Feb
28
We pridely pronounce, that as of today, another stunning holiday home has been added to our website. The region of Puglia in the south of Italy has kept it´s original charme, because the mass of tourists has not yet spoiled this region. So one may expect traditional and rural life. The old buidlings are called TRULLO, which are stone structures with conical roofs. The walls of a trullo are incredibly thick to create a comfortable temperature both in summer and in winter.
"When it´s 40 degrees outside, you climb onto the beds in the alcoves where it is wonderfully cool. In the winter, we just get a fire going" states Morten, the co-owner.
Trullo Angelo is set in a prime position, just 20 minutes driving from either the Ionian or the Adriatic sea.
"Medieval modern" that is the comment of the UK Elle Decoration´s article in October 2009
Visit our website to receive comprehensive information on Trullo Angelo. To book it, click here.
Posted by Arthur P. Mattejat
Dec
15
Recently, we examine a great demand for luxury "homes away from home" in Italy. Especially the Tuscan coastline reaching from La Spezia all the way to Civitavecchia seems to be very attractive for our visitors. So I have decided to post some information on the Tuscan coastline and the very attractive islands. Let´s start off with one of the most visited towns in Italy - Pisa. The vicinity to the coast has always been a decisive advantage for Pisa; and the city knew how to deploy cleverly. Since the 11th century the sea republic had owned a powerful navy at the 13 km distant aperture of the river Arno. From there the Pisans went into the long-time battles between the Christian and the Islamic world. On this crusades Pisa was able to reel decisive victories. With their superior naval power they opened up new ways for maritime trade and founded various trading colonies in the Orient. Due to the created prosperity, Pisa could document a great artistic height between the 11th and the 13th century. Several architectural styles from the early Christian era, the Lombard-Romanic times and from the Arabic world unified in Pisa. The best and most impressive example for these times is the beautiful and world famous plaza „Piazza dei Miracoli“. The place of miracles unifies the cathedral, the baptistery, the cemetery and the Leaning Tower together with its art treasures and monuments to one of Italy’s most beautiful ensembles of churches. We present stunning villas on the Versilia coast, which offers accomodation for 14 and which can be rented with fullservice.
Posted by Arthur P. Mattejat
Oct
22
One of our most popular houses is called "Can Pelat" and is located on the enchanting island of Ibiza. It is very remarkable how much positive feedback we have received from our guests who stayed in Can Pelat so far. One of them, a young couple, with their little child reported as follows: " ...First of all we would like to thank you again for this well done coordination and for the high quality of this holiday home. We have spend a really good time there... ." The finca with private pool is situated in the bay of Cala Carbo with seaview. This area is one of the most beautiful places of Ibiza. You can comfortably reach several sandy beaches by foot or by car in a few minutes. Can Palet is separated in a main and a guest house. There is plenty of space. The German owner has arranged the house very comfortable and in a very good style. The interior design of the house gets a lot of compliments. A Swiss couple, for example, was very impressed by Can Pelat and they absolutly wanted to know the name of the owner to leave him a personal letter. Furthermore the finca offers a nice Mediterranean garden - partly covered terraces to dine and relax outside. For these who would like to get to know Can Pelat in 2010 should not wait too long because the first pre-bookings are already done.
Posted by Arthur P. Mattejat
Sep
24
We regularly travel to inspect our holiday villas. For me it is always a great pleasure when it comes to visit Tuscany. Mid September, Helga and I went to Tuscany and Umbria for one week. We inspected some extraordinary villas, which Tuscany badly needs to catch up with the progressive Greek villas. Amongst the Tuscan villas, there are three villas called Chiana Uno, Chiana Due and Chiana Tre. They are stylish and modern and designed to individual taste, away from the mass products. Needless to say, that these villas rent very well. We pride ourselfs having some of the best Umbrian villas for rent. Amongst them, there are Casa Bramasole, Casa di Vento and Civitella Rocca. Each of them has it´s individual charme.
Our common trip to Tuscany was not only for business, but also a private matter took us there. I turned 50 on September 20th and I was so happy to celebrate my birthday to gether with dear friends (and business partners) of ours. AnnaRita and Raymondo recommended one of the best restaurants in the Chianti region, where we went together to dine the Tuscan way. It is hidden "in the middle of now where" and thus, still a place with charme and character. The Vecchia Osteria is run by Roberta and Gianluigi - a very nice couple, that makes every guest feel like at home. We, that was Helga, AnnaRita, Raymondo and I, had Antipasti, then Pasta, then a Primo and, and. . . . so much good Tuscan redwine. While traveling around, we visited quite some interesting places, such as Picenza, MontepulcianoSiena and also smaller villages. Lucigniano, Marciano della Chiana and San Giovanni d´Asso. When having lunch here in the restaurant "La Locanda del Castello" we met a very nice couple from San Diego. There names are Diane and Net Michalowski. We gave them many recommendations, what to see and where to go. At the end, they told us about their plans to visit Greece in a year or two. Again we gave them lots of information, being well experienced with Greece and the island traveling. We changed cards and a few days ago we delightfully received their email
Hi Helga and Arthur,
It was such a pleasure meeting and conversing with you both. We appreciate the information you shared with us. We truly enjoyed Tuscany and plan to get back there again someday. Rome was just amazing with all the architecture and history. It is great to travel but always a pleasure to come back home.
We are truly interested in Travelling to Greece in September of 2011. You suggested we read a book that you enjoyed about someone that travelled Greece and decided to make it his home. Could you send us the name of the book please?
Mach's Gut and know that we will be in touch for holiday homes.
Talk to you soon,
Ned and Diane Michalowski
We love meeting people and sharing information. Always look - we might be around and if so, we will definately have time for a chat with you. And you! And you!
Look forward to seeing you
Arthur P. Mattejat
Posted by Arthur P. Mattejat
Aug
30
Domizile Reisen is now presenting a couple of very attractive holiday homes in Bavaria, Austria and Switzerland. The Bavarian Forest is a very traditional destination for an inexpensive family vacation. The Allgaeu allures thousands of people from all over the world each year. It is not surprising, since the royal palace Neuschwanstein and the Wieskirche are among the most visited sights in Germany. That makes it even more attractive to rent a villa for a recreative vacation in the area. The houses at the Bavarian lakes are especially popular. The Chiemsee is famous for its location. With good proximity to Munich and Salzburg the position is good for comfortable day trips. In Munich, the German Museum, the various art galleries and museums, the BMW World and the Hofbräuhaus are worth visiting. Salzburg offers just as many interesting sights: the Fort, the Mozart House and the Linzergasse are just a few. Seehaus Gstadt is located directly on the lake shore of Lake Chiemsee. Just a little promenade seperates the property and the house from the shore. You will have a stunning view over the Fraueninsel and the impressive mountains. The Chiemseevilla in Breitbrunn is located in a very quiet area; it only takes a short walk to get to the beach. Reit am Winkel, Ruhpolding and mountain hikes at the Kampenwand or at the Wendelstein are just some of the many places of excursions. It is also possible to just spend a day at the lake, sunbathe on a deck-chair or swim in the clear water. Some places offer sailing or surfing lessons. A boat trip to the Fraueninsel and the Herreninsel are a necessity for everyone who spends his holidays in the Chiemgau. Many guesthouses and rustic Bavarian tavernas spoil everyone’s palate with the modern but still very traditional Bavarian cuisine. Further in the Alps, in Zell am See, one can find Chalet Niederstein, formerly owned by a member of the Porsche family. It is only 6 kilometers away from Zell am See and offers splendid views of the „Three Brothers“ at an altitude of 1200 meters. The „Europa Sport Region“ offers a variety of activities that can be carried out year-round, like skiing, trekking or golf, to mention just a few. The Wörthersee in Carinthia is also very popular. Seehaus Theresa is the gem among the rental villas in Austria. It has direct access to the lake and a seperate rack. In the winter it is beautiful to relax in the sauna or the fitness area after a long day of skiing in the mountains. Lodge Verbier in Switzerland is an extraordinary home away from home. Domizile Reisen is one of the few European tour operators authorized to merchandise this luxurious property of Sir Richard Branson in Switzerland. In all three countries one can easily travel with the own car to spend a nice summer or winter vacation in one of our domiciles. Price-conscious vacationers have already started to book the Chalet for their next winter holidays, because the early bird rebates are still very atttractive.
Posted by Arthur P. Mattejat
