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Mountains in sight: the Stelzenhaus (stilt house) at the foot of the Chiemgau Alps is a ‘tree house’ for anyone looking to get away from it all. The result is relaxation for the senses surrounded by greenery.

On the edge of the Palatinate Forest, two Bavarians have continued to build on a historic winegrowing estate. Ois is an apartment bed and breakfast that consistently translates Palatinate serenity into building culture.

Arm in arm with the Alentejo and just a stone's throw from Lisbon: the Casa Lia bungalow feels like a warm embrace – with its clean lines, minimalist colours and the tranquillity of the Portuguese countryside.

Form and function in a lush green setting: Subtle yet strikingly, the dark grey cubes of Hello blend seamlessly with the old trees of the adjecent park. The former office building in Erbach in the Odenwald is now a holiday home.

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.

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.

Nestled like a peninsula in one of the typical Moselle bends, Trittenheim offers spectacular views of the surrounding vineyards. A traditional slate stone house dating from 1723 sits in the middle of the historic town centre. After decades of abandonment, it has been thoroughly renovated and reopened as a guest house.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Open and authentic: the walls of the Hotel 1280 Krone in the Black Forest are almost 750 years old and look back on a long history of hospitality. Today it shines in a new light and with subtle elegance.

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

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.

Next stop Lermooser: the course was newly set for the listed railway station at the foot of the Zugspitze. Since then, the friendly hotel has been delighting guests with its bright rooms, easy-going kiosk and sustainable concept.

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.

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

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.

Between Lake Constance, St. Gallen and the Alpstein mountains lies the baroque town of Bischofszell. Once, fabric merchants, craftsmen, innkeepers and Thurgau noblemen lived here behind the picturesque façades on Grubplatz. Today, the Jacob 1808 is a wonderful place to spend a holiday.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

The Peterhof in Vorarlberg has always been a place of community. A home. With a long history and lots of memories. With its modern chalets, the old-established alpine inn on the Alpe Furx has been adding a new chapter with a formal link to contemporary zeitgeist.

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

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.

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.

The five loft apartments, designed in the style of Scandinavian fishermen's houses and with black tarred wood cladding, are located on a slope at the end of the harbour promenade of Kappeln, directly on the Schlei.

Stress relief with history. The Pförtner Penthouse between Schliersee and Tegernsee is a fusion of industrial and alpine design with unconventional charm, which may be due to the origin of the house.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

The StadtmauerQuartiere (town wall quarters) are two small holiday flats in the middle of the historic centre of Freinsheim, a small town in the Palatinate region.

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.

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.

The three Sindlhauser holiday apartments in Kochel am See and neighboring Benediktbeuern combine simple architecture, stylish design and natural materials. A beautiful destination for relaxing days in nature.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The traditional Hotel Gasthof Krone is centrally located at the village square of von Hiltisau in the Bregenzerwald. This typical log building from 1838 was originally built as a a courthouse, but has been used as an inn for 170 years.

At the South Tyrolean Schgaguler Hotel in Castelrotto at the foot of the Alpe di Siusi, you can admire the amazing transformation of an 80s building into an elegant modern boutique hotel.

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.

At first glance, Bergloft Privà in Switzerland’s Lumnezia valley looks like an ordinary stable typical to the region: an airy log cabin built upon raw stone foundations. Behind the facade, however, is a modern holiday home.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

The 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Casa da Lila in the historic old town of Silves in southern Portugal is full of surprises. Hidden behind its modest traditional façade, you will find contemporary architecture and an exquisite interior.

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.

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.

The Andermatt Chalet in the historic center of the Swiss mountain village goes by the name of “Half House”. Its other half was destroyed decades ago by a fire and then replaced by a parking lot.

The La Paula is located in the South Tyrolean mountain village of Seis – surrounded by the Dolomites and near the Seiser Alm, Europe's largest high alpine pasture.

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.

The Alpine Lodge Pontresina Chesa al Parc is located in a sunny, panoramic position at the edge of a park in the village center of Pontresina. Its modern alpine architecture has a facade of wood slats, which partially covers some windows.

The holiday home “Auf da Leitn 8”, in the middle of a traffic-free hamlet at 819 meters above sea level, is set amidst Hohe Tauern National Park, on the edge of the Kitzbühel Alps and the entrance to the Wildkogel.

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.

The Chalet Concept - a 16th century stone house - is located in Rochebin in the western Loire Valley. Behind the historic stone façade is a modern house with a cubic extension at the rear.

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.

With its shingle façade, the modern wooden house fits in with the traditional building culture of Vorarlberg. Thanks to its panoramic location, you have a clear view of the mountain peaks even on foggy days.

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.

A strange object has landed next to an old farmhouse in the East Tyrolian village Nussdorf. Floating on stilts over the hill, this exceptional holiday house looks like a blend of a UFO and a bird.

Nestled into the rolling hills of the Marches and with panoramic views of the sea, Casa Olivi is located close to the medieval town of Treia.

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.

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.

The Alpine Lodge in the Swiss village Pontresina is centrally located, yet quiet and with a mountain view. The building with its modern alpine architecture sets itself apart from the village´s typical Engadine houses.

Finca Paraiso is located in a green oasis on a hillside in the sun-drenched south of Gran Canaria. It consists of a small stone house in Canarian style, which has been extended with a contemporary, minimalist annex.

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.

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.

Located around 80 km from Barcelona, the city of Girona with its medieval old town is considered the secret beauty of Catalonia. Alemanys 5 is located in the historic quarter in a building from the 16th century.

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.

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.