Best Foodie Experiences in Normandy

Normandy's culinary heritage is one that's well worth exploring, not least because of the huge range of fantastic ingredients produced in the region. Here you'll find succulent seafood, robust duck and gam...

Best Foodie Experiences in Vendée & Charente

With bountiful seas and rich agricultural land in spades, Vendée and Charente are two regions that have loads to offer even the pickiest foodie. With seafood to sample and some of the best rustic French cookery...

Best Foodie Experiences in the Midi-Pyrénées

Like much of France, the Midi-Pyrénées is an area that's ripe for exploration if you want to tickle and tantalise your tastebuds. There's endless fields and farmland where top-quality produce is grown and ...
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Best Foodie Experiences in Loire Valley

Tasting everything France has to offer will be a big part of any holiday to the country - and if you're visiting one of our luxury villas in the Loire Valley the opportunities for gourmet indulgence a...

Best Foodie Experiences in Tuscany

If you're the kind of person who likes their food, Tuscany is pretty much a dream destination. Though Italy's cuisine is popular all over the world, the freshest and most authentic dishes can only really be fou...

Which Italian Lake is Best to Visit?

Let's be honest, the Italian Lakes are as scenic as they are idyllic. Crystal clear water flanked by mountains and vineyards, mild climates, pretty towns, great food and fantastic shopping… these lakes have got...
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Best Group Activities In Cotswolds

The call of the countryside is pretty strong - once you feel the need to head out and enjoy the great outdoors, there's not much you can do to satisfy that besides booking one of our beautiful cottages in the C...

Best Things To Do in Crete

With some major historical sites to get stuck in, and awe-inspiring landscapes to explore, it's easy to find unforgettable experiences on a group villa holiday to Crete. Simply follow your whims and let your im...

Best Food Experiences in Mallorca

Mallorcan cuisine shares many influences with Spain – pork, olive oil, garlic and peppers are all staples. The island’s chefs are understandably passionate about their produce, and have set themselves to taking...

Best Family Activities in Cotswolds

Kids and parents alike will get a lot out of a visit to the Cotswolds. There's a wealth of beautiful countryside to explore, charming market towns built from the famous Cotswold stone, and tons of adventures to...

The Best Wine Regions of France

French heritage and wine go hand in hand. Without one, you simply can't have the other, and with little effort, the country conjures images of rolling vineyards, chateaux and sun-kissed slopes. Each year,&nb...
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Best Things To Do in Puglia

Puglia's rugged and beautiful landscape is well-suited to a huge range of activities perfect for a group villa holiday. Venture out from your private "trulli" villa and explore the huge range of things to do in...

Best Group Activities in Brittany

If you and your friends are thinking of heading to Brittany for a holiday together, you're in for a treat. Not only does this beautiful area of north-western France boast some amazing beaches (and some great ac...

Best Group Activities In Champagne

Friends and Champagne - two things that mix together extremely well! If you've got a few like-minded companions and feel like exploring this exquisite region of north-eastern France, you'll be in for a treat. N...
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Best Value Holiday Villas in St. Tropez!

Ah, St Tropez... that oh-so-chic pocket of the Côte D’Azur where celebs and playboys gather for opulent yacht parties and Michelin star cuisine. Not to mention Pampelonne beach with its white sands an...