When Susanne Keen takes her annual three week-long summer trip to Catalonia, Spain, she doesn’t check into a local hotel. Instead, the 46-year-old London City-based barrister, her husband and their two daughters stay in a six-bedroom farmhouse that overlooks neighbouring farmlands.
Renting a house for my vacation is much more personal and easy than staying in a hotel. I get to spend quality time with my family away from the pressures of daily life without sacrificing any privacy or comfort, and avoiding the formality of a hotel setting.
Home rentals are especially good for families or friends travelling together, since living communally is more intimate than checking into separate rooms in a hotel.
While home rentals typically don’t come with the kind of daily housekeeping service, Charming Villas Catalonia – which Mrs. Keen books with – can help arrange it for you at an additional cost. They can also arrange a chef, bike hire, special activities or many other additional services. The company currently features more than 50 properties in the wonderful region of Catalonia, in the north east of Spain, renowned for its historic towns, gastronomic delights and rich cultural heritage. They specialise in medium-priced to high-end luxury rentals, special occasion travel, destination celebrations and family travel.
