Luxury holiday cottages and gîtes

Article updated every 6 months. Last update: 18th April 2008
Author: Susan Roscoe (Travel Expert) Ask me a question.

If you're looking to treat yourself to a special break, whether it's for an anniversary, a honeymoon or simply because you've been working hard all year, you can now choose from a whole host of luxury accommodation. They provide everything that you could want and offer the level of quality and comfort you expect.

Over the last few years, more and more luxury cottages, gîtes and holiday homes have been entering the holiday market - these vary from countryside retreats and beach front residences to converted barns, luxury farmhouse gîtes, French chateaus and a lot more! They're all finished to a high standard, allowing you to ditch the run-of the-mill accommodation and spoil yourself!

Obviously, you'll pay extra for these kinds of properties but with only a few weeks holiday a year, why not?

Here are a few things that luxury cottages, gîtes and holiday homes might have to make your holiday one of pure indulgence:

Beautifully furnished
Top of the range kitchen
Sauna
Steam room
Hot tub
Swimming pool
Luxury bathroom
Private locations
Gardens
Great views

Most luxury properties are unique and it's important you check when booking to see what exactly your choice of property will include as they will all vary.

Here are our recommendations to help you find that perfect luxury retreat so you can holiday in style...

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With so many companies to choose from, we have researched the market to find those with a wide range of choice as well as some that are more specialist. Browse our list below to find the right company for you, then click through to their web site for more information and how to book. It couldn't be easier!