The great Easter escape

Whether you’re celebrating Easter by taking a holiday over the Bank Holiday weekend (21 – 24 March 2008) or planning a trip with your children in the April school holidays, Interhome has the perfect rental property for any kind of break.

With over 30,000 privately owned residences available across Europe, holidaymakers can choose to stay in accommodation ranging from a cosy ski chalet, a historic Tuscan castle, a sun drenched villa, a vibrant city apartment, a lake view lodge or a fully modernised farmhouse.

The prices quoted for the properties are accommodation only, so guests can make the best travel arrangements for themselves or their family. Prices are per property not per person, so there won’t be any extra charges if circumstances change.

With Good Friday and Easter Monday falling so early this year, the school holidays have been pushed back to April to break the school year up more evenly.

Interhome has recommended three popular destinations and two top properties for each. One property is an ideal choice for a couple or a small group of friends travelling over the Easter weekend. The other property will hold a family group during the April school holidays.

CITY ESCAPES - FLORENCE

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‘Palazzo Gattai’ is situated in the centre of Florence, Italy, in the Piazza d'Azeglio, a historic residential square. The building has recently been renovated yet has kept many original features showing influences of the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. The apartment offers a rare opportunity to take in a totally different Florentine atmosphere. Each room is elaborately decorated and the top floor houses a glazed, covered balcony which can be booked by guests for events.

Sample rental price for the apartment is £1,264 per week (based on seven nights stay from Saturday 22 March 2008) or £575 for 3 nights (from Friday 21 March 2008) for up to six people.

Family Friendly
Charming and spacious apartment ‘Bellavista’ was built in 1800 and is situated in the centre of Florence, just 50m from the Piazza Santissimi Annuziata, 300m from the Piazza San Marco and 550m from the Cupola of the Duomo. The apartment has wooden flooring throughout, a country style kitchen, satellite TV, a Jacuzzi and panoramic views across Florence.

Sample rental price for the apartment is £1,218 per week (based on seven nights stay from Saturday 12 April 2008) or £564 for any 3 nights and sleeps up to eight people.

ALPINE ADVENTURES – SWISS ALPS

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Catch the last of the powder and the remainder of the ski season at the fashionable sporting resort of Crans Montana, Switzerland. ‘Mont-Tana’ is a small apartment complex situated in a great position close to bars, restaurants and shops. The comfortable apartment is furnished to a good standard and has an unusual, modern fireplace. Crans Montana is home to a disco, casino, cinema, indoor pool and fitness centre with sauna and massage facilities.

Sample rental price for the apartment is £515 per week (based on seven nights stay from Saturday 22 March 2008) and sleeps up to four people.

Family Friendly
‘La Colline 11’ is a three storey chalet in a quiet location, just 3.5km from the centre of Crans Montana. The ski season in Montana ends on the 6th April, but many activities and facilities in the resort aren’t wintersports based. The chalet has an open-plan living space with an open fireplace, large dining table, cable TV and DVD. A spiral staircase leads to a mezzanine level with panoramic views across the mountains.

Sample rental price for the chalet is £821 per week (based on seven nights stay from Saturday 12 April 2008) or £434 for 3 nights and sleeps up to seven people.

SUN SOAKED VISTAS

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Head to the warmth of Denia, Spain, and stay in a beautiful two bedroom apartment in the district of Marquesa VI, 4km from the resort centre. The house is furnished in a luxurious style with large white sofas, stylish wooden furniture and a glamourous chandelier in the living room. The garden leads down to a private swimming pool and terrace area with a pergola and barbecue house. Denia is a lively resort with good facilities and cultural sights including a castle boasting panoramic views across the bay.

Sample rental price for the house is £722 per week (based on seven nights stay from Saturday 22 March 2008) plus £89 for any additional nights and sleeps up to four people.

Family Friendly
Interhome has a delightful house in a unique position near the resort of Jávea, Spain. The house is set directly on the cliff tops with breathtaking views from the grounds and private swimming pool. The spacious house is very well furnished and has traditional Spanish tiled floors throughout. One of the best spaces in the house is the terrace which has two large seating areas with wicker sofas and colourful cushions. Jávea is blessed with a mild climate and has excellent amenities for families.

Sample rental price for the house is £1,686 per week (based on seven nights stay from Saturday 12 April 2008) or £881 for any 3 nights and sleeps up to ten people.

For reservations go to Interhome.co.uk, or visit your local travel agent.