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Greece, Crete, Makrigialos, Eliana Apartments
Ideally located in the rural outskirts of the charming and lively village of Makrigialos, this attractive self contained one bedroom studio apartment finished in traditional Cretan style offers peace and tranquillity. The apartment has one bedroom with either a sofa bed or folding bed and can sleep up to three. An additional cot can be arranged for visitors with small children.

Apartments to the rear overlook tranquil olive groves, those to the front benefit from afternoon sun and country views, all just a few minutes walk through olive groves from the blue waters and sandy cove of Daskari. The village of Makrigialos is approx 10-15 minutes walk or a short drive away and local buses run to the end of the road from the village. Sleeps up to 3 (1 bedroom) for just £155 per week.

Turkey, Turquoise Coast, Bodrum, Arte Residence Apartment
Arte Residence is situated in an excellent location for all holidaymakers. This Mexican style complex with cobbled pathways is a mere 10 minute walk from bustling Bodrum centre, the lovely Gumbet and Bitez beaches along with Bodrum’s beautiful marina and St Peter’s castle. There is one bedroom with two single beds and a double sofa bed in the lounge – ideal for a small family. It also has a fully fitted kitchen and washing machine while, the complex boasts a spectacular swimming pool and children's pool for luxury on a budget. Sleeps up to 4 (1 bedroom) for just £150 per week

Italy, Lecce, Villa Diana Cave House
In the midst of a park of age-old olive trees and fruit trees, the villa overlooks a vast garden full of luxuriant vegetation and fragrant flowers of all species and colours from all over the world. For your privacy, secluded spots equipped with hammocks and swings will offer you a delightful setting for moments of relaxation. Ideal for a young couple in search of romance, this is a real bargain at just £87 for two per week! The villa is five minutes from the heart of Lecce and is ideally situated to reach the nicest beaches of Salento in just a few minutes drive.

France, Brittany, Jugon-les-lacs, Clisson
Apartment Clisson is just 80 metres from the local square and has its own front pebble garden which is ideal for an evening glass of wine. The bedroom looks over the beautiful “La Rosette” stream that runs by the back of the building. Jugon-les-lacs is on the shores of a four kilometre long lake which has a sailing centre and bicycle rental facilities. For sports enthusiasts there is a fishing centre located in the village, an excellent, heated open-air swimming pool and tennis courts are also available. The village is set in a stunning location criss-crossed by three streams between two wooded hills. It is crammed with local historical architecture and nearby is the 800 year old fortress of La Hunaudaye. Sleeps 3 for just £180 per week.

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