As per my January smart travel tips last week, this month is really the one to firm up your vacation holiday rentals. I am still searching high and low for the right house for us in Mallorca and aim to have this finalised within the next two weeks maximum.

To help you with your own search and especially for those of you new to the blog, I thought it would be useful to round up a list of villa rentals around Europe.

France

Le Mas des Oules – an estate in Provence for all the family

An Arcachon villa rental by French designer Bodie and Fou

5 holiday lets in Ile de Ré

Ile de ré – the villa we stayed in last summer

A château for a big group in the Perigord

6 large family holiday rentals in Normandy

If you are a large group, go to the Bordeaux region to  la Chartreuse du Château le Thil

Greece

Villa Fabrica, a beautiful rental in Santorini

Themonies Luxury Suites in Folegandros

Corfu: Rou Estate review – a Greek holiday with style

 A maisonette within a hotel in Spetses

Spain

A house with rustic decor but a pool and the nature around !

Lovely natural pool at this simple villa in Catalonia

Mauritius – cheaper in the summer !

gorgeous villa rental in Mauritius, l’Ilot

Various countries

6 last minute holiday rentals in Mediterranee

Top 5 holiday houses for large groups in Europe

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