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A blooming garden in the centre of Porto: Massarelos House combines historical structures with straightforward architecture, regional handicrafts with contemporary art and the city with the Douro.

Holiday home Spielleite Acht , Farchant

Two houses, one focus: capturing the Zugspitze backdrop in all its splendour. Therefore, Spielleite Acht near Garmisch-Partenkirchen takes a stylish step back and lets the mountains take centre stage.

Holiday home Montevid , La Palma, Puntagorda

Surrounded by pine trees, air and tranquillity, the Montevid holiday home sits at an altitude of 1100 metres and enjoys a magnificent view. A place in the vineyards of La Palma inspired by the stone walls of its location, with a stunning view of the sea and the stars.

Hotel Fowlescombe Farm , County fo Devon, Ugborough

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!

Hotel kleiner Löwe , Vorarlberg, Bregenz

Unpretentious elegance: with the city hotel Kleiner Löwe in the cultural center of Bregenz, Herzog & De Meuron bridges the gap between historical context and contemporary architecture. A stylish experience.

Holiday home Hof Sieben , Klützer Winkel, Kalkhorst

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.

Holiday home Klitmøller Hideaway , Klitmøller

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.

Hotel The El Paso , La Palma, El Paso

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.

Apartment Stall & Sterne , Hirschfeld

Inspiring universe: The Stall & Sterne holiday estate between the Ore Mountains and Vogtland is an example of a creative approach to building in existing structures - full of ideas, colours and spatial experiences.

Apartment Meraki Studios , Crete, Kissos

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.

Apartment Oberes Haus Scarpatetti , Val Surses in Grisons, Cunter

Once the residence of a distinguished family of politicians and officers, the Scarpatetti Upper House is still one of the most important architectural monuments in the Rhaeto-Romanic Val Surses in Graubünden. Today it offers a retreat for up to six guests in the midst of the impressive mountain scenery.

Holiday home Haus Zehn , Bregenzerwald, Schnepfau

Embedded in the mountain landscape of the Bregenzerwald, the simple wooden house remodelled by the architects Innauer-Matt blends into the authentic architectural tradition of the region with its timeless aesthetics.

Holiday home Klotz am Berg , Vogelsberg, Freiensteinau-Holzmühl

Surrounded by the landscape of the Vogelsberg, Europe's largest extinct volcano, on the outskirts of Freiensteinau, sits a holiday home with a compact cubature in monolithic construction, which follows the ‘Einfach Bauen’ concept.

ApartmentHoliday home Ebenrieder , Allgäu, Stötten am Auerberg

A blend of contrasts: the 250-year-old Bavarian farmstead has been translated into the present day with fresh ideas, cheerful colours and proven courage.

Apartment Kleiner Faktor , Upper Lusatia, Ebersbach-Neugersdorf

The Kleiner Faktor not far from Zittau - once the servants' house of a cloth merchant in the Umgebinde style - openly tells its story and adds personality with bright colours and collected art.

Apartment Colle ai Lecci , Tuscany, Castelnuovo Berardegna

The former wine estate has been overlooking Siena and the Chianti hills for 800 years. Today, Colle ai Lecci is a creative ‘borgo’ with purist apartments, ateliers, organic gardens, a pool and an inspiring workshop programme.

Holiday home Seemannshaus Born , Born am Darß

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.

Holiday home Das Mellauer Haus , Vorarlberg, Mellau

Anyone expecting contemporary timber architecture behind the wooden façade with sliding shutters in the Bregenzerwald will be surprised. Actually, the Mellauer Haus has been looking to the future for over 50 years.

Holiday home Project Ö – Skjulskäret , Kemiö, Skjulskäret

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.

Holiday home Die 22 , Uckermark, Milmersdorf

On the edge of the Schorfheide biosphere reserve, just a few minutes from Templin and Lake Lübbe, the 19th-century farmhouse ‘Die 22’ gives a new twist to local tradition.

Holiday home Haus am Wald , Wendland, Hitzacker

Minimalism on the edge of the forest: the compact building is simple and unpretentious, but a glance through the window reveals that the holiday home in the pretty village of Hitzacker is full of highlights.

Apartment Mas Oak , Catalonia, Veciana

Between the Pyrenees and the sea, just an hour from Barcelona, Mas Oak, a listed farmstead with private horse stables and an atmospherically renovated guest house, hides in a green valley surrounded by fields, pastures and old almond trees.

Holiday home Vila Slatina , Lower Styria, Maribor, Zgornja Kungota

Vila Slatina, set amidst the sun-drenched hills of the Slovenian wine region of Štajerska, is another project by owners Igor and Vanja, who are revitalising old rural structures and transforming them into sophisticated accommodation with a contemporary look and comfort.

Holiday home Casa Bendico , Sicily, Noto

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.

Apartment Schockelgaul , Forst an der Weinstrasse

The guest house "Zum Schockelgaul" is located directly on the German Wine Route in the the village of Forst. The farmstead features four apartments, a converted barn, a wine bar, a village shop and a spacious garden.

Holiday home Maison 10étangs , Wallonia, Florennes

Bring everyone along: if you're looking to get away from it all in a larger group, you'll find what you're looking for in the gentle landscape of Wallonia and the Maison 10étangs - a place full of peace, space and a dozen bathing ponds.

Holiday home Quinta da Lila , Algarve, Monchique

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.

Holiday home Seedorf 360° , Rügen, Sellin

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.

Holiday home Kap A kritas , Peloponnese, Messinia, Vasilitsi

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.

ApartmentBed & BreakfastHoliday home d`Kammer , Allgäu, Illerbeuren

Gentle transition to the next generation: the renovation of the former farmhouse d'Kammer in the Lower Allgäu is a tribute to the past, a celebration of minimalism and a labour of love that shines through in every detail.

Holiday home A House for Essex , Essex, Manningtree

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.

Holiday home Casa Balat , Sicily, Noto

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

Hotel Casa Montelongo , Fuerteventura, La Oliva

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.

Holiday home Chasa Noth , Lower Engadine, Scuol

Artistic sgraffiti adorns the massive walls of the Chasa Noth, a 300-year-old Engadine house on the village square in Scuol, framed by the peaks of the Silvretta and the Engadine Dolomites.

Holiday home Villa Winternitz , Prague

Travelling back in time with Adolf Loos: the Villa Winternitz in Prague is the Austrian architect's last great achievement - a functional and sensual experience based on Loos' finest spatial planning and minimalism.

Apartment JAP Retreat Appartements , Wilhelmshaven

Holidays with campus flair: Not only the fresh breeze, but also the reinterpreted brick architecture of the JAP Retreat Appartments in Wilhelmshaven reveal that the North Sea is only a few minutes away.

Apartment St. Oak , Kyritz

Take a spacious apartament with historical flair, the view onto a 200-year-old oak tree and combine it with Nordic design, warm colours and a great love for cooking - welcome to St. Oak in Kyritz.

ApartmentHoliday home Buchhammerhof Martinsbach , Tyrol, Kaunerberg

On the sunny side of the Kaunerberg, the listed farmhouse is enthroned above the elements in a secluded location. A historic building type that has been restored and modernised to create an atmospheric narrative of alpine life.

Apartment GuestHouse 50 , Luxembourg City

Lightness in Luxembourg: the transformed, historic townhouse proves how easily privacy and community can go hand in hand.

Holiday home La Casa di Bru , Apulia, Carovigno

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.

Holiday home Eifelhäuschen , Schutz

Small but beautiful, the Eifelhäuschen holiday home with its dark, elongated roof is nestled on a slope in the midst of the hilly landscape of the Volcanic Eifel.

Apartment Schleiferei zwei , Herzberg

Slow down in an industrial monument: Schleiferei Zwei in Siebertal is an atmospheric lost place with authentic charm, airy loft character and a warm, off-the-beaten-track atmosphere.

Holiday home Küstenkiste , Usedom, Garz

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.

Bed & Breakfast Passa Tempo , Marche, Montefano, Passatempo

Reinterpretation in steps: The B&B Passa Tempo in the Italian Marche region breaks with the tradition of the typical farmhouse and provides a generous space for socialising under a sculptural staircase.

Holiday home Olive Garden Bungalow , Crete, Kamilari

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

Holiday home Cocondo , Rotterdam, Hoek van Holland

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.

Holiday home Kokkolit , Thisted, Klitmøller

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.

Apartment Haus Herzogstand , Kochel am See

Haus Herzogstand in Kochel am See is a beautiful combination of historical flair, modern comfort and sustainable renovation against the alpine backdrop of the "Blue Country".

Holiday home Schaalsee Loft , Zarrentin am Schaalsee

The Schaalsee loft in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is reduced to the essentials with an open-plan layout, large glass and steel windows and timeless materials: A stage for light and landscape.

Hotel Leuchtenburg , South Tyrol, Pfatten

A breath of fresh air within 500-year-old walls: The Pension Leuchtenburg on Lake Kaltern is a family-run journey through time between historic vaults and peasant furniture, modern design and dolce vita at the hotel's own lakeside lido.

Bed & Breakfast Lo Scudaio , Tuscany, Cecina, Montescudaio

Past with a future: in the heart of Tuscany, Lo Scudaio bathes the splendour of a former palazzo in modern light - with warm colours, elegant design and inspiring hospitality concepts.

Holiday home Jardin Urbain Paris , Paris

Cleverly stacked up high: the Jardin Urbain Paris, tucked away in the 19th arrondissement and surrounded by little gardens, is a laid-back loft apartment composed of different volumes. Très génial !

Holiday home Vipp Farmhouse , Lolland, Søllestedgaard

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

Holiday home La Piana , Tuscany, Sassofortino

Historic backdrop with contemplative views: The La Piana olive farm frames old substance with steel and concrete. A box seat in southern Tuscany.

Holiday home Casal no Campo , Minho, Vila Praia de Âncora

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.

Holiday home VA House , Vorarlberg, Weiler

Sharp ideas: The VA House in Vorarlberg concentrates on the essential and reveals its very own shape. An unconventional house nestled between tradition, modernity and four countries.

Holiday home Brandmühle , Uckermark, Seehausen

In the midst of vast fields and orchards, the Brandmühle bridges the gap between past and present under its historic capped ceilings. Once a horse stable, today a holiday haven with a yoga room and swimming pond.

Holiday home Monte Abastura , Algarve, Castro Marim

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.

ApartmentHoliday homeResort La Colline du Colombier , Saône-et-Loire, Iguerande

Poetic architecture and haute cuisine on the Loire: together with architect Patrick Bouchain, the Troisgros family has transformed an old farmhouse into an excellent restaurant with spectacular accommodation.

Holiday home Hof Wendenius , Hainau

Between old half-timbering, rediscovered murals and modern exposed concrete: the more than 200-year-old three-sided farmstead in the Taunus region immerses its historic backdrop in bright light, delicate colours and light elegance.

Holiday home Mühlradhof , Upper Black Forest, Lenzkirch-Raitenbuch

By the tiled stove - under the hipped roof: the listed Mühlradhof dating from 1659 vividly tells the architectural story of rural life in the Upper Black Forest. All combined with modern comfort and a casual atmosphere.

Holiday home Gîte 10étangs , Wallonia, Florennes

Between Walloon meadows, pastures and glistening ponds, the holiday home 10étangs stretches out into the vast landscape - once a shed for agricultural machinery, now an atmospheric place of well-being.

Holiday home Tigh na Coille , Inverness, Dores

The former manor house is situated above Loch Ness in the mystical landscape of the Scottish Highlands. Despite its contemporary features, the interior of the cottage has a touch of nostalgia.

Holiday home Casa Navegna , Locarno, Minusio

The modernist holiday home Casa Navegna on Lake Maggiore is one of the early pioneers of "Neues Bauen" in Ticino. An architectural homage to the creative spirit, with an Arcadian garden and fantastic views.

Apartment Zeit am See , Schmilau

The Hof Farchau cultural monument on the Küchensee lake offers six individual accommodations that take you back in time, along with plenty of opportunities for a relaxing time by the lake.

Holiday home WJ8 , North Sea island of Föhr, Utersum

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.

Holiday home Can Morera , Mallorca, Porto Petro

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.

Holiday home Die Scheune , Lake Chiemsee, Staudach-Egerndach

Aesthetic without compromise: With her weekend barn in Chiemgau, interior designer Stephanie Thatenhorst has created an eclectic hideaway, an experiment between tradition and zeitgeist.

Holiday home Vipp Cold Hawaii , Thy, Thisted

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.

Holiday home Atelierhaus Ammersee , Utting am Ammersee

Consistently green in thought: Arnold / Werner Architekten have realized an aesthetic statement for future-oriented building in the Bavarian Fünfseenland that looks brightly into today and tomorrow.

Holiday home Umberto 121 , Tuscany, Montalcino, Montisi

Medieval walls, imposing frescoes from the 19th century and 1930s terrazzo - Umberto 121 near Montalcino is a spectacular interplay of eras that stretches right up to the modern day.

ApartmentHoliday home schellisvier , Göschweiler

Tradition in fresh colours: With its five holiday apartements, the Black Forest farmhouse on the southern slope of the Wutach Gorge balances historical building fabric, authenticity and contemporary comfort.

Holiday home Ca’ Giuconda , Piedmont, Asti, Mombaldone

The walls of the former patrician house Ca' Giuconda are over 500 years old. Situated in a beautiful borgo - one of the "Borghi più belli d'Italia" - it towers over the Piedmontese vineyards and masterfully stages its patina.

Holiday home Fabrica no Jardim , Porto

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.

Apartment Palais Brut , Müncheberg, Eggersdorf

From the outside, the GDR prefabricated building on the edge of Märkische Schweiz faces up to its past without embellishment; inside, it breaks up old structures and surprises with two bright, airy holiday homes.

ApartmentHoliday home Gutshaus Friedenfelde , Gerswalde

The Gutshaus Friedenfelde lies like a novel in the Brandenburg countryside. An ensemble, partly from the 18th century, which blends history, modernity and culture in a striking way.

Holiday home The Green Henry Lodge , Grisons, Fläsch

Visionary architecture quotes classic modernism: The Green Henry Lodge in the Grisons wine village of Fläsch rises into the mountain air like a church tower. An avant-garde holiday home with a thoroughly sustainable perspective.

Apartment La Ferme de Brouage , Charente Marittime, La Gripperie Saint Symphorien

Simplicity, peace, space and light: La Ferme de Brouage hides like an enchanted garden in the green hinterland of the Atlantic coast and merges old walls with sophisticated architecture, French charm and farm-fresh vegetables.

Holiday home Hermann und Mia , Gaienhofen

The art of idleness: In an exquisite neighbourhood, with a view of Hermann and Mia Hesse's home and Lake Constance, the two holiday homes open up airy, transparent spaces for relaxing holidays.

ApartmentHoliday home Lara und Louise , Rieden am Forggensee

Natural consistency: Les Chalets Lara & Louise at Lake Forggensee give a new interpretation to the archetype of the traditional barn - with a focus on local wood, alpine views and sunbathing time in the pergolas.

Holiday home Albrechtshof , Uckermark, Petershagen

Red brick amidst greenery: the carefully renovated Albrechtshof in the small village of Petershagen near the Oderbruch is an atmospheric place that is stylishly pared down and transposes life in the countryside into the present day.

Apartment Calitardo , Umbria, Città della Pieve

The Calitardo Suites tower majestically over the poetic Umbrian landscape. The manor house, which has been transformed into an agriturismo, combines history and modernity with ease and elegance.

Holiday home Afeilianes Stone Houses , Thessaly, Pelion peninsula, Magnisia

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.

Holiday home The Frame House , Agger

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.

Holiday home Dünenhaus Dierhagen , Fischland, Dierhagen

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.

Apartment Le Rossignol , Blansingen

Mediterranean muse: The listed manor Le Rossignol in the German wine-growing region Markgräflerland is a carefully renovated, atmospheric place that combines history and zeitgeist with the lightness of southern France.

Holiday home Villa M7 , Gothenburg, Malevik

Swedish sun deck: On a rocky ridge, with a wide view of the sea and the archipelago of Kullavik, Villa M7 blends naturally into the landscape.

Apartment Ferienhof Busch , Lower Franconia, Gaukönigshofen

Old barn with new perspectives: The Ferienhof Busch in the tranquil south of Franconia is a model project for sustainable revitalisation down to the last detail. Three individually designed holiday homes offer plenty of space for spending time together.

Holiday home Elf am See , Uckermark, Templin

Like a group of friends, the eleven holiday homes stand on the edge of the forest of idyllic Lübbesee. Each with a hexagonal floor plan and a green view - partly left as bungalows, mostly raised, all with the same basis and yet each renovated with its own character.

ApartmentHoliday home Hof Flieth , Uckermark, Flieth-Stegelitz

Two houses made of brick and fieldstone, all around colourful meadows, wide fields, deep tranquillity. A rediscovered and revitalised property in the Uckermark that delights with historic charm, a wonderfully wildly blossoming garden and good ideas for life in the countryside.

Holiday home Casa Linear , Algarve, Palmeiral

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.

Holiday home Holnis22 , Glücksburg, Holnis

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.

Holiday home The Banana House , Madeira Island, Arco da Calheta

The Banana House on the colourful island of Madeira is an atmospheric retreat. Lushly surrounded by banana, mango and fig trees and with a view of the spectacular mountains dipping into the wild Atlantic. A holiday home at play with nature and warm light.

Holiday home Vipp Salaca River , Vidzeme, Salacriva

Nestled along the banks of Latvia's spectacular Salaca river valley, a relocated fisherman's house fills its listed architecture with new life and minimalist design.

Apartment Schneeganserhof , Bavaria, Grabenstätt

Alluvial forest and litter meadows as far as the eye can see, with Lake Chiemsee glistening in the distance - the Schneeganserhof occupies an exclusive box seat. And it has done so for many hundreds of years. Renovated to be summer-fresh and winter-proof, it offers a holiday accommodation for two in the former barn.

ApartmentBed & Breakfast Lenk Lodge , Bernese Oberland, Lenk im Simmental

In the wide expanse of the Simmental valley, framed by grassy hills, rugged rock faces and the glaciated Wildstrubel, the 100-year-old Lenk Lodge offers spectacular views and individual spaces.

Holiday home Zalig Aan Zee – Elisabethstraat 8 , Blankenberge

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.

ApartmentHoliday home Der Pfarrhof , Styria, Hartberg

Since 1775, the Pfarrhof (vicarage) in Eastern Styria has always been a place that connects people. Freshly renovated, re-imagined and lovingly furnished, the baroque monument draws a bridge between past and present.

Apartment Casa 1923 , Algarve, Faro

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.

Bed & Breakfast Monte Piccolo , Istria, Buje - Momjan

Slow Living in Buje: Five terraces stretch across the sweeping hill, overlooking the Istrian natural stage. On top, there is a house made of natural stone, with huge glass fronts and airy open spaces.

Apartment Kokon , Tyrol, Leutasch

Embedded in the village setting of Leutasch, with a view of the surrounding forests and mountain scenery of the Tyrolean plateau, the four apartments of KOKON invite you to retreat into nature.

Hotel Wilmina , Berlin

In a lush green backyard in the middle of Berlin Charlottenburg, the Wilmina - an extraordinary hotel with a delicate history - reveals its unique dimension. The listed ensemble has been transformed by the architect duo Grüntuch Ernst.

Holiday home Villa Francioli , Piedmont, Vignone

Summer freshness with Art Nouveau vibes: Villa Francioli sits above the western shore of Lake Maggiore, in the midst of an enchanted garden with old azaleas, camellia and palm trees. A harmonious blend of historical elegance and contemporary design.

Holiday home Casa Capriccio Alto , Lazio, Itri

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.

Holiday home Norwegian Wood Cabin T2027 , Trysil

More wood, light and less energy: the Norwegian Wood Cabin T2027 in Norway's largest ski resort brings all facets of the classic log cabin to perfection. From clever architecture to sustainability. The result is a purist holiday home with an open and warm feel.

Holiday home Casa Balate , Sicily, Noto

Staged reduction: Situated in the heart of the Val di Noto on a spur of the Monti Iblei, Casa Balate artfully directs the eye and highlights the minimalist architecture and the Mediterranean backdrop of olive, almond and carrubo trees with atmosphere and striking effect.

Apartment Domaine Le Cariol , Dordogne, Naussannes

The limestone walls of Domaine Le Cariol stand out brightly against the landscape of the Périgord. This magnificent country estate, surrounded by vineyards, small rivers and wide valleys, has an eventful history dating back to the 12th century.

Holiday home MALSEHN , Baltic Sea, Klützer Winkel, Wohlenberger Wiek

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.

Holiday home Secular Retreat , Devon, Chivelstone

Peter Zumthor's Secular Retreat is the award-winning Swiss architect's first building in the UK. This extraordinary, sculptural retreat of concrete and glass stretches discreetly into the sheltered landscape and puts it in the limelight.

Holiday home Casa Agila , Sicily, Noto

On a secluded hill, just four kilometres from the Sicilian baroque town of Noto, sits the holiday home Casa Agila, which blends modern architecture with regional influences and offers space for four people.

Apartment Saftstationen , Møn island, Damme

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.

Apartment Chasa Tuoretta , Lower Engadine, Ardez

The village of Ardez is surrounded by contemplative mountain scenery. The modern Chasa Tuoretta also draws on traditional architecture and is modelled on one of the oldest buildings in the region: the medieval residential tower.

Holiday home TheNordicX , Thy National Park, Agger

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.

Holiday home Monte das Marés , Algarve, Sitio dos Agostos

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.

Holiday home Stalla d’Immez , Lower Engadine, Val Müstair, Santa Maria

An old stable transformed into a light-filled loft: the Stalla d'Immez in the remote Val Müstair opens up a new dimension to its over 300-year old history. A versatile spatial experience with a view of the impressive mountain backdrop of Piz Lad and Piz Terza.

Holiday home Das Glashaus in der Uckermark , Nordwestuckermark

With the Glashaus, Danish architect and designer Sigurd Larsen has created an extraordinary residence in the Uckermark region that places space, airiness and a sense of serenity under a transparent roof.

Holiday home Bauernhof Vogtland , Bad Brambach, Gürth

Cultural monument in a secluded setting: Surrounded by fields, dense forest and a murmuring stream, the Bauernhof Vogtland is one of the rare half-timbered farmhouses of the region. A historical experience of simple beauty!

ApartmentHoliday home Effi und Luise , Fehrbellin, Lentzke

As if it had stepped out of one of Theodor Fontane's works, the Effi & Luise holiday home is nestled between fields and meadows in the Brandenburg province. A historic manor house with the charm of the Wilhelminian period, renovated and combined with modern architecture and vintage design.

Apartment Tilia Authentic Home , Pomerania, Mikoszewo

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.

Holiday home La Stalla , Ticino, Leventina, Primadengo

Design history in Ticino: in 1976, Otto e Associati, the architect collective Otto in Lugano transformed the 130-year-old stable into a simple residential house that still stands out today for its open, functional architecture and select furnishings.

Hotel Hotel Sturm , Rhön, Mellrichstadt

In the Hotel Sturm, the architecture of the 80s takes on new dimensions, artfully and subtly connecting the past with the present. A multi-layered house with a clear philosophy and sustainable concept, set amidst the cultural landscape of the Rhön.

Holiday home Pine House , Klitmøller (Cold Hawaii)

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.

Holiday home Dimora delle Libellule , Sicily, Province of Noto

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.

Holiday home Alte Goldschmiede Südpfalz , Southern Palatinate, Klingenmünster

Restored to its former splendour: situated in the Tuscany of Germany between vineyards and the Palatinate Forest, the Alte Goldschmiede in Klingenmünster shows its potential that has been hidden for almost 100 years.

Holiday home Aristo House , Abruzzen, Chieti

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.

Holiday home Bergland , Bad Kohlgrub

Situated on a southern slope of the Ammergau Alps, with a view from the Murnauer Moos to the Hörnle, the Bergland holidayn home interprets the Upper Bavarian wooden building culture in a contemporary way - with a great variety of views.

Holiday home Idaho , Stapel

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.

Holiday home Villa Sorriso , Tuscany, Castiglioncello

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.

Holiday home Umgebinde 1657 , Saxon Switzerland, Bad Schandau

A testimony to Saxon history made of sandstone and half-timbering: situated on a sunny slope in Saxon Switzerland, just a few metres from the Elbe, this cultural gem offers its visitors two holiday apartments to discover the impressive Elbe Sandstone Mountains.

Holiday home U Magazinu , Corsica, Haute-Corse, Taglio Isolaccio

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.

Bed & Breakfast Na Travessa Suites , Porto

Monumental masonry meets linear lightness. Hidden in the lively heart of Porto's historic centre, the Na Travessa Suítes guesthouse stylishly and harmoniously combines history and the spirit of Zeitgeist. It has its own small garden and a view of the Sé Cathedral.

Holiday home Villa Erika , Rügen, Göhren

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.

ApartmentHoliday home Gut Pohnstorf , Pohnstorf

At Gut Pohnstorf in the middle of Mecklenburg Switzerland, you will not only find old half-timbered architecture, antique furniture and modern art, but also historical female power.

Holiday home Kleine Bleibe , Montabaur, Reckenthal

In the Kleine Bleibe on the edge of the Gelbachtal in the Westerwald, what counts is actually the absence of things. Far away from digital overstimulation, you can enjoy a puristic and sustainable holiday.

Holiday home Casa Kera , Sicily, Scicli

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.

Holiday home House Engadein , South Tyrol, Oberinn on the Ritten

Located at 1,395 metres, far away from the hustle and bustle. Once you have reached the top, you embark on a gentle journey into times gone by: For more than 100 years an old farmhouse with a barn has stood here, and its story continues to be told.

Holiday home Das Gartenhaus , Neustrelitz

As part of an old farmstead in the middle of the Mecklenburg Lake District, the small Garden House hides amidst nature. A "labourers’ house" in the past, today it offers a serene escape from the hectic daily routine.

Holiday home In den Söllen , Mittenwalde, Blankensee

The house is a project of the Berlin architect Thomas Kröger, who always captures the beauty of the Uckermark in an unusual way and with great respect for the landscape. With In den Söllen he has created his first own holiday home.

Holiday home Waldchalets Brandnertal , Vorarlberg, Brand

Far from the chalet cliché. Five minimalist cottages stand on the edge of the Brandner Valley forest. Hidden under the Vorarlberg treetops and with an open view of the mighty Rätikon mountains.

Holiday home Lake House , Overijssel, Bergentheim

When sitting on the wooden terrace of the Lake House in the Dutch province of Overijssel, you almost feel like you are on the sun deck of a ship. The holiday home with its three closed sides nestles like a cocoon in the lakeside landscape to open up to the water from the front.

ApartmentHoliday home Remise Possenhofen , Possenhofen

The small village of Possenhofen lies directly on Lake Starnberg. A rural idyll with a heavenly swimming beach and a majestic history. After all, Empress Sisi spent her childhood here. The Remise Possenhofen also dates from this time: it was built in 1890 as the coach house of the adjacent Villa Fischer.

Holiday home Bauernchalet Elbacher Gütel , Eurasburg

The fact that the holiday house in the Bavarian town of Eurasburg is now over 450 years old and has already experienced a great deal, makes it all the more beautiful. Especially in its architectural redesign, which plausibly combines historical structures and modern elements.

Hotel vigilius mountain resort , South Tyrol, Lana, Pawigl

A seven-minute cable car journey takes you up to the vigilius mountain resort, an architecture hotel above Lana near Merano. This nature-connected haven of conscious well-being is, after 20 years, more in tune with the times than ever before.

Holiday home Villa Nyland , Côte d'Azur, Bormes-les-Mimosas

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.

Holiday home Haus Göhre am Fleesensee , Göhren-Lebbin, Untergöhren

A house that draws parallels. Not only in its floor plan. The modern solid wood house in the middle of the Mecklenburg Lake District is pleasantly eye-catching in every respect. From the hard shell to the soft core.

ApartmentHotel Fuchsegg Eco Lodge , Vorarlberg, Egg /Schettergg

Natural diversity. The Fuchsegg Eco Lodge is surrounded by meadows, forests and mountains. A multifaceted place that blends the advantages of a hotel with the immediate proximity to nature.

Holiday home Agger Farmhouse , Agger

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.

ApartmentBed & BreakfastHoliday home Hasenberg Lodge , Sankt Gallen, Walenstadt

High above Lake Walen and amidst the Churfirsten and Flums mountain scenery, mid-century design and selected art, this boutique hideaway celebrates first and foremost the bright sides of life.

Holiday home Zio + Zia , Pohnsdorf

A house that not only sounds like summer holiday feelings and fond memories, but also provides them. In the middle of Mecklenburg Switzerland, Mi Spirandelli has renovated an old settler's house, combining historical elements with Mediterranean ease.

Holiday home Ferienhaus Hof Ahmen , Kappeln, Kopperby

Those who sit in glass houses … can enjoy the beauty of nature from all sides. As they can in the holiday home Hof Ahmen on the Schlei, which is located in the middle of the sheep pasture of a heritage listed organic farm.

Holiday home Landloft27 , Fehmarn Island, Schlagsdorf

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.

ApartmentHoliday home Gutshaus Zarchlin , Zarchlin

One hundred heritage windows with a leafy view and good perspectives in terms of sustainability. The manor house amidst old trees and endless fields on the edge of the Mecklenburg Lake District tells an exciting story both inside and out.

Holiday home Heumond , Carinthia, St. Egyden / Velden am Wörthersee

The name Heumond is a reminder of summer life in the countryside. The modern interpretation of a traditional timber house is surrounded by fragrant hay fields and rough pastures on a sunny plateau not far from Lake Wörth.

ApartmentBed & Breakfast Ovina’s Haus , South Tyrol, Sand in Taufers

South Tyrolean practicality. Anyone visiting Sand in Taufers is greeted at the entrance to the village by Ovina's Haus – holiday accommodation in the midst of green meadows and against an impressive mountain backdrop.

ApartmentBed & BreakfastHoliday home Château de Sibra , Occitania, Lagarde

The Château de Sibra in Lagarde in the south of France is a place full of aesthetics, set between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic amidst the foothills of the Pyrenees.

Holiday home Remise Wieck , Wieck a. Darß

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.

ApartmentHoliday home ROSSO , Altusried

Between mountains, meadows and pastures, a creative couple from Hamburg’s start-up scene has created an oasis in the Bavarian province that is reminiscent of a Tuscan country estate and simultaneously reflects the Japanese Wabi Sabi philosophy.

ApartmentHoliday home DIRINGLO , Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Ohlstadt

Those who would not place the three concepts of recreation, rural life and late baroque under one roof will be proven wrong at DIRINGLO in Ohlstadt. Because the holiday appartments of the 400-year-old "Hauserhof" show masterfully how to blend old and new.

Apartment Ferienwohnungen Mittermurnthal , Neunburg vorm Wald

Minimalism in a former glass grinding and polishing factory: in Murnthal in the Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park, the two puristically and stylishly furnished Mittermurnthal holiday apartments invite you to take a break.

Holiday home The Triangle , Thy, Vangsaa

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.

Holiday homeResort DIE.VIER in Wieck , Wieck a. Darß

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.

Holiday home Bleibe Menzenschwand , St. Blasien-Menzenschwand

Raised on the slope on concrete supports, yellow window frames and an unconventional roof: Bleibe Menzenschwand demonstrates the courage to be individual. The holiday home sits on a steep western slope in Menzenschwand, a district of St. Blasien in the southern Black Forest.

ApartmentHoliday homeResort Kallithea Villas , Thessaly, Pelion Peninsula, Platanias

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.

Holiday home Collage – Ferien , Bernau im Schwarzwald

The Collage holiday home illustrates the potential that an ageing house from the 1970s can offer. Situated in a holiday village in Bernau, a town in the Black Forest, the house has been transformed into a contemporary, modern holiday home.

Holiday home Maison Südpfalz , Klingenmünster

The name of the house is also the description of its location: the vacation home Maison Südpfalz is located only 20 kilometres from the French border on the Southern Wine Route in the village of Klingenmünster.

Holiday home konjiček – house above the valley , Goriška, Lokavec

Green hills, vineyards, orchards and stone villages – this is the Vipava Valley in western Slovenia on the border with Italy. Situated in a panoramic spot above the village of Lokavec, the Konjiček house celebrates the fantastic view .

Holiday home Das Studio Uckermark , Klosterwalde

Relaxing or working in the rural seclusion of the Uckermark – both is possible at Studio Uckermark. The former stable is surrounded by the rolling meadows of a former farmstead with buildings enclosing a central yard on three sides.

Hotel Milla Montis , South Tyrol, Meransen

With its restrained and at the same time sensational design, the South Tyrolean Milla Montis Hotel enriches the Puster Valley with an architectural highlight. The motto of the architectural intervention: origin, redefined.

Holiday home Ferienhaus Selma , Thuringian Forest, Gehlberg

Selma is enthroned like a peep box on a slope in Gehlberg, the highest mountain village in the Thuringian Forest. The wooden cube presents the nature of the UNESCO biosphere reserve in widescreen format.

Holiday home Casale Villa Maria , Marche, Filottrano

In this holiday home the landscape plays the starring role. This former farmhouse, dating back to 1892, is a typical stone house on a hilltop near the town of Filottrano, Italy.

Holiday home Villa Auguste , Uckermark, Benz

The listed Wilhelminian-style villa is located a good hour’s drive from the German capital – in the middle of fields and surrounded by a spacious garden.

Holiday home Zuhaus Freiweidach , Chiemgau, Marquartstein

Farmhouse reloaded: In the Upper Bavarian town of Marquartstein, Philipp Möller Architekten have refurbished a farm ensemble and converted it into three individual residential units.

Apartment Palais Wunderlich , Black Forest, Lahr

A historical patrician house in the small town of Lahr in Baden on the edge of the Black Forest redefines itself as a stylish guesthouse with holiday apartments and event location.

Holiday home Mezi Lukami , Čeladná

The holiday home at the foot of the Western Carpathian Mountains is a sensitive reconstruction of an old wooden house and the virtuoso combination of craftsmanship, traditions and modern design.

Hotel Alpenloge , Scheffau

The Alpenloge is a small hotel in the Allgäu region, where modern-elegant design and the style of the 1930s combine with Bavarian mountain panoramas.

Holiday home Casa Salvati , Lombardy, Toscolano-Maderno

Casa Salvati is part of an ensemble of three holiday homes built by the architects Alberto Salvati and Ambrogio Tresoldi in 1972 on a hill on the western shore of Lake Garda. An important element of Salvati and Tresoldi’s work was the use of colour.

ApartmentHoliday home Ferienhaus zum Stubaier Gletscher – Wald , Tyrolean Stubai Valley, Neustift, Neugasteig

The name gives away the location: The holiday home in Neustift in the Tyrolean Stubai Valley is situated on the edge of a forest.

Holiday home STRANDWEISS & STRANDGRAU , Baltic Sea island of Usedom, Zinnowitz

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

Holiday home Casas da Vargem , Madeira, Ponta do Sol

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.

Hotel Hotel Villa Mayr , South Tyrol, Brixen, Vahrn

Villa Mayr in Vahrn near Brixen, South Tyrol, is a house steeped in history. The building, which is more than 400 years old, used to be the summer residence of the Hotel Elephant in Brixen and was converted into a boarding house in 1878.

Apartment Iselhof , East Tyrol, Lienz

Mountain world and city life, tradition and modernity - a holiday at Iselhof in Lienz in East Tyrol has many facets. You live in the midst of greenery, but it only takes a few minutes to walk to the centre of the small town.

ApartmentHoliday home Haus am Kellersee , Eutin, Sielbeck

Haus am Kellersee is a Wilhelminian-style villa situated directly on the shore of the second-largest lake in Holstein Switzerland. Situated on the edge of a forest between Eutin and the spa town of Malente, the villa from 1910 has been extensively refurbished and converted.

Holiday home Benedikta , Vorarlberg, Montafon, Vandans

The Benedikta holiday home in the village of Vandans in the southern part of Vorarlberg is a typical Montafon house. The building from 1836 was dismantled in accordance with monument preservation regulations.

ApartmentHoliday home See in Sicht , Wendisch-Rietz

At the Scharmützelsee in Brandenburg, a family from Berlin has fulfilled their dream of a lakeside home.

Holiday home Sankt Unterholz , Uckermark, Kraatz

Plenty of nature, few people: In the Uckermark region in north-eastern Germany, you can easily leave everyday life behind. The quiet rural surroundings are ideal for relaxing, yet also for concentrated and creative work.

Holiday home Sieseby Tenne , Sieseby

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.

Holiday home Maison Hiltiti , Grand Est, Vosges, Gerardmer

Minimalist wooden architecture in the Vosges mountains: Maison Hiltiti is a wooden house that is rented out as a holiday home for up to 16 people and can be used for workshops.

Holiday home Allerzeit , Lüneburg Heath, Buchholz

The holiday home Allerzeit invites you to spend a relaxing holiday on the Aller river. The location on the banks of the river meandering through the Südheide region significantly influenced the planning of the house.

ApartmentBed & Breakfast Les Rochers , Normandy, Manche, Cerisy la Forêt

Les Rochers is situated in a quiet and secluded location between green fields in the Bocage Normand, a hedge landscape typical of Normandy.

Apartment ilse. dein landloft , Island of Rügen, Putbus, Nadelitz

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.

Holiday home La Chalette , Lenzkirch, Raitenbuch

La Chalette is a holiday cottage in the Upper Black Forest. It is located next to two historic houses on the edge of the village. On the outside you can still see its former use as a tractor shed, inside you feel like you are in a fine wooden box.

Holiday home Chasa Padrun , Graubünden, Guarda

In the village of Guarda, Switzerland appears as if taken right from the pages of a storybook. The village, situated on a sunny south-facing terrace high above the River Inn in the Canton of Graubünden, is the home of the Swiss children's book classic Schellen-Ursli and is famous for its historical village centre.

Holiday home Voglen2 , Allgäu, Nesselwang, Voglen

A house with multiple personalities: traditional on the outside, extravagant on the inside! An extraordinary mix of styles awaits guests in the Voglen2 holiday home – from Bavarian to Asian.

Holiday home Panoramahaus Usedom , Usedom, Zinnowitz

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.

Holiday home Kambra , Karst, Pliskovica

Surrounded by hills, Kambra house is situated in a small Slovenian village not far from the Italian border and the Adriatic coast. Stones characterise not only the karst landscape, but also the building, which from the inside appears to be growing from the rocks.

Apartment haus und hof , Hof bei Salzburg

The haus und hof apartments in Hof near Salzburg embrace the art of reduction and are distinguished by refined simplicity. The terraced building structure nestles up against the topography of the hillside.

Holiday home Hube , Styria, Zöbing an der Raab

Green as far as you can see - from Haus Hube the view extends far over the hilly landscape of Eastern Styria. The holiday home, together with several outbuildings, is situated on a large plot with an orchard and flower meadow and its own forest.

Bed & Breakfast The Boomerang House , Crete, Sivas

Modern architecture in an olive grove: The Boomerang House is a B&B with two guest rooms in a secluded location in the south of Crete. The boomerang shape and the materials concrete, glass and wood characterize the building.

Holiday homeResort GEHTDOCH , Baltic Sea, Klützer Winkel, Wohlenberger Wiek

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.

Holiday home Barn House and Farm House + Shelter , Zealand, Odsherred, Høve

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.

Holiday home Altes Schulhaus , Eiderstedt, Tetenbüll

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

Holiday home Recharge House Klitmøller , Thisted, Klitmøller

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.

Holiday home Urfeld 26 , Urfeld by lake Walchensee

The turquoise shimmering lake Walchensee lies virtually at the feet of the Urfeld House. Situated on the edge of the forest at the northern tip of the alpine lake, the house was planned with great emphasis on sustainability.

ApartmentHoliday home Faazihaus , Wallis, Martisberg

The Faazihaus was built on a sunny south-facing slope in the Swiss mountain village of Martisberg on the foundations of a historic farmhouse and stood empty for decades. Now life has finally returned here!

ApartmentHoliday home Erlenhof , Bavarian Allgäu, Bad Hindelang

The Erlenhof in the Allgäu is modern and without alpine kitsch, yet closely linked to local traditions. The wooden building is part of an organic farm and replaces a farmhouse that was destroyed in a fire.

Holiday home Tetenbüllspieker , Eiderstedt penisula, Wasserkoog

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.

ApartmentHoliday home Freiform , South Tyrol, Verdings

Below the village of Verdings, architect Martin Gruber has planned an organic free form, which will be rented out as an extraordinary guest house. Like a nature observatory in the midst of the South Tyrolean mountains, the contemporary glass pavilion affords a captivating view across the valley.

Holiday home Das Dellacher , Burgenland, Oberwart

The Dellacher House is considered one of Austria's most important architectural monuments. It is an early work by the architect Raimund Abraham, who became known in particular for the construction of the Austrian Cultural Forum in New York.

Holiday home Das Schnitterhaus , Nordwestuckermark, Groß Sperrenwalde

In Groß Sperrenwalde in the Uckermark region, timber construction professor Tim Göckel and garden architect Marc-Rajan Köppler have created an extraordinary three-hectare garden world on the site of a former nursery.

Holiday home Haus Grabenschake , Styria, Oberhaag

Old meets new - in the hills of Styria, surrounded by meadows and forests in a wonderfully secluded location, a 200-year-old farmhouse was juxtaposed with a modern glass building that literally stands against the slope with the help of a 40-metre-long natural stone wall.

Apartment Schloss Prossen , Saxon Switzerland, Bad Schandau

A holiday residence in a former manor in Saxon Switzerland - 300 meters from the Elbe and close to the spa town of Bad Schandau. The centuries-old castle has an eventful history.

ApartmentHoliday home Haus Wanderlust , Thale, Treseburg

Wild and romantic nature surrounds the Wanderlust holiday home in secluded Treseburg, a dreamy village at the entrance to the Bode Gorge in the Harz Mountains.

Holiday home Friesensteern , Eiderstedt, Tetenbüll

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 , Baltic seaside resort Rerik

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.

Holiday home Haus Romy , Madsow

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.

Holiday home Castellaccio Suite , Umbria, Piegaro

The Castellaccio Suite is a hideaway for two with a fantastic view over the Umbrian hills, all the way to Lake Trasimeno. It is situated at 600 metres above sea level near the village of Piegaro on the border with Tuscany.

Holiday homeResort NURSO , Baltic Sea, Klützer Winkel, Wohlenberger Wiek

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.

Apartment Weingarten 1897 , Zeltingen

Something’s happening on the Moselle: innovative young winegrowers are reviving the rather dusty image of Germany’s oldest wine region, and hosts like the owners of Weingarten 1897 are bringing a breath of fresh air with plenty of creative ideas to the area.

Holiday homeHotel Cabanon Concrete Retreat , Kreta, Chania, Dermitziana

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.

Holiday home Sieseby Loft , Sieseby

Width and light characterise the up to eight-metre-high Sieseby Loft, which is located in a courtyard complex on the edge of the thatched-roof village of Sieseby near the Schlei, an inlet of Germany's Baltic Sea Coast.

Apartment Petersbergapartments , Waldkirchen in the Upper Palatinate

Waldkirchen in the Upper Palatinate region of Bavaria is not only a pilgrimage site, but also a destination for art and architecture lovers now that its former parish has been rebuilt in style.

Apartment Francocci 7 , Umbria, Spoleto, Terzo La Pieve

On a hill in Umbria, the green heart of Italy, lies the Francocci 7 estate with sweeping views over the countryside. The former Fatttoria has been renovated and extended with modern architecture.

Holiday home Knütthuus , Wendland, Zernien

Fashion designer Irina Rohpeter and building engineer Nils Kistner have fulfilled their dream of building their own holiday house in the countryside.

ApartmentHoliday home Ansitz Hohenegg , Allgäu, Grünenbach

At Ansitz Hohenegg you can leave everyday life behind you. This former farmstead on a mountain ridge in the Allgäu is surrounded by high spruces on a sunny clearing and promises pure relaxation, thanks simply its solitary location amidst nature.

Holiday home mavie , Ionian Islands, Lefkada, Tsoukalades

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.

Holiday home Eremo , Liguria, Imperia

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.

Holiday home Villa Abruzzo , Abruzzen, Controguerra

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.

Holiday home Casa Morelli , Tuscany, Radda in Chianti

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.

Holiday home Stadl Wuggitz , Styria, Oberhaag

A 200-year-old hay barn in southern Styria has been given a new lease on life as a holiday house. The conversion process involved the barn being completely disassembled, its wooden beams being carefully restored and then carefully reassembled once again.

Holiday home Rifugio Friulano , Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Tarcento

Rifugio Friulano is a hideaway in the hills of the upper Italian region of Friuli. Originally, the owners had been looking for an old stone house to buy, but they fell in love with this small property on a steep slope near Udine.

Holiday home Alte Schule Brandenburg , East Prignitz-Ruppin, Sechzehneichen

Urbanists tired of the city will find peace and relaxation in rural surroundings in the Old School Brandenburg in the northwest of Berlin.

Holiday home Teeroneer , Co. Clare, Tuamgraney

Teeroneer is surrounded by the green, hilly landscape of County Clare, Ireland. Situated close to Lough Derg, the modern wooden house was built on the site of an old cottage.

Holiday homeResort VIELLEICHTNOCH , Baltic Sea, Klützer Winkel, Wohlenberger Wiek

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.

ApartmentHoliday home Mas le Clos Souris , Occitania, Gard, Fons sur Lussan

Mas le Clos Souris – near the small village of Fons sur Lussan in the southern French département of Gard – was once an artist's residence.

Holiday home Velpe 55 , Hageland, Opvelp

The Velpe 55 vacation home is set against the rural backdrop of the Hageland - a gently rolling landscape in the east of the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The building, inspired by typical Flemish barns, blends in well with the rural surroundings.

Holiday home Kliffhuus , Island of Föhr, Nieblum

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.

Holiday home Studio Zempow , Zempow, Mecklenburg Lake District

The studio is located in Zempow, a Brandenburg village near the Mecklenburg Lake District, and consists of a single, but very spacious and flexibly divisible room.

Apartment Schmidhuber , Chiemgau, Tabing

On the outskirts of Tabing, a small village near Bavaria’s Chiemsee, the outbuilding of an historic farmhouse has been replaced by modern timber architecture.

Holiday home Loft by LIEU , Occitania, Aude, Villedaigne

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

ApartmentBed & Breakfast Obersteinerhof , South Tyrol, Bolzano, Klobenstein

Idyllic farm life and modern alpine living go hand in hand at the Obersteiner Hof in South Tyrol. In this 600-year-old farmhouse, set in a sunny panoramic position on the Rittner plateau, you can enjoy a holiday amidst nature in apartments with a modern flair.

Holiday homeResort Ostseehof Langfeld , Pommerby

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.

Holiday home Trecubi , Sicily, Avola

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.

Holiday home Recharge House Agger , Agger

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.

Holiday home Die kleine Acht , Uckermark / Lindenhagen

On the outskirts of Lindenhagen in the Uckermark region of north-eastern Brandenburg, Berlin architect Thomas Kröger has converted a 1950s estate house into a fantastic holiday home.

Holiday home Finca Sonrisa , Balearic Islands, Mallorca, Randa

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.

ApartmentHoliday home Grams Gård , Österlen, Simris

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.

Holiday home Pur Ostsee , Prerow

Haus Pur Ostsee on the outskirts of the fishing village of Prerow is a house with a surprise effect: from the street side it looks like a traditional skipper's house, on the garden side a floor-to-ceiling window front opens up.

Bed & Breakfast Het Raadhuys , Limburg, Kessel

The former old town hall in the historic Burgdorf Kessel in the heart of the Dutch province is located directly on the river Maas. Het Raadhuys combines design and comfort with the charm of a small bed and breakfast.

Holiday home Kleines Vulkaneifelhaus , Schutz

Kleines Vulkaneifelhaus is a retreat for two in the midst of the unspoilt Eifel landscape in northwestern Rhineland-Palatinate. Situated on a steep slope, this timber house, clad in black charcoal planks, sits atop a plinth of fair-faced concrete.

Holiday home Casa di Monti , Apulia (Puglia), Carovigno

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.

Holiday home Barcelona Sanctuary , Catalonia, Sant Andreu de Llavaneres

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.

Holiday home Can Miret , Balearic Islands, Mallorca, Campanet

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.

Holiday home Fusenhof , Black Forest, Kirchzarten (Freiburg)

Fusenhof is an historic Black Forest house from 1754 idyllically situated amidst the meadows of the Dreisam valley, at the foot of the Black Forest Mountains near Freiburg.

Holiday home Little Stone House , Andalusia, Tarifa

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

Holiday home Casa Afife , Viano do Castelo, 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.

Holiday home Hygge Hus , Island of Föhr, Oevenum

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.

Holiday home Tinos Hearts – House G and House Y , Southern Aegean, Cyclades, Tinos, Kardiani

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.

Holiday home Sieseby Cottage , Sieseby

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.

Holiday home Ferienhaus zum Stubaier Gletscher – Dorf , Tyrol, Stubaital, Neustift

Haus Dorf is located in the centre of the ski and mountaineering resort of Neustift in the Stubai Valley, Tyrol. From the outside, the modern timber construction looks like a semi-detached house, but it is a large house built in split-level construction.

Holiday home Wenefrieda , Vorarlberg, Bregenzerwald, Schoppernau

Wenefrieda is a typical representation of the modern timber architecture the Vorarlberg province in western Austria is famous for. This longhouse-style holiday home is based on the traditional buildings of the Bregenzerwald forest.

Hotel Seehotel Ambach , South Tyrol, Caldaro

Seehotel Ambach beams its guests back to the seventies. At the beginning of the decade, architect Othmar Barth, considered a pioneer of modernity in South Tyrol, created a complete work of art – merging architecture, design and nature – on the northern shore of Lake Caldaro.

Apartment Palazzo Beccaguti Cavriani , Lombardy, Mantua

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. The Palazzo Beccaguti Cavriani surprises with modern design and contemporary art.

Holiday home Quartier Wieck , Darß-Fischland, Wieck on the Darß

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.

Holiday home SpronkenHouse , Valencia, Castellón, Les Useres

Surrounded by mountains and rows of olive and almond trees, SpronkenHouse is situated on a spacious plot of land in the in the hinterland of the Costa del Azahar, north of Valencia.

Holiday home Tigharry Schoolhouse , Scotland, Isle of North Uist, Tigharry

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.

Holiday home Villa Jones , Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, Var, Bargemon

Villa Jones is situated in the hilly landscape of olive groves and forests in the Haut Var, the hinterland of the Cote d'Azur. Edward Jones, partner of the renowned London architecture firm Dixon Jones, and his architect wife Margot designed this holiday home for themselves and their family.

Holiday home Podere 500 , Tuscany, Cortona

Podere 500 is situated in a picturesque location in the Tuscan hills. Behind the old stone walls of the former farmhouse lies a surprisingly modern holiday home with spacious rooms and a light and airy ambience.

Holiday home Schnepfegg 52 , Vorarlberg, Bregenzerwald, Schnepfegg

Schnepfegg 52 is an 18th-century Bregenz Forest farmhouse - situated at an altitude of 900 metres on a pass road between Schnepfau and Biza in Austria’s western state of Vorarlberg.

Holiday home Faktorenhaus , Oberlausitz

The Faktorenhaus in the Upper Lusatia region was built in 1831 by a cloth merchant. Today, a wide variety of styles can be found in the lavishly restored half-timbered house near Görlitz.

ApartmentHoliday home Strandlust , Amrum, Wittdün

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.

ApartmentHoliday home Nordstern , Flensburg/ Kappeln, Gelting Bay

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.

Apartment Süd 9 , Leipzig New Lakeland, Groitzsch

The listed building near Leipzig with its red plastered façade in the Art Deco style has been restored to its former glory since 2016 and houses a holiday apartment in the south wing alongside two other apartments.

Holiday home Woodhouse , Jutland, Agger

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.

Holiday homeHotel Casa Martinelli , Ticino, Maggia

At Hotel Casa Martinelli in Maggiatal, Switzerland, traditional and contemporary architecture combine to form a harmonious ensemble. Star architect Luigi Snozzi has complemented a 350-year-old Ticino house with a cubic, concrete structure.

Holiday home Cozzo Tre Venti , Sicily, Portopalo

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.

ApartmentHoliday home schlicht & ergreifend: das Birki , Thale

Simply beautiful. There is no better way to describe Birki, an historic brick-built house in Thale, a small town on the northeastern rim of Germany’s Harz mountains.

Holiday home Büretenhof , Southern Black Forest,Todtnauberg

This traditional Black Forest building – a three-storey farmhouse with both a residential space and a farmwork section, all under a traditional, low-drawn shingle roof – has been converted into a spacious holiday home that combines traditional flair with a modern loft ambience.

Apartment Palazzo Morosini degli Spezieri , Venice

At the Palazzo Morosini degli Spezieri you can live close to the beautiful sights of Venice but far from the tourist crowds. The Grand Canal and the Rialto Bridge are both within walking distance.

Holiday home Gästehaus Browiede , Blender Intschede

Meadows, pastures and open skies – the Browiede guesthouse is located in the midst of a serene North German landscape on the outskirts of Intschede, a village on the Weser river, half on the dyke, half on stilts.

Holiday home Steinhaus am Auerbach , Oberaudorf

At first, you might be slightly surprised by the name: “Steinhaus (stone house) am Auerbach”. This Steinhaus in the Bavarian town of Oberaudorf looks like a wooden house from the outside, but is in fact a massive stone building with 80 cm thick walls.

Holiday home Porcignano , Tuscany, Radda in Chianti

Porcignano, near the Tuscan village of Radda in Itatly’s Chianti region, was once the private summer house of Leo Lionni (1910-1999).Today, guests can experience the villa with its sculpture garden.

Holiday home Bleibe in der Alten Kirche , Bernkastel-Wehlen on the Moselle river

In the Moselle village of Bernkastel-Wehlen, a former church has been converted into a holiday home. The old church room with its eight-metre-high vaulted ceiling now serves as a dining and seminar room.

Holiday home Light House , Agger

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.

Apartment Bauhaus an der Havel , Werder

The Bauhaus an der Havel is a holiday apartment in a classical modernist building located directly on the riverbank of the Havel and overlooking the island town of Werder.

Holiday home Villa Baronessa & Villa Baronessina , South Tyrol, Kaltern

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".

Holiday home Vindlyveien , Vestfold og Telemark, Larvik

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.

Holiday home Pantelleria Nikà , Pantelleria, Nikà bay

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.

Holiday home Casa Ceppi , Istria, Čepić

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.

Holiday homeHotel Mezi Plutky , Čeladná

The small boutique hotel Mezi Plutky in the Czech Carpathian Mountains effortlessly blends apparent contradictions. Old and new, darkness and light, privacy and community come together to create a haven of peace and tranquility.

Holiday home Le Casuzze & La Balza , Sicily, Noto

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.

Holiday home Wasserturm am Park Sanssouci , Potsdam

Built at the beginning of the 20th century, the water tower at the Kaiserbahnhof in Potsdam once supplied water to steam engines at the station. Luckily two Architects saved the tower from falling into decay and converted into a holiday apartment, which now extends over six levels.

Holiday home Smart Wood House , Salzburg (state), Lungau, Tamsweg

The Smart Wood House in Salzburg's Lungau Region is characterized by a combination of straight-lined architecture, innovative building technology and natural, regional materials. The low-energy house is clad from head to toe in Lungau mountain larch.

Holiday home The Life House , Wales, Llandrindod Wells, Llanbister

The Life House was designed by British architect John Pawson, widely known for his minimalist style. Located in a Welsh valley, the house is a place of silence and contemplation, inspired by both Japanese architecture and Benedictine monasteries.

Holiday home Kapitänshaus Wieck , Wieck am Darß

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.

ApartmentBed & Breakfast Friz B&B and Lounge , Gundelfingen, Freiburg

An urban loft ambience in an historic barn: In a little village near Freiburg in Germany’s Breisgau region, this heritage listed barn dating to 1824 is now welcoming holiday guests – the farm animals having long since moved out.

ApartmentBed & Breakfast Loblocher Hof , Gimmeldingen/Neustadt an der Weinstraße

Loblocher Hof is a winery built in 1841 in the picturesque wine village of Gimmeldingen on the edge of the Palatinate Forest and offers apartments with a mix from countryside ambience and modern elements.

ApartmentHoliday home Büdnerhaus am Bodden , Born/Darß

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.

Holiday home Can Bou , Balearic Islands, Mallorca, Sóller

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.

Holiday home Mökki Santara , Karelia, Savitaipale

This holiday home can be found in a secluded spot in the unspoiled countryside of the Finnish region of Karelia: in the middle of a forest and directly by lake Santara. The property consists of a residential house and sauna connected by a terrace.

Holiday home Seestück Prerow , Fischland-Darß-Zingst

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.

ApartmentBed & BreakfastHoliday home Moosham 13 , Grafenau

The old four-sided farm in the Bavarian Forest has been in the family for seven generations. In 2017, the ensemble consisting of a residential building, stable, outbuildings and a listed bread bakery was restored and adapted.

Holiday home Ferienhaus Siegfried , Ostseebad Dierhagen

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.

ApartmentHotel Cantzheim , Kanzem on the Saar

Swiss Architect Max Dudler designed the renovation and extension of the Gutshaus Cantzheim manor, situated between a side stream of the Saar River and a vineyard.

Bed & Breakfast La Mugletta , Veneto, Teolo

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.

Holiday home Am früheren Seilerhansenhof , Furtwangen

The holiday home is situated in an idyllic location amidst the gently rolling hills of the Black Forest. Meadows, pastures and forests surround the property, which also features a small stream running through it.

Hotel Parkhotel Holzner , South Tyrol, Soprabolzano

With a broad view of the Dolomites, the Parkhotel Holzner is located on a sunny plateau above the South Tyrolean town of Bolzano. Built in 1908 in Alpine Art Noveau style and family-owned for four generations, the hotel has been progressively renovated and expanded over the past century.

Holiday home Lillesol , Rügen, Breege-Juliusruh

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.

Apartment Refugium Betzenstein , Franconia, Betzenstein

The Refugium Betzenstein is a modern passive house in the Fränkische Schweiz region. The slate cladding on the façade and roof gives the archetypally shaped building a monolithic appearance.

ApartmentHoliday home Schwarzwaldstrand , Bad Herrenalb

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.

Apartment parkchâlet potsdam , Brandenburg, Potsdam

In the 19th century, an ensemble of “Swiss” houses was built in the district of Klein Glienicke in Potsdam, some of which were destroyed during the construction of the Berlin wall and the period of Germany’s division.

Bed & Breakfast Das Wanda , South Tyrol, Caldaro

In South Tyrol's wine village Caldaro, Verena Huf has transformed a 1970s guesthouse into a stylish B&B. ‘Das Wanda’ bears the name of a former inn on the island of Elba that belonged to the grandfather. Her B&B radiates the same Mediterranean mood.

ApartmentHoliday home Hüs üf der Flüe , Valais, Ernen

Situated just below the church of St. Georg in the historic center of the Valais village of Ernen you find one of the oldest and best preserved pagan houses (Heidenhäuser) in the Goms region.

Holiday home Seaside Villa Capo Zafferano , Sicily, Palermo, Bagheria

Just 30 meters from the sea and overlooking the Capo Zaferrano, this villa is situated on a rocky slope on the northern coast of Sicily and offers a journey into design history

Holiday home Casa Winther , Umbria, Castel Ritaldi

Casa Winther is situated in a quiet, secluded position with panoramic views 15 km from the Umbrian city of Spoleto. The split-level house offers plenty of space for groups and large families.

Holiday home Villa Capri , Lazio, Itri

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.

Holiday home NewHaus , Peninsula of Fischland-Darss-Zingst, Dierhagen-Neuhaus

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.

Holiday home La Vignarella , Corsica, Haute-Corse, Taglio Isolaccio

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.

Holiday home Maremma House , Tuscany, Magliano in Toscana

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.

Holiday home Maison Kamari , Southern Aegean, Cyclades, Paros, Kamari

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.

Holiday home Villa Zagara , Sicily, Noto

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.

Holiday home Alte Brennerei , Lake Constance district, Deggenhausertal

In the hinterland of Lake Constance, an old farm has been transformed into a destination for lovers of simple yet beautiful design. Where fruit was once distilled, there is now a holiday home for up to six people.

Apartment Wälder Vakanz , Vorarlberg, Krumbach in the Bregenzerwald

Modern, understated design and the quiet location in the Vorarlberg hills characterise the Wälder Vakanz holiday apartment situated on the ground floor of a family home in the village of Krumbach in Austria’s Bregenzerwald.

Holiday home Casa Penya Rotja , Balearic Islands, Mallorca, Son Servera

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.

Holiday home Casa delle Marche , Marche, Barchi

Casa delle Marche is an old country house set in the hills of Le Marche in Italy. As traditional as it may appear from the outside, step inside and you will be surprised by its modern and minimalistic interiors.

Holiday home ArchitekTurm , Braunschweig

Built in 1956 on the outskirts of Braunschweig, this former water tower hasn’t been used as such for decades and, as an unusual holiday home, offers views as far as the Harz Mountains.

ApartmentHoliday home La Tannura , Sicily, Avola

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

Holiday home House B , Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Drôme, Mollans-sur-Ouvèze

House B in the northern Provence doesn’t shout for attention, but blends in harmoniously with its surroundings. It is built with traditional local materials and one half of it is half-hidden within the hill on which it is set.

Holiday home Rock Cabin , Saxon Switzerland, Gohrisch, Kleinhennersdorf

The Rock Cabin is located on a park-like property with a view of the nearby Elbe Sandstone Mountains. The nature, the quiet location and the beautiful, unpretentious interior of the studio create an inspiring atmosphere.

Holiday home Mas des Rouges Gorges , Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Bouches-du-Rhône, Eygalières

Mas des Rouges Gorges is a modern country house on the edge of Eygalières, a medieval village at the heart of the Alpilles Natural Regional Park. The Villa draw its inspiration from the traditional limestone architecture.

Holiday home Villa CP , Catalunya, Girona

Surrounded by cork oak forests, the Villa CP rests on a hill between the Catalan city of Girona and the Costa Brava. Original stone walls and modern architecture meet in perfect harmony, set against breathtaking natural surroundings.

Holiday home Das Sternhagener Haus , Uckermark, Sternhagen

Surrounded by old fruit trees on a large estate in the Uckermark countryside, it seems almost as if this house has been forgotten in time. The interior surprises with an airy spatial experience.

ApartmentHotelResort La Darbia , Piedmont, Novara, Orta San Giulio

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.

Holiday home Haus Steuermann , Föhr, Nieblum

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.

Bed & Breakfast Niedermairhof , South Tyrol, Bruneck

The Niedermairhof in the Puster Valley of South Tyrol was an old farmhouse that had been converted into an inn many years ago. Following a fifteen year hiatus, it has reopened its doors as a bed and breakfast.

Holiday home Brückenvilla Bleibe , Monschau

With its large mullioned windows, slate roof and oriel with its bell-shaped bonnet, the bridge villa in the Eifel Town Monschau looks like an enchanted little castle. Inside, however, modern furnishings await the guests.

Hotel Casa Modesta , Algarve, Olhão

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.

Holiday home Vulkaneifelhaus , Schutz

With a sweeping view of the valley of the Little Kyll, the Vulkaneifelhaus offers a retreat where, despite the generosity of the architecture, you feel both at home and connected to the surroundings. The location of the house, which is clad entirely in wood, on a south-facing slope provides plenty of sun and light.

Holiday home Birkedal , Moen (Møn), Råbylille Strand

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.

Holiday home Strandhaus fünfzehn , Fischland-Darß, Wustrow

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.

Apartment Ferienhof Obermoar , South Tyrol, Naturns, Tschirland

Surrounded by orchards the Obermoarhof is located on the outskirts of the village Tschirland in South Tyrol. Two apartments have been integrated into the listed farm from the 15th century.

Apartment Urlaub in der Neunzehn , Eutin, Fissau

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.

Holiday home WIECKin House , Wieck auf dem Darß

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.

Holiday homeResort Au Perier , Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Dordogne, Sainte Sabine Born

Au Perier, situated in the Dordogne in southwest France, is like a tiny, relaxed village: four houses, a central square, a pool, an open barn and a vegetable garden.

Holiday home La Marmote , Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Paluzza

La Marmote in the Carnic Alps in north-eastern Italy is a hotel with 22 apartments, which are scattered throughout the little town of Paluzza. The apartment Da Velio frames the mountain panorama with its huge glass front.

Holiday home Bergraum , Vorarlberg, Kleinwalsertal, Mittelberg

The holiday home BERGRAUM in the Austrian Kleinwalsertal is a modern interpretation of the traditional barn. Outside as well as inside the building is characterized by simple forms, straight lines and the reduction to the materials wood, concrete and glass.

Holiday home Villa des Dunes , Brittany, Finistère, Lesconil

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.

Bed & BreakfastHoliday home Maison Jalon , Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Bouches-du-Rhône, Aix-en-Provence, Puyricard

This small B&B in the green surroundings of Aix-en-Provence mixes modern architecture with a retro-inspired interior design.

Holiday home Dezanove House , Galicia, A Pobra do Caramiñal, Aldea Ribeirina

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.

ApartmentHoliday home Gut Fergitz am See , Uckermark, Gerswalde, Fergitz

At Gut Fergitz in the Uckermark, just an hour’s drive from the metropolis of Berlin, you will find wide open skies, clear waters, beautiful nature – and modern architecture and modern architecture in the form of two elongated buildings on the shore of Oberuckersee.

Holiday home Haus am Grenzgängerweg , Südwestpfalz, Nothweiler

This farmhouse dating back to 1935 is located close to the French border at the edge of a small village between the Palatinate Forest and the Northern Vosges. Both the former homestead and barn have been converted into two apartments.

Holiday home Casa della Fede , Marche, Montefiore dell'Aso

Thanks to its secluded location on a hill top in the Marche region, the Casa della Fede offers spectacular panoramic views – on the Sibillini mountains, ancient towns and vineyards up to the sea.

Apartment Gulfhof Klein Schulenburgerpolder , East Frisia, Neuwesteel

Surrounded by fields, this old farmhouse lies in the vast marshes of East Friesland. The listed farmhouse consists of a classicist residential wing and a barn section and invites you to enjoy a nice cup of tea.

Apartment Villa Alvarium , South Tyrol, Schenna

Situated on a sunny hillside above the tranquil South Tyrolean town of Merano, the modernist Villa Alvarium offers sweeping panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.

Holiday home Baix de S`Era , Balearic Islands, Mallorca, Alaró

BAIX DE S’ERA is a stylish place for a holiday in Mallorca away from mass tourism. The owners actually wanted to build a bungalow, but due to the building regulations this was not possible.

Holiday home Residenza Hortus , Sicily, Modica

The Residenza Hortus in the historic center of the Sicilian Baroque town of Modica dates back to the 16th century and was probably part of the old castle or a church building.

Apartment Gut Schwansen , Brodersby near Kappeln on the Schlei

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.

Holiday home Rote Scheune , Uckermark, Gerswalde, Fergitz

The reconstruction of this old barn in Fergitz on the west bank of the lake Oberuckersee was conceived by Thomas Kröger. The Berlin architect had already achieved acclaim for two earlier projects in the Uckermark region.

Holiday home Dünenhaus_01 , St. Peter-Ording

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.

Holiday home Holzhaus am Auerbach , Upper Bavaria, Oberaudorf

Situated in the Upper Bavarian Inn Valley, this holiday home is only four meters wide. but the solid wooden house offers five levels that are stacked semi-staggered on top of each other. A wood-burning stove and the clay walls create a cosy atmosphere.

ApartmentHoliday home SEE 31 – Ferienlofts am Traunsee , Upper Austria, Salzkammergut, Traunkirchen

Above a lake near the village of Traunkirchen, in the Austrian Salzkammergut region, you will find two cubes of wood and glass neatly nestled into the hillside and dream view of Lake Traunsee and the Traunstein mountain.

Holiday home Altes Schifferhaus , Wieck auf dem Darss

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.

Holiday home Alte Gärtnerei und Kleine Schäferei Born , Born auf dem Darss

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.

Holiday home Sauerlandbleibe , Sauerland, Schmallenberg, Bödefeld

The Sauerlandbleibe in the half-timbered village of Bödefeld proves that a group house can be stylish. The 200 year old farm house with room for up to 26 people is suitable as holiday accommodation or for conferences.

ApartmentHoliday home Casale di Cellole , Tuscany, Siena, Pontignano

Surrounded by olive groves, vineyards and woods, the old farm Casale di Cellole sits on one of the many hills of the Chianti region near Siena. The historic property surprises inside with individually furnished holiday apartments.

Apartment Kultur Gut Hasselburg , Altenkrempe, Hasselburg

The Kultur Gut Hasselburg is a listed late-baroque country estate near at the Baltic Sea. The ensemble of manor house, barns and a gatehouse impresses with its size and architectural unity and offers a variety of holiday apartments.

Holiday home De Takomst IJlst , Friesland, IJlst

The holiday home Takomst (Frisian for future) in the Dutch town of Ijlst combines traditional Frisian architecture with modern elements and sustainable construction.

ApartmentHoliday home Ferienbox , Lake Constance, Unteruhldingen

The large letters on the facade reveal that the black box, set on a hillside on the northern shore of Lake Constance, is a holiday home. From the entrance side the house makes a rather closed impression, but on the lake side it opens with large windows towards the garden.

ApartmentHoliday home Merdivenli Ev (Manzara Ayvalik) , Balıkesir, Ayvalik

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.

Apartment Pfarrhaus Mödlich , Prignitz, Lenzerwische, Mödlich

Rural idyll behind the Elbe dyke: The old vicarage from 1865 stood empty for more than 20 years and fell into disrepair, but now it shines a friendly yellow and invites you to enjoy a relaxing holiday. There are three holiday apartments in the lovingly renovated building.

Holiday home Schneiderei Schoppernau , Vorarlberg, Bregenzerwald, Schoppernau

A tailor shop at the village centre of Schoppernau in Bregenzerwald has been transformed into a holiday home that skillfully combines yesterday and today. The traditional ambience of the house with its old wooden walls has been broken up with a new, modern interior design.

Holiday home Villa Vendicari , Sicily, Noto

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.

Holiday home Märkisches Landhaus No. 8 , Großwoltersdorf, borough Buchholz

Surrounded by meadows and forests Landhaus No. 8 is situated on a 6000 sqm property in the Nature Park Stechlin-Ruppin Country. Historical elements mix with contemporary comfort.

Holiday home Harmschool , Nordfriesland, Langenhorn

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.

Holiday home Strandwood House , Baltic island of Rügen, Gager

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.

Holiday home Kuća Kamena , Dalmatia, Novigrad

he historic fishing village of Novigrad is situated in a fjord-like bay in the Croatian region of Dalmatia. Located in the center of the picturesque old town, Kuća Kamena is a traditional Dalmatian stone house with a turbulent past.

Apartment Dahoam Chalet , South Tyrol, Schenna

In a sunny location above the village of Scena, the Dahoam Chalet opens with large windows to the Merano valley. The building made of untreated larch is a modern interpretation of the typical local stables.

Holiday home Herrenhaus Röddelin , Uckermark, Röddelin

Lakeside idyll: This mansion built in the late 19th century sits in a prominent position overlooking lake Röddelin and shows all the beauty of classical mansion architecture.

ApartmentBed & Breakfast Haidl-Madl-Ferienwohnen , Haidmühle, Bischofsreut

This 300-year-old farmhouse is situated in the Bavarian Forest in a natural landscape along the green belt of Europe. Ingrid Haidl-Madl has fulfilled her dream of living and working in the one place by rebuilding her parents’ house.

Holiday home Ty Gwenn by the sea , Brittany, Côtes-d’Armor, Trebeurden

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.

Hotel Pension Briol , South Tyrol, Dreikirchen, Barbian

Hotel Briol high above the South Tyrolean Eisack Valley can only be reached on foot or with a taxi jeep. Time seems to stand still up here at 1310 meters height above sea level.

ApartmentHotel Haus Settari , South Tyrol, Dreikirchen, Barbian

Haus Settari is one of the summer villas that were built at the Dreikirchner mountain at the beginning of the 20th century.

Apartment Hacienda Cuatro Ventanas , Canary Islands, Tenerife, Puerto de la Cruz

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.

Holiday home Villa Due Pini , Lazio, Itri

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.

Holiday home Das Rüfugium , Rügen, Middelhagen

On the Mönchgut peninsula on the island of Rügen, surrounded by rolling hills and the Bodden of Greifswald, lies the Rüfugium, a wooden house built using ecological construction methods.

ApartmentHoliday home Ferienhaus Sonnensteg , Rügen, Sellin

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.

Hotel Hotel Stadthaus Arnstadt , Arnstadt

The listed ensemble in the historic core of Arnstadt consists of a half-timbered house in the Renaissance style and a factory building from the year 1903. Nowadays it houses a hotel.

Holiday home Haus Bubkevitz , Island of Rügen

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.

Holiday home Urlaub an der Seenplatte , Rheinsberg, Großzerlang

Instead of TV you can watch nature: Located at the Mecklenburg Lake District this house offers wonderful panoramic views of meadows, the forest and the lake. Sufficient privacy is provided by the 20,000 sqm plot.

Holiday home Casa do Pego , Alentejo, Comporta, Pego Beach

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.

Holiday home Neuendorf Haus , Balearic Islands, Mallorca, Santanyi

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.

ApartmentBed & BreakfastHoliday home Gutshaus Lexow , Lexow

This heritage listed manor house in the village of Lexow differs from other manors surrounding Mecklenburg Lake: It is relatively small and unadorned, and instead of a grand staircase and ornate facade you will find a rather simple and austere appearance.

Apartment Mesmerhaus , Vorarlberg, Bildstein

The Mesmerhaus is part of the historic ensemble of houses grouped around the Baroque era pilgrimage church in the village of Bildstein at the foot of the Bregrenz Forest with a cinemascope view over Lake Constance.

Holiday home Bahnwärterhaus Droßdorf , Droßdorf Vogtland

The last train passed many years ago, and today the former signalman´s house is secluded in the quiet, hilly landscape of the Saxon Vogtland.

Holiday homeHotel Ayurveda Guesthouse , Ahungalla

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.

Holiday home HeideLoft , Buchholz (Aller)

In the neighbourhood the HeideLoft is known as “The Glass House”. And for a good reason: the exterior shell of the house is made entirely of glass. Even the few closed surfaces are covered with back painted glass.

Holiday home HeideLodge , Lüneburger Heide, Buchholz (Aller)

The HeideLodge (Heath Lodge) is situated on a spacious forest plot with views of the winding and gently flowing river Aller and the vast landscape of the southern Lüneburg Heath. Nature is omnipresent in this small wooden house.

Bed & BreakfastHotel VIVERE suites and rooms , Trentino, Arco

Agritourism in modern form: At the Vivere you won´t spend your holiday on a rustic farm, but in an elegant design hotel amidst vineyards and olive groves. A perfect starting point for a holiday on Lake Garda.

Holiday home Casa Nettuno , Lazio, San Felice Circeo

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.

ApartmentBed & Breakfast Barthélemy Manor House , Gleisweiler

A piece of France in the Palatinate: This listed manor house Barthélemy has an eventful past. It was built as a private residence in 1619, burned down in 1689, and was rebuilt in the 18th Century.

ApartmentHoliday home Refugium am See , Teupitz, Brandenburg

Peace and nature at Lake Teupitz: The three apartments are located in a modern, linear building that opens up to the lake with large windows. Each unit offers access to the garden, the shore area and the (barrier-free) jetty.

Holiday home Villa Gran Atlantico , Canary Islands, La Palma, Puntagorda

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.

ApartmentHoliday home Ickelhaus , Ickelheim

The Ickelhäuser, three listed farmhouses in the Franconian town of Ickelheim, invite you to spend your holidays in a historical ambience. Carefully dismantled and properly renovated, the original appearance of the houses was largely restored.

Bed & Breakfast Ottmanngut , South Tyrol, Merano

The South Tyrolean Ottmanngut looks back on a long past: it used to be a farm, later an inn and then a guesthouse. Today, the house offers a lot of charm and personality in addition to modern comfort.

Holiday home Casa1015 , Porto, Foz do Douro

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.

Apartment Altendorfer Vorwerk , Saxon Switzerland, Altendorf (near Bad Schandau)

The Altendorfer Vorwerk“is located on a sunny plain above the Elbe valley in Saxon Switzerland. The impressive half-timbered building stands on historic ground: It was built on the walls of an ancient estate from the 12th century.

Hotel Villa Extramuros , Alentejo Central, Arraiolos

The Villa Extramuros is an exclusive villa/hotel in the Portuguese region of Alentejo. The modern building with a brilliant white facade was inspired by medieval monasteries.

Holiday home Am Roseneck , Prien am Chiemsee

A farmhouse with lake view: The 200-year-old, listed farm "Am Roseneck" lies surrounded by a large garden in Prien at Lake Chiemsee. The historic residential part is rented out as a holiday home.

Holiday home Haus Otteni , Rerik, Blengow

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.

Holiday home Onder Ons , Wismar, Zierow

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.

Holiday home Tautes Heim , Berlin, Neukölln

Step back to the Roaring Twenties: Taut’s Home (Tautes Heim) is an architecture, design and Bauhaus lover’s dream. This house, which was designed by the famous German architect Bruno Taut in the 1920s, is part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Hufeisensiedlung Berlin.

Holiday home Ferienhaus Tambari , Neu Bartelshagen

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.

Holiday home The Long House , England, North Norfolk, Cockthorpe

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.

Hotel Quinta da Bouça D’Arques , Viana do Castelo

In the Quinta da Bouca d’Arques you can choose between apartments in typical regional style and in modern architecture. The former mansion of the 17th Century has been supplemented by a new building.

Apartment Gutshaus Landsdorf , Landsdorf

Located in the hinterland of the Baltic Sea coast of North Western Pomerania, the manor house is part of a listed ensemble. Originally, the Gutshaus Landsdorf was the heart of a 600-acre farm.

ApartmentHoliday home Che Bella Vista , Liguria, Diano San Pietro, close to Imperia

In a remote location among the Ligurian mountains, Che Bella Vista is situated on an old vineyard surrounded by dry stone walls. The house in typical regional architectural language forms a calming contrast to the topography and vegetation of the surroundings.

Holiday home The Dune House , England, Suffolk, Thorpeness

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.

Holiday home Landhaus Fredenwalde , Fredenwalde

Holidays in a country house with lots of charm – and a Steinway grand piano! The 180-year-old Landhaus Fredenwalde is located in the Uckermark, only an hour away from Berlin.

ApartmentHoliday home Gutshof Kraatz , Uckermark, Kraatz

With the redevelopment of the Kraatz Estate in the Uckermark, Florian Profilich and Edda Müller have fulfilled their dream of country life and brought new life to the old property.

Holiday home Klare Kante , Usedom, Ückeritz

“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.

ApartmentHotel Kavaliershaus Schloss Blücher , Fincken

Holiday in an old village school: The Kavaliershaus at Lake Fincken, one of more than a thousand lakes in the Mecklenburg Lake District, is a listed classicist manor house from the 18th century.

Apartment Schloss Schmarsow , Schmarsow

The Schloss Schmarsow was built in 1698 and is one of the oldest buildings in the region. It was carefully renovated and is now not only home to its owners but a place for holiday guest.

Holiday home The Balancing Barn , England, Suffolk, Walberswick

The Balancing Barn offers a very special living experience. From the front, it looks like a small house that fits in rather well with the other local buildings: with its barn-like shape and metal sheeting.

Holiday home aavego , Agger

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

Holiday home MEERHAUS , Lubmin

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.

Hotel Refugio Laudegg , Tyrol, Serfaus/Fiss/Ladis

Modern architecture at the foot of an old castle: with its contemporary design, Refugio Laudegg forms a stunning contrast to its neighbor from the 12th Century. By virtue of its form with several vertically displaced units and the use of local materials, it blends in harmoniously with its surroundings.

Holiday home Seehaus Ahrenshoop , Darss, Ahrenshoop

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.

Hotel Gasthof Bad Dreikirchen , South Tyrol, Barbian

Summer-resort in South Tyrol: At the Bad Dreikirchen guest house you can go on holiday like in they did in the past. The hotel is located at 1,120 meters above sea level and can only be reached on foot or by taxi jeep.

ApartmentHoliday home Casa Giromet , Piedmont, Langhe

Casa Giromet is situated in a beautiful panoramic position in the middle of the Moscata region in rural Piedmont. The old stone farmhouse, which had almost turned into ruin, was rebuilt over more than two years and restored with great attention to detail.

ApartmentHoliday homeResort Borgo Tranquillo , Marche, Arcevia

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.

Holiday home Haus Schminke , Löbau

The villa on the eastern edge of the Lusatian mountains rises like a ship into the English gardens. This spectacular example of modern architecture was designed by Hans Scharoun in the 1930s for the Schminke manufacturering family.

Holiday home Usedom Relaxx , Usedom, Gnitz

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.

Holiday home Weinberg12 , Steiermark, Fehring, Weinberg an der Raab

Tradition and modernity come together in this small holiday home. Situated on the edge of a small village in Styria, it offers a stylish and relaxed environment for couples or small families.

Holiday homeHotel Hofgut Hafnerleiten , Bad Birnbach

Pure deceleration: In the midst of the Lower Bavarian picture postcard landscape, the Hofgut Hafnerleiten (Hafnerleiten Estate) offers a retreat in harmony with nature that combines the elements in a down-to-earth and architecturally subtle way.

Apartment Apfelgarten Usedom , Usedom, Reetzow

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.

Holiday homeHotel Seehotel am Neuklostersee , Nakenstorf (near Wismar)

The Seehotel is situated in the middle of a nature reserve on the shore of the Neuklostersee, 15 kilometres from the Baltic Sea coast and the Hanseatic city of Wismar.

Apartment Alte Scheune Loddin , Usedom, Loddin

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.

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