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Just a short walk from Aljezur and an eight-minute drive from Praia da Amoreira, this former farmhouse nestles in the hills of the Costa Vicentina, surrounded by fields and weathered cork oaks.

In the heart of Salento, Italy's southernmost peninsula, an old town house tells of the tradition and architecture of the region between two seas - charming, authentic and well hidden in a maze of alleyways.

In the midst of the Arcadian landscape of the Alentejo sits Monte de Santiago - formerly a traditional farmhouse - surrounded by 16 hectares of private land that merges seamlessly into the green expanse.

Fowlescombe Farm is located between Dartmoor National Park and the wild beaches of South Devon. The historic ensemble with its organic farm has been harmoniously converted and delights its guests with well-curated experiences, ten guest suites and a restaurant with open kitchen: Hands on!

Fields, trees and the Baltic Sea nearby: Simple and unobtrusive on the outside, but full of character and thought through down to the last detail on the inside, Hof 7 is located in the scenic Klützer Winkel and offers plenty of space for holidays in touch with nature.

Tucked away among the pines: At the Danish Klitmøller Hideaway on the coast of North Jutland, the name says it all. The vast expanse of Thy lies outside the door, while purist wooden architecture brings peace and quiet inside. The luxury of simplicity.

Sounds of Silence: Nestled between the volcanic landscape of La Palma lies The El Paso - a small, quiet hamlet with a former music school, bakery and stables, which today is home to guests, art and gold records.

The Meraki Studios rise out of the Mediterranean landscape of Southern Crete like an abstract rock. An archaic place for which the Danish architect Sigurd Larsen has designed a terraced building made of concrete, natural stone, wood and steel.

Between town and mudflats: the two holiday homes at the foot of the Harlingen lighthouse unveil themselves as artfully designed tiny houses behind a Frisian façade.

The Seemanshaus, built around 1850, lies in the tranquil village of Born on the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula, surrounded by a vast garden with a view of the Bodden.

Escapism in Finnish: In the midst of the rugged archipelago landscape, you'll find a self-sufficient retreat on the island of Skjulskäret, which integrates itself into the glacial nature with a clear concept.

Archaic architecture: half temple, half barn, the holiday home Casa Bendico near Noto stages the essentials and, despite its massive walls, creates a lightweight atmosphere with stunning sea views and a pool.

Unwind in style: Set in a vineyard, the three accommodations at Quinta da Lila give an old Portuguese farm a new lease of life - with subtle aesthetics, contemporary comfort and unusual pools.

Cast off: the Seedorf 360° architect's house on the island of Rügen tells the story of the adventures of a circumnavigation, both in form and content, combining traditional building elements with modern design language and bespoke art.

Perched on a rocky hilltop overlooking the Ionian Sea, Kap A kritas is a straightforward holiday home with a veranda, pool and sweeping views in all directions.

As if you had landed on the set of a Wes Anderson film, A House for Essex rises up in the English countryside - an experimental synthesis of the arts with an enigmatic narrative.

In the hills above Noto, the ‘capital of the Baroque’, the 300-year-old farmhouse Casa Balat strikes a balance between patina and zeitgeist.

The Hotel Casa Montelongo in the heart of Fuerteventura is a tribute to the island and its history - a building with two suites and a pool that masterfully stages minimalism, light and colour.

Scottish heritage with Scandinavian flair: In the northern Highlands at the head of the Kyle of Tongue bay, Kyle House nestles in the rugged, lonely landscape. Surrounded by wild beaches, unspoilt countryside and the mighty peaks of Ben Loyal and Ben Hope.

A nest in Apulia: La Casa di Bru is an unusual and contrasting ensemble of historic and modern buildings that celebrates outdoor living. A summer house in the countryside yet close to the charming towns of Carovigno and Ostuni.

All aboard: Whether it's a workshop, family reunion or yoga retreat, the Küstenkiste on the Baltic Sea island of Usedom opens up a variety of spaces and possibilities - with a view over the lagoon.

Light and shade, landscape and architecture: the Olive Garden Bungalow combines clear shapes, large window fronts and atmospheric outdoor areas in the Cretan countryside.

Conversion of a historic bunker into a holiday home: the Cocondo project immerses itself in the Dutch coastal landscape and its eventful history - both to preserve the dunes and as a call for peace.

As bright as the sky, as green as the dune grass, the H-shaped architecture of Kokkolit nestles in the gently rugged landscape of North Jutland. Just 300 metres from the sea.

Scandinavian minimalism in a forest clearing: the Vipp Farmhouse on the Danish island Lolland interweaves curated design with untamed nature and historical charm.

On a hill in the Portuguese north, between grazing sheep and a singing rooster, Casal no Campo stretches out into the dense greenery. A bungalow with two holiday homes of an unusual format.

Regional tradition and minimalist zeitgeist: The former sheepfold is located in the heart of the protected Reserva Natural do Sapal in the Sotavento - the less explored part of the Algarve.

Frisian and colourful: The WJ8 in the small, charming North Sea resort of Utersum is one of the few detached houses on the island of Föhr and, in addition to its (mono)chromatic architecture, has a surprisingly extensive garden.

Bright yellow and pale pink, the former farmhouse Ca la Carolina stands out against the historical backdrop of the village in the Costa Brava hinterland and now opens up to the light and a cheerful play of colours.

Can Morera blends into the Mediterranean landscape like an homage to the rugged coastline of Mallorca. A spacious holiday home of simple beauty in the signature style of architect Alberto Lievore.

In the middle of the spectacular infinity of Thy, the Vipp Cold Hawaii guest house faces the elements. A reimagined fisherman's cottage - as open, contemplative and puristically bold as the landscape itself.

A green oasis with urban flair: light and air fill the open, bright architecture of Casa Joana. A retreat in the sun-drenched Algarve that celebrates laid-back outdoor living.

Hidden in a lush garden in the centre of charming Porto is the Fábrica no Jardim - a minimalist factory-style house that quotes the city's history and translates it into the present day.

Like a canvas, the white backdrop of Monopoli reflects the sky and the sea. Casa Santa next to the San Salvatore Church also focuses on the essentials, staging light, texture and the magnificent view.

A natural stage over the Aegean Sea: authenticity is key on the mountainous Pelion peninsula. The four Afeilianes Stone Houses blend into the ancient cultural landscape and enjoy the sweeping views across the sea.

On the edge of Denmark's oldest national park, just a five-minute walk from the North Sea and the surfing paradise of Cold Hawaii, The Frame House masterfully stages the view of the small, blue-grey lake and the sandy green expanse of Thy.

Black and clear, the Dünenhaus Dierhagen on Fischland stands out against the coastal landscape. Inside, bright rooms, open spaces, expansive views and a warm atmosphere await the guests.

A garden of Mediterranean trees and flowering shrubs in a small village in the hinterland of the Algarve: in the middle of it all is Casa Linear - a farmhouse renovated with a great deal of sense and flair, looking out over the sea that sparkles in the distance. A straightforward homage to simplicity.

Holnis22 near Glücksburg and the Flensburg Fjord is elegantly understated. In order to let the architect's house from 1961 live on, the architect and designer Sönke Martensen has continued to develop the existing building.

Belle Époque in Belgium: Close to the sea, in the midst of the historic splendour of the seaside resort of Blankenberge, stands this listed holiday home. A bright and atmospheric gathering place for families, friends and larger groups.

Poetic minimalism behind an artful façade: the virtuously decorated Casa 1923 is one of Faro's outstanding Art Nouveau buildings. With their careful handling of traditions and materials, the architects of PAr tie in with the building's past and redefine it for today's needs.

Metamorphosis with sea view: Casa Capriccio Alto is the third work of art by architect Cherubino Gambardella, which gives new life to a derelict building on a hill near the medieval town of Itri and perpetuates its history.

The house with its Scandinavian look, dark façade and large asymmetrical green roof is part of the "Meerleben" holiday project that combines sustainable construction principles with common sense.

The Saftstationen, built in 1884 in the west of the island of Møn, is one of the last industrial landmarks of its kind. Where sugar beet was once processed into sweet juice, you can now spend your holidays, celebrate festivals and experience culture.

The sky over Tarifa: The Artist Tarifa, a listed building, is as cosmopolitan as the city itself. A haven of tranquillity amidst the whitewashed, lively streets of the old town, its roof terrace offers views stretching all the way to the mountains of Morocco.

TheNordicX in the small Danish fishing village of Agger stands close to the endless beaches and vast wilderness of Thy. Architecturally, it reflects its deep connection with Nordic nature through simplicity and timelessness.

Light, tranquillity and botanical delights. 250 m above sea level, surrounded by a huge garden with ancient olive, almond and carob trees, the Monte das Marés guesthouse looks out over dense green hills to the Atlantic.

Weathered timbered cladding, historical beams, reused bricks – the Tilia Authentic Home in the river landscape of the Vistula Delta has not been built on, but rather with the traces of history.

Like a fortress, the small medieval town of Diano Castello towers over the Ligurian landscape. In Palazzo Fabiny you feel as if you have been transported to a bygone era, because the history of the old patrician house goes back almost 400 years.

Wild waves and warm pine wood: at Pine House on the edge of Klitmøller, it's not just surfers who will be happy, although the coast, known as Cold Hawaii, is one of the best spots in northern Europe.

Where the dragonflies live: On a Sicilian hill, amidst citrus trees, palms and cacti, sits the Dimora delle Libellule. A light and airy ensemble that, like its culture-rich island, unites Orient and Occident as well as originality and modernity.

Creating clarity: Belgian architect Tom Thys has given new life to the Aristo House. This historical building dates back to 1914 and is situated on a slope of the Trigno Valley with a fantastic view over the hills, woods and fields of Abruzzo.

Light and easy-going: The former coastal farm Vesterlandet in the Danish fishing village of Agger is a reinterpreted overall concept of glass, wood and sand tones that houses two airy, bright apartments as well as versatile office space and the regional restaurant Tri as well as an ice cream café.

onedown is not just located in the middle of the unspoilt dune landscape of North Jutland, it is part of it. A holiday home for eight people, integrated into the hilly terrain and its vegetation.

A trip to Idaho is closer than you think. No Rocky Mountains, no Snake River, but a holiday home reminiscent of the architecture of the American 1970s. Located directly on the high banks of the Eider river and with a far-reaching view over the water.

Small bays, white sandy beaches, sophisticated Art Nouveau buildings - in the charming seaside town of Castiglioncello, where artists and actors were once inspired by the beauty of the Etruscan coast, Villa Sorriso lies amidst the lush greenery and looks far across the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Restrained forms, subtle play of shadows: The beach villa u magazinu in north-eastern Corsica allows summer to take the leading role. The restoration of the former family beach shop was intended to revitalise this evocative place with modern architecture, without losing its soul.

Villa Erika on the steep slope of the seaside resort of Göhren on the island of Rügen transports its visitors back to times gone by. Built as a summer residence, by the Wolgast Corporation in 1891, the style of the villa is distinctive both architecturally and historically.

Situated on a hill near the baroque town of Scicli, surrounded by carob trees and nature, Casa Kera looks out over the gently rolling hills to the blue shimmering south coast of the island. A house that naturally places itself in the middle of the Sicilian landscape.

Clarity and peacefulness as far as the eye can see. After their two holiday homes 36 Berta and 36 Charly, the architect couple Frank and Susanne Plehn has created another distinct island escape: 17 Anton - just 800 metres from the beach.

Face to face with the sea. On Cap Bénat, one of the most beautiful viewpoints on the Côte d'Azur, lies Villa Nyland. Surrounded by old pine trees, oaks and pines that extend down to the beach.

In front of the house awaits a small private lake, behind it the largest wilderness of Denmark and only 300 metres away is the ocean of the Danish North Sea coast: this listed farmhouse resembles all facets of a picturesque holiday.

Leisurely days in light-filled architecture. The spacious holiday home on the sunny island of Fehmarn reveals light-flooded rooms over three floors in a simple design and with a fresh atmosphere.

After its extensive renovation, the coach house of an old captain's house, both built around 1850 and considered a heritage listed ensemble, offers modern comfort in a historical ambience.

The holiday home in the Thy National Park on the Danish North Sea coast hides in nature due to its green roofs extending deep down. As the glazed front and back facades allow views right through the house, it seems to merge with its surroundings.

Baltic Sea and Bodden, art and culture! Besides its natural beauty, the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula offers a wide variety of cultural attractions: from the galleries at the Ahrenshoop artists’ colony to the Darß Nature Film Festival and the Photo Festival in Zingst.

Kalli thea means great view – and the Kallithea Villas keep what their name promises. The seven villas on a green slope in the south of the Pelion Peninsula afford magnificent views of the Aegean Sea, the bay and the idyllic fishing village of Platanias.

You could almost mistake the house in the village of Matzwitz, situated in the hinterland of Hohwachter Bucht (Hohwacht Bay), for a barn – if it weren’t for the oversized window that gives it an extravagant touch!

Faro is known to be the gateway to the Algarve region. Faro is also an important centre of southern European modernism. One of these buildings is “The Modernist”, located in the city centre.

On the Baltic Sea island of Usedom, a family from Berlin built two holiday homes exactly as they wanted them to be.

With sweeping views of the sea, Casas da Vargem sit in a sunny location on a hillside above the village centre of Ponta do Sol on Madeira's south coast.

Spacious holiday home in a wide landscape! Fjorde Sieseby on the edge of the picturesque village of Sieseby on the Schlei is a former farm, which has been converted into a holiday resort with three lodges and a landscape park.

In ilse. dein landloft you live in the countryside, but with urban flair! Maike and Ralf Haug have converted a historic farmhouse on the island of Rügen near Putbus and live in part of the building themselves.

In the Baltic seaside resort of Zinnowitz on the island of Usedom, a Berlin family has created a retreat from city life. The house reflects the hosts' penchant for architecture, design and art.

Due to its location on a pier in the Baltic Sea resort of Olpenitz near Kappeln, a town situated on the Schlei, the Strandvilla gives guests the impression of living in the middle of the Baltic Sea.

A house near the beach, but as little tourist hustle and bustle as possible? That's possible! That's the motto of the GEHTDOCH holiday home in Klützer Winkel between the Hanseatic town of Wismar and the Baltic seaside resort of Boltenhagen, part of the Meerleben holiday village.

In the Danish coastal region of Odsherred, architect and designer Leif Jørgensen and his wife, designer Mette Bache, have (re)built an ensemble of three houses with great attention to every detail: Farm House, Barn House and Shelter.

With a wide view over green pastures, the holiday home Altes Schulhaus is situated on a dwelling mound in the heart of Eiderstedt.

The fishing village of Klitmøller is the centre of Cold Hawaii, a stretch of coast in the north-west of Denmark that is very popular with surfers. If you want to surf, it's not far from the holiday home - the beach is only 450 metres away.

Wasserkoog is considered one of the most beautiful villages on the Eiderstedt peninsula. There are old farmhouses surrounded by the typical North Frisian landscape with meadows, pastures and a wide horizon.

At Casa2020, you can spend your holiday in a former monastery in the coastal town of Tavira in the Portuguese Algarve. Pritzker Prize winner Eduardo Souto de Moura has converted the monument into an apartment complex.

A green, wide landscape, above it a blue sky streaked with clouds driven by the wind – this is the setting for Haus Friesensteern on the peninsula Eiderstedt in the north of Germany.

Holiday home Haus Miro in the Baltic seaside resort Rerik is truly full of character: simple but with that certain something. With small surface areas, but a generous sense of space.

Romy and Miro close to the German Baltic Sea coast are two holiday homes that are truly full of character: they’re simple but have that certain something. With small surface areas, but a generous sense of space. Their location between Hamburg and Berlin makes them perfect for urbanites weary of the city and who long for the countryside and the sea.

The Nurso holiday house is located 800 meters from the Baltic Sea near Wismar in the Meerleben village. The interior is consistently monochrome, minimalist and straightforward - the exterior is full of character.

These two holiday homes, built by the artist couple Sofia Mavroudis and Antonis Choudalakis on a hillside on the island of Crete, were inspired by Le Cabanon, the famous wooden hut designed by Le Corbusier.

Casa del Forte is located in an old fisherman's house in Ortigia, the old town of Syracuse. Just a few minutes walk from the city beach and at the same time in the middle of the bustling old town streets with its ancient sites.

This historic townhouse in Garding on the Eiderstedt peninsula, Schleswig-Holstein once housed a shop for milk and lemonade. Transformed into a light-flooded holiday townhouse, not only the name but also the dominant white colour palette recalls its former use.

Convento is hidden at the end of a narrow lane in the coastal town of Olhão – very close to the promenade and the local markets.

Outside: a lively hustle and bustle. Inside: peace and quiet and the grandeur of bygone eras. Casa Sabir is located on the market square of the small island of Ortigia – the historic centre of the Sicilian city of Syracuse.

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.

Vineyards and olive groves surround Villa Abruzzo, located in the north of the Italian region of Abruzzo, just a few kilometres from the Adriatic coast. The bungalow was designed and furnished by the interior architect and designer Davide Rizzo.

Perhaps a trip to the Baltic Sea ? The VIELLEICHTNOCH vacation home, located between the Hanseatic city of Wismar and the Baltic seaside resort of Boltenhagen, offers the perfect accommodation for a relaxing vacation by the sea. The house is part of the "Meerleben" holiday village.

The Kliffhuus on the North Sea island of Föhr surprises its guests with a spaciousness that you wouldn't expect from the outside. You only realise at second glance that the house is a split-level construction.

Lots of nature, lots of space and lots of historical charm! With a view of the nearby sea and the Falshöft lighthouse, the half-timbered farmhouse is situated on a small hill on the edge of the Geltinger Birk nature reserve.

Trecubi – a holiday home situated near the town of Noto in the southeast of Sicily – offers magnificent views over the region’s hilly landscape, all the way to the sea five kilometres away.

The planning of the Recharge House, which is located around 600 metres from the sea, was significantly influenced by its location close to a small lake. The ensemble consists of a main house and an outbuilding.

At Finca Sonrisa, Mallorcan architecture meets a mixture of contemporary design and art deco elements. The villa is situated on a spacious plot with panoramic views of the lowlands and mountains.

Meadows, pastures and fields surround the farm, which is located in the southern Swedish province of Skane just a few kilometres from the Baltic Sea. The 1851 farmhouse with its three wings has been lavishly restored by the architects.

Torre Piccola is a historic tower house with modern interiors in the old town of Nardo, Apulia. This heritage-listed tower has been converted into a holiday apartment, which expertly combines the historic substance of the building substance, an open spatial concept, and minimalist design.

Gnarled, olive trees and the shimmering blue sea in the distance: this is the view that welcomes guests to Casa di Monti. The modern building is surrounded by dry stone walls that integrate the house into nature.  

Just a short drive from the capital of Catalonia, the Barcelona Sanctuary is located on the edge of a natural park and close to the coast. The building, consisting of two white cubes, extends over several levels.

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.

The Little Stone House is situated six kilometres from the Spanish city of Tarifa, the surfing paradise on the south coast of Andalusia.

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.

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.

The sister villas Tinos Hearts are located on a steep slope in Kardiani, which is considered one of the most beautiful villages on the Cycladic island of Tinos. The houses are a modern interpretation of the typical local architecture.

The 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.

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.

The ensemble with the two houses WIECK9 and WIECK11 is located in the fishing village of the same name on the Darß, just 300 metres from the Bodden. The architecture provides a counterpoint to the thatched-roof houses typical of the Darß.

Tigharry Schoolhouse is situated on North Uist, one of the islands of the Outer Hebrides, west of Scotland. This 19th century building once served as the local school. Even today, selected accessories inside remind us of the bygone era.

The Strandlust with two large holiday apartments is located on the slope of an elongated beach dune on the North Sea island of Amrum - just a few steps away from the wide Kniepsand, with a view of the island park.

Nordstern is situated just 200 metres from the Baltic Sea on the northeastern coast of Schleswig-Holstein. On the site of an old farm, the former stable building has been converted into a semi-detached house with two holiday apartments.

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.

Villa Cozzo Tre Venti is situated on the edge of the little port town of Portopalo di Capo Passero in the far south-east of Sicily.

In the far north of Norway – on a small island in the Fleinvær Archipelago within the Arctic Circle – the composer and musician Håvard Lund has created a retreat for artists and vacationers.

Ortigia – the small island off the east coast of Sicily – is connected by several bridges to the mainland. It forms the historic center of the city of Syracuse with narrow streets, small squares and baroque buildings.

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.

Situated in the Norwegian city of Larvik, Vindlyveien was designed by the architect Ulrik Hellum (1931-2016), known for his simple huts that are perfectly at one with nature.

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.

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 discocerd by the Berlin architecture firm Wietersheim, who lovingly restored it and gave it a new, contemporary lease of life.

Le Casuzze and La Balza are two holiday homes located on a ridge behind the Sicilian town of Noto – with broad views of the city and the sea. The former stables strike a successful balance between simplicity and comfort.

The Camino de Playa is located on the edge of the Galician nature reserve of Costa da Vela, near a kilometer-long sandy beach. From the outside, the house has a traditional appearance; from the inside, it is emphatically modern.

The Kapitänshaus (captain's house) Wieck is a lovingly restored house with a view of the Bodden lagoons in the resort of Wieck auf dem Darß on Germany’s Baltic coast. Dating back to 1850, the house is heritage listed and situated amidst a mature garden with beautiful old trees.

The Büdnerhaus in the village of Born on the Darss peninsula of Germany’s Baltic coastline rests on the foundational walls of a house dating back to 1792. The owners had actually planned to restore the original building.

With beautiful views of the mountains of the Serra de Tramuntana, the Can Bou holiday home is located on the outskirts of the small town of Sóller – about three kilometres from the northwest coast of Mallorca.

Located in the Baltic Sea resort of Prerow, this holiday home is a modern interpretation of the typical reed-thatched house. As the reeds not only cover the roof but also gables and side walls, the house has a monolithic character.

You will find the Breac.House B&B in the harsh, rugged landscape of the Horn Head peninsula on the northern tip of the Republic of Ireland, with sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Derryveagh Mountains.

The Siegfried holiday home is situated in the Baltic Sea resort of Dierhagen at the entrance to the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula. From here it’s just a few steps to the water, with the Baltic Sea only 230 meters away and the Bodden on the opposite side visible from the house.

Overlooking the Schlei, the Fjordhaus is located between the towns of Kappeln and Arnis in the north-east of Schleswig Holstein. The wooden house is in shape and material inspired by the dock buildings and barns of the surrounding area.

Nestled in the fields of northern Western Pomerania, the Kranich Hotel owes its name to the fact that hundreds of cranes rest here in spring and autumn before moving on to their summer or winter quarters.

Only a few minutes' walk from the beach, Lillesol is located in a small holiday housing development at the historic spa gardens in the seaside resort of Juliusruh on the island of Rügen.

This townhouse in the center of the mountain village Vidovici on the Croatian island of Cres is more than 200 years old. First it was a stable, later it was extended into a residential house and even used as a small chapel.

The Schwarzwaldstrand house reflects the client's love of wood and water. The solid timber construction stands on an almost triangular plot, which is bordered on the long side by the Alb river.

Villa Capri is situated in an olive grove on the outskirts of Itri, a small town between Rome and Naples. The house was built around an abandoned steel concrete skeleton.

The NewHaus holiday homes are located in the foothills of a pine forest just behind the dunes on the Fischland-Darß peninsula. The furnishings with classic furniture in an urban style are both elegant and casual.

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.

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.

Maison Kamari on the Greek island of Paros is a modern interpretation of Cycladic architecture. The property is divided into several connected wings and a separate guest house.

Villa Zagara near the Sicilian town of Noto is surrounded by a garden of lemon trees. The house and garden are the joint project of three brothers - two are architects in Naples and one is a landscape architect.

The Berta and Charly holiday houses are part of an ensemble of buildings on the Baltic Sea island of Fehmarn. Two new timber buildings were added to a typical island farmhouse: a long house and a cube-shaped building.

At Villa Zoé in the village of Koutouloufari on Crete, Greek architecture meets treasures from across the world. Two former globetrotters have fulfilled their dream of owning a hotel by restoring two old Cycladic houses.

Far removed from the mass tourism crowds, the Casa Penya Rotja enjoys a rural location in the agricultural east of Mallorca. This property, which comprises two houses, is surrounded by a garden with almond, orange and olive trees and agaves.

Croatian island of Cres, is an old village perched on a hill with panoramic views stretching across the sea to Istria. Its ancient stone houses lean against one another as if to defy the Bora winds.

This small wooden house on the Scottish Isle of Skye is lovingly known as hen house. Its design aims to minimise the impact on the surrounding natural environment and to make efficient use of energy and water.

La Tannura is a small estate between the towns of Noto and Avolo in the hilly hinterland of the southeastern coast of Sicily.

In the Palazzina Alchimia you can experience lively southern Italian city life up close. The 17th century townhouse is centrally located on the ancient Corso Garibaldi in the Apulian town of Fasano.

The small stone house in the Croatian fishing village of Novigrad is known as “The photographer's house”. The house was once the home and studio of Nikica Karavida, the first public photographer of the region during the 1920s and 1930s.

yök Casa + Cultura is an environmentally friendly tourism project in Barcelona which offers travelers a home away from home. Three apartments on the third floor of a residential building dating from the 19th century have been renovated according to ecologically sustainable design principles.

House Loutra on the Cycladic island of Tinos is a wonderful union between tradition and minimalism. The minimalist decor highlights the historical details of this century-old stone house.

Nieblum on Föhr is known for its splendid captain’s houses and is considered to be the most beautiful village on the North Frisian island.

Casa Modesta is located in the Ria Formosa Nature Park, a protected natural lagoon on the Portuguese Algarve. To the owners Casa Modesta means more than just a hotel: they associate happy childhood memories with the estate that once belonged to their grandfather.

LLEÓ57 is a listed former mansion two minutes from the marketplace of the small town of Pollenca in the north of Mallorca which, with 390 sqm, offers plenty of space for its guests.

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.

The Sylt Lofts are situated in a quiet street in the center of Westerland: the shopping street Friedrichstrasse is just around the corner and the beach is 400 meters away. The seven apartments are located in the historic house Boy and in a new building in the rear garden.

Just behind the dunes and the ocean within earshot! Strandhaus fünfzehn (beach house fifteen) in Wustrow on the Fischland peninsula is perfect for a beach vacation. The house replaces a burnt down house from the 70s.

The street number of the brick house on the edge of Eutin is also the apartment´s name. The renovated, bright rooms are located on the first floor of the house from 1905.

House WIECKin in the small fishing village of Wieck on the Peninsula Fischland-Darß-Zingst is located on a long, narrow lot. The typical local building form has been interpreted in a modern way.

The fishing town of Ayvalik on the Turkish Aegean is characterized by its historic Greek town houses scattered in narrow curving streets along a hill.

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.

The Dezanove House, situated in a small fishing village in the northwest of Spain, refers with its materials to its location by the sea. It features recycled wood from the local fishing industry.

Near lighthouse and beach the holiday home "De Strandjutter" is located in a small cottage area on the Dutch North Sea island Schiermonnikoog overlooking the adjacent dunes.

Gut Schwansen is a thatched cottage in the hilly countryside of north Germany between the fjord Schlei and the Baltic Sea. The two apartments have rural charm with modern touches.

This holiday home in St. Peter-Ording situated by the dunes of the Wadden Sea on the Eiderstedt peninsula blends in perfectly with its surroundings.

The Alte Schifferhaus (old sailor house) in the village of Wieck in the Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park combines the traditional ambience of a more than 250-year-old listed building with contemporary comfort and modern design.

The holiday homes “Alte Gärtnerei” and "Kleine Schäferei" are located just a few minutes walk away from Born, the picturesque resort and harbour on the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula.

Manzara beside the sea! The architects couple Gabi Kern-Altindis and Erdoğan Altindis have brought their successful Manzara concept from Istanbul to the idyllic port town of Ayvalik.

With the glittering sea in sight and a pool in the Mediterranean garden Villa Vendicari is located in the nature reserve Vendicari in south-eastern Sicily. The building looks like it has been shaped by the wind, and with its organic form it blends in well with the original landscape.

This little brick house located on a nature plot near a forest is surrounded by typical North Frisian countryside. The old village school dating to 1895 previously housed a classroom and a small teacher’s apartment.

The Strandwood House at the marina of the fishing village Gager was inspired by the traditional boat houses on the Baltic coast used for the storage and maintenance of ships.

Ty Gwenn offers stunning views of the sea and the Granite Rose Coast from every room. It almost feels like being on a ship; portholes windows, skylights and the railing-like balustrades contribute to the maritime flair.

The north coast of Tenerife is characterised by lush green vegetation and by buildings in traditional Canarian style. One of them is the Hacienda de las Cuatro Ventanas – a 17th century mansion surrounded by a tropical garden.

Surrounded by an olive grove and overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea as well as the Aurunci mountains Villa Due Pini is situated on a hill above the medieval town of Itri. The Italian architect Cherubino Gambardella designed the house based on an unfinished reinforced concrete skeleton.

The Baltic Sea beach of the Island of Rügen is a short walk away and the magnificent William Street that leads directly to the famous pier of Sellin is not far from Ferienhaus Sonnensteg either. The newly built house features two maisonettes with separate entrances.

Surrounded by fields and meadows on a 3.5 hectare plot in the northwest of the island of Rügen Haus Bubkevitz can only be reached via narrow roads and bumpy country lanes. The listed ensemble conveys the flair of bygone times, yet offers today's comfort.

Surrounded by sand dunes the exclusive holiday home is located just 400 meters from Portugal's most loved beach Praia do Pego. A composition of concrete and glass with plenty of views and privacy.

Mediterranean minimalism: A 106 meter long stone path leads to Villa Santanyi which is located in an almond grove with sea and mountain views in the south of Mallorca.

A tropical holiday paradise awaits you at the Ayurveda Guesthouse. Located in a fishing village on the west coast of Sri Lanka, the resort has a spaciously laid out garden with a small lagoon in the centre and direct access to 3 kilometres of sandy beach.

The Måsens Havsbad (Seagulls' Seaside Resort) holiday apartment on the Swedish west coast is located on a headland in the small fishing and harbour village of Lerkil and is surrounded by water on three sides. Here you are close to the elements and yet safely sheltered.

Looking out of the living room windows you have the impression of being on a ship. Casa Nettuno is located on a cliff overlooking the sea and therefore offers magnificent views over the Mediterranean.

Villa Gran Atlantico looks like a butterfly that has landed on the steep slope near the west coast of La Palma. Its overhanging roof offers a cool retreat from the intense sun.

From a distance, it seems like a wooden box is floating on a hill overlooking the archaic Sicilian countryside. La melagrana located near the town of Noto is pitched on concrete beams and offers a view of the sea shimmering in the distance.

Casa Vico Fiscaiolo is located in a picturesque street in the historic part of the Italian town Monopoli. The apartment is a typical “Casa a Torre”: based on an small ground floor it extends over three levels.

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.

The beaches of the North Frisian island Amrum are among the widest in Europe. The „Dünenhaus“ (dune house) is located near one of these beaches on the south of the island.

Two white houses, similar but not identical, separate, yet connected, one gable fronted, the other eaves frinted, form a harmonious duet in the Baltic Sea resort of Warnemünde.

Porto for insider: The stylish Casa1015 is located between Douro and Atlantic Ocean in the vibrant Foz neighbourhood. The house from the 19th Century is situated in one of the narrow, winding streets which are typical for Porto.

Enjoy a relaxing holiday with Kalle or Fiete: the two exclusive, semi-detached houses with typical North German names are situated in the holiday home Achternhus on the Darß peninsula.

From the outside, the holiday holiday house Otteni looks rather traditional. But the lovingly restored semi-detached house, once an old farmers homestead, surprises with a loft-like interior.

An atmosphere like in Bullerby: You would expect to find the Onder Ons holiday house in Sweden, but it’s actually located on a 1500 sqm large natural property in the village of Zierow in Mecklenburg.

Tambari is the name of an old fishing “cutter” in a children’s book from the GDR era. Like this fishing boat, the holiday house is located in a village near the Bodden on the Baltic Sea.

The Long House, located in Norfolk on the East coast of England, seems cross between a church and a barn. The flint walls were modelled on the traditional buildings of the region.

Dune House is situated near the village of Thropeness in Suffolk, on England’s eastern coast. Nestled into the dunes, the house offers fantastic views across the sea.

Thanks to its location on a slope above the bay of Port Soller, Casa al Mar benefits from breathtaking views across the harbour to the open sea and combines modern architecture with original materials to create rooms that reflect the light and atmosphere of the island.

“Klare Kante” – Sharp Edge – an invitation and a warning all at once. An invitation to free yourself for a time from WiFi and Dolby surround sound systems, from networking and always being in touch.

The earth quakes. Every ten minutes the volcano blasts red fire into the air. And at the foot of the black island, the white Villa la Pergola, nestled between palm trees, prickly pear cacti and pink bougainvilleas, gazes out across the sea.

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

Open architecture, modern interior, cosy and yet unobtrusive – this is MEERHAUS (Seahouse), surrounded by trees on a plot of 800 sq m, just 40 steps away from the beach.

Just minutes from the beach on the Baltic Sea coast, Seehaus Ahrenshoop is situated in the middle of a spacious old garden in a quiet location within the Ahrenshoop artists’ colony.

Between cornfields, paddocks and the bay, to the south east of the holiday island of Rügen, lies the village of Zicker, and the Kornspeicher Mauritz.

Right on the German Baltic coast, this timber house named Relaxx has two holiday apartments – with two Xs, because everything here really is superlative in style: Usedom is an island of imperial spas and natural beauty.

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.

Between the Usedom Alps and the natural conservation area of Thurbruch, 5 km from the Baltic coast and the famous “emperor’s resort” of Usedom, two red wooden houses rise amidst the venerable fruit trees of a small village.

At the Old Barn Loddin, you spend your holiday in a thatched building near the backwaters on the island of Usedom. The ecologically renovated former barn house features originality with contemporary comfort.

The Schwedenrot holiday complex is located between the sea and the Achterwasser in the former fishing village of Loddin on the island of Usedom. Pine trees, rowan trees and sea buckthorn surround the five wooden-clad houses.