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Falling into Luxury: The Best Destinations for an Autumn Escape

From the Italian countryside to the Greek islands to the French Alps, we’ve picked our favourite destinations for an unforgettable autumn escape.

Falling into Luxury: The Best Destinations for an Autumn Escape

From the Italian countryside to the Greek islands to the French Alps, we’ve picked our favourite destinations for an unforgettable autumn escape.

As autumn rolls in with its milder weather, its crunch of leaves underfoot, and its scent of crisp apples in the air, it’s the perfect time to visit Europe. School holidays have ended, taking swathes of international and local tourists back home, temperatures have dipped slightly yet remain perfectly pleasant, and the prices have dropped too, making September the perfect time for a luxury villa holiday.

Sardinia, Italy

Sardinia, Italy

With temperatures still comfortably in the mid-20s, autumn is the ideal time to visit Sardinia. Enjoy hikes and cycle tours across the countryside, dotted with ancient nuraghe, meander through lush city parks, or head to the beach for a swim as it’s still warm enough for a dip in the crystal-clear sea. September is the month for mushrooms, so scour the broad-leafed woods and chestnut forests for precious porcini and truffles to enjoy back at your villa.

The festival of Autumn in Barbagia begins in September, offering the perfect opportunity to experience the region’s traditions, arts and crafts, and - of course - food and wine. The festival moves to a different village every weekend, providing opportunities to explore the region to the fullest.

Where to Stay: Villa Smeralda

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Anna - Porto Cervo

Bedrooms: 6, Guests: 12
From 16,000 to 45,000 EUR per week

Villa Azzurra

Bedrooms: 3, Guests: 6
From 60,000 EUR per week, to price on request

Villa Farfalla

Bedrooms: 8, Guests: 16
From 20,000 to 45,000 EUR per week

Villa Margherita

Bedrooms: 4, Guests: 8
From 72,000 EUR per week, to price on request

Villa Marzia

Bedrooms: 9, Guests: 17
From 41,200 to 94,120 EUR per week

Villa Smeralda

Bedrooms: 6, Guests: 12
From 15,000 to 49,000 EUR per week

Provence, France

Provence, France

September is the start of the grape harvest season in Provence, so a visit to a winery for a tasting is a must. Local markets are teeming with grapes, plums, figs and aubergines, along with the first of the season’s orange squashes and pumpkins, perfect for creating an autumnal feast.

Along the coast, you can enjoy the annual Septembre en Mer (September at Sea) festival, a month-long celebration of all things maritime. There are around 200 marine-themed events taking place along the coast near Cassis and Marseille, from water sports, coastal walks, and sailing events to exhibitions and culinary displays.

Where to Stay: Villa Fito

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Bastide Margui

Bedrooms: 9, Guests: 18
From 145,000 to 180,000 EUR per week

Chateau Margui

Bedrooms: 18, Guests: 36
From 215,000 to 270,000 EUR per week

L'Etoile des Baux

Bedrooms: 8, Guests: 15
From 19,000 to 49,000 EUR per week

La Bastide de Flechon

Bedrooms: 5, Guests: 10
From 17,500 to 24,150 EUR per week

Le Mas de Chabran

Bedrooms: 8, Guests: 16
From 28,700 to 46,900 EUR per week

Le Mas Estello

Bedrooms: 4, Guests: 8
From 17,500 to 25,200 EUR per week

Provencal villa surrounded by green lawns

Le Mas Provence

Bedrooms: 6, Guests: 14
From 15,400 to 32,400 EUR per week

Les Hauts de Gordes

Bedrooms: 7, Guests: 15
From 21,000 to 49,000 EUR per week

Villa Clos Mireille

Bedrooms: 9, Guests: 18
From 80,000 to 80,000 EUR per week

Villa Fito

Bedrooms: 5, Guests: 10
From 12,425 to 30,000 EUR per week

Villa Jasso

Bedrooms: 3, Guests: 6
From 7,350 to 18,000 EUR per week

Villa La Bergerie

Bedrooms: 8, Guests: 16
From 63,525 EUR per week, to price on request

Villa Vanado

Bedrooms: 5, Guests: 10
From 11,900 to 26,000 EUR per week

Santorini, Greece

Santorini, Greece

You may think of Santorini as a summer destination but autumn has plenty to offer visitors as well. It’s still t-shirt weather during the day, warm enough to dine al fresco in the evenings, and the sea temperatures are still perfectly pleasant, ideal for diving off the side of a yacht or enjoying the host of water sports the island has to offer.

You’ll be able to wander the streets of the island’s villages in relative calm, restaurants don’t need to be booked weeks in advance, and you’ll be able to score a prime location for the iconic Oia sunset without jostling thousands of other tourists. The villages are still lively but have a much more authentic feel than when flooded with the summer tourist swathes, and it’s the perfect time of year to visit a local winery for a tasting.

Where to Stay: Villa Erosantorini

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Erosantorini

Bedrooms: 5, Guests: 10
From 55,920 to 79,883 EUR per week

Erossea Villa

Bedrooms: 5, Guests: 10
From 16,800 to 26,600 EUR per week

Kamini Estate

Bedrooms: 9, Guests: 18
From 15,400 to 36,400 EUR per week

Nafsika Estate

Bedrooms: 5, Guests: 10
From 42,000 EUR per week, to price on request

O'Santo Villa

Bedrooms: 8, Guests: 16
From 35,000 to 63,000 EUR per week

Villa Ftelari

Bedrooms: 3, Guests: 6
From 14,000 to 18,200 EUR per week

Apulia, Italy

Apulia, Italy

A sense of calm settles over Apulia after the summer crowds have departed. The villages feel more authentic with fewer tourists around, and the beaches – with waters still mild enough for swimming – are much more enjoyable when you’re not fighting for a space on the sand.

September is the perfect time to stroll along the cobbled streets of historic villages, purchase fresh produce in a bustling local market, or cycle through the vineyard and olive grove-dotted countryside before heading back to your villa for a glass of local wine.

Where to stay: Trullo delle Dame

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Casa Badra

Bedrooms: 5, Guests: 8
From 10,000 to 18,000 EUR per week

Casale la Nota

Bedrooms: 6, Guests: 12
From 16,261 to 20,867 EUR per week

Dimora Biancarancio

Bedrooms: 6, Guests: 12
From 14,000 to 25,000 EUR per week

Masseria Antonio Augusto

Bedrooms: 9, Guests: 18
From 21,000 to 49,000 EUR per week

Masseria Lamacoppa

Bedrooms: 6, Guests: 12
From 55,000 EUR per week, to price on request

Masseria Pezza

Bedrooms: 6, Guests: 12
From 7,000 to 10,500 EUR per week

Pettolecchia La Piccola

Bedrooms: 3, Guests: 6
From 8,000 to 20,000 EUR per week

Pettolecchia La Residenza

Bedrooms: 5, Guests: 10
From 15,000 to 45,000 EUR per week

Tenuta Castione

Tenuta Castione

Bedrooms: 6, Guests: 12
From 9,500 to 20,900 EUR per week

Trullo dei Pumi

Bedrooms: 5, Guests: 10
From 13,500 to 30,240 EUR per week

Trullo delle Dame

Bedrooms: 6, Guests: 12
From 16,500 to 31,360 EUR per week

Villa Baraquiel

Bedrooms: 4, Guests: 8
From 8,750 to 15,250 EUR per week

Villa Dusenszky Vitale

Bedrooms: 9, Guests: 18
From 16,800 to 30,100 EUR per week

Villa Ludovica

Bedrooms: 6, Guests: 12
From 8,750 to 17,500 EUR per week

Villa Ostuni Art

Bedrooms: 9, Guests: 18
From 14,000 to 30,800 EUR per week

Villa Serra de Citris

Bedrooms: 5, Guests: 10
From 8,580 to 19,950 EUR per week

Villa Tafuri

Bedrooms: 5, Guests: 10
From 9,375 to 14,375 EUR per week

Megève, France

Megève, France

Megève may not be your first thought for an autumn escape but there’s a lot more to the charming alpine town than its – albeit excellent – ski fields. It’s a wonderfully atmospheric location as the forests change from verdant green to shades of red, yellow and orange, and morning mists skirt across the bottom of the mountains.

Spend your days hiking or mountain biking across the alps, playing a round of golf at the town’s 18-hole course, or hunting for porcini and chanterelle mushrooms on the forest floor, before heading back to your chalet to enjoy a tasty autumnal feast beside a crackling fireplace.

Where to Stay: Chalet Ultima Megève

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Chalet Aspen

Bedrooms: 7, Guests: 13
From 100,000 EUR per week, to price on request

Chalet Izoard

Bedrooms: 7, Guests: 16
From 73,630 to 185,430 EUR per week

Chalet Ultima Megeve

Bedrooms: 8, Guests: 18
Price on request

Le Chalet Privè

Bedrooms: 7, Guests: 15
From 31,500 to 133,000 EUR per week

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