than a kilometre from the North Sea, on a property with mature trees and plenty of natural vegetation and offers views in all directions.

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Light House

The landscape surrounding the Danish fishing village of Agger is characterized by water, beaches, dunes and heathlands. The Light House is situated only 650 meters from the North Sea coast, opposite a small lake.

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aavego

Situated by the North Sea, near fjords, lakes and dunes, this holiday home interacts with its natural environment and integrates qualities of simple living.

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Birkedal

The architecture of house Birkedal is as poetic as its name. Inspired by children’s fantasy worlds, the cottage on the Danish island of Møn consists exclusively of circular spaces.

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La Vignarella

La Vignarella holiday home in the north-east of Corsica lies directly behind the dunes and merges almost seamlessly with the beach. The modern architecture of this house harmonises perfectly with its surroundings.

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Cingle 30

With panoramic views of the bay of Soller and the mountains, Cingle 30 is located on a steep slope in the coastal town of Port de Soller. It consists of a concrete cube that rises above a substructure with traditional quarry stone walls.

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Villa des Dunes

Facing the sea and just 5 minutes walk from the harbor, the Villa des Dunes is located in the small Breton fishing village of Lesconil.

Apartment // House // Resort

Borgo Tranquillo

Le Marche in central Italy is not as well known as nearby Tuscany, but is a hot tip for travelers in Italy. The Borgo Tranquillo looks traditional from the outside, but inside it has a modern loft style with individually designed apartments.

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Pantelleria Nikà

The volcanic island of Pantelleria, located between Sicily and Tunisia, is known as the “Black Pearl of the Mediterranean”. The holiday home Pantelleria Nikà is enthroned here on rugged cliffs and offers a breathtaking view.

Apartment // B&B // Resort

La Darbia

Lake Orta is considered the most romantic of northern Italy’s sub-Alpine lakes. On its eastern shore – just above the town of Orta – la Darbia is set into an idyllic hillside and celebrates la dolce vita in Piedmont.

B&B

La Mugletta

La Mugletta is a modern B&B in the Euganean hills of Northern Italy, not far from Padua, Vicenza and Venice. The interplay of nature and architecture was integral to the design of the building.

Hotel

MIRAMONTI Boutique Hotel

High above Merano, MIRAMONTI Boutique Hotel sits atop a sunny plateau by the edge of a forest. Established as a small inn in 1932, the hotel has been rebuilt and extended several times over the years.

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Villa Baronessa & Villa Baronessina

Set in a lush Mediterranean garden near the historic center of the wine village of Kaltern am See, you will find an extraordinary ensemble of buildings: a classic 1950s villa and her extravagant modern “little sister”.

In part I we publish the most popular new entries, in part II we present the  top  holiday homes in Germany/Austria /Switzerland. In part IV you will find the houses with the best guest feedback.

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