La Tour Sarrazine

La Tour Sarrazine

La Tour Sarrazine in the village of Montaren near the southern French renaissance town of Uzès is a medieval tower dating to the 12th century. The building was restored over the course of five years and transformed into a unique B&B, in which combining authenticity and comfort was of the highest priority. New elements are clearly recognisable as such, but have been designed in a neutral mode that doesn’t steal the limelight from the historic building itself.

Region/Town: FR – France, Occitania, Uzès, Montaren

Name: La Tour Sarrazine

Scenery: In the small village of Montaren in southern France

Accommodation: House, B&B

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Fusenhof

Fusenhof is an historic Black Forest house with a striking, expansive roof. Dating back to 1754, the building is idyllically situated amidst the meadows of the Dreisam valley, at the foot of the Black Forest Mountains near Freiburg. This heritage listed building was renovated over five years under the motto “the old will remain old, the new will become new”. Perfect for large families and groups who want to spend time together.

Region/Town: DE – Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Black Forest, Kirchzarten (Freiburg)

Name: Fusenhof

Scenery: Between fields and meadows in the Dreisam valley, at the foot of the Black Forest Mountains

Accommodation: House

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Little Stone House

The Little Stone House is situated six kilometres from the Spanish city of Tarifa, the surfing paradise on the south coast of Andalusia. From here, you can enjoy beautiful views of this coastline’s famous sandy beaches. Built on the slope of the La Peña hills, the house is located just 750 from the water. It was constructed upon the foundations of an old farmhouse – in its exact original position, as it is particularly sheltered from the wind.

Region/Town: ES – Spain, Andalusia, Tarifa

Name: Little Stone House

Scenery: Panoramic position close to the coast

Accommodation: House

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Casa Afife

Casa Afife is situated in a rural settlement near the Atlantic Ocean in the northwest of Portugal – between Viano do Castelo and Caminha, a small town on the border to Spain. The neighbouring church had a significant influence on the design of the house: the house does not disturb the harmony of this religious place, but nevertheless boasts an independent character.

Region/Town: PT – Portugal, Viano do Castelo, Afife

Name: Casa Afife

Scenery: In a rural settlement near the Atlantic Ocean

Accommodation: House

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Hygge Hus

Hygge Hus on the North Sea island of Föhr makes a traditional impression from outside – but inside it boasts a modern Scandinavian style and great attention to detail. Across its 140 square metres this house provides a large family-sized space for different activities.

Region/Town: DE – Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Föhr, Oevenum

Name: Hygge Hus

Scenery: In the village

Accommodation: House

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Tinoshearts – House Y

Tinos Hearts House Y is located in Karidari, one of the most beautiful villages on the Greek Cycladic island of Tinos. The house is a modern interpretation of the typical architecture of the Cyclades with brightly whitewashed walls, cubic forms, a flat roof and puristic design language.

Region/Town: GR – Greece, Tinos, Kardiani

Name: Tinoshearts - House Y

Scenery: In the village, with breathtaking views of the sea

Accommodation: House

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El Jardin de la Palapa – Veranda House

El Jardin de la Palapa is situated in the midst of a banana plantation on the north coast of Tenerife. This veranda house is one of three buildings on the 10-hectare property, which is laid out like a tropical garden. The house, built in the local style, offers generous space for two people over 100 square metres.

Region/Town: ES – Spain, Tenerife, Los Realejos

Name: El Jardin de la Palapa - Veranda House

Scenery: In the midst of a banana plantation on the coast.

Accommodation: House

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La Riserva

La Riserva holiday home near the Sicilian Vendicari nature reserve just south of the baroque town Noto offers wide views over the Mediterranean macchia shrublands to the sea 900 metres away. Elegant and archaic at once, this elongated building extends across the spacious property. The linear composition forms a contrast to the gnarled olive trees and prickly pears and simultaneously enters into dialogue with the surrounding landscape thanks to its walls of local stone and broad glass surfaces.

Region/Town: IT – Italy, Sicily, Noto

Name: La Riserva

Scenery: Amidst a Mediterranean garden with spectacular views of the Vendicari nature reserve.

Accommodation: House

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Fjorde Sieseby

Fjorde Sieseby Cottage is situated on a park-like property on the outskirts of Sieseby, widely considered the most beautiful village on the River Schlei in northern Germany. The building dating back to 1904 – the living area of the former farmstead – was converted into a holiday home within which a modern country house style meets a maritime flair. Vintage furniture, design classics, and works of art by Nordic painters lend the house its unique character.

Region/Town: DE – Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Sieseby

Name: Fjorde Sieseby

Scenery: Amidst the scenic Schlei landscape, directly on the outskirts of Sieseby

Accommodation: House

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Cingle 30

Situated on a steep slope in the Mallorcan coastal village of Port de Sóller, Cingle 30 offers stunning panoramic views of the bay and the Serra de Tramuntana mountains. Consisting of a fair-faced concrete cube which extends out above a substructure of traditional quarry stone walls, the house appears to grow out of the terraced hillside.

Region/Town: ES – Spain, Mallorca, Port de Sóller

Name: Cingle 30

Scenery: Hillside location with view to the bay

Accommodation: House

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