The most popular houses in 2023 – Part 1: New entries

As we do every year, in mid-January we publish the holiday destinations that our readers particularly liked last year.

In Part 1, you will find the most popular new entries (properties that were published with us for the first time in 2023). The ranking is determined by how often an entry was read.

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Le Rossignol

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.

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Holnis22

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. With a great deal of sensitivity, the original idea of the house was uncovered and transformed with just a few interventions.

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Casa Linear

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.

Apartment // Holiday home

Hof Flieth

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.

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Elf am See

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.

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The Banana House

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.

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Villa Francioli

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.

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Wilmina

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 // Resort

Monte West Coast

Only a few minutes away from the spectacular Costa Vicentina, a hilly valley opens up, densely overgrown with cork oaks, olive groves and strawberry trees. Here hides the Monte West Coast – a richly detailed interplay of wild nature, simple but distinct architecture and great hospitality.

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Casa Agila

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.

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Secular Retreat

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.

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Zalig Aan Zee – Elisabethstraat 8

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.

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Black Aurora Nook

Between the expanse of Austnesfjord and the imposing Higravstinden, the highest mountain in Lofoten, Black Aurora Nook defies the harsh landscape. A remote place where nature takes the leading role. Also in terms of architecture.

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Kokon

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.

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Schneeganserhof

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.

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chez mone&harry

Not far from Merano, between green orchards, vineyards and alpine views, lies the loft chez mone&harry, which was created by the experimental designer Harry Thaler and conceived down to the last detail.

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TheNordicX

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.

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MALSEHN

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.

Here you will find the other parts of the most popular houses 2023:

Part 2: International houses

Part 3: Houses in Germany, Austria and Switzerland

Part 4: Best guest feedback