Our properties:

Norway
Highlands
Lofoten Islands

France
Provence
Dordogne
Aquitaine
Lot

Italy
Südtirol
Liguria
Piemonte
Tuscany
Umbria
Le Marche
Campania
Basilicata
Sardinia

Spain
Catalonia
Andalucia
Asturias
Alméria
Mallorca
Canary Islands

Croatia
Korčula Island
Istria

Greece
Crete
Peloponnese

Cyprus
Troodos Mountains

Switzerland
Central Mountains
Bernese Oberland

Slovenia
Julian Alps

Portugal
Algarve

• properties of character in beautiful scenery
• great bases for exploring, walking or cycling
• many with pools

The rorbu centre, Mortsund, Lofoten Islands

From the rolling landscapes of Tuscany to the rugged mountains of Arctic Norway, the regions featured in this programme are timeless places of astonishing natural beauty. Largely off the beaten track, they remain wonderfully unspoiled and reward the interested visitor with fascinating discoveries. Such alluring scenery invites exploration either on foot or on two wheels, which is why, as Britain’s leading specialist in self-guided walking and cycling holidays, we include maps and walking or cycling route notes (usually aimed at anyone of average fitness) for the vast majority of properties.

The Old Mill, Andalucia, Spain

For a less energetic holiday or simply a break from walking and cycling, make full use of your (hire) car to visit some of the many places of interest, be they ancient castles with many stories to tell, fortified medieval villages, Byzantine chapels with ornate frescoes, great art cities, or family-run vineyards where you can sample the wines.

A unique range of properties of character

The range of properties in this programme is wide and unique, catering for all tastes. You can choose to stay in a converted stone farmhouse on Italy’s Ligurian Coast, or a modern but beautifully styled cottage with its own pool in Provence. Alternatively, opt for a rustic apartment overlooking the sea in Croatia, or a traditional farmhouse in the heart of the Swiss mountains.

Edith's farmhouse, Sorenberg, Switzerland

There are properties that sleep just two, others that will sleep larger parties of up to eight people. Some are perfect for a tranquil week or two away from it all, others make great bases for a fun holiday with the family. The choice is yours… Many have been converted from handsome old buildings in which original architectural features have been retained, some share facilities such as swimming pools and tennis courts, but all are set with other properties in outstanding scenery.

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