6 Amazing Vacation Rentals Around the World
Chateau d’Estoublon (Fontvieille, France)
Remember the ITV and PBS hit Downton Abbey? Fontvieille’s Chateau d’Estoublon ($11,080 per night) is like the French version of that titular estate — and you can rent it. It has tree lined entrance ways and chandeliered dining rooms, 10 full bedrooms and common areas with leather furniture and an antelope head on the wall. It also has a wood-lined library and a granite-topped bara, an in-home gym and an on-site pool. You get the idea. This is the closest you get to living like nobility.
This is even before we get to Fontvieille itself. Located one hour from Marseille, half an hour from Avignon and 20 minutes from Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, you will not lack major city attractions, historical sites and picturesque wine country.
19 Century Riverside Mill (Brežice, Slovenia)
Tastemakers have begun singing Slovenia’s praises and it is not just because of the nation’s outdoor beauty. Sure, stunning tree lined slopes and rushing waterways mean there is plenty to do for athletic types, including hiking, kayaking, rafting, biking and mountain climbing. Culture buffs can also explore the simultaneously quaint and cosmopolitan capital of Ljubljana.
If you prefer your vacations on the quiet side, visiting Brežice and staying in a refitted 19 Century Riverside Mill ($307 per night) will be perfect. Located on the Krka River, this property contains three bedrooms, lots of outdoor seating where you can watch the river slide by and even a pair of boats with which you can explore the Krka. Pristinely kept, it combines farmhouse chic with Old World appeal. Yes, it still has a waterwheel!
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The Oke Beach House (Rawhiti, New Zealand)
To many, New Zealand seems like nothing less than paradise on earth and The Oke Beach House ($1,046 per night) may convince a few more about the excellence of the Kiwis’ land. It perches above Hauai Bay near the uppermost point of New Zealand’s North Island, providing breathtaking views of both the ocean and the verdant mountain crags that frame it. The ultra modern property is perfect for big groups, boasting six bedrooms, a full kitchen, multiple eating areas and satellite television just in case boredom starts to beckon.
Not that it is likely to. In addition to an amazing vista, this beach-front home is near an abundance of cultural and natural attractions. From the subterranean wonders of the Waitomo Caves and the volcanic hot springs of Rotorua, to the wine country around Auckland and high-end restaurant choked Wellington, the North Island more than rivals New Zealand’s more famous South Island.
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