by Rachel Agnel | Apr 20, 2020 | Italian recipes
We had a bit of an Italian food fest yesterday at home. As promised, here is the recipe for the Rosetta bread we made. The quantities are not very precise but you really can’t go wrong! Rosetta bread step one Mix around half a cup of water and a dash of olive...
by Rachel Agnel | Apr 9, 2020 | Villa Owner Tips
I can’t emphasise enough how key an effective and up to date website is to renting out your villa successfully. Even if villa companies or listing sites generate your bookings, it is always worth investing in updating or creating your own website. It allows you...
by Rachel Agnel | Jan 22, 2020 | Villa Holiday Tips
I am often asked how I find the villas I recommend in Italy and France. The answer is that for each brief, I consult a huge list of sources which I have built up over 20 years. Some are villas owned by those who prefer to manage their own bookings via their own...
by Rachel Agnel | Jan 7, 2020 | Villa Holiday Tips
Did you know that you can take a direct Eurostar train from London to the South of France in the summer? Not only is it a more eco-friendly way to travel from the UK than flying, but it is pretty quick too. I was amazed to discover that the journey time from London to... by Rachel Agnel | Jun 4, 2019 | Villa Holiday Tips
Why are villas in Provence so sought after for a summer holiday? As I have discovered over the last 10 years, there are many reasons why this region of the south of France is the one to visit. Sunshine, beaches, picturesque landscapes, medieval hilltop villages,...
