As the world opens up this is our top pick for where to stay in New Zealand.  Falcon Brae is the villa that over-used phrase,  ”Wow Factor” was invented for!

The wide floor to ceiling windows of Chalet Chamois mean that all that beauty outside comes streaming in and with the open fire glowing and the room dappled in light it is as tempting to stay as much as it is to get out on the snow. 

This spectacular two-storey ridgetop property is set on 10 acres of land with 1500 square meters of living space. Named for the broad wings that stretch out from the centre of the house and magnificent pool, the retreat has eight bedrooms.

Perched high in the hills above the Tuscan coastline sits the beautiful private luxury villa, Casa Magiona. The luxury villa has recently been renovated by the owner and no expense has been spared.

A half eggshell in a pine forest, that’s what this spectacular house looks like from afar. Nestled in a Mediterranean pine forest in Lledó, Spain, El Caracol sits at the meeting point of two rivers. 

The Grande Dame of the French Riviera, Le Beauvallon can now be now yours, all yours.  The elegant mansion has been re-imagined as a private residence and estate available for exclusive hire.

The visual impact of the Jagged Edge is literally staggering. When I first  saw the place, I took several steps backwards as I absorbed the bold, futuristic, dart-shaped form of the house