Blockbusters on a budget Sat 15 August 2009
Do you dream of the Hollywood hills or lust after a celebrity lifestyle? Well a taste of fame could be at your fingertips...Film fanatics can now follow their favourite stars to the settings of this summer’s top blockbusters and holiday like a film star, almost! With some help from holidaylettings.co.uk a luxury celebrity lifestyle need not come with a luxury price tag. Enjoy the privacy, flexibility and space of renting a private holiday home and relax within your own timetable. Just choose the movie and the setting that takes your fancy.
Choose from a selection of chalets and apartments from around the world with www.holidaylettings.co.uk
Inglorious Basterds – now showing at cinemas
Those who have experienced green-eyed envy when another shot of Angelina graces the screens could now get one step closer to the Brangelina lifestyle. Relax and unwind on a road trip across France and Germany to experience the countries in which Inglorious Basterds was filmed.
Villa Les Pins, Roquefort-les-Pins, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur, France
Villa Les Pins is a provincial cottage surrounded by stunning views and lush forest. Provence is one of the most beautiful regions in France, with both dramatic mountains and striking Mediterranean beaches. To keep the younger generation amused, the cottage boasts its own private pool, whilst a children's farm, fun fair and crazy golf are all on offer in the same complex. For the shopaholics in the family, the markets of Valbonne are just a 10 minute drive away or for a touch of culture, head to the art galleries of St Paul de Venice.
Sleeps up to six from £315 per person per week
Historic Holiday Home, Rhineland Palatinate, Germany
Punderich is a tranquil, picturesque village in the heart of the Mosel Valley where this historical house with secluded cobbled courtyard is situated. With ample accommodation, this enchanting holiday home is surrounded by spectacular scenic views of sloping vineyards and the meandering Mosel River. Steeped in history, Punderich retains its origins of an ancient wine growing village whilst offering all the facilities provided by its unique riverside location.
Sleeps up to six from £50 per person per week
Sherlock Holmes – in cinemas from December 2009
Based on the classic books and much loved television series Sherlock Holmes, the film highlights the heritage of historical London. Solve your own mystery in magical Marylebone or see the sights from a paradise pad in Pimlico.
Luxury Flat, Marylebone, Central London
This classic Georgian house is just a two minute walk from Marylebone underground station. The Sherlock Holmes Museum is less than 800 metres from the property where Sherlock Holmes and Doctor John H. Watson lived, according to the stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Other local attractions include Lords Cricket Ground, Madame Tussauds, Regents Park, Hyde Park, Speakers Corner, Oxford Street and Alfies Antique Market.
Sleeps up to three from £240 per person per week
Pimlico, Central London
This second deluxe Georgian apartment is in a quiet secluded residential area, yet just five minutes walk from Victoria station, one of London's transport hubs. Buckingham Palace is a 10 minute walk, as is Pimlico village with its antique shops, and the fashionable Kings Road in Chelsea. From the apartment you can take in the sights at Trafalgar Square, ride on the London Eye, visit the Houses of Parliament or take in a show at one of London’s many West End theatres.
Sleeps up to four from £185 per person per week
Shutter Island – in cinemas from October 2009
With Leonardo DiCaprio providing the swoon factor for the ladies and a dramatic twist to keep men on the edge of their seats, it's easy to see why Scorsese's Shutter Island is set to be the top blockbuster of the autumn. Head across the pond and visit the East Coast of USA to see where the film was shot and taste the lifestyle of Leo.
Oak Island Dream, Orlando, Florida
Oak Island Dream has been fully repainted and redecorated to an exceptionally high standard and boasts a spacious indoor pool - kids splash around in total safety, while you enjoy a soak in the heated spa. The area is a film fanatics dream with easy access to Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando & Islands of Adventure. Sea World, Dinosaur World, Kennedy Space Centre and Busch Gardens are also a short drive away.
Sleeps up to 13 from £50 per person per week
The Florida Lilly Pad, Orlando, Florida
The Florida Lilly Pad is based in the exclusive Tuscan Hills Gated Community. The property is a short drive from Disney World and is also surrounded by restaurants and golf courses – perfect for embracing the celebrity lifestyle. Just an hour in the car will take you to Clearwater Beach where hot air balloon and helicopter rides help you experience the dizzy heights of fame.
Sleeps up to 10 from £50 per person per week
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