Stylish Holiday Homes: January Picks

by Shabana Adam | 16 January 2013

Holiday Home in Tuscany

Here's this month's edit of the best new holiday homes from Holiday Lettings, including a character-filled converted barn in Gloucestershire, a luxury villa in Tuscany and a private house in Normandy.

Private House with garden, St Catherine’s Quarter, Honfleur, Normandy, France - perfect for travelling with a baby Delightful, beautifully furnished and baby-friendly house tucked away in a small quiet street in Honfleur, just a five-minute walk from the historic centre. Visit the art galleries, enjoy the cafés and restaurants, explore the town and surrounding area or take stunning walks on the beach.

Sleeps up to three (two bedrooms). From Euros 560 per week. For more information or to book, click here.

Top Yard Barn, Andoversford, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire - perfect for garden-loversBright, light and full of character, the recently converted Barn features a large open plan living area which is glass-fronted to make the most of the lovely views, while the covered cobbled area in the pretty garden is perfect for outside dining. The Barn is located high up in the Cotswold Hills in the tiny hamlet of Hampen, just eight miles from Cheltenham. Horse riding and golf are available close by, walkers are spoilt for choice and gardeners can visit the nearby gardens of Kiftsgate, Hidcote and Snowshill.

Sleeps up to six (two bedrooms). From £470 per week. For more information or to book, click here.

Villa Lola Chalet, Vielha e Mijaran, Catalonia, Spain - perfect for a ski holiday with friendsChic and rustic stone and slate chalet located close to the Spanish ski resort of Baqueira Beret. The open-plan living space on the ground floor features antique furniture, a huge stone fireplace, piano and large windows that make the most of the surrounding views, while upstairs in addition to the bedrooms there’s a sauna and a mezzanine level for relaxing.

Sleeps up to 13 (four bedrooms). From Euros 1,890 per week. For more information or to book, click here.

Milsom View, Bath, Somerset - perfect for retail therapy This very chic apartment is located in Bath’s buzzy Milsom Street, recently voted the UK’s best shopping street and just a stone’s throw from the city’s famous attractions including the spa. Located in a typical Georgian Bath building, the apartment was recently renovated and is beautifully furnished to make the most of the apartment’s many original features.

Sleeps up to two (one bedroom). From £740 per week. For more information or to book, click here.

Villa Magic Charm, Massa Maritima, Grosseto Province, Tuscany, Italy - perfect for wine-lovers Luxurious villa with gorgeous interiors which blend terracotta floors, original stone walls and beamed ceilings with chic and ethnic Arabic furnishings. Outside there’s a loggia for dining al fresco and the beautiful garden features olive groves, a pool, a gazebo and a BBQ. It’s situated just a few kilometres from the medieval village of Massa Marittima and approximately 15 kilometres from the beaches of the Tuscan seaside and there are also many vineyards, trattorias and restaurants to discover in the area.

Sleeps up to 10 (four bedrooms). From Euros 1,480 per week, For more information or to book, click here.

Les Cerisiers, Villetoureix, Ribérac, Dordogne, France - perfect for FrancophilesDelightful, old stone converted barn that’s been beautifully renovated and furnished by the owners. It’s located at the end of a country lane in the hamlet of La Courberie, with views over the rolling countryside and fields of sunflowers, yet close to the bustling town of Ribérac with its Friday market, many cafés, good restaurants and charming brocantes. There’s plenty to do in the area including walking, cycling and discovering the beautiful towns and villages in the area.