An independent guide to characterful houses, landscapes and local culture.

How to read the guide

Elysian Holidays

How we choose

It begins with the setting

Beautiful photographs are only the start. A house becomes interesting through its relationship with climate, landscape, settlement and local building traditions.

The details recorded here

The profiles consider shade, materials, topography, road and village context, the flow between indoor and outdoor living, nearby landscapes and the character of the surrounding area.

How to use the collection

Read the profiles alongside the destination guides and journal essays, and independently verify practical details before travelling.