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Top 10 winter holiday rentals

25th August 2010 Print
Property 411600

If the end of summer gets you down, don’t despair. Winter offers plenty of opportunities for being jolly and having a great time with friends and family too.

Renting a private holiday home is the ideal way to spend some relaxing, quality time together, particular around Christmas and New Year. Play games and watch films around the fire, ski or go for invigorating walks, or simply enjoy a long lazy meal together. With individual bedrooms, fully equipped kitchens and spacious living and dining areas, as well as luxurious extras such as games rooms, saunas or even home cinemas, holiday homes provide the ideal setting for a break with family or friends.

As autumn and winter draw nearer, HomeAway Holiday-Rentals, the UK’s largest holiday rentals website, has sought out some of the best properties on its website to provide inspiration for those looking to take a group getaway this winter. Whether you are looking for a city centre apartment for New Year’s Eve, an upmarket ski chalet for a Christmas family gathering or a cosy rural retreat for a relaxing break, the Top 10 below features a diverse selection of stunning homes available to rent on HomeAway.co.uk for the ultimate Christmas or NYE party, or a fun winter holiday.

Team up with family and friends to treat yourselves to an incredible festive getaway this year. Choose from the Top 10 below or browse the 220,000+ properties on HomeAway Holiday-Rentals to find all properties available over Christmas and New Year.

Prices quoted are per property per week for Christmas and New Year and all properties had good availability at the time of going to press. Properties are ordered by price, from highest to lowest.

Top 10 Winter, Christmas & New Year’s Eve party pads on HomeAway.co.uk

USA
High-end penthouse in Manhattan, New York
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8. $5,000 per night (c. £3,210 / £22,470 per week)
This stunning Tribeca penthouse towers over Manhattan and is staffed to a five star hotel standard (included in the price is a housekeeper for 4 hours per day). The living area has white circular seating that can accommodate 20 people, a full bar and a separate dining room for 12 people. It accesses the incredible terrace through glass sliding doors and has a full sound system with DJ turntables and professional speakers. The terrace has a hot-tub, outside dinning for 12, outside lounge seating for 30 and even room for the ultimate cocktail bash.
HomeAway.co.uk Property 300541

FRANCE
Luxury modern ski chalet finished to a very high standard, Argentiere
5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10. £10,500 per week
Positioned at the bottom of the Grands Montets ski area and nursery slope, ‘Maison Village’ has been designed in a contemporary style using traditional materials. The light and airy open plan living/dining/kitchen area has lovely mountain views. The large balcony overlooks the Jacuzzi, whilst the master bedroom has its own small, private balcony with fabulous views of Les Grands Montets. The property comes with a free concierge service which can arrange your lessons, activities, lift passes, transport, chef and much more.
HomeAway.co.uk Property 433824

SWITZERLAND
Chalet with sauna & Jacuzzi in exclusive ski resort, Crans Montana
5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10. £9,024 per week
This romantic Swiss chalet was built in 2007 and is located only three minutes away from the ski-lifts, golf courses and upmarket resort of Crans-Montana. The ground floor has two bedrooms and a living-room with TV/DVD, sofa bed and two bathrooms. The main floor is open-spaced, composed of main living-room with fireplace, plasma TV screen, satellite, radio, DVD and iPod player, dining room and fully equipped kitchen. The top floor has two double bedrooms with TV/DVD and en-suite bathrooms, one with a Jacuzzi. Outside there is a beautiful heated balcony with loungers, a sauna, a garage and sufficient parking for an additional car. The chalet has been beautifully furnished and decorated throughout, creating a luxuriously cosy mountain atmosphere.
HomeAway.co.uk Property 83071

SPAIN
Dream villa with breathtaking views over the ocean, Ibiza
9 Bedrooms, Sleeps 20. £8,333 per week
This exclusive villa is located in the secured residential complex of Can Furnet, with private tennis courts. It is situated only five minutes by car from Ibiza Town and offers breathtaking views of the Island Formentera, the ocean, Ibiza Town and San Raphael. The famous clubs “Pacha”, “El Devino” and “Privilege” are approximately 4 km away. The property features a large terrace with swimming pool suitable for private parties. There is a large living room with French windows, home theatre and garage for guests’ use.
HomeAway.co.uk Property 502512

UK
Majestic Georgian country manor with ballroom & pool table, Suffolk
12 Bedrooms, Sleeps 24. £6,950 per week
‘Pettistree House’ is a majestic Georgian Country Manor set in 13 acres of parkland. Highlights include a huge Fired Earth kitchen with Aga and Falcon appliances, new bathrooms by CP Hart, furnishings and fabrics from Lombok, Andrew Martin and Julian Chichester and a beautifully designed and landscaped garden and entertainment terrace. The dining room seats up to 30 on one table. The beautifully panelled library has sumptuous sofas and plasma screen. The ballroom has an integrated sound and lighting system, with gorgeous fabrics, chandeliers and seating and there are other reception rooms and a pool table.
HomeAway.co.uk Property 436176

MOROCCO
Luxury, fully staffed Moroccan villa, Marrakech
7 Bedrooms, Sleeps 16. £5,781 per week
This Moroccan villa is situated just outside (4 miles southwest of) Marrakech within one hectare of land, and has a living area of over 700m2. It boasts a spacious garden full of olive trees, a large private pool and has a beautiful view of the Atlas Mountains. The property features two master bedrooms, four further double bedrooms, one bedroom with bunk beds for children, a TV room, a spacious sitting area, dining area, fully equipped kitchen, large central atrium with retractable roof, terraces, outside covered areas and large overflow swimming pool.
HomeAway.co.uk Property 463626

FRANCE
Elegant Saint-Germain apartment, Paris
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8. £3,130 per week
Located in a classic early 1900s building, this spacious apartment has just been completely and elegantly renovated to create the perfect space for families or larger groups. Located in the heart of the art and antique district of Paris, Saint-Germain des Prés, the apartment has three large and bright bedrooms, all with king-size beds and their own private bathrooms, combining beautiful original features with modern comforts. The fully equipped kitchen opens onto a dining room with ornate fireplace and dining table perfect for dinner parties or family gatherings.
HomeAway.co.uk Property 293112

ITALY
Traditional Tuscan villa ideal for groups, Siena, Tuscany
5 self-catering apartments sleeping 2 to 9 people each
£2,067 per week for a 5-bedroom apartment, from £392 for a 1-bedroom apartment
Villa Podernovo is a traditional Tuscan-style property, with private sea-like, natural salt only swimming-pool, divided into five holiday apartments. It is located in the ‘Val di Merse’ Natural Reserve, one of the best preserved areas of Tuscany and is surrounded by lush woods and forests. Most apartments have eco-friendly ceiling fans and all use low-consumption lighting and the villa has full central heating. All holiday apartments have hot/cold food facilities and have en-suite bathrooms, with shower and bidet. For big groups, the villa has a large well-equipped kitchen and a dining room connected to a large outdoor covered patio. A cook is available on request.
HomeAway.co.uk Property 411600

GERMANY
Spacious duplex apartment ideal for groups, Berlin
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10. £1,577 per week
This spacious duplex apartment is set in an attractive building from the 1900s and provides an excellent base for your group stay in captivating Berlin. Bright artworks, elegant furnishings and neutral colours characterise the well-appointed interior, which is split across two floors and connected via the striking staircase feature. Just a short walk from the Kulturbrauerei and lively Helmholtzplatz, the apartment is located in the hip Prenzlauer Berg area, bordering the popular park Volkspark Friedrichshain, with lakes, fairytale fountain, film showings and beer gardens.
HomeAway.co.uk Property 530145

AUSTRIA
Unique city centre apartment, Vienna
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6. £1,167 per week
This is a newly renovated and decorated 4th floor apartment in central Vienna. The living and dining rooms are beautifully decorated, with furnishings and decorations sourced from around the world, to enhance the minimalist character of the architecture, ensuring a wonderfully relaxing and luxurious environment. The bathroom is equally luxurious and the kitchen fitted with the finest state of the art equipment to ensure a relaxing stay.
HomeAway.co.uk Property 410511

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