More inspirations

Sometimes all you need is the right setting for people to get together and for a celebration to be a success. From historical manor houses to urban creative buildings: venues that open their doors for special moments with a larger group.

In winter, you prefer to have your water in frozen form – and a perfect view of it from a suitable house. Here are eight of them.

Creativity research says that most people can think freely in the shower, on the sofa and while walking in nature. Also we would like to mention that the spaces on our list offer all of these opportunities – and much more besides.

Less of everything – that’s what we often want in our daily lives. In this case, time out in a few square metres is ideal. This also allows you to enjoy the benefits of nature more quickly – it’s only two steps to the front door.

Real holiday feeling often only sets in when everyday life moves outdoors – from cleaning vegetables, to cooking, and enjoying meals. A selection of accommodations with outdoor kitchens, fire pits, and plenty of space under the open sky.

Stairs are more than just functional transitions – they structure spaces, add design highlights and lend buildings their own character. Whether in converted farmhouses or former courthouses, they always bring a sense of movement to architecture.

Whether left visible, reinterpreted or carefully exposed, an open roof truss shapes the structure and character of a space. Here we present a selection of holiday homes with current architecture where the roof structure is a defining design feature.

Sometimes gently babbling, sometimes powerfully rushing – water shapes not only the landscape but also the living experience. These homes reflect the calm or dynamism of their surroundings – and open their architecture to views of rivers and lakes.

From azure to aquamarine, refreshingly cool or sun-warmed, with secluded coves or endless expanses – here, surfers and beachcombers alike will find a maritime selection of houses by the sea. From nearby to right on the shore.

Wildly growing, gently shaped or strictly designed. From small oases to spacious parks and transitions into the great outdoors. The variety is as great as it is colourful. A stroll through a selection of garden art.

A holiday without books? Unimaginable. For those looking to save on luggage space, ensure a steady literary supply or simply be pleasantly surprised, here’s a curated selection of accommodations featuring their own libraries.

If you want to spend your holiday with a larger group, you not only need enough beds, but also enough space for group activities and privacy. We show a selection of suitable holiday homes here.