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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.

Viva la Torre Ganduglia! On the Ligurian coast, in the heart of the medieval old town of Noli, a 24-metre-high tower offers new holiday perspectives on history and the sea.

In the middle of nowhere: at the northernmost tip of the Altmark region, the Aland flows into the Elbe, and nearby lies the Birdy House. It was built to replace the residential building of a former three-sided farmstead and corresponds to its predecessor in terms of volume and height – but it sets new accents.

Regionally rooted: Surrounded by fields of flowers, the Rooms & Blooms holiday home in the Luxembourg countryside is part of a slow flower farm and focuses on simple aesthetics and a more conscious approach to flowers and nature.

Welcome to a green environment: at Gutshaus Kerkow, sustainability-oriented entrepreneurship meets genuine hospitality – with organic farming and a farm shop, an art space, kitchen stories and eight exciting holiday apartments in the heart of the Uckermark.

Haus Nothweiler is a 300-year-old, listed half-timbered house nestled in the impressive natural surroundings of the Palatinate Forest. Where once living quarters, stables and barns were united under one roof, today two modern holiday apartments invite you to unwind.

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

345 years of family tradition: at first glance, the farmhouse in the Bavarian Forest looks as if time has stood still. Inside, however, there is an exciting concept that carefully combines history and new uses.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Vertical loft: In the small Dalmatian coastal town of Novigrad, nothing works without stairs. A local circumstance that turns the Kuća Skala - the house of stairs - into sculptural and interactive architecture. A hand-made work of art to experience in every detail!

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

In the Swiss mountain village of Vals, the two houses of Brücke 49 offer a harmonious mix of local architecture, unique antique pieces and Scandinavian design – and a temporary home for design lovers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Around 250 years have gone into the stone walls and wooden beams of Haus Greates in the Lechtal Nature Park. Situated in a small village surrounded by alpine scenery and turquoise mountain lakes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

The 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Casa Raslei in Ticino looks rather inconspicuous from afar at first glance. The special features of this holiday home only become apparent up close and above all inside: an intriguing project by the architectural firm Buchner Bründler.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Spatial experiences with a distinct slant. Those who want to combine alpine adventure with modern minimalism will find a suitably sloping roof over their heads in Maurach am Achensee.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Staying at the Bergaliv Söderloftet is not only an excellent opportunity to practice shinrin-yoku (forest bathing), the cabin in the forest also has a Japanese feel to it. The loft is located in the central Swedish region of Hälsingland, which is known for its seemingly endless forests.

At the Parcloft, you stay in a stately city palace in the historical centre of Merano, in the Elisabeth Park, overlooking the Passer River. Here, the award-winning architect Markus Scherer has transformed a former store into an extraordinary holiday apartment.

The art scene and industrial heritage are closely intertwined in Leipzig – a fact that guests can experience in the loft named Atelier Dietzold. The holiday apartment is located in an old factory building, the former Dietzoldwerke in the west of the city.

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.

Right in the middle of vibrant Cologne and yet in a quiet location – the statthaus is located in a small side street in Cologne’s traditional Gereonsviertel district, with the cathedral in sight and within walking distance.

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.

When staying in the Galerie ff15 loft, you are surrounded by artworks on the walls and next door to artists. The loft is located in the administration building of the former Springer & Möller printing ink factory in the Leipzig district of Leutzsch.

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 Larix Lodge in the village of La Villa (Stern) in Alta Badia is modern, yet rooted in tradition. The wooden façade, loggia and gable roof relate to the characteristic features of the region’s buildings, but at the same time the building has an independent, contemporary character.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Palermo is a city of contrasts, where baroque splendor meets morbid charm and a lively atmosphere. In the capital of Sicily, Stefan Koppelkamm – graphic designer, photographer, author and university lecturer – has fulfilled his dream of having his own atelier in a baroque palazzo.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

The Türalihus is part of a historic ensemble of buildings in the centre of Valendas, Switzerland. This small mountain village on the banks of the Rhine in the Safien Valley is known for its stately town houses.

The S3 solar holiday home shows how an A-frame house from the 1970s can be transformed into an innovative plus-energy house that also appeals to design aesthetes with its modern architectural language.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Strata in the South Tyrolean Dolomites is a fantastic examples of innovative alpine architecture that brings design into perfect harmony with nature. The Strata wing, which is an extension to the Residence Königswarte, blends in harmoniously with the surrounding topography.

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.

Situated on a steep slope in the centre of Warth in Vorarlberg, Austria, this apartment house blends into the alpine landscape with self-assured simplicity. The crystalline shape sets interesting accents.

The workshop of an old carpentry in the town of Hohenberg in Germany’s Fichtel Mountains has been converted into a holiday loft. A cool interior design creates a spacious ambience.

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.

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.

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.

The holiday apartments in the secluded village of Sauris in the Carnic Dolomites in Northern Italy combine the flair of a mountain hut with modern design.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Denkmal situated near to the historic town walls of Karlstadt is just a few steps away from the River Main. The listed building from 1576 has been extensively renovated and converted into a cafe and two apartments.

The Giatla House masterfully bridges the gap between yesterday and today. The over 300-year-old farmhouse belongs to a mountain farm in Villgratental in East Tyrol. The house has been carefully renovated and large parts of the building have been maintained in their original character.

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.

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.

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

Authentic southern Italian way of life in the historic heart of the Apulian town of Galàtone. The apartment Principe Amedeo is located on the first floor of the Palazzo Nobile, an extension to the small church of San Giovanni Battista from the 17th century.

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

The Hainichhöfe are located on a small hill in the immediate vicinity of the Hainich World Heritage Site - a forested range of hills in the north-west of Thuringia - near the small village of Mülverstedt.

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

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.

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.

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 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.

Two holiday apartments in the small town of Locorotondo ("round city"), which lies about 12 km away from the Adriatic coast in Apulia and is one of the "Borghi più belli d'Italia", the most beautiful villages in Italy.

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.

Overlooking the rooftops of Paris, the apartement is located on the sixth floor of a listed corner building on one of the main boulevards. The old attic has been converted into a modern, approx. 70 square metre studio flat.

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.

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.

If you sit in a glass house, you're in luck – at least at Gut Hornegg. Where the estate gardener once grew his plants, guests can now recharge their batteries. A little paradise for families, nature lovers, anglers or wine drinkers.

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.

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.

The Baixa House is located in one of the typical lively streets of the lower city in the heart of Lisbon in a building dating back to the 18th century. Many original details were preserved during the award-winning refurbishment.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Its location and architecture make the Josephus, in the wild and romantic Val Senales, something very special: the house stands gracefully on a sunny slope surrounded by flower meadows in the summer and by snow cover in winter.

The old cotton mill in Leipzig is a melting pot for creative professionals. Numerous studios, galleries, workshops, a cinema, several theatres and shops have taken over this large factory site, located four kilometers away from the city centre.

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.

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.

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.

Back to the 50s! The Oscar-Niemeyer House – located in the Hansa district in the centre of Berlin – was designed by the Brazilian architect for the International Building Exhibition in 1957. The RioMarie apartment stylishly transports its guests back to the years of the "Wirtschaftswunder".

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.

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

The holiday apartment is located on the ground floor of a converted chalet from 1979, surrounded by the Upper Bavarian alpine landscape and offers an exciting mix of tradition and modernity.

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.

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

Aufberg 1110 is located 1110 meters above sea level in the heart of the Austrian Alps. It forms a visual unit with the neighbouring Aufberg 1113 but retains its own distinct character.

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.

An old sawmill on the Austrian Weissensee has been extensively renovated and is now home to six extraordinary apartments.

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 in a stately villa with spectacular views to Lake Maggiore. Villa Boffa is situated on a steep hill on the edge of the Valgrande National Park on the outskirts of the mountain village of Caprezzo.

The Sinnehúskes are exclusive waterside lodges, each with their own boat at the back of the house. They are located on the site of a former shipyard on the outskirts of the historic little town IJlst.

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.

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.

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.

Childhood dreams should be come true - but with an upgrade, please! With the forest all around and deer underneath the tree house.

The Heustodl at the Taxhof offers an unusual architectural experience. From the outside it looks like three barns have been merged. Inside, however, guests find a continuous space that flows down the slope.

Two things immediately catch your eye when you arrive at the Naturresidence Dahoam: the remarkable view into the Merano valley and the modern architecture of the house.

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.

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.

Anyone who wishes to spend his holidays in a historic architectural monument can take a short trip back in time within the Huberhaus in the village of Eggen in the Upper Valais. The Huberhaus is a traditional alpine log house built in the 16th century.

This old house dating to 1710 has already experienced some changes. More than 40 years ago the Spycher was brought from Entlebuch to Füringen, where it now sits majestically above Lake Lucerne. In 2010 the building was renovated and opened to the lakeside.

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

The 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.

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.

At an altitude of 1,113 metres above sea level, in the midst of the Hohe Tauern mountains near the village of Piesendorf, this house rises above the everyday. The air is rich with the scent of pine forests. And in its peaceful, unspoilt natural surroundings, this house is simple and yet luxurious.

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.

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.

A house just like the landscape on which it was built: The resort Aradira located in Kappl in Austria displays modern alpine architecture. The name Aradira means farmland and reveals its connection with Tyrolean tradition.

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.

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.