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Traditional character properties

If you are looking for the perfect way to enjoy the local lifestyle to the full whilst on your villa holiday, why not choose one of our traditional properties? Packed with character and original features, such as stone walls and exposed beams, these villas are perfect if you want to spend time living life as the locals do.
Often located in traditional little villages or countryside, well off the tourist trail, you’ll really feel like part of the community as you take a morning stroll to the bakery to stock up on fresh bread and pastries for breakfast.
Whether you’re looking for a Tuscan farmhouse large enough for the whole family or a little Provençal hideaway for two, we have a superb range of properties simply oozing with local character and charm.
Often located in traditional little villages or countryside, well off the tourist trail, you’ll really feel like part of the community as you take a morning stroll to the bakery to stock up on fresh bread and pastries for breakfast.
Whether you’re looking for a Tuscan farmhouse large enough for the whole family or a little Provençal hideaway for two, we have a superb range of properties simply oozing with local character and charm.
Our traditional character properties
Gîte
Experience a warm, homely atmosphere in an idyllic gîte set amid the beautiful French countryside.
Experience a warm, homely atmosphere in an idyllic gîte set amid the beautiful French countryside.
Ibicencan finca
Enjoy the rural, traditional side of Ibiza by staying in one of our beautiful whitewashed fincas.
Enjoy the rural, traditional side of Ibiza by staying in one of our beautiful whitewashed fincas.
Mas
These Provençal farmhouses are perfect for authentic holidays were you really feel part of the community.
These Provençal farmhouses are perfect for authentic holidays were you really feel part of the community.
Podere
Enjoy the rural, historical side of Italy by staying in one of our beautiful Poderes.
Enjoy the rural, historical side of Italy by staying in one of our beautiful Poderes.
Traditionally-styled villa
Choose our newer properties built in a traditional style for authentic and contemporary accommodation.
Choose our newer properties built in a traditional style for authentic and contemporary accommodation.
Trulli
Staying in one of these unusual, conical shaped houses is a real experience – and unique to Puglia.
Staying in one of these unusual, conical shaped houses is a real experience – and unique to Puglia.
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