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Here are a few choice offerings from Holiday Lettings – holiday homes for everyone, everywhere, every time:

Freedom in France: Le Petite Hameau, Ambrieres les Vallees, Mayenne

This spacious and recently renovated French stone cottage is perfect for a quick getaway this month. With it’s own heated swimming pool and set in 2 acres of gardens it is a safe environment for children, or an idyllic getaway for a group of friends. Walk in the pleasant Mayenne countryside, sample the local Calvados, bring your summer reading to this rural setting, or take a trip to a local market and then indulge in long leisurely French meals.

A week’s self-catering at Le Petit Hameau is on offer with Holiday Lettings from just £75 pppw for up to 5 guests. Fly from Southampton to Rennes with Flybe.com for low-cost travel.

www.holidaylettings.co.uk/11982

Escape to Italy: : La Corte, Lunigiana, Tuscany

Romantic double bedrooms with open beamed ceilings and superb views of the surrounding hills and mountains in the distance. This stylish and contemporary retreat will suit travellers looking for something special as alternative to the traditional Tuscan farmhouse. The property sleeps up to 6 and is located in a small village in the area of Fivizzano. An hour from Pisa airport and nestled into the Tuscan landscape you will be perfectly placed here to the wealth of history, culture and art that this beautiful area has to offer.

Prices from £156 pppw (based on 4 persons renting) until the end of June. Fly to Pisa with Ryanair or Easyjet and hire a car from holidayautos.co.uk from just £31 pppw.

www.holidaylettings.co.uk/11959

Austrian Alpine Retreat: : Apartment Fenton, Zell-Am-See, Austrian Alps

Zell-Am-See is best known as a ski resort, but this one bedroom apartment offers fantastic summer stay as well. The Austrian Alps benefit from long bright days in June and July, and in the little village of Thumersbach you are just a short stroll from the edge of beautiful lakes, and scenic walks are right on your doorstep. There is a good choice of bars, restaurants and cafes nearby and this is an ideal getaway for a couple or even a solitary week of sanctuary.

A week in this superior self-catering apartment costs from £120 pppw (peak cost based on 2 sharing). A variety of low-cost airlines fly to Salzburg (80km) and from there transfer with www.skihoppa.com to Zell-Am-See.

www.holidaylettings.co.uk/9470

Holiday Lettings has a great selection of holiday homes, self-catering apartments, private villas and vacation accommodation to suit your needs in over 45 countries worldwide. There are over 140 Late Deals to choose from, and a range of alternative holiday retreats including houseboats, watermills, castles and even a lighthouse!

Don’t let sports-mania get you down this summer – get away and have yourself a footie-free holiday that lasts longer than half time!

About Holiday Lettings:

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