Istria & Kvarner

Istria is the peninsula of Croatia which boarders Slovenia and shares a maritime boarder with Italy. Self-catering apartments, villas and farmhouses in Istria are always in great demand as this is the most popular tourist destination in Croatia.  A holiday rental in Istria places you squarely in the gastronomic heartland of Croatia, where indulging in the fresh seafood, white truffles and local white wines will certainly become a main feature of your stay in an Istria apartment or villa.

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Isle of Brac

Brac Island (pronounced "Bratch") is the longest and most elevated island in central Dalmatia. The two main resorts are Supetar, the capital and Bol, near famous Zlatni Rat beach, one of Croatia's best beaches.  Whichever rental villa you choose, one of our luxury villas, cottages, farmhouses or apartments has something for everyone.

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Dubrovnik

Taking Dubrovnik accommodation sets you in one of the most tranquil and beautiful regions in the world, where music, art and theatre thrive.  Talking private accommodation in Dubrovnik brings you into contact with the genuinely rich Croatian culture, where restaurants brim with natural produce and local recipes, and tourism mixes perfectly with local lifestyles.  The region is astonishingly beautiful naturally, and the Dubrovnik villas and apartments which adorn the countryside blend in perfectly. Beach holidays and both cycling and walking breaks to Dubrovnik will capture the imagination and almost certainly make you return year after year.

Dalmatian Coast - Dalmatia is a Croatian region located south of Croatia. The coastline is indented with rocky cliffs, peninsulas and small inlets with hundreds of Croatian islands offshore, and large mountains inland from the Dalmation Coast. The capital of Dalmatia is built around the World Heritage site of Diocletian Palace. 

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Pula

Istria is the peninsula of Croatia which boarders Slovenia and shares a maritime boarder with Italy. Self-catering apartments, villas and farmhouses in Istria are always in great demand as this is the most popular tourist destination in Croatia.  A holiday rental in Istria places you squarely in the gastronomic heartland of Croatia, where indulging in the fresh seafood, white truffles and local white wines will certainly become a main feature of your stay in an Istria apartment or villa.

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Costa del Sol

The town of Estepona is located on Spain's Costa del Sol in Andalucia. This once tiny fishing and farming community is at the quieter end of the Costa and has retained much of its pueblo charm. It's the perfect location for a family holiday or for those wanting plenty to see and do without the mayhem of Torremolinos or Benidorm!   Marbella and Puerto Banus are Spain's answer to St Tropez. They're classy, glitzy.and horrendously expensive. Ferraris cruise the quayside while ordinary folk bide their time with a Haagen-Daz ice-cream in the hope of spotting one of the Hollywood movie stars who frequent this playground of the seriously rich.

Known for having some of the most beautiful beaches in Europe, tourists flock to Malaga’s Costa del Sol for its enviable combination of excellent climate, soft sand and warm seas. As well as the endless number of things to do in Malaga to keep you entertained, reaching your choice of Malaga holiday villa is made easy by the huge range and variety of cheap flights to Malaga from all across Britain. Malaga’s Costa del Sol is famous for two of its finest assets; it beaches and its golf courses. The Costa del Sol, or ‘Costa del Golf’ as it is regularly referred, is currently home to 85 golf courses, with more being completed every year. With so many world class courses spread all across the region, it is little wonder that Costa del Sol golf holidays thrive, with tourists snapping up Malaga holiday accommodation at all times throughout the year, especially in winter, when temperatures are blissfully warm compared to conditions of the British winter.

However, for many people, a Costa del Sol property is designed for only one thing; beach holidays. Malaga is perfect for those who have a dream to relax with the feeling of soft sand between their toes and the soft sound of waves lapping the shore in their ears. The endless golden beaches which line the Mediterranean are soft and wide, the vast majority of which have been awarded the European Blue Flag for cleanliness year after year, are a haven for sunbathers, and throughout the major destinations and resorts, water sports of all varieties flourish.

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Nice

Cote d’Azur, Provence – this picturesque countryside is filled with olive groves, vineyards, lavender fields, Roman ruins, and quaint towns; Arles contains some impressive Roman ruins and Avignon features a walled medieval town center and the Papal Palace. In the lovely city of Aix-en-Provence, you can follow in the footsteps of native son Cezanne. Along the sunny Mediterranean Cote d'Azur are a number of chic beach resort towns, including St Tropez , which has been a popular destination for the rich and famous since the 1950s. The French Riviera, features sunny beaches, fine dining, lively nightlife, chic resorts, and many artistic hotspots – Nice, France, particularly holds an impressive number of art collections. Hop over to Cannes in May for the Cannes Film Festival or Grasse is home for a free perfumerie tour. The wonderful market in Valbonne to the picturesque cobbled streets of Mougins village. The resort town of Antibes boasts beautiful beaches and cobbled streets with flower-filled squares. Finally, try your luck at the Montecarlo Casino in Monaco.

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Venice

Venice, the most popular destination in Veneto, is built on over 122 islands in a shallow lagoon. The immense wealth of architectural, artistic and cultural heritage here means that a city break to Venice staying in a My Perfect Villa or Self Catering Apartment Venice can last a weekend or many months, and still there will be much left to see. For art lovers, the frescos and architecture of Padova and Treviso will add to the fine examples seen from a holiday villa in Venice. The mountains at Belluno and the National Park of Belluno Dolomites are a timeless attraction where you will be amazed and relaxed in equal measures.

In the winter, Belluno and Nevegal offer some fantastic skiing with un-crowded pistes. Venice is a wonderful place to get lost for a day, and there are plenty of things to do in Venice. Every turn brings you to a new backstreet, where more likely than not you will discover art or a magnificent nobles villa, built in Venice by a famous architect, designed to show wealth and extravagance!

A gondola trip is quite expensive, but must be done to complete any Venice holiday, but a cheaper way to get around the cities 150 canals is by the Vaporetto, a water bus taking in many of the main sights of Venice including the Grand Canal and the upbeat bar and restaurant sector around Campo di Santa Margarita. The Rialto Bridge is the oldest bridge spanning the Grand Canal. It is located approximately half-way along the canal at the point where it makes a virtual 90 degree turn around the San Polo district. 

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Lefkas

The island of Lefkas is full of unspoilt sandy  beaches, rocky coves offering crystal clear waters,  pine forests and vineyards, dense vegetation, and its hilltop villages which have almost not changed in the last century.  It is the fourth largest of the Ionian Islands and the name comes from the Greek word 'leukos' (pronounced lefkos) meaning 'white', a reference to the stunning south-facing white cliffs of the island.  Locally, the island is called Lefkada.  Its unique character is a blend of natural beauty, Ionian culture, and the unstinting hospitality of its people

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Madrid

Stylish Villas and Apartments in the capital of Spain, Madrid, a magnificent cosmopolitan city in the heart of the country, boasting some of Spain’s finest cultural and historical attractions. As Spain’s most lively city, Madrid holidays are a whirlwind of shopping, entertainment and nightlife, and with so much going on, it is very hard not to get swept up in the tremendous way of life. Taking accommodation in Madrid once almost ensures that you will take another Madrid holiday or weekend break in the near future!

There are a huge number of things to do in Madrid, but it is often the famous Madrid shopping streets that lure people into renting Madrid accommodation. The fashion boutiques and local craft shops which adorn the central business district mean that shopping holidays in Madrid are never far from the top of the list for shopping destinations. The huge range of styles and cuisine of Madrid restaurants also helps to keep energy levels high, and fantastic cooking courses lasting between a single session and a whole week can easily be arranged. The medieval centre of Madrid hides many fantastic monuments. Those taking a Madrid weekend break are best staying in accommodation close to the historic centre, as there is so much here that you can fit a huge amount into just a short Madrid city break. The ‘big three’ museums in Madrid, the Prado, Thyssen and Reina Sofia, hold famous collections of art, and tourism in Madrid is often centered around the Puerta del Sol right in the city centre, the core of Madrid’s golden age, the Plaza Mayor and the extravagant Plaza de Cibbeles. Madrid tours and travel guides of Madrid’s finest monuments can easily be picked up from any of these centres.
There are even great golf courses in Madrid. The 36 hole Real Club de Puerta de Hierro and the 18 hole Club de Campo Villa de Madrid golf courses are the pick of the bunch, both located within 4km of Madrid.

At various times throughout the year, tourism in Madrid erupts as local festivals and events turn the city into a party destination. The annual Carnevale at the end of February and the localised saint’s days which occur in the cities districts throughout July are magnificent times to be staying in Madrid accommodation as entertainment is rife and the atmosphere is jovial to say the least! The bullfighting season starts in February and lasts until the end of the summer, and information on events can be found in the Madrid Travel Guide, published each year.

There is no shortage of entertainment in Madrid. Things to do are everywhere, from watching Real Madrid play to visiting the city zoo, dancing in the streets during the annual Jazz Festival to boating on one of the city lakes, Madrid accommodation is the ideal base for having one of Europe’s finest destinations for a city break; Madrid.

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