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Welcome Beyond Stay at our hand-picked selection of the most beautiful vacation homes & small boutique hotels around the world. Some border on quirky, several are quite posh.

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Travel + Leisure: ‘Best villa rental agencies’ Welcome Beyond hand-picks small hotels and vacation rentals that are truly original. Many reflect their owners’ passion for distinctive architecture and design. And a few are downright rustic. What all properties have in common is that they’re exclusive — in the best sense of the word. Each is singular, memorable and definitely worth writing home about.

28/02/2025

New this week: Portal Village in Transsylvania, Romania
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Portal Village is a contemporary eco-village and adults-only retreat that redefines travel objectives. It’s a place to connect with nature, your partner and your inner self within the simplicity of a natural environment. My team and I designed a premium nest, secluded in the forest and close to the UNESCO-listed village of Sibiel.

21/02/2025

New this week: Villa Serenity in Melides, Alentejo, Portugal
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Villa Serenity is an exquisite hideaway in the scenic hills of Melides, offering a blend of luxury and tranquility. With accommodations for up to 10 guests, it’s the perfect retreat for families or groups seeking privacy and comfort.

14/02/2025

New this week: Pension Leuchtenburg in South Tyrol, Italy
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Pension Leuchtenburg was once a farmhouse and not originally designed as a hotel. My parents rented the house for over 40 years and I grew up in it. We have 12 guest rooms. Guests feel at home as soon as they arrive and they have everything they need — but not more. The luxury is to have enough.

07/02/2025

New this week: Villa Ostuni in Puglia, Italy
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Ideal for a weekend away, a vacation or a break from everyday life, Villa Ostuni is a whitewashed house that evokes peace and subtle luxury within an authentic Italian setting. We welcome guests to feel at home, kick off their shoes and take a deep breath. It features 3 bedrooms for up to 6 people.

31/01/2025

New this week: Palazzo Fiore in Muro Leccese, Puglia, Italy
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Of all the houses on the property, Palazzo Fiore is the highest in elevation and you have great views of the town’s historic churches and castle. In the evenings, you can watch the sun go down. There is a big window in the living room that faces west and catches the last sun of the day - it often hits one of the sculptures and creates a really nice feeling.

24/01/2025

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Welcome Beyond has teamed up with SL.MAN, the modern man’s guide to a more stylish life, to offer one lucky reader a 3-night stay at the beautiful Le Quattro Dame boutique hotel in Rome worth over £500.

Le Quattro Dame is a peaceful hideaway with maximum comfort above the beating heart of the city of Rome. The hotel is located in a part of the city that hasn’t been taken over by tourists, so it still feels local. The property is just three minutes’ walk from the Pantheon and 15 minutes from the Colosseum.

17/01/2025

For sale: Villa Salento in Nardò, Puglia, Italy
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One-of-a-kind holiday villa located in the heart of Porto Selvaggio nature reserve and surrounded by nature with breathtaking views of the Ionian Sea, from Gallipoli village promontory up to Porto Cesareo.

10/01/2025

New this week: Villa Propriano in Corsica, France
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Set across 220 square metres, Villa Propriano is a contemporary, three-bedroom property that offers the best of indoor-outdoor living. Once an industrial building, it has been expertly renovated into a place where luxury and nature meet, with sun-dappled patios, a large garden and a heated swimming pool. A beautiful wild beach is accessible on foot via a private path.

03/01/2025

New this week: Casa Moderna in Alentejo, Portugal
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Crafted using natural materials, Casa Moderna is a uniquely designed getaway in Comporta. It features elegant interiors with original artworks and furnishings, as well as distinctive outdoor spaces, including a heated swimming pool framed by native vegetation and stylish sun loungers, as well as a covered daybed area where you can relax with a good book.

27/12/2024

New this week: Bayeux Mansion in Normandy, France
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Bayeux Mansion is a charming and luxurious getaway located in the heart of Bayeux, Normandy, France. It is a meticulously restored historic property from the 17th and 18th centuries, combining the elegance of French country living with modern comforts. Bayeux Mansion offers a peaceful retreat or base for guests to explore this beautiful region while fully immersing themselves in the history of Normandy.

20/12/2024

New this week: Villa Ragalna in Sicily, Italy
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Surrounded by an organic vineyard and a grove of olive trees, Villa Ragalna offers amazing views of the surrounding landscape and Mount Etna.

The saltwater infinity pool offers a front-row seat for enjoying spectacular views across the countryside while the poolside house provides everything you need to cook while being immersed in nature. It’s the perfect antidote to urban living.

13/12/2024

New this week: Trulli del Trappeto in Locorotondo, Puglia, Italy
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Combining 19th-century trulli with an olive mill, Trulli del Trappeto is a historic property with lots of stories to tell. It is located on a large masseria surrounded by nature within walking distance of Locorotondo.

06/12/2024

New this week: Kefalonia Boutique Villa in Kefalonia, Greece
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Kefalonia Boutique Villa is a 35-square metre house placed in the middle of a 200-square-metre exterior space. Although “small”, it is designed to accommodate all of a couple’s holiday needs and it feels like a villa. We like to describe it as a “love nest”. All of the materials, furnishings, fixtures, lighting and details have been carefully selected.

The location of the villa offers the best of both worlds. It’s central enough for exploring the island yet secluded enough to enjoy some peace and quiet.

You can go snorkelling and scuba diving with a PADI-certified school, rent a boat or go on a sailing cruise. Our favourite thing to do is hire a boat for the day and go to one of the small pebble beaches to the north, which are only accessible by sea and surrounded by green forest. The closest beach to the villa is a pebble beach in Agia Efimia. It’s a 10-minute walk from the villa. Our favourite beach is Myrtos, which is 10 minutes away by car and particularly beautiful in the springtime.

29/11/2024

New this week: Glass House in Overijssel, Netherlands
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The Glass House is located in a very small village in the east of the Netherlands and just over an hour’s drive from Amsterdam. It is reached via a very narrow road, with big villas to the right and a 1970s neighbourhood to the left. In between, there is an old forest with huge trees, which is where the Glass House is located. It’s extremely quiet and green, with huge trees and lots of birds. Sometimes you can even see deer passing by.

Designed like a greenhouse, the Glass House is almost completely made out of glass. So when you are inside, you feel like you are outside. It’s nice when it’s sunny but also wonderful when it’s raining. It’s a gem — a place to be inspired by the natural environment and the way the house interacts with it.

I would recommend going walking and cycling through the nearby forests, heaths and meadows, as well as visiting some of the towns and villages. Definitely spend a day in Deventer and go to the Museum More in Gorssel. If you are there for a week or more, you could go further afield. We find that people tend to stay at the house and just enjoy being there. We have a fireplace where you can cosy up, a projector for watching movies and a kitchen that is well-equipped for cooking.

29/11/2024

New this week: Glass House in Overijssel, Netherlands
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The Glass House is located in a very small village in the east of the Netherlands and just over an hour’s drive from Amsterdam. It is reached via a very narrow road, with big villas to the right and a 1970s neighbourhood to the left. In between, there is an old forest with huge trees, which is where the Glass House is located. It’s extremely quiet and green, with huge trees and lots of birds. Sometimes you can even see deer passing by.

Designed like a greenhouse, the Glass House is almost completely made out of glass. So when you are inside, you feel like you are outside. It’s nice when it’s sunny but also wonderful when it’s raining. It’s a gem — a place to be inspired by the natural environment and the way the house interacts with it.

I would recommend going walking and cycling through the nearby forests, heaths and meadows, as well as visiting some of the towns and villages. Definitely spend a day in Deventer and go to the Museum More in Gorssel. If you are there for a week or more, you could go further afield. We find that people tend to stay at the house and just enjoy being there. We have a fireplace where you can cosy up, a projector for watching movies and a kitchen that is well-equipped for cooking.

22/11/2024

New this week: Zante Seaside Villa in Zakynthos, Greece
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Zante Seaside Villa is a refuge for sustainability, design lovers and those who want to relax in a place untouched by the tourist crowd. Surrounded by an organic vineyard of autochthonous grape varieties, plus olive, pine and cypress trees, the villa features pergolas shaded by leafy vines and bougainvillaeas. It’s a retreat from everyday urban life that invites a “slow living” and contemplative lifestyle.

The villa is beautifully located on the picturesque coastline between Ammoudi and Psarou on the northeast coast of Zakynthos. The beaches here are not particularly crowded and they are ideal for families as they are sheltered from the southerly winds. The waters are warm and shallow and the seabed is sandy and soft. It’s perfect for snorkelling, with a wide variety of fish to see.

In front of our villa, there are three options for swimming: 50 metres directly in front, to the left along a 100-metre-long path or to the right (around 300 metres away). Along the beachfront next to the house, you will find some very nice fish taverns and restaurants, plus there are local mini markets nearby. Big-name supermarkets can also be reached within 15 minutes by car.

15/11/2024

New this week: Casa Aragón in Oaxaca, Mexico
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Casa Aragón is 970-square-metre house overlooking the Pacific Ocean on Mexico’s Oaxacan coast. Surrounded by nature and a garden filled with endemic plants, every detail has been carefully considered to provide a welcoming atmosphere. From Casa Aragón’s elevated spot, guests can enjoy refreshing coastal breezes that flow throughout the property.

The property features an open-plan living room, a fully-equipped kitchen and a beachfront infinity pool, plus four bedrooms that can accommodate up to 12 guests. Two have king-size beds and ocean views while the others have two queen-size beds and views towards the mountain.

Casa Aragón is perched on a hill overlooking Playa Aragón, which is less than five minutes away on foot. It is a secluded, untouched beach offering a perfect escape into nature’s tranquility. This hidden gem is known for its golden sands, calm ambiance and clear ocean waters — ideal for those seeking a peaceful retreat away from the crowds. Five minutes’ drive will take you to both Zipolita and San Agustinillo while Mazunte is around 10 minutes away. San Agustinillo is very famous for its surf and there are a lot of restaurants and night clubs there if you want to party.

13/11/2024

New this week: Les Rochers in Havre Aubert Island, Québec, Canada
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There’s a real sense of serenity here and it’s slow-paced, with nature, the beach and the ocean all around. We see guests arrive who have read the guide and know everything they want to do and everywhere they want to eat out. But often, they end up skipping these things to just watch the sunset with baguettes and cheese. It’s a very chilled vibe.

However, we do provide guests with a list of things to see and do in the area. I’d definitely recommend going on a few hikes and taking a boat excursion, either to go fishing or to see the cliffs. I’d also recommend visiting Entry Island. It’s the only island in the archipelago that’s inhabited but not connected, so you have to take a ferry to get there. Around 40 people live on the island, completely surrounded by nature. It’s an end-of-the-world feeling. The closest beach to is two kilometres away, which is either 15 minutes on foot or two minutes by car.

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