Rettungsschuppen

Rettungsschuppen

Built in 1899, this brick building on the North Sea island of Juist operated as a sea rescue station for many decades. The heritage-listed building was recently renovated and has been reborn as a holiday house combining historical flair and modern design.

Region/Town: DE – Germany, Lower Saxony, Island of Juist, Ostdorf

Name: Rettungsschuppen

Scenery: In the quiet district of Ostdorf, close to the beach and not far from the idyllic town centre.

Accommodation: House

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Loft by LIEU

Are you dreaming of a holiday that brings the whole family – or all your closest friends – together? In the south of France perhaps? An accommodation with traditional charm and casual flair? In the countryside, but close to the sea and the mountains. Voilà: Loft by LIEU.

Region/Town: FR – France, Occitania, Villedaigne

Name: Loft by LIEU

Scenery: On the outer edge of a small french village

Accommodation: House

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Casa Hortinha

Casa Hortinha, in the heart of the Portuguese town of Portimão, embodies the style of the 1960s both inside and out. This town house, a modern heritage-listed monument, has been restored and modernised by the Dutch-Portuguese architecture studio arte.

Region/Town: PT – Portugal, Algarve, Portimão

Name: Casa Hortinha

Scenery: In the old city-centre

Accommodation: House

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Minimalistic Loft

This location could hardly be more exclusive! The Minimalistic Loft is situated on the 18th floor of the Elbphilharmonie, Hamburg’s new landmark. Resting atop an old harbour warehouse, the glass structure with its wave-shaped roof and spectacular glass façade not only houses concert halls, a hotel and restaurants, but also apartments on the western tip.

Region/Town: DE – Germany, Hamburg, Hamburg

Name: Minimalistic Loft

Scenery: On the 18th floor of the Elbphilharmonie

Accommodation: Apartment

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La Maison des Arènes

La Maison des Arènes is a historic townhouse in the centre of Arles in Provence. The ancient Roman city is one of the oldest cities in France and, with its many monuments and ancient treasures, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built in the 17th century, the large townhouse is situated between the Roman Forum and the amphitheatre. Two Parisian architects renovated it while preserving many of its historical elements, staying true to the original

Region/Town: FR – France, Provence, Arles

Name: La Maison des Arènes

Scenery: In the historic centre

Accommodation: House

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La Grange au Muy

La Grange au Muy is situated between Cannes and Saint Tropez in the idyllic rural hinterland of the Cote d´Azur. In 1990, the Italian architect Claudio Silvestrin converted this 16th century building into a unique holiday home. Behind the old façade you will find spacious, modern rooms, which are lent their very special ambience by the light entering through the windows. The architect, known for his timeless buildings, all reduced to the essentials, has given the rooms an almost monastic character.

Region/Town: FR – France, Provence, Le Muy

Name: La Grange au Muy

Scenery: In the idyllic rural hinterland of the Cote d´Azur

Accommodation: House

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Can Miret

This holiday home is situated in the north of Mallorca on the edge of the little town of Campanet – in a large garden overlooking the village and the Tramuntana mountains. This traditional Mallorcan building is comprised of an older main wing and a newer extension and offers 300 square metres of space for nine people.

Region/Town: ES – Spain, Mallorca, Campanet

Name: Can Miret

Scenery: On the outskirts of the village in the middle of an idyllic garden with a view of the Tramuntana mountains.

Accommodation: House

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Wenefrieda

Wenefrieda is a typical representation of the modern timber architecture the Vorarlberg province in western Austria is famous for. This longhouse-style holiday home with a saddle roof and wooden façade is based on the traditional buildings of the Bregenzerwald forest. The communal centre of the house is located on the top floor, which is completely lined with wood. The open living area with a sitting area by the fireplace and a library, a dining table with corner bench and kitchen block, extends over the entire floor and is lit from three sides.

Region/Town: AT – Austria, Bregenzerwald, Schoppernau

Name: Wenefrieda

Scenery: In the heart of a mountain village, surrounded by an impressive mountain scenery.

Accommodation: House

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Palazzo Beccaguti Cavriani

The northern Italian city of Mantua, Lombardy, is surrounded by lakes on three sides. Many old noble palaces adorn this Renaissance city, the historical centre of which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Massimo Ghisi and Vanna Bernardelli have rebuilt one of these palaces, Palazzo Beccaguti Cavriani, dating to the 16th century, and have created spaces that combine architecture, design and art.

Region/Town: IT – Italy, Lombardy, Mantua

Name: Palazzo Beccaguti Cavriani

Scenery: In a quiet area of the town centre

Accommodation: Apartment

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Quartier Wieck

The Quartier Wieck holiday home is located in the fishing village of Wieck on the Darß peninsula off Germany’s Baltic coast, just 300 metres from the Bodden lagoon. With its sleek architecture, the house sets a counterpoint to the traditional thatched houses typical of the Darß – but with its barn-like shape, it nevertheless references its surroundings. Every detail displays the owners’ penchant for Japanese and Scandinavian design.

Region/Town: DE – Germany, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Darß-Fischland, Wieck on the Darß

Name: Quartier Wieck

Scenery: In the middle of the Darß with a view to the Bodden

Accommodation: House

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