Nick Clarke writes a memoir of the ghostly past of Rome from one of his trips there.

Kate Stinchcombe-Gillies talks to The Bolton News about the appeal of unique and unusual holiday lets as a disused chimney seeks change of use permission.

Ruth Bloomfield reveals how building a stylish second home doesn't have to cost the earth, and interviews a couple who built their dream holiday home on less than £100,000. The article includes examples of stylish, art-deco inspired holiday homes, such as Camel Quarry House in Cornwall which is available through Holiday Lettings.

James Ellis summarises the week in travel for The Sunday Times travel supplement. As peak summer comes to a head massive discounts can be found on some top notch accommodation including at this Alicante villa on holidaylettings.co.uk. (NB Article behind paywall)

Joanne O'Connor selects her pick of the most eccentric holiday options in the UK. The list includes Beach Sun Retreat. A three bedroom beach house with a "real sunlight room" kitted out with the latest hi-tech sun simulators, which filter harmful UVA emissions down to a safe level while allowing you to benefit from the health-boosting properties of the sun's rays. Beach Sun Retreat is available through Holiday Lettings now.

The UK's leading parenting title recommends Holiday Lettings as a source of family-friendly accommodation in the French capital.

Sebastian O'Kelly reports on the South Hans District Council's recent Government petition to end the ten per cent council tax rebate on second homes. Within the article he talks to a Holiday Lettings advertiser about the impact that such a change could have on his business.

Luke Roberts advises readers that now is the time to buy in the Spanish capital of Madrid. The article highlights the cities popularity among tourists and includes an interview with a Holiday Lettings advertiser who makes a profit letting his Madrid apartment through the website.

Gemma Bowes and Joanne O'Connor offer their pick of the most stylish accommodation options in Britain. Within the list they include Heron Hall, an eight bedroom manor house, with a private, sound proof, party room complete with strobe lighting, a cinema screen and dancing poles.

Holiday Lettings employee Nick Clarke takes a memorable train journey, and reveals what it is really like to travel on The Orient Express.