Handpicked furnished homes for short stays in Europe
Bernard Property Sales & Lettings is a family-run business letting well-kept apartments and holiday homes by the night. We keep the list short on purpose, look after every home ourselves, and let you speak to a person who has actually stayed in the property you are booking.
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- From £85 per nightNightly rates for the whole home, not per person.
- Two-night minimumLonger stays are welcome and often cheaper per night.
- Direct with the ownerOne phone number and one email, from enquiry to check-out.
A small family business, not a booking marketplace
We are a lettings business rather than a platform, so the person who answers your enquiry is the person responsible for the home you are staying in. That changes what you can expect before, during and after your stay.
Homes we have seen ourselves
Every property is visited and furnished by us before it appears on this list. If a home is not ready for guests, it does not go on the site.
Photographs of the actual home
The pictures on each home page are taken inside that property, room by room. We do not use show-home or library photography to fill gaps.
Clear terms before you pay
Rates, minimum stays, deposits and the cancellation window are written out on the home page and in our booking terms, so nothing is a surprise.
One contact who knows the home
Enquiries, arrival instructions and anything that goes wrong during your stay come to the same small team, day to day.
Five furnished homes, each let as a whole
Prices below are per night for the whole property. Every home has its own page with the room layout, what is included and an availability enquiry link.
The Garden Studio
A compact ground-floor studio with its own entrance, a small kitchenette and a private paved sitting area — the simplest way to stay with us for a short city break.
City Centre One-Bedroom
A first-floor one-bedroom apartment in a residential building, with a separate living room and everything you need within walking distance of the centre.
The Townhouse Two-Bedroom
The upper two floors of a period townhouse, with high ceilings, sash windows and a dining table that seats four — a comfortable base for a family or two couples.
Coastal Holiday Cottage
A whitewashed cottage a short walk from the water, with a wood-burning stove, a small enclosed garden and space for boots and beach bags by the door.
Family Home with Balcony
Our largest home, set in green countryside with a wide balcony, a big kitchen table and three bedrooms — the one we recommend for longer family holidays.
Four steps from enquiry to keys
Tell us your dates
Send the property name, your arrival and departure dates, and how many guests are travelling. A short message is enough.
We confirm the home
We check the calendar and come back with the nightly rate, the minimum stay and anything you should know about the property.
Pay the deposit
A booking deposit holds the dates. The balance and any refundable damage deposit are set out in writing before you pay.
Collect the keys
You receive arrival instructions, the address and a contact number for the day you travel.
Two or three nights, booked in a single conversation
Most of our bookings are short: a long weekend, a city visit, a few days near the coast. Those stays work best when the practical questions are answered quickly, so we keep the process deliberately small — one enquiry, one confirmation, one set of arrival notes.
- Two-night minimum on most homes, three at peak weekends
- Flexible arrival days outside the school holidays
- Early check-in or late check-out when the calendar allows
- A single point of contact for the whole booking
When you need a furnished home for weeks, not nights
Alongside holiday lets we take longer bookings: relocation between homes, project work away from home, a gap between tenancies, or family visiting for an extended period. Longer stays are priced per week or per month by arrangement and are usually quieter on the calendar than weekends.
- Weekly and monthly rates on request
- Workspace, reliable Wi-Fi and laundry in every home
- Utility bills and council charge included in the rate
- Rolling extensions agreed in writing while you stay
What is included as standard
Wi-Fi and workspace
Unlimited broadband and a table or desk you can actually work from.
Equipped kitchen
Hob, oven, fridge, kettle, crockery and cooking basics so you can self-cater.
Fresh linen and towels
Beds made up before arrival, plus towels, bath mats and a starter of essentials.
Parking or transport
A parking space, permit or a stop within walking distance — noted on each home page.
Small things we keep checked
Before every arrival we walk the home: boiler and heating, Wi-Fi, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, hot water, a working hairdryer and enough of everything for the number of guests booked. Anything broken is repaired or replaced rather than left for you to find.
- Every property cleaned and aired between guests
- Bed linen and towels laundered professionally
- Contact number for out-of-hours problems
- No shared facilities with other guests
A look at the homes and the places around them
A few frames from our properties and the areas they sit in. Rooms are photographed as guests find them, and every home page uses images of that specific property.
The things guests ask us most
Which countries and towns are your homes in?
Our homes are in selected locations in the European Union. Because availability changes with the season, we list the homes themselves rather than a long list of destinations — send us your dates and we will tell you exactly which properties are free and where they are.
Are the photographs of the real property?
Yes. Each home page uses photographs taken inside and outside that specific property. Nothing on this site is library photography and no image is shared between two different homes.
What is the shortest stay?
Two nights on most homes, three nights on the larger townhouse and coastal cottage, and four nights on the family home. Peak weekends and holiday periods may carry a longer minimum.
How do deposits and cancellation work?
A booking deposit holds your dates and the balance is due before arrival. If you cancel outside the notice period in our booking terms we refund the amounts you have paid, less any cleaning charge already carried out. Full details are set out on the booking terms page.
Can we bring a pet?
Some homes accept one well-behaved dog by prior agreement and for a small additional cleaning charge. Tell us when you enquire and we will confirm which properties can take your pet.
Who do we contact if something goes wrong?
You will have a direct telephone number and email address for the duration of your stay. We would rather hear about a problem on the first evening than read about it afterwards.
Rate card and what sits behind it
Nightly rates depend on the home, the season and the length of your stay. The table below shows our published starting rates; quotes for a specific week take account of the number of guests and how long you are staying.
| Home | Type | Guests | From, per night | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Garden Studio | Studio | 2 | £85 | Details → |
| City Centre One-Bedroom | One bedroom | 2 | £110 | Details → |
| The Townhouse Two-Bedroom | Two bedrooms | 4 | £145 | Details → |
| Coastal Holiday Cottage | Two bedrooms | 4 | £130 | Details → |
| Family Home with Balcony | Three bedrooms | 6 | £165 | Details → |
Rates shown are the lowest nightly rate for each home and exclude any refundable damage deposit. Weekly and monthly rates are available on request. Figures are in pounds sterling.
Tell us your dates and we will do the rest
Send the home you like, your arrival and departure dates and the number of guests. We reply with availability, the nightly rate and the next step — usually the same day.