Part two of the properties you should really think about staying in.
Cottage/Cabin
A place like this is lovely to visit in the winter as you can both sit in front of the fire and just cuddle up and enjoy the evenings with a glass of mulled wine. This one does tend to be the one most commonly used by two people simply because it is a nice romantic getaway. Going to a nice cottage has certainly got to be recommended to you near the Christmas time as this is the time where it tends to be the most romantic. The great thing about the cold weather is that you can get a bit closer with your partner.
Log cabins are another thing that people love to go to and these are usually found in mountains full of snow. This is certainly going to be romantic, certainly over Christmas. Jsut be warned that in these kinds of places, wildlife is nit unheard of so make sure you keep away from it.
Villas
I have saved this one till last simply because it is my personal choice. The main reason for this simply has to be to do with all of the privacy that can be had here. Of course if you are going to a hotter climate then the villa is likely to have its very own pool. They are great because if the weather turns a bit nasty you can run inside a play a bit of pool or darts without having to que or watch fat drunken men attempt to play.
Cooking is sometimes needed as villas are not cheap and going out all the time might not be affordable, you may also need to drive here. Of course you could do what we usually do and hit the local restaurants and try the foods from the culture.
of course you could always purchase a place just be aware that holiday home insurance is not cheap.
However you can of course get that unique insurance like French house insurance as this could save you a bit of money, but whatever insurance for second homes you get, make sure you choose the right one.