11 Apr 2013
Whilst trying new adventures may be on many people’s holiday hot list, Brits are firmly sticking to destinations they know and love for summer 2013, according to the UK’s leading holiday rentals website HomeAway.co.uk.
Spain, the UK and France are the top three holiday destinations for summer 2013, based on enquiries to the HomeAway.co.uk site.Listing over 545,000 properties around the world including over 41,000 in Spain, 12,000 in the UK and a whopping 129,000 in France, there’s more than enough on the site to meet demand from the most discerning holidaymakers looking for that perfect home from home in their favourite location.
So whether it be Spain, France, the UK or elsewhere in Europe, here’s a snap shot of some of the best holiday hotspots being searched for right now on HomeAway.co.uk:
It is pretty much fact that a holiday in Spain means sun, sea and sand. Villacana is a two bedroomed apartment with kitchen, sitting / dining room and is surrounded by tropical flowers and gardens perfect for enjoying the midday sun or a glass of wine over dinner. There are three shared pools and the village of Cancelada, with a range of bars, restaurants and shops, is within walking distance.
Prices start at £423 a week and the property sleeps up to four people.
Full details can be seen at: www.homeaway.co.uk/p461748
Whilst guaranteed warmth is a must have for some, others love to holiday at home – and why not? With its wealth of attractions, beautiful countryside and beaches as well as our fascinating history and culture, who can blame them?
Lake View is set in the centre of the idyllic South Hams of Devon, surrounded by 28 acres of landscaped lawns, walled gardens, wild woodland and sweet meadows. It sleeps four, has indoor and outdoor pools, a gym, tennis court, fishing lake and children’s play areas; all the ingredients for the perfect holiday. Close to the beach and local villages, it is a little piece of paradise on your doorstep.
Lake View sleeps four people and prices start at £435 a week.
Full details can be seen at: www.homeaway.co.uk/p1070032
Just a stone’s throw away from home, France offers a truly extensive range of holidays with something for all the family and Villa Miramare is all the proof you need. Situated in St. Clair, a beautiful village between Le Lavandou and St. Tropez, this property has four bedrooms, kitchen, living room with lovely terrace, a beautiful pool and gardens with views money can’t buy – what’s not to like?
Villa Miramare sleeps up to nine guests and costs from £1863 a week.
Full details can be seen at: www.homeaway.co.uk/p32793
Canary Islands
Playa Blanca is located on Lanzarote's sun-drenched southwest tip and is a population for holiday makers looking for guaranteed sunshine and R&R. The beautiful old town is surrounded by sweeping white sandy beach and flanked by waterside cafes and restaurants making it the perfect summer holiday setting. Villa Acomari is a stunning three bedroom property with a beautiful private pool and sunny terrace. If you fancy a change of scene then the town and beach are both walking distance and offer a fun day out for all the family.
Villa Acomari sleeps up to six people and prices start at £337 a week.
Full details can be seen at: www.homeaway.co.uk/p1069220
Portugal
With its stunning beaches, laid back atmosphere and wonderful climate, Portugal is another popular summer holiday choice. Casa da Oliveira, 'The House of Olive Trees', is in the village of Sao Lourenco with stunning mountain views. There is a spacious lounge/dining room as well as a kitchen equipped with everything needed for making great dinners for all to enjoy. The pretty walled garden has lawns that are perfect for children with plenty of shade and a heated pool with Roman steps at one end and a fence can be erected to enhance safety for toddlers.
Casa da Oliveira sleeps up to 11 and costs from £495 per week.
Full details can be seen at: www.homeaway.co.uk/p410855
You can’t beat Italy for its fantastic food, incredible historic sites and simply stunning countryside. This five bedroom holiday villa in the Porto Santo Stefano area of Tuscany has five bedrooms and sleeps eight. Villa Thayer is 1km from the beach and has landscaped gardens, a beautiful pool and breathtaking views. Villa Thayer is situated on a hill overlooking the tourist port and town of Porto Santo Stefano. As well as the main property, there are two separate buildings, making it a great location for extended families to enjoy a holiday together in the sun, on the beach.
Villa Thayer sleeps eight and costs from £1,607 a week.
Full details can be seen at: www.homeaway.co.uk/p872197
Greece offers excellent value holidays that are full of Greek charm and sunshine. One of Greece’s most popular islands is Crete.
Villa Ariadni is a beautiful three bedroom stone villa is surrounded by olive trees, opposite the Koutoulas Cape and walking distance to the beach. It has an impressive infinity pool which stretches along the front terrace area, offering wide sun bathing and recreational space. With rejuvenating sunrises and breathtaking sunsets this is a holiday where you can sit back and relax in privacy with nothing to bother you other than the panoramic sea views and the sound of the waves.
Villa Ariadni sleeps six and costs from £1015 per week.
Full details can be seen at: www.homeaway.co.uk/p84525
USA
If you feel like venturing further afield this year, how about Long Island, New York? Tranquility is what Bittersweet Cottage is all about. From the quaint front porch, gourmet kitchen, cozy bedrooms, beautiful deck, breathtaking views and woodlands, this is more than just a holiday home. You can watch turtles on the rocks, fish jumping out of the water, osprey swooping down, and the beautiful swans floating gracefully and if you feel like venturing out, the beach is just a short walk up the road and at the local marina you can rent a canoe or kayak.
Bittersweet Cottage sleeps six and prices start from £373 a week.
Full details can be seen at: www.homeaway.co.uk/p966043
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NOTES TO EDITORS
Founded in 1996 and part of HomeAway Inc., HomeAway.co.uk is the UK’s number one holiday rentals website, listing over 545,000 self-catering properties worldwide. The site provides a simple, cost-effective way for holiday home owners and managers to market their property and manage bookings, with unrivalled worldwide exposure for a fixed annual fee. For holidaymakers, HomeAway.co.uk offers the best choice of any UK website.
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