Holiday Homes in the Sun

In the first episode, property expert Amanda Lamb, presenter and JLS star JB Gill, and DJ and presenter Sam Pinkham are in Lanzarote in the Canary Islands, competing to find their favourite holiday rental for a beach holiday around Costa Teguise. 

Every year, nearly three million tourists descend on Lanzarote to enjoy the sunshine, sandy beaches, amazing watersports and gorgeous holiday homes - which is handy, as we've uncovered four of our favourites. 

Sam's option is a small but perfectly formed villa for two, with a chic interior, swimming pool, hot tub and breathtaking location. JB opts for a secret garden escape that's a little further from the coast. But will the amazing garden and great indoor facilities make up for the half-hour walk to the beach? Amanda's choice is very special indeed - a traditional Mongolian yurt! Sleeping six, this getaway is bursting with charm inside, and has a shower hut, shared pool and barbeque outside. 

But will the mystery holiday home trump them all? It's a modern villa that's just minutes from the beach. It has a clean finish inside, but with charming upcycled furniture to give character.

In this episode, property expert Amanda Lamb, presenter and JLS star JB Gill, and DJ and presenter Sam Pinkham are in Mataró on the Costa del Maresme, just a short journey north from Barcelona, competing to find their favourite holiday rentals for a traditional Catalonian escape. 

When most people think of a Catalan holiday, their minds immediately jump to Barcelona or the Costa Brava. But our terrific trio head to Mataró to see four incredible traditional Catalan holiday homes. 

JB shows us a townhouse in the heart of town that's only a short jaunt from the beach. Sam brings a touch of the artistic with a unique home tucked away deep in the mountains above the Mediterranean. Amanda's choice aims to appeal to the inner child of JB and Sam with a house built for fun-filled, action-packed activities in the garden, but will the interior let it down? 

And then there's the mystery property, a casita in the heart of the Catalan countryside perfect for a romantic retreat. With four incredible, and incredibly different, properties to choose from, which will be crowned the favourite for a traditional Catalan escape?

In this episode, property expert Amanda Lamb, presenter and JLS star JB Gill, and DJ and presenter Sam Pinkham are heading to the Dordogne, near Bordeaux in the heart of French wine country, competing to find the best countryside retreat. 

The Dordogne Valley, famously known as the ‘valley of 1,001 chateaux', is a perfect holiday destination for outdoor enthusiasts, history buffs, and lovers of cheese and wine, so they've found four of the best holiday homes in the area to cater for every taste. 

Amanda's house is nestled deep in wine country, surrounded by vineyards and boasts an impressive pool and period décor. Sam opts for a beautifully refurbished goathouse in the grounds of a chateau with space for the family and acres of land to relax in. JB's property is perfect for a big family getaway, with five bedrooms, and a pool and games room, but will its remote location hurt its chances? 

Then there's the mystery property, a jaw-dropping eco-friendly hideaway in the remote forests of rural France. Will it win the day or be beaten by the more traditional offerings? With all four sunny holiday homes offering such different experiences, which will be the winner?

This time, property expert Amanda Lamb, presenter and JLS star JB Gill, and DJ and presenter Sam Pinkham are in Woolacombe on the north Devon coast, competing to find the perfect holiday home for a coastal break. 

Woolacombe may have a population of less than 1,000, but every year thousands of surfers, swimmers and beach bums descend upon its shores to soak up some of the best seas Britain has to offer. 

Sam starts us off with an old-school Airstream caravan nestled in the hills above Woolacombe with a hot tub and commanding views, but will its size be its downfall? Further inland, Amanda pulls out all the stops with an incredible house perfect for a pair of couples and filled to the brim with homely touches. Meanwhile, JB opts for an apartment overlooking the bay with space for the kids and a terrace with stunning views. 

Then there's our mystery property, a beachfront house with everything from a hot tub to a jukebox that has the potential to make our trio face the music and accept they've been beaten. All four properties promise a perfect coastal Devon getaway, but which one will come out on top?

In this episode, property expert Amanda Lamb, presenter and JLS star JB Gill, and DJ and presenter Sam Pinkham are in Sintra in the mountains close to Lisbon, competing to find the perfect traditional Portuguese holiday home. 

Sintra used to be the holiday destination of Portugal's royals and aristocracy, but today it's a popular tourist destination boasting restaurants, hotels, and views worthy of royalty. 

Amanda's option is a stunning house in the hills of old Sintra with commanding views down the valley, at least two castles for neighbours, and a period interior style. Sam takes us to a five-bedroom ultra-chic house nestled deep in the country, with a pool, a kitchen big enough to entertain in, and views down to the sea. JB opts for a quieter getaway, a couple's retreat with easy access to nearby amenities, traditional styling and an infinity pool, but will its cost and lack of extras be its downfall? 

Then there's the mystery property, a house in a lovingly restored village hidden away in the mountains outside Sintra. All four sunny holiday homes offer a taste of traditional Portuguese life. But which one be crowned king of Sintra getaways?

In the sixth episode of the series, property expert Amanda Lamb, presenter and JLS star JB Gill, and DJ and presenter Sam Pinkham are in Empuriabrava, the Venice of the Costa Brava, looking at four incredible holiday homes that would be perfect for a family escape. 

Nestled in the Gulf of Roses in the far north of Catalonia, Empuriabrava is a purpose-built tourist town featuring some of Europe's most magnificent though less well known canals, so it's the perfect place for a family getaway. 

Amanda starts us off with an incredible rockstar pad with a private pool and jetty so you can explore the water as well as the countryside. Sam brings a touch of class with an apartment in a classic building that's picture-perfect with period touches. But will the shared spaces and lack of privacy bring it down? JB shows off a small but chic apartment with a private terrace and stunning features. 

Finally, there's the mystery property, which is a large house for the whole family nestled in a vineyard in the Catalan mountains. With four amazing sunny options on display, which will win and be named the perfect family holiday home?

Property expert Amanda Lamb, presenter and JLS star JB Gill, and DJ and presenter Sam Pinkham are in and around Bergerac, in the heart of wine country, competing to find the best wine country retreat. 

Bergerac and its surrounding areas are one of the most popular destinations in France for British expats, but how will it fare in the sunny holiday home stakes? In this part of France, wine is the name of the game. 

JB's property is nestled in a refurbished traditional home set on three acres and surrounded by vineyards. Amanda's option is a family getaway that has a private pool and loads of garden activities for the kids. Sam brings us to the heart of Bergerac with a 500-year-old two-bedroom house that gives the wow factor. 

Then there's the mystery property, a beautiful rustic property with its own vineyard and country charm. With four incredible wine country retreats to choose from, which one will be toasted the winner?

In this episode, property expert Amanda Lamb, presenter and JLS star JB Gill, and DJ and presenter Sam Pinkham are in north Devon visiting Combe Martin and Ilfracombe looking for sensational and scenic retreats. 

Devon is one of the UK's most popular areas for staycations, with stunning natural beauty, beaches and great food galore. Ilfracombe and Combe Martin in the north of the county have all of this and more, so our brilliant trio are here to see four incredible holiday homes. 

JB kicks us off with a townhouse in Ilfracombe's magnificent harbour. It's a stone's throw from the sea, so the location is top notch, but will the lack of extras let it down? Amanda's option is a hilltop farmhouse overlooking the sea with commanding views all the way to Wales, and Sam rounds us off with a sustainable dream, located in a Grade II listed barn conversion to die for. 

Then there's the mystery property, which is super special: a tepee deep in the countryside with incredible views. With four awesome and unique holiday homes to choose from, which will be deemed the doyen of Devon getaways?

This time, property expert Amanda Lamb, presenter and JLS star JB Gill, and DJ and presenter Sam Pinkham are in Fuerteventura, one of the world's biggest beach holiday destinations, looking for holiday homes that give access to everything the island has to offer. 

Fuerteventura, one of the Canary Islands, is known as ‘The Land of Eternal Spring', and it's perfect for all kinds of outdoor activities all year round, so our trio are in the north of the island competing to find the best places to experience everything that's on offer. 

Amanda starts us off with a house in Corralejo, the island's largest town and resort. It's perfectly situated for all the local amenities and has a private pool to boot. Sam follows up with a surf shack with four separate bedrooms, easy access to beaches, and a large, shared living space. JB's property sits deep in the country and boasts incredible finishes, fourposter beds and a large private pool, and it's dripping with wow factor. 

Then there's the mystery property, which sits in a complex with pools and other facilities that our trio reckon any family would love. With four fantastic island properties in contention for the top spot, which will be found the favourite in Fuerteventura?

In this episode, property expert Amanda Lamb, presenter and JLS star JB Gill, and DJ and presenter Sam Pinkham are in Salerno, on Italy's west coast, competing to find the perfect family holiday home. 

Salerno may be overshadowed by the Amalfi Coast just down the road, but it's still an incredible area that can offer so much for holidaymakers. With incredible views, food to die for, and a more wallet-friendly price tag, Salerno has it all. 

Amanda kicks us off with a property just outside of Salerno that boasts some stunning views, a family-friendly home atmosphere and enough food to keep even JB and Sam happy. JB follows it with yet more stunning views and family-friendly fittings, but also a home chef and a garden full of wonderful fruits and vegetables. Sam's option is a house with multiple terraces and history oozing out of every pore - but how will it compare with the others? 

Then there's the mystery property, a newly renovated house that sleeps four. Will its modern features help it steal the show? With four super, sunny holiday homes up against each other, which will seize the day in Salerno?

In this episode, property expert Amanda Lamb, presenter and JLS star JB Gill, and DJ and presenter Sam Pinkham are in Saint-Émilion near Bordeaux and deep in the heart of one of France's best wine regions, looking for sensational and scenic retreats. 

Saint-Émilion sits in the heart of wine country, surrounded by vineyards first planted by the Romans as early as the 2nd century. For an area this steeped in history and winemaking, you would expect some truly incredible holiday homes. 

Amanda starts us off with a beautiful chateau just outside of Saint-Émilion. It has vineyard views and provincial charm, but will its basic amenities leave it out the race? JB brings us to a bijou guesthouse with a stunning garden, wine cellar, and access to the French cooking skills of the owner. Then, Sam shows us a stunning apartment in the town of Liborne. Its modern interior and imposing period exterior may clash, but will it have what it takes to pull out a win? 

Finally, the mystery property takes us back to the countryside with an immaculate barn conversion. With four incredible and very different properties to choose from, which will bring home the win and be crowned Saint-Émilion's best countryside holiday?

This time, property expert Amanda Lamb, presenter and JLS star JB Gill, and DJ and presenter Sam Pinkham are in Begur - a hidden treasure nestled in northern Catalonia - competing to find the best holiday home with a truly mind-blowing view. 

Begur is one of the jewels of the Costa Brava, and with no less than eight stunning beaches and coves in the area, an amazing view isn't hard to find – so these guys need to hit it out of the park with interiors too. 

JB kicks us off with an apartment in the town of Pals. With two bedrooms and an impressive terrace view, it's perfect for a family. Next up, Sam takes us to a cliff-side villa fit for a popstar, with pool, commanding views over the Med and even its own lift, ensuring it is accessible for everyone. JB's option is an ultra-stylish townhouse in central Begur, with a multi-storey walled garden and views of the town and castle. 

Finally, there's the mystery house - a cute little hillside getaway for the family. With four awesome and unique holiday homes to choose from, which will win the day and be crowned king of Begur holidays?

In this episode, property expert Amanda Lamb, presenter and JLS star JB Gill, and DJ and presenter Sam Pinkham are in Amalfi, on the eponymous Italian coast, competing to find the ultimate hillside holiday home. 

Amalfi, and the coast that bares its name, is one of the most famous tourist destinations in the world, with architecture, food and views that put most other places to shame. 

First up is Amanda with a gorgeous apartment in the hill between Postino and Amalfi, which boasts commanding views out across the Med and surrounding towns. Next up, JB takes us to a house that takes ‘hillside' literally and has a view so jaw-dropping it manages to leave even Sam Pinkham speechless. Sam offers up a seven-bedroom house big enough for anything you could throw at it. It also offers staggering views, but will the steep price be its downfall? 

Finally, there's the mystery property - an apartment in Maiori that is only 50 metres from the beach. With four super, sunny holiday homes up against each other, which Amalfi hillside getaway will win the day?

In this episode, property expert Amanda Lamb, presenter and JLS star JB Gill, and DJ and presenter Sam Pinkham are in the Tamar Valley, right on the border of Devon and Cornwall, competing to find the best Devonshire countryside holiday homes. 

Devon and Cornwall are two of the nation's favourite vacation areas and the Tamar Valley is a phenomenal example of why they are so beloved. 

Today, Amanda kicks us off with a romantic getaway in a refurbished schoolhouse, featuring stunning views and contemporary stylings. JB follows up with a country house set in 1.5 acres of land, with space for multiple families and even a private pool that is sure to float Sam's boat. Sam rounds out the presenters' properties with a cute bolt-hole in the town of Bere Ferrers, which is set against the scenic backdrop of the River Tavy. Will its amazing view seal the win? 

Finally, can the mystery property - a lovingly restored gatehouse in Tavistock - blow our trio away, or will its main road location and traffic noise let it down? With four awesome and unique holiday homes to choose from, which will be deemed the doyen of Devon getaways?

This time, property expert Amanda Lamb, presenter and JLS star JB Gill, and DJ and presenter Sam Pinkham are in Sorrento, on the bay of Naples in Italy, competing to find the best holiday home with a truly mind-blowing view. 

Sorrento sits in the Sorrentine Peninsula, overlooking the Bay of Naples, and offers easy transport to some of the region's best-known destinations such as Naples itself, the ancient Roman city of Pompeii and the island of Capri. It is also home to the famous digestif limoncello, as well as some of Europe's most magnificent vistas. 

JB kicks us off today with a villa in the hills above Sorrento that boasts some incredible views, a mix of 17th-century character and modern charms - and even its own lemon grove! Sam's property is a romantic bolthole with outdoor wow factor in abundance, views down to Capri and private access to the Med. But will its interior let it down? Amanda follows up with a property which, she claims, combines the best parts of Sam and JB's rentals. 

Then there's the mystery house with some of the most jaw-dropping views we've ever seen. With four incredible properties to choose from, which will be crowned the king of Sorrento holiday homes?

Amanda Lamb, JB Gill and Sam Pinkham head to the Dubrovnik suburb of Lapid as they try to find the ultimate holiday home on Croatia's Adriatic coast.

Amanda Lamb, JB Gill and Sam Pinkham head to Lisbon to find the perfect holiday home for a weekend break, including a hidden gem of an apartment with its own quirky style and a walled sun trap garden.

Amanda Lamb, JB Gill and Sam Pinkham visit Ravello on the Neapolitan Riviera, competing to find the area's best holiday homes for a classic Italian retreat. JB starts in style with a hillside apartment for two with a view to die for, a private lemon grove and enough pantheon and limoncello thrown in to keep Amanda and Sam happy.

Amanda Lamb, JB Gill and Sam Pinkham are in and around La Oliva, on the Canary Island of Fuerteventura, competing to find the best traditional-style holiday homes they can.

Amanda Lamb, JB Gill and Sam Pinkham head to the area in and around Chipping Campden in the Cotswolds, competing to find the ultimate cosy retreat.

Amanda Lamb, JB Gill and Sam Pinkham are in and around the coastal town of Estoril, in the Portuguese municipality of Cascais, competing to find the ultimate seaside escape.

Poolside holiday homes on the Playa Blanca, Lanzarote, including a villa in a new development boasting a cinema room, pool and sauna, and a special mystery property.

Amanda Lamb, JB Gill and Sam Pinkham head to Abergavenny - one of the gateways to Wales - competing to find the ultimate countryside escape on the border of the Brecon Beacons.

Amanda Lamb, JB Gill and Sam Pinkham head to the Old Town area of Dubrovnik, on Croatia's Adriatic coast, competing to find the ultimate holiday home for a city break.

Amanda Lamb, JB Gill, and Sam Pinkham are in the Cotswolds, around the towns of Tetbury and Cirencester.

Amanda Lamb, JB Gill, and Sam Pinkham are in and around Saint Raphael, a hidden gem on France's Cote d'Azur.

Amanda Lamb, JB Gill, and Sam Pinkham are on the Dalmatian coast in Croatia.

Amanda Lamb, JB Gill, and Sam Pinkham are in Windermere in the heart of the Lake District.

Amanda Lamb, JB Gill, and Sam Pinkham are in the Brecon Beacons in Wales.