Category Archives: outdoor

lovely holiday houses for rent on ibiza

Posted on May 23, 2013 by danielle | 1 Comment

We Dutch people tend to complain about the weather but we have good reason for this: it has been raining non stop and Spring has never been so cold since 1984. Time to escape to sunnier places! For instance to these lovely houses on Spanish island Ibiza. Most of the summer houses featured here on my blog are not for rent. But good news, Can Sola and Casita Luna can be rented! You can find more information and images on my other blog The Travel Files. I started this blog a while ago but due to family circumstances I was not able to update it for a while but I will start blogging on a regular basis again. You can also follow The Travel Files on Facebook and Twitter.

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villa mandarina at costa del sol, spain

Posted on May 16, 2013 by danielle | 9 Comments

Villa Mandarina is a beautiful home set along the Costa del Sol, Spain. This house is a dream that come true to Ana T. Béjar. As a result of her work the house has turned into haven of light and peace. The crisp white interiors adds brightness to the space, while the outdoor patio offers stunning sea views.

(images by masfotogenica)

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a rustic beach cottage near paternoster, south africa

Posted on May 14, 2013 by danielle | 4 Comments

This beach cottage near Paternoster on the West Coast of South Africa is built entirely of local stone. The charming house was designed to blend into the surrounding countryside. And the location can’t get any better! The cottage is located on a private nature reserve overlooking an undisturbed beach. A perfect spot for escaping busy city life!

(images by Micky Hoyle, via House & Leasure)

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a stunning beach house in punta del este, uruguay

Posted on April 30, 2013 by danielle | 2 Comments

This stunning beach house in Punta del Este, Uruguay, is designed by Martín Gómez Arquitectos. It is built with nature in mind. The building itself is simple but it has all to enjoy life to the fullest. I wouldn’t mind spending some time here..

(image source: Martín Gómez Arquitectos, via Desire to Inspire)

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an eco friendly country house in uruguay

Posted on April 26, 2013 by danielle | 3 Comments

This eco friendly country home in Uruguay is owned by artist Pablo Reinoso. The decor is left very simple: some Thonet chairs, basic furniture pieces and cotton fabrics from Indian are used to decorated the various rooms. The bathroom features a huge trunk that is embedded in the polished concrete floor and serves as a towel rack. The many outdoor places were designed to enjoy the southern summer. Although this lovely house is simple, it has all one might need!

(images by R.Labougle, via ELLE Decor Spain)

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ibiza style

Posted on April 25, 2013 by danielle | 4 Comments

We have been going to Ibiza, Spain, for some years now and I think it is a wonderful holiday destination. Most people think of Ibiza as a party place but this is just a small part of the island. There are gorgeous beaches, lovely little villages and beautiful nature to be discovered.

Also, some stunning houses can be found on the island!

These images are all taken on Ibiza by German photographer Janne Peters. Enjoy!

(all images by Janne Peters)

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a summer home at the costa brava, spain

Posted on April 24, 2013 by danielle | 2 Comments

This holiday home with beautiful views of the Mediterranean Sea has been designed by Catalan architect José Luis Aloso Eijo. He created a harmonious place which seamlessly integrates into the natural landscape. The house consists of two large cubes, fully glazed to make the most of the breathtaking views of the skyline and the landscape. Rigor and minimalism are the best words to describe the choice of materials: polished concrete mixes with lime and slatted wood. The gorgeous outdoor areas are perfect for enjoying the lovely Spanish climate.

(images from Marie Claire Maison)

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a south african beach house

Posted on April 22, 2013 by danielle | 6 Comments

This beautiful South African beach house owned by Cape Town-based couple Pedro and Renée De Sambento was designed not only to melt into its surroundings but also to mirror the beauty of this particular stretch of coastline. An open-plan living area occupies most of the ground floor, which is shared by the master bedroom suite. A staircase leads to two en-suite bedrooms on the upper floor. There’s a swimming pool and – for long summer days and relaxed entertaining – a huge deck. Natural materials have been used to decorated the various spaces. I love how this home is calm and bright, just like the outdoor areas.

(images by Anton Robert, via House and Leisure)

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a country home in the provence

Posted on April 10, 2013 by danielle | 4 Comments

This beautiful country home is located in Gordes, a lovely small town in the Provence in France. The owners Philippe and Delphine had visited the area many times with their three boys before deciding to buy a property in this region. Together with Parisian interior decorator Veronique Lecomte they have transformed the old country home into a stylish yet warm and welcoming family home. The outdoor areas have gorgeous views on the olive trees.

(images from Marie Claire Maison)

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my favorite things

Posted on March 7, 2013 by danielle | 3 Comments

A selection of things that caught my eye this week!

1. a beautiful space with exposed brick walls and Tolix chairs;
2. a lovely image by Jackie Culmer;
3. wooden rings from Tierlantijn;
4. hand made leather bag;
5. Material Pendants by NK;
6. a lovely outdoor area.

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