Use your holiday to turn your hand to something new

If you've ever wanted to master the art of Italian cooking, dreamt of learning to sail or even wished you could become skilled in the art of teddybear making - then now is the time to book a holiday with Interhome.

Interhome has over forty years of specialist expertise in providing customers with their ideal rental property and holidaymakers booking with Interhome can now learn a skill whilst enjoying a break in their chosen destination.

All of Interhome's properties are privately owned, and although guests are offered as much privacy and space as they desire, some owners are more than happy to share their local knowledge and skills.

Organic cooking in the Austrian Alps...
Nestling in the resort of Zell-am-see, Salzburg, Austria, is a holiday home linked to an organic farm and an organic restaurant. The owner of the farm will happily teach guests about the production of organic foods including cheese, jam and honey. In addition, visitors will enjoy cooking lessons using the farm’s delicious and ethical ingredients. The property has been built using ecological techniques and is a comfortable home with incredible mountain views.

Prices start from £754 per week and the holiday home sleeps up to eleven people. Property reference AT5671.120.1

Italian language and literature lessons...
'Poggio Nardini' is a farm situated in Montelupo, Tuscany, Italy, where a small number of holiday homes nestle amongst the surrounding woods, olive-groves and vineyards. The multi-lingual owners have carefully renovated the properties, retaining many of the original features. Winetasting lessons and dinners can be organised on request, and in addition, the owners offer lessons in Italian language and literature, guided tours of the art centres of Tuscany, tutored musical evenings and meetings with theatre actors.

Prices start from £591 and the villa sleeps up to seven people. Property reference IT5492.800.1

Yoga lessons in the Tuscan sunshine...
Interhome has a charming house in a well-equipped holiday village located near Pitigliano, Tuscany. The complex has excellent health and leisure facilities including two swimming pools and a wellness centre with thermal waters, mud therapies and beauty treatments. Guests are invited to make use of the fitness facilities and bike paths, riding centre and drink and food tours. The owners also offer open air yoga classes in the Italian sunshine, perfect for inspiring a tranquil and relaxing holiday.

Prices start from £1,706 per week and the house sleeps up to ten people. Property reference IT5474.880.1

Teddybear-crafting classes...
Make a furry new best friend or an extra-special gift during a stay in the the resort of Wörthersee/Pörtschach, near the Austrian border with Italy and Slovenia. During your stay at the holiday apartment, the friendly and artistic next door neighbour will teach you the art of teddybear making. The apartment is an ideal base for exploring this fascinating and beautiful region.

Prices start from £222 per week and the apartment sleeps up to two people. Property reference AT9210.300.1

Messing about on the river...
Interhome has a fantastic marina property in Rheinsburg, Germany, in the grounds of the 'Best Western Marina Wolfsbruch' holiday village. The apartment is privately owned, yet has access to many of the holiday village's facilities. The complex is located directly on a yacht harbour, around which the hotel and its infrastructure are centred. There are outdoor and indoor pools, a kids' crèche, bike and boat hire (no license required) as well as boat license courses for both inland and sea permits.

Prices start from £367 and the house sleeps up to four people. Property reference DE9010.100.2

Bellesimo! Italian cooking at its best...
'Fattoria Santo Pietro' is situated near San Gimignano, Italy, in a panoramic position along the ancient Via Francigena, planted with olive groves and grapevines. Interhome offers an eighteenth century homestead which has been classically renovated and elegantly appointed with antique furnishings. The skilled owner offers sumptuous cooking classes including dinner for groups of guests staying at the property. Thrill your friends at home with your new found talents.

Prices start from £848 and the apartment sleeps up to eight people. Property reference IT5257.920.2

Pottering about on holiday...
High in the hills of Kremstal/Schlierbach, Upper Austria, are a number of wooden chalets and family-friendly amenities that make up a small holiday village. In the summer months, Interhome guests can make use of a heated swimming pool, table tennis, children's playground, sauna and bicycle hire. Holidaymakers can also take advantage of pottery lessons and learn new artistic skills.

Prices start from £427 and the chalet sleeps up to seven people. Property reference AT4553.200.1

Let Tuscany inspire the artist in you...
Villa delle Rose is a beautiful country house dating from the 18th century, situated near Vinci, Tuscany, Italy. This lavish property was the summer house of the famous Corsi family and is surrounded by delightful gardens with a private swimming pool. The current owner is a talented artist who is happy to teach art lessons in the beautiful surroundings. A holiday in this residence brings the opportunity to experience the finer things in life.

Prices start from £1,319 and the house sleeps up to 12 people. Property reference IT5220.855.1

Have a horse-riding holiday...
Discover your inner-equestrian while you holiday in the idyllic destination of Dargun, Germany. The apartment is owned by a family that also runs the local riding stables. These modern stables are just 200m from the holiday property and the owners offer lessons to both adults and children. The local area is rich with natural beauty and rare wildlife including eagles, storks and beavers, and is perfect for exploring by foot and hoof.

Prices start from £307 and the apartment sleeps up to seven people. Property reference DE9210.100.2

Olive picking and olive oil production...
Learn about the olive harvest and the delicious oil this produces at a chic apartment in the Chianti region of Italy. The apartment is part of a farm that produces a famous Chianti wine and an excellent olive oil. In the month of November, guests can help in the initial stages of the olive harvest, plus the farm offers year-round olive oil tasting lessons. The farm is situated in the middle of the cultural triangle of Florence, Siena and Arezzo, and is an excellent spot for discovering the joys of Italy.

Prices start at £361 and the apartment sleeps up to three people. Property reference IT5238.850.1

Become a chestnut connoisseur...
The Piano Rosso farm lies in the hills of the upper Mugello Valley that gently lead up to the Italian Apennines. The apartment boasts a great location and benefits from the delivery of local fresh produce to enjoy. During the month of October there is an international chestnut fair where guests can take part in the gathering of the chestnuts and be tutored in typical local products made from the nuts. This truly is the holiday for those who've seen and done everything!

Prices start from £432 and the apartment sleeps up to six people. Property reference IT5231.800.1

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