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Question: getaway

brautigan — Tue, 30 May 2006 14:10:30 -0800

Getaway Askmefi: Can you find us a beautiful retreat in France, Spain or Italy?

My girlfriend and I are hoping to get away for ten days or so in August. Ideally we'd like a self-catering cottage in France, Italy or Spain, with no neighbours, warm weather, a view and, if possible, a touch of the romantic. We live in the UK and our budget isn't too prohibitive. We just want to read books, drink wine and eat good food far from the madding crowd. Postcard and a bottle of good local wine to the best suggestion. Thanks in advance.

By: dobbs

dobbs — Tue, 30 May 2006 14:18:05 -0800

Not sure it'll fit all your requirements, but you might want to check out this place.

By: Rumple

Rumple — Tue, 30 May 2006 14:31:43 -0800

I spent a very relaxing 2 weeks in Cucuron once. Very quiet village, nice walks, enough people that it is self contained (bakery, butcher, cheesemonger, wine) but not very big and a lot of it is stairs only so no vehicles. If you got a house that had a private patio you would be pretty far from the madding crowd, though not entirely away from it.

By: fluffy battle kitten

fluffy battle kitten — Tue, 30 May 2006 14:57:47 -0800

Don't know if this place is available but you might try this house in france.

By: randomination

randomination — Tue, 30 May 2006 15:35:21 -0800

Not a place, but a guidebook recommendation; have you tried looking through Alistair Sawday's Special Places To Stay? There are editions for all three countries you name.

By: Lord_Pall

Lord_Pall — Tue, 30 May 2006 15:35:50 -0800

Luxury Retreats rents all sorts of villas in Europe.

By: smackfu

smackfu — Tue, 30 May 2006 16:08:00 -0800

Portugal is also nice, if you didn't have enough options already. Which brings up the question, do you want water in that view, or no?

By: janecr

janecr — Tue, 30 May 2006 16:34:53 -0800

Try Summers Leases for great places for two in Italy - maybe this one?
Have stayed at three different properties and they have all been amazing...

By: lilboo

lilboo — Tue, 30 May 2006 18:36:10 -0800

Try SlowTravel?

By: JpMaxMan

JpMaxMan — Tue, 30 May 2006 18:46:21 -0800

My wife and I stayed here last summer and it was wonderful. The Bearn - as that region of France is known - is amazing and vastly underrated.
Also, for France, it is very affordable and has something for everyone (beaches, mountains, shopping, culture, etc.)

Good luck!

By: brautigan

brautigan — Wed, 31 May 2006 09:32:46 -0800

Thanks all, good shouts each and every one. We're going to try and book here. Janecr, red or white?!

By: janecr

janecr — Thu, 01 Jun 2006 01:22:29 -0800

Oooh - red, please! Stayed at Podere La Rota there last year, highly recommended - and a great restaurant up the road. I think you can get 5% discount if you come via a recommendation, so I can email you my details if you like. Have a great time and watch out for the wild boar...