0:00:02 > 0:00:04- Paradise!- Absolutely!
0:00:04 > 0:00:09What if you could live abroad in winter for the same cost
0:00:09 > 0:00:11as living in the UK...
0:00:11 > 0:00:14This is priced at 595 per month.
0:00:14 > 0:00:15Is that all?
0:00:15 > 0:00:18..by renting a piece of paradise?
0:00:18 > 0:00:19Unbelievable!
0:00:19 > 0:00:25- Wow, this is amazing.- You could swap sleet and snow for sun and sand.
0:00:25 > 0:00:28- Right, let's go and have a look at some properties.- Well, absolutely.
0:00:31 > 0:00:33Get Away For Winter teams up sun-seekers
0:00:33 > 0:00:35with a local property expert...
0:00:35 > 0:00:37- Can you see yourself in here? - I can, yeah.
0:00:37 > 0:00:40..to find their perfect rental retreat.
0:00:40 > 0:00:43It's like you're on holiday all the time!
0:00:43 > 0:00:46Together, they'll leave no stone unturned...
0:00:46 > 0:00:48This is unbelievable, isn't it?
0:00:48 > 0:00:53..in order to find - and fund - their dream winter getaway.
0:00:53 > 0:00:56This is what I was dreaming of, and didn't even think existed!
0:01:04 > 0:01:08You can't spell Birmingham without "Birrrr..."
0:01:08 > 0:01:11Due to its elevated position,
0:01:11 > 0:01:14it can get much colder than other cities in England.
0:01:14 > 0:01:18So, it may come as no surprise that mother and daughter Celia and Dee
0:01:18 > 0:01:21want to put their winter clothes in storage and just get away.
0:01:24 > 0:01:26She's my mum.
0:01:26 > 0:01:27This is my 67-year-old daughter!
0:01:31 > 0:01:33My cats are my pride and joy.
0:01:33 > 0:01:37I love them to pieces and I take them everywhere with me.
0:01:38 > 0:01:43Retired hospitality manager Celia has four award-winning felines,
0:01:43 > 0:01:46which she takes to competitions all over the country.
0:01:46 > 0:01:51He is a prize-winning specimen and comes from a prize-winning breeder.
0:01:51 > 0:01:53That is my family.
0:01:53 > 0:01:55Of course, along with my human daughter.
0:01:57 > 0:02:01Celia's human daughter Dee lives on her own in Pembrokeshire in Wales,
0:02:01 > 0:02:04where she drives four hours to Birmingham every single week,
0:02:04 > 0:02:06where she works in IT.
0:02:06 > 0:02:09While she's there, she stays with her mum.
0:02:09 > 0:02:10And, of course, the cats!
0:02:12 > 0:02:14We get on reasonably well.
0:02:14 > 0:02:16When it's not so great, we fight,
0:02:16 > 0:02:18but when it's brilliant, it's brilliant.
0:02:18 > 0:02:21And we have had some amazing holidays together.
0:02:21 > 0:02:24In fact, so amazing, I've never wanted to come back off them.
0:02:24 > 0:02:27Well, you know what, for this one, you won't have to!
0:02:27 > 0:02:29I won't have to! I know!
0:02:31 > 0:02:34Dee and Celia have decided that holidays are one thing,
0:02:34 > 0:02:37but a four-month break in the sun over winter is quite another.
0:02:40 > 0:02:45Being in a nice, warm place, relaxing, not eating stodgy food,
0:02:45 > 0:02:47just eating nice, healthy food.
0:02:47 > 0:02:48Do you eat stodgy food in England, then?
0:02:48 > 0:02:51You do in the winter - you've just had a load of stodge today.
0:02:54 > 0:02:58It's not just the healthy foods that Celia's looking forward to,
0:02:58 > 0:03:01as the British winters are starting to take their toll.
0:03:02 > 0:03:06I do suffer in the cold quite badly with illnesses,
0:03:06 > 0:03:08with osteoarthritis.
0:03:08 > 0:03:10I have a prosthetic knee
0:03:10 > 0:03:14so I don't get around terribly well in the cold,
0:03:14 > 0:03:18so being in a warmer climate will benefit me immensely.
0:03:18 > 0:03:22We're taking Mum's four cats with us.
0:03:22 > 0:03:24She won't go anywhere without them.
0:03:24 > 0:03:26I think the cats will really love the warm weather.
0:03:26 > 0:03:28They could have a swim in the pool.
0:03:28 > 0:03:30Yes, I'll throw them in the pool and they can have a swim.
0:03:30 > 0:03:32CAT MIAOWS
0:03:32 > 0:03:35So, with Celia and her cats desperate for some sunshine,
0:03:35 > 0:03:38Dee's reasons for going are slightly different.
0:03:39 > 0:03:43Fed up with making that four-hour car journey from Wales to Birmingham
0:03:43 > 0:03:45each week for work,
0:03:45 > 0:03:48she's calculated that it would be cheaper commuting abroad
0:03:48 > 0:03:50than driving backwards and forwards.
0:03:52 > 0:03:55I will be commuting each week on a weekly basis,
0:03:55 > 0:03:58I'll fly in at the beginning of the week and fly out at the end of the
0:03:58 > 0:04:00week. I've already checked out the flights,
0:04:00 > 0:04:04and the cost of the flights are even cheaper than a tank of fuel,
0:04:04 > 0:04:05provided I get them booked quickly.
0:04:05 > 0:04:07Living with Dee will be magic.
0:04:07 > 0:04:09She'll be back here for three days,
0:04:09 > 0:04:12so I'll only have to put up with her for four days!
0:04:12 > 0:04:14Charming!
0:04:14 > 0:04:16When Dee is back in the UK,
0:04:16 > 0:04:19she'll be staying at her mum's in Birmingham.
0:04:19 > 0:04:21If Dee didn't have to come back,
0:04:21 > 0:04:25Celia might think about renting out her house to offset the costs.
0:04:26 > 0:04:29For a three-bedroom semidetached house of this type,
0:04:29 > 0:04:32only a short walk from Birmingham town centre,
0:04:32 > 0:04:37local estate agents estimate she could charge around £850 per month.
0:04:37 > 0:04:41Now, as it stands, they'll still make savings on electricity,
0:04:41 > 0:04:44gas and petrol costs by being away.
0:04:44 > 0:04:46Taking all of that into account,
0:04:46 > 0:04:49they've decided to put aside £500-£800 per month
0:04:49 > 0:04:51for accommodation.
0:04:51 > 0:04:53They know how to make it happen,
0:04:53 > 0:04:57and they also know where they want to go. Well, kind of.
0:04:57 > 0:05:01I've never been to Cyprus before. I've always fancied it, actually.
0:05:01 > 0:05:04- Be an adventure.- You've never even been before, either, have you?- No.
0:05:04 > 0:05:07I've never heard a bad remark from anybody that's been to Cyprus.
0:05:07 > 0:05:09They've all said how beautiful it is.
0:05:09 > 0:05:12Instead of being bogged down in Birmingham,
0:05:12 > 0:05:14Dee and Celia are really looking forward
0:05:14 > 0:05:16to being sun-kissed in Cyprus.
0:05:19 > 0:05:23The island of Cyprus attracts over three million visitors a year,
0:05:23 > 0:05:27with winter temperatures rarely dipping below 18 degrees.
0:05:30 > 0:05:32And on the south-westerly edge,
0:05:32 > 0:05:34Paphos is a hot spot for winter sun-seekers.
0:05:38 > 0:05:41It's said to be the birthplace of Aphrodite,
0:05:41 > 0:05:43the goddess of beauty and love.
0:05:45 > 0:05:48Paphos seduces its visitors with majestic landscapes,
0:05:48 > 0:05:51stunning beaches and historic treasures.
0:05:52 > 0:05:56Rental properties range from modern beach-front apartments to
0:05:56 > 0:06:00traditional villas throughout the region's many, many rural villages.
0:06:02 > 0:06:04Prices drop significantly in the winter months,
0:06:04 > 0:06:08and looking to find a property that Dee and Celia will fall in love with
0:06:08 > 0:06:10is Julie Nicolaou.
0:06:11 > 0:06:13I have lived in Paphos all my life,
0:06:13 > 0:06:15since I was five years old, actually.
0:06:15 > 0:06:19I was actually born in Nicosia, which is the capital of Cyprus.
0:06:22 > 0:06:23We're a big family -
0:06:23 > 0:06:26it's me, my husband and my three kids,
0:06:26 > 0:06:29and the rest of the family, which, all of us, is about 13.
0:06:31 > 0:06:34Julie works for a family-run property management company
0:06:34 > 0:06:36on the island and is confident that in Paphos,
0:06:36 > 0:06:38there's something for everybody.
0:06:40 > 0:06:46There is a big variety of units, you can find villas, apartments,
0:06:46 > 0:06:49either at the beach or up in the mountains or even in the
0:06:49 > 0:06:50traditional villages.
0:06:52 > 0:06:54My favourite part of the job is meeting new people.
0:06:54 > 0:06:57This is what I do, this is what I love.
0:07:02 > 0:07:05Dee and Celia are standing by to tell Julie exactly what they'll be
0:07:05 > 0:07:08looking for in a winter rental,
0:07:08 > 0:07:10and as only one of them will be joining her on the search,
0:07:10 > 0:07:14let her know which one of them she'll be meeting.
0:07:14 > 0:07:16- Hello!- Hello!
0:07:16 > 0:07:18Hello, hi, my name is Julie.
0:07:18 > 0:07:23- Nice to meet you.- Hi, Julie. - Hi, Julie.- I'm Dee.
0:07:23 > 0:07:24And I'm Celia.
0:07:24 > 0:07:27So, is this your first time on the island, or you've been here before?
0:07:27 > 0:07:30- It's my first time. - And my first time.
0:07:30 > 0:07:34Actually, Paphos seduces all its visitors, so if you come once,
0:07:34 > 0:07:35you will be back again.
0:07:37 > 0:07:39Paphos is really sounding good already!
0:07:39 > 0:07:42What kind of property are you looking for?
0:07:42 > 0:07:47I think we're both looking for a bungalow, or a villa,
0:07:47 > 0:07:52near to the local tavernas, near to shops.
0:07:52 > 0:07:54Due to Celia's mobility issues,
0:07:54 > 0:07:57they're looking for a bungalow or villa that's close to local
0:07:57 > 0:08:00amenities and doesn't require climbing a lot of stairs.
0:08:02 > 0:08:05I'd probably be better with a downstairs bedroom.
0:08:05 > 0:08:08Downstairs bedroom, OK.
0:08:08 > 0:08:11Ideally, they would also like a property with lots of space,
0:08:11 > 0:08:15a sea view and, of course, a room to work from for Dee.
0:08:16 > 0:08:20For me, it's important to have three bedrooms as a minimum,
0:08:20 > 0:08:22because I work from home a couple of days a week,
0:08:22 > 0:08:25so I'll be working from the property.
0:08:25 > 0:08:28And having not been to Cyprus before,
0:08:28 > 0:08:30they would like Julie to show them a mix of properties,
0:08:30 > 0:08:32from modern to traditional.
0:08:33 > 0:08:38It would be nice to look at something in a fishing village.
0:08:38 > 0:08:42- OK.- I'm sure I'll find a nice fisherman to take me fishing.
0:08:42 > 0:08:45- For fish.- OK.
0:08:45 > 0:08:47Well, what else would you fish for?
0:08:48 > 0:08:50Well, you never know!
0:08:54 > 0:08:57Julie, we've also got four cats.
0:08:57 > 0:09:01That will affect our search, in having an enclosed garden
0:09:01 > 0:09:04or an enclosed area where they can be safe.
0:09:04 > 0:09:08So, enclosed garden for them not to go away, I assume.
0:09:08 > 0:09:10- Yes. Yep.- OK.
0:09:10 > 0:09:12Your budget, approximately?
0:09:12 > 0:09:17Between £500 and £800.
0:09:17 > 0:09:19We could stretch it a little further.
0:09:19 > 0:09:23If Mum walked into the property and went, "Wow"...
0:09:25 > 0:09:29..I'd push it up to 1,000.
0:09:29 > 0:09:34- OK.- And I'll be the person that's going to be meeting you,
0:09:34 > 0:09:36and hopefully looking at some nice properties.
0:09:36 > 0:09:40I'll see what I can do. And looking forward to seeing you
0:09:40 > 0:09:42with Celia as well, when you come over.
0:09:42 > 0:09:45- Bye.- Bye.- Bye-bye!
0:09:47 > 0:09:50Dee and Celia are hoping that Julie will show them exactly
0:09:50 > 0:09:53what they want, and maybe that something extra.
0:09:53 > 0:09:56Do you reckon she could find us a couple of fellas as well while she's
0:09:56 > 0:09:59- there?- No, I'll do that myself.
0:09:59 > 0:10:01I shall do that one myself.
0:10:01 > 0:10:03Oh-oh, look out, Paphos!
0:10:04 > 0:10:09Celia and Dee have set aside up to £800 a month for accommodation,
0:10:09 > 0:10:13although for a "wow" property, they would consider going higher.
0:10:13 > 0:10:17They're looking for a bungalow or a villa with a third bedroom or area
0:10:17 > 0:10:19for Dee to work in.
0:10:19 > 0:10:22They would prefer not to have a lot of stairs,
0:10:22 > 0:10:26and to be close to the town, so that Celia wouldn't have to walk too far.
0:10:26 > 0:10:30And lastly, they would like a secure, enclosed garden so that
0:10:30 > 0:10:33those gorgeous cats can safely stretch their legs
0:10:33 > 0:10:36in the sunshine. It's Dee who will be staying behind to work,
0:10:36 > 0:10:39while Celia looks for the perfect fella -
0:10:39 > 0:10:40I mean, of course, property.
0:10:49 > 0:10:52Around 2,500 miles from Birmingham,
0:10:52 > 0:10:54in the picturesque paradise of Paphos...
0:10:55 > 0:10:57..Celia has arrived,
0:10:57 > 0:10:59and already she's feeling the benefits
0:10:59 > 0:11:00of a little bit of sunshine.
0:11:02 > 0:11:04She left Dee and her own cats late last night,
0:11:04 > 0:11:08but it hasn't taken long to make some new little friends.
0:11:08 > 0:11:12It's glorious waking up in this beautiful sunshine.
0:11:12 > 0:11:18Plenty of cats around to see, lovely birds, the sea, the food,
0:11:18 > 0:11:19absolutely glorious.
0:11:21 > 0:11:24Julie is en route to pick up Celia and get the search under way.
0:11:25 > 0:11:27I'm on my way now to meet Celia.
0:11:27 > 0:11:32It has not been very easy to find what Celia is looking for,
0:11:32 > 0:11:37as she's looking for villas with one floor, with no steps.
0:11:37 > 0:11:39In Cyprus, it's a bit difficult,
0:11:39 > 0:11:41because all the villas are in two storeys.
0:11:42 > 0:11:46The hardest part of the search is the enclosed gardens for the cats.
0:11:46 > 0:11:48Cyprus is a safe place,
0:11:48 > 0:11:52so the majority of the properties don't have an enclosed garden.
0:11:52 > 0:11:56So, I just hope that she will like the properties I have found for her.
0:11:57 > 0:12:01- Hello, Julie!- Hi, Celia.- Lovely to meet you!- Lovely to meet you, too.
0:12:01 > 0:12:05We're going to look at some nice properties, are we?
0:12:05 > 0:12:08- Yes, let's get this tour started, then.- Let's get going!
0:12:13 > 0:12:15Julie has four properties to show Celia.
0:12:15 > 0:12:19At each one, Celia will video-call Dee back in the UK
0:12:19 > 0:12:20to show her around.
0:12:22 > 0:12:24- So, what do you think so far? - Oh, I like it.
0:12:24 > 0:12:27- I like the sound of that.- I like the weather, I like the food.
0:12:30 > 0:12:34Celia just can't wait to tuck into the famous Cypriot cuisine,
0:12:34 > 0:12:36and Julie has a recommendation.
0:12:36 > 0:12:40My parents own a restaurant and it's just only five minutes' drive from
0:12:40 > 0:12:42this property we're going to look at.
0:12:42 > 0:12:44I can just pop round every day!
0:12:44 > 0:12:46That's right. Even for lunch, yeah.
0:12:46 > 0:12:49- Ooh, that would be lovely.- And join the family, join the family.
0:12:52 > 0:12:55OK, this property I'm taking you now,
0:12:55 > 0:12:58it's in the upper Paphos.
0:12:58 > 0:13:00We call it the old city.
0:13:03 > 0:13:07Paphos was the 2017 European Capital of Culture,
0:13:07 > 0:13:10due in no small part to its historic old town.
0:13:11 > 0:13:15A bustling town centre, it blends beautifully the old and new.
0:13:16 > 0:13:19There's restaurants, bars...
0:13:19 > 0:13:22With all the amenities Celia would need right on her doorstep...
0:13:22 > 0:13:25- So, you're mainly near everywhere. - Oh, right.
0:13:25 > 0:13:29..it's a perfect introduction to the culture and vibrant life
0:13:29 > 0:13:30that Paphos provides.
0:13:32 > 0:13:35What I'm going to show you now, it's an apartment.
0:13:35 > 0:13:39I know you asked for a villa, but this is a one-floor apartment,
0:13:39 > 0:13:42so I thought I'd give it a go and show it to you.
0:13:42 > 0:13:45- OK.- So, let's go ahead and have a quick look,
0:13:45 > 0:13:49- and then you tell me your thoughts, yeah?- Will do.
0:13:49 > 0:13:53Celia and Dee did have their hearts set on a villa,
0:13:53 > 0:13:55but with no single-storey villas on the market,
0:13:55 > 0:13:59the ground-floor positioning of this apartment might offer them exactly
0:13:59 > 0:14:00what they need.
0:14:03 > 0:14:06This bright, two-bedroom apartment features an open-plan
0:14:06 > 0:14:09kitchen-living area - perfect for Celia to get around in.
0:14:11 > 0:14:14It's a fully-equipped kitchen, with everything you need.
0:14:15 > 0:14:18It comes with two large double bedrooms,
0:14:18 > 0:14:21with plenty of storage and two modern bathrooms.
0:14:22 > 0:14:25Walk-in shower. That's the surprise for you!
0:14:25 > 0:14:27- That would... That would be OK!- Yes!
0:14:27 > 0:14:32Whilst it doesn't have the third bedroom Dee wanted to work from,
0:14:32 > 0:14:35there is the possibility of setting up an alfresco office
0:14:35 > 0:14:40with a gorgeous sea view and easy access to the pool.
0:14:42 > 0:14:46It's nice. It's nice and close to the...the pool.
0:14:47 > 0:14:49So, how much is this going to cost us?
0:14:49 > 0:14:53OK. The price is £600 a month.
0:14:55 > 0:14:57So, at £600 a month,
0:14:57 > 0:15:01the apartment comes well under Celia and Dee's £800 budget.
0:15:02 > 0:15:05And as Celia has another look around...
0:15:06 > 0:15:08..back in the UK,
0:15:08 > 0:15:13Dee has nipped out on her lunch break to a nearby hotel to await
0:15:13 > 0:15:15her mum's first video-call.
0:15:16 > 0:15:19She's desperate to find out how she's got on,
0:15:19 > 0:15:23and if they're both any closer to their dream winter getaway.
0:15:24 > 0:15:26I'm very excited about this search.
0:15:26 > 0:15:28I don't think it will be an easy search for them,
0:15:28 > 0:15:33I think we've got quite a criteria checklist, which I think they might
0:15:33 > 0:15:35find quite challenging.
0:15:35 > 0:15:37- Hi, Dee, how are you?- Hi, Mum.
0:15:37 > 0:15:40Is the cats all right?
0:15:40 > 0:15:41The cats are grand.
0:15:41 > 0:15:44Right, so I'm going to show you around this property now.
0:15:44 > 0:15:47- Come on, then, get on with it! - Right.
0:15:47 > 0:15:49This is the dining area.
0:15:49 > 0:15:51That's a good size.
0:15:52 > 0:15:56This is an apartment right in the heart of Paphos,
0:15:56 > 0:16:00it's next to every amenity you can think of.
0:16:00 > 0:16:05And one level, no steps for Celia.
0:16:05 > 0:16:09- What do you think?- Yeah, good-sized bedroom, fitted wardrobes.
0:16:09 > 0:16:12Show me the swimming pool and the garden.
0:16:12 > 0:16:17The only negative thing about it is that it doesn't have an enclosed
0:16:17 > 0:16:20garden for the cats, and that it's an apartment.
0:16:20 > 0:16:22I know they're looking for a villa,
0:16:22 > 0:16:25but I just hope that I will change their mind a bit.
0:16:27 > 0:16:31This is the outside space, this is the lovely view...
0:16:31 > 0:16:33It's not got an enclosed garden,
0:16:33 > 0:16:35it's certainly not secure for the cats.
0:16:35 > 0:16:39I'd have to have somewhere out here that they'd have to stay in,
0:16:39 > 0:16:41which wouldn't really be fair to them.
0:16:41 > 0:16:42It would be defeating the object.
0:16:42 > 0:16:45We need an enclosed garden for the cats.
0:16:45 > 0:16:48This is an absolute, definite no for me.
0:16:48 > 0:16:51But, beautiful apartment, just not for us, I don't think.
0:16:51 > 0:16:52- No.- Bye, Mum!
0:16:52 > 0:16:56- See you! Love you!- Love you!- Bye!
0:16:56 > 0:17:00- Bye!- So, how did the call went with Dee?
0:17:00 > 0:17:01It went very well.
0:17:01 > 0:17:04- Yeah?- She did like the apartment, but just not for us.
0:17:04 > 0:17:06- OK.- Not suitable for the cats.
0:17:06 > 0:17:10But if we were on our own, she said, or if she was on her own,
0:17:10 > 0:17:13it would be ideal, because it's right in the centre.
0:17:14 > 0:17:17I was absolutely adamant that I didn't want an apartment.
0:17:17 > 0:17:21However, it is an apartment but it's ground floor and it's walking
0:17:21 > 0:17:25distance. So it's really thinking about where you're prepared to
0:17:25 > 0:17:28compromise and where you can and cannot compromise,
0:17:28 > 0:17:30and looking at those differences.
0:17:30 > 0:17:33Sadly, with this one, we cannot compromise on the enclosed garden.
0:17:34 > 0:17:38Despite offering Celia a comfortable living space,
0:17:38 > 0:17:41it's become very clear who comes first in this family.
0:17:41 > 0:17:44Available to rent for £600 a month,
0:17:44 > 0:17:48the apartment is within walking distance to shops and restaurants,
0:17:48 > 0:17:52and wouldn't require Celia to climb a lot of stairs.
0:17:52 > 0:17:56However, an enclosed garden seems to be the number-one concern.
0:17:56 > 0:18:00So, the search continues to find something that will be PURR-fect
0:18:00 > 0:18:02for the cats.
0:18:09 > 0:18:12Celia's cats will be joining, believe it or not,
0:18:12 > 0:18:17the estimated 1.5 million stray cats in Cyprus.
0:18:17 > 0:18:20This staggering amount means that on the island there are now more cats
0:18:20 > 0:18:21than human beings.
0:18:23 > 0:18:25And, back on the search,
0:18:25 > 0:18:28Julie and Celia are on their way to their next property,
0:18:28 > 0:18:30where Celia is hoping to see something more suitable
0:18:30 > 0:18:32for their whiskered companions.
0:18:34 > 0:18:36OK, this property I'm going to...
0:18:36 > 0:18:39..I'm about to show you now, it's a villa,
0:18:39 > 0:18:41it's located in Peyia village,
0:18:41 > 0:18:44which is one of the biggest villages in Paphos.
0:18:48 > 0:18:53Around ten miles from Paphos town, nestled on the west coast of Cyprus,
0:18:53 > 0:18:57Peyia village sits in the hills inland from the popular Coral Bay.
0:18:59 > 0:19:01And is it quite busy in the winter here, or...?
0:19:01 > 0:19:05Yes. You've got everything you can think of.
0:19:05 > 0:19:08Originally a rural farming community,
0:19:08 > 0:19:12it's grown into a municipality, with countless restaurants and tavernas
0:19:12 > 0:19:15offering traditional Cypriot cuisine.
0:19:15 > 0:19:17What are they building here, Julie?
0:19:17 > 0:19:19Er, here is the stadium, actually.
0:19:21 > 0:19:24Celia could even be out on the terraces each week to support
0:19:24 > 0:19:26the local team, and cheer them on!
0:19:28 > 0:19:30Yes, I'm getting excited now.
0:19:30 > 0:19:34It's a perfect way to experience traditional village life whilst
0:19:34 > 0:19:36not feeling too isolated,
0:19:36 > 0:19:39and could be just what Dee and Celia are looking for.
0:19:42 > 0:19:43- This is your villa.- It's beautiful.
0:19:43 > 0:19:46It comes in two storeys, I'm afraid.
0:19:46 > 0:19:48- It's lovely. - But, still, it's a villa.
0:19:48 > 0:19:50You have to compromise somewhere.
0:19:50 > 0:19:52- OK.- But it's lovely.
0:19:52 > 0:19:54- Really nice.- Shall we just go and have a look at it?
0:19:54 > 0:19:57- Yes. Yes, please.- Right, then.
0:19:57 > 0:20:00In order to get the villa they really hoped for,
0:20:00 > 0:20:04it seems that Celia's willing to compromise on having stairs,
0:20:04 > 0:20:07and this villa will afford them a lot more space.
0:20:10 > 0:20:14This spacious three-bedroom villa has enough room for their cats
0:20:14 > 0:20:16to run around to their hearts' content.
0:20:17 > 0:20:19Oh, this is nice.
0:20:19 > 0:20:22It features a large open-plan kitchen,
0:20:22 > 0:20:25perfect for Celia to prepare some local delicacies.
0:20:26 > 0:20:28I could try a few Cypriot recipes,
0:20:28 > 0:20:33but I could even just get takeaways and just pretend, couldn't I?
0:20:33 > 0:20:35That would be even better!
0:20:35 > 0:20:37Upstairs there are three bright double bedrooms,
0:20:37 > 0:20:40one of which Dee could use for work.
0:20:40 > 0:20:42I think this could be Dee's room.
0:20:42 > 0:20:45- But I can always move in when she's gone.- OK!
0:20:47 > 0:20:50Each bedroom features its own private balcony,
0:20:50 > 0:20:53with stunning views of the surrounding area.
0:20:53 > 0:20:56That's the stadium, isn't it? The football stadium?
0:20:56 > 0:20:59- That's right.- I don't need to buy a ticket!- No!
0:20:59 > 0:21:01I can just come and watch it from here!
0:21:01 > 0:21:03With their own private pool,
0:21:03 > 0:21:06it gives Celia and Dee everything they were looking for.
0:21:06 > 0:21:09I really like this one.
0:21:09 > 0:21:10But most importantly,
0:21:10 > 0:21:14does Celia think the outside space will be suitable for the cats?
0:21:15 > 0:21:17So you can see there is an enclosed garden,
0:21:17 > 0:21:20so do you think the cats will be all right here?
0:21:20 > 0:21:23We can improvise by getting some netting around on the top there.
0:21:23 > 0:21:25I think this would be fine.
0:21:25 > 0:21:27- Yeah? Cool.- Very nice.
0:21:28 > 0:21:33The price to this property is £912 a month, including utilities.
0:21:35 > 0:21:39Utilities for a property of this type in winter can average out
0:21:39 > 0:21:41to around £140 a month.
0:21:43 > 0:21:44So, with that taken care of,
0:21:44 > 0:21:49the villa does come in around Dee and Celia's £800 budget.
0:21:49 > 0:21:51You've really done yourself proud.
0:21:52 > 0:21:56With some netting, Celia's very confident they can make the outside
0:21:56 > 0:21:57space safe for the cats.
0:21:57 > 0:22:00However, will Dee think differently?
0:22:00 > 0:22:03- Hello!- Hello! How are you?
0:22:03 > 0:22:05I'm fine, thank you.
0:22:05 > 0:22:08Here we are outside.
0:22:08 > 0:22:11- Wow! - And this is the main living room.
0:22:11 > 0:22:13There's a sofa here.
0:22:13 > 0:22:15Nice little coffee table there.
0:22:15 > 0:22:17Looks brilliant, amazing.
0:22:17 > 0:22:18It's ticking my boxes.
0:22:20 > 0:22:24Viewing with Celia went brilliant, I was actually really pleased,
0:22:24 > 0:22:27because she really looked so excited about the property.
0:22:27 > 0:22:30- Oh, that's a nice pool. - It's lovely, isn't it?
0:22:30 > 0:22:33And look, we've got a barbecue.
0:22:33 > 0:22:35A barbie, barbie, barbie, just for you!
0:22:37 > 0:22:41This property actually ticks all the boxes for Celia and Dee.
0:22:42 > 0:22:47It comes in two floors, it's got a private swimming pool.
0:22:47 > 0:22:49Is the pool heated?
0:22:49 > 0:22:52Unfortunately, no, but I'll put some hot water bottles in, if you like?
0:22:55 > 0:23:01The only negative thing about it is that you probably need a little bit
0:23:01 > 0:23:05of netting around the enclosed garden for the cats not to run away.
0:23:07 > 0:23:09So, is there anywhere enclosed for the cats?
0:23:09 > 0:23:11Well, this is quite enclosed.
0:23:11 > 0:23:14How tall is that wall? I can see, that's about 3ft.
0:23:14 > 0:23:19You'll see that the cats have got rather a long drop down.
0:23:19 > 0:23:23Oh, even better! Let's let them kill themselves while they're escaping(!)
0:23:23 > 0:23:27We can have that cat-ified very, very easily.
0:23:27 > 0:23:28What do you think of it?
0:23:28 > 0:23:32It's a wonderful size, got a great pool, plenty of outside space.
0:23:32 > 0:23:36The only reservation I've got is how secure it could be made
0:23:36 > 0:23:38for the cats.
0:23:38 > 0:23:40But definitely a contender for me.
0:23:40 > 0:23:43I think it's a possible contender for me as well.
0:23:43 > 0:23:44Subject to the cats.
0:23:44 > 0:23:46Excellent! Yay!
0:23:46 > 0:23:50- So, I'll speak to you later. - OK, bye.- Bye!
0:23:51 > 0:23:53How did it go with Dee?
0:23:53 > 0:23:57- Very good.- Yes?- She liked it. She's a little bit concerned
0:23:57 > 0:23:58about if the cats are going to
0:23:58 > 0:24:02be safe here, but I think that's just something we're going to have
0:24:02 > 0:24:07to come to terms with, and see if it can be made safe.
0:24:07 > 0:24:08Good, excellent.
0:24:09 > 0:24:11So, subject to some cat-proofing,
0:24:11 > 0:24:14Julie's onto a winner with property number two.
0:24:15 > 0:24:20Available to rent for £912 a month, including bills,
0:24:20 > 0:24:23Dee and Celia have the villa they wanted, with an extra bedroom
0:24:23 > 0:24:26for Dee, right next to local shops and tavernas.
0:24:27 > 0:24:30Celia seems very happy with the outdoor space,
0:24:30 > 0:24:32although Dee might just need some more convincing.
0:24:36 > 0:24:40In winter time, rental prices in Paphos plummet,
0:24:40 > 0:24:43as property owners struggle to fill the spaces left
0:24:43 > 0:24:46after the high season ends. And if you get in early,
0:24:46 > 0:24:49there are some great deals to be had.
0:24:51 > 0:24:56Take this luxury four-bedroom villa, complete with games room and sauna.
0:24:56 > 0:25:00An extensive outdoor area offers spectacular hilltop views...
0:25:02 > 0:25:06..and it's yours to rent for £2,500 a week in winter,
0:25:06 > 0:25:10down from £5,500 in the summer months.
0:25:14 > 0:25:16Or, if your budget stretches a little bit further,
0:25:16 > 0:25:19you could rent this gorgeous five-bedroom villa set
0:25:19 > 0:25:21in the stunning Aphrodite Hills.
0:25:23 > 0:25:27With its own private gym and heated infinitely pool,
0:25:27 > 0:25:31it's on the market for around £5,500 a week in winter,
0:25:31 > 0:25:34down from £11,000 in peak summer.
0:25:44 > 0:25:47It's not just the cut-price deals that make travelling abroad
0:25:47 > 0:25:48in winter an attractive prospect.
0:25:50 > 0:25:51With most of the tourists gone,
0:25:51 > 0:25:55you can experience a more authentic way of life and try living
0:25:55 > 0:25:57like a local.
0:25:59 > 0:26:04- Hello! Kalimera.- Welcome.
0:26:04 > 0:26:07Now, today, Julie has organised for Celia to spend an afternoon
0:26:07 > 0:26:10with her dad, Andreas, at his restaurant,
0:26:10 > 0:26:13so Celia can finally sample some of that authentic
0:26:13 > 0:26:16Cypriot food that she's been so desperate to try.
0:26:18 > 0:26:19We're all ready for cooking?
0:26:19 > 0:26:22- Yes, we are ready.- I'm in your hands.- That's all right, please.
0:26:22 > 0:26:23Thank you.
0:26:24 > 0:26:26What are we cooking today?
0:26:26 > 0:26:28Now, we're going to cook afelia.
0:26:28 > 0:26:31- Afelia.- Traditional meat.
0:26:31 > 0:26:33We have the black olive oil.
0:26:33 > 0:26:35We use always olive oil.
0:26:36 > 0:26:41Andreas' sumptuous Cypriot surprise is a pork afelia.
0:26:41 > 0:26:43Now, we start to cook.
0:26:43 > 0:26:47It's a traditional recipe passed down through the generations and it
0:26:47 > 0:26:51comprises of pork, crushed coriander and lots of red wine.
0:26:51 > 0:26:54And a little taste of the wine before we cook with it,
0:26:54 > 0:26:56because if it's no good wine, no cook.
0:26:58 > 0:27:02Cypriot cuisine is influenced by both Greek and Turkish cuisine,
0:27:02 > 0:27:05although it is probably best known for being the home
0:27:05 > 0:27:07of the squeaky cheese, halloumi.
0:27:08 > 0:27:11This is the first...minister...
0:27:11 > 0:27:15Oh, right. And this is you. And you're very good-looking.
0:27:15 > 0:27:17Yeah, I was a young boy.
0:27:27 > 0:27:29- Beautiful.- Thank you.
0:27:30 > 0:27:35The Cypriot cuisine is everything Celia was hoping for and more.
0:27:35 > 0:27:38Oh, I could get very used to this.
0:27:39 > 0:27:40I could be here every day.
0:27:41 > 0:27:44Thanks to Andreas, she has an authentic Cypriot recipe
0:27:44 > 0:27:46she can try herself.
0:27:48 > 0:27:49Thank you.
0:27:49 > 0:27:52All she needs now is a kitchen to cook it in.
0:28:00 > 0:28:01Back on the search...
0:28:03 > 0:28:07With the last two properties giving Dee and Celia
0:28:07 > 0:28:08a taste of modern living,
0:28:08 > 0:28:12Julie now wants to show Celia what a traditional Cypriot life
0:28:12 > 0:28:15would look like.
0:28:15 > 0:28:17Aw!
0:28:17 > 0:28:20And so far Celia has been enjoying cat-spotting along the way.
0:28:24 > 0:28:29This property we are going to have a look at today is in a very
0:28:29 > 0:28:32traditional village. The village is called Mesana.
0:28:35 > 0:28:39Mesana Village sits around 20 miles inland from the coast.
0:28:39 > 0:28:41It is a very small village.
0:28:41 > 0:28:43A quiet and rural community,
0:28:43 > 0:28:47Mesana offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside that
0:28:47 > 0:28:49seem to go on for ever and ever.
0:28:51 > 0:28:53It does look really traditional.
0:28:53 > 0:28:56It is not the traditional fishing village Celia had hoped to meet some
0:28:56 > 0:29:01fishermen in - although she still could have her pick of the eligible
0:29:01 > 0:29:05- bachelors.- The scenery, the views are absolutely beautiful.
0:29:05 > 0:29:10Space for a cat-proof garden is less of a premium out here.
0:29:10 > 0:29:13And Julie is hoping the property will give them the wow factor that
0:29:13 > 0:29:16they are looking for.
0:29:16 > 0:29:17We are now in the countryside.
0:29:17 > 0:29:19It is lovely.
0:29:19 > 0:29:22- Very nice.- So, here we are.
0:29:22 > 0:29:25Oh, this looks nice.
0:29:25 > 0:29:29100 years ago, it used to be the school of the village and it was
0:29:29 > 0:29:31taken over by the family.
0:29:31 > 0:29:34- Let's go and have a look at it. - Oh, how nice.
0:29:37 > 0:29:41The stunning two-bedroom converted schoolhouse has an extensive outdoor
0:29:41 > 0:29:43area with a private pool.
0:29:44 > 0:29:46Wow, this is gorgeous.
0:29:47 > 0:29:50Lined with olive and pomegranate trees,
0:29:50 > 0:29:53the high walls mean that Celia's cats would have their work cut out
0:29:53 > 0:29:55trying to escape.
0:29:55 > 0:29:57I am lost for words.
0:29:57 > 0:29:59It is beautiful.
0:29:59 > 0:30:03The inside has been stylishly modernised, while still retaining
0:30:03 > 0:30:04its original features.
0:30:04 > 0:30:07This is the sort of place I could live in.
0:30:07 > 0:30:09Now, whilst there are stairs,
0:30:09 > 0:30:12a secure banister means they will be safe for Celia to climb.
0:30:14 > 0:30:15Oh, this is beautiful.
0:30:16 > 0:30:20It features two large double bedrooms and a private terrace
0:30:20 > 0:30:23looking out over the garden.
0:30:23 > 0:30:29OK, so I know it is only two bedrooms but do you think Dee will
0:30:29 > 0:30:34be able to use this balcony as her working space on a sunny day?
0:30:34 > 0:30:36Oh, I think so. It would be lovely.
0:30:37 > 0:30:42For this baby, it is £1,000 monthly.
0:30:43 > 0:30:45At £1,000 a month,
0:30:45 > 0:30:48it is quite a bit above Celia and Dee's £800 budget.
0:30:49 > 0:30:53But they did say that for a real "wow" property, they could stretch
0:30:53 > 0:30:57to 1,000, but will Dee think it is "wow" enough?
0:30:57 > 0:30:59Hi, Dee. How are you?
0:30:59 > 0:31:00Hi, Mum. Are you all right?
0:31:00 > 0:31:04I am fine. Do you want to have a look around this property?
0:31:04 > 0:31:05Come on, let's get on with it.
0:31:05 > 0:31:09As you will see, we have a nice little swimming pool in front of us.
0:31:09 > 0:31:12- That looks lovely. - We can cat-ify this garden.
0:31:12 > 0:31:14And it has got a high wall.
0:31:15 > 0:31:19Celia thought the property is fine, she really liked it, she likes
0:31:19 > 0:31:22the fact there's a big garden and lots of space for the cats.
0:31:22 > 0:31:25- Dee, what do you think of that? - Yes, it is really nice.
0:31:25 > 0:31:27It is a nice traditional property.
0:31:27 > 0:31:30Now, you will notice we have a big white thing here.
0:31:30 > 0:31:32It is a telescope.
0:31:32 > 0:31:34You mean we can spy on the neighbours?
0:31:34 > 0:31:36Yeah, something like that, you know.
0:31:37 > 0:31:40Can I ask you a funny question?
0:31:40 > 0:31:42What does it smell like?
0:31:42 > 0:31:43It smells nice. Fresh.
0:31:43 > 0:31:46Does it smell traditional?
0:31:46 > 0:31:49No, but you can smell the outside in here.
0:31:50 > 0:31:55My only concerns is it is at the top of their budget
0:31:55 > 0:31:58and it could be a bit remote for them.
0:31:58 > 0:32:00Did you say it is far out?
0:32:00 > 0:32:02The location, where is it?
0:32:02 > 0:32:04It is half an hour from Paphos.
0:32:04 > 0:32:06There is a little coffee shop.
0:32:06 > 0:32:09Is it walking distance to anything?
0:32:09 > 0:32:11To the coffee shop on the corner.
0:32:11 > 0:32:13And what price is it, Mum?
0:32:13 > 0:32:15£1,000 a month.
0:32:15 > 0:32:19- Yes, I thought exactly the same as your face is telling me.- Wow.
0:32:19 > 0:32:23I must admit, although it's beautiful, it's a lovely location,
0:32:23 > 0:32:26it is way over budget.
0:32:26 > 0:32:28- OK.- OK, then.
0:32:28 > 0:32:31I think it is a goodbye for now.
0:32:31 > 0:32:34OK, look forward to the next property.
0:32:34 > 0:32:38- Have a good rest of the day. Bye, Mum.- Thank you, bye.
0:32:40 > 0:32:44OK, Celia, tell me what did Dee think about the property?
0:32:44 > 0:32:45Oh, she thought it was lovely.
0:32:45 > 0:32:48On reflection, I don't think it is suitable.
0:32:48 > 0:32:52It is too far out and it is very expensive.
0:32:53 > 0:32:57Julie took a gamble on this being the "wow" property, but I'm afraid
0:32:57 > 0:32:59it hasn't quite paid off.
0:32:59 > 0:33:02Available to rent for £1,000 a month,
0:33:02 > 0:33:05it gave Celia her dream garden for keeping the cats safe.
0:33:07 > 0:33:10But they found the location to be a bit too remote,
0:33:10 > 0:33:12and for £1,000 a month,
0:33:12 > 0:33:15they would have liked to have had the third bedroom.
0:33:16 > 0:33:20Julie has one more property to show Celia,
0:33:20 > 0:33:22but has she saved the best for last?
0:33:27 > 0:33:31Dee and Celia will be tapping in to a lower-priced winter rental market
0:33:31 > 0:33:33in Cyprus compared with back home,
0:33:33 > 0:33:38with rental prices in Birmingham being over 150% higher
0:33:38 > 0:33:39than in Paphos.
0:33:40 > 0:33:42And it is not just the rent,
0:33:42 > 0:33:46Dee and Celia can expect to pay around £50 less on utilities
0:33:46 > 0:33:47while they are away in the sun.
0:33:50 > 0:33:53Cruising down the back roads of Paphos,
0:33:53 > 0:33:58Julie and Celia are on their way to the fourth and final property.
0:33:58 > 0:34:00- Say hi.- Hi!
0:34:02 > 0:34:05Living way out in the sticks just wasn't right for them,
0:34:05 > 0:34:08so Julie has brought Celia back to where all the action is.
0:34:09 > 0:34:14The property we are looking at today is located in Tala village.
0:34:16 > 0:34:20It is one of the biggest villages as well.
0:34:20 > 0:34:21The views are lovely.
0:34:23 > 0:34:28Around six miles from Paphos town centre, the village of Tala
0:34:28 > 0:34:31blends traditional Cypriot living with modern convenience.
0:34:33 > 0:34:37The village itself has lots of restaurants, local tavernas.
0:34:37 > 0:34:40Known for its welcome cool breezes and spectacular views over the
0:34:40 > 0:34:45Mediterranean, Celia is sure to feel right at home.
0:34:45 > 0:34:47My dad's restaurant is only a kilometre away.
0:34:47 > 0:34:48That's all right, then.
0:34:50 > 0:34:52Does he do delivery?
0:34:52 > 0:34:56An ancient village with lots going on, but will the property live up
0:34:56 > 0:34:58to its surroundings?
0:35:02 > 0:35:03So, here we are.
0:35:04 > 0:35:06Our last villa.
0:35:06 > 0:35:09Yes, and driven straight to the front door.
0:35:09 > 0:35:11See, no walking.
0:35:11 > 0:35:14So, what do you think so far, from the exterior?
0:35:14 > 0:35:17- So far, it is nice.- OK, let's go in.
0:35:17 > 0:35:18Thank you.
0:35:23 > 0:35:26This generously-sized, three-bedroom villa is custom-built
0:35:26 > 0:35:28for modern living.
0:35:29 > 0:35:31Oh, I like this.
0:35:32 > 0:35:34This is nice.
0:35:34 > 0:35:37The living area opens out onto a brand-new modern kitchen complete
0:35:37 > 0:35:40with everything Dee and Celia would need.
0:35:41 > 0:35:44Oh, wow, it's a new oven.
0:35:44 > 0:35:46Wow.
0:35:47 > 0:35:51Upstairs, each of the three double bedrooms has its own private balcony
0:35:51 > 0:35:53with views over the neighbourhood.
0:35:53 > 0:35:54Oh, this is lovely.
0:35:54 > 0:35:58I could wave to the neighbours. Hello! We're having a barbecue.
0:36:00 > 0:36:04The villa is big, bright and beautiful.
0:36:04 > 0:36:07Julie, could you just text Dee and tell her I'm staying?
0:36:07 > 0:36:10She can just follow over with the cats.
0:36:10 > 0:36:13But will Celia be as impressed with the outside space?
0:36:16 > 0:36:18- Wow.- So, you have lovely outdoor furniture.
0:36:18 > 0:36:22Julie, this is absolutely beautiful. You totally excelled yourself.
0:36:22 > 0:36:23It is gorgeous.
0:36:23 > 0:36:27There is plenty of room for us, it is nice and cosy.
0:36:27 > 0:36:31That wall is a little bit concerning because it is quite low.
0:36:31 > 0:36:34We would probably need to have some kind of netting along there.
0:36:36 > 0:36:38Overall, I think it is excellent.
0:36:38 > 0:36:43I have just a couple of little niggles, and that's a banister
0:36:43 > 0:36:45and the netting here.
0:36:47 > 0:36:49During the walk around,
0:36:49 > 0:36:52Celia did notice that there wasn't a secure rail leading up the stairs.
0:36:53 > 0:36:57So Julie will contact the owners to see if one can be installed because,
0:36:57 > 0:36:59aside from a couple of alterations,
0:36:59 > 0:37:02the property is ticking all of their boxes,
0:37:02 > 0:37:04as long as the price is right.
0:37:05 > 0:37:09OK, I'm sure you are going to love the price because it comes to
0:37:09 > 0:37:11- 780 a month.- How much?!
0:37:11 > 0:37:13780 a month.
0:37:13 > 0:37:16Well, if she doesn't like it, I will stay here on my own.
0:37:18 > 0:37:25At £780 a month, it comes just under Celia and Dee's £800 budget.
0:37:25 > 0:37:27Celia seems just ready to move in.
0:37:27 > 0:37:30All she needs now is for Dee to agree.
0:37:32 > 0:37:35So, this is the outside area.
0:37:35 > 0:37:37It is a big swimming pool,
0:37:37 > 0:37:40absolutely beautiful, and there is a big, high wall
0:37:40 > 0:37:44so the cats can't get out. Lovely views to the mountains.
0:37:44 > 0:37:48The outside looks lovely, the best one we have seen so far.
0:37:48 > 0:37:52It has a dishwasher, washing machine, a brand-new cooker,
0:37:52 > 0:37:54brand-new fridge-freezer.
0:37:54 > 0:37:55Everything is brand-new.
0:37:55 > 0:37:58The cats will love running around and playing football in there.
0:37:58 > 0:38:01That's exactly what I thought.
0:38:01 > 0:38:05Thankfully, Dee and her mum seem to be on the same page.
0:38:05 > 0:38:07This might be nice for your office.
0:38:07 > 0:38:09Yeah, that's fantastic.
0:38:09 > 0:38:13With the third bedroom Dee was looking for and the location being
0:38:13 > 0:38:18so close to all the local amenities, it almost seems too good to be true.
0:38:18 > 0:38:23We don't have a rail but we think we can overcome that one as well.
0:38:24 > 0:38:28But it will all hinge on whether the owners will be willing to make
0:38:28 > 0:38:30the alterations Celia would need.
0:38:31 > 0:38:34Right, Dee, so I think we have a lot to talk about.
0:38:34 > 0:38:36This is possibly a contender.
0:38:36 > 0:38:40OK, Mum. So we have lots to think about and lots to talk about.
0:38:40 > 0:38:42I will speak to you later.
0:38:42 > 0:38:44Speak to you later, love you, bye.
0:38:44 > 0:38:46Speak to you later, love you, bye.
0:38:48 > 0:38:52- Hi, Julie.- I am back. - Oh, that is nice.
0:38:52 > 0:38:54Thank you, that was lovely.
0:38:54 > 0:38:55How did it go with Dee?
0:38:55 > 0:38:57Dee thought it was lovely.
0:38:58 > 0:39:04We need to chat about a couple of things to do with the cats.
0:39:04 > 0:39:09If it works out all right, then it could be a strong contender.
0:39:09 > 0:39:12- Excellent, good.- Thank you.
0:39:12 > 0:39:15And that is exactly what Julie wanted to hear.
0:39:16 > 0:39:20Available to rent for £780 a month,
0:39:20 > 0:39:24property four is in the right location and even has the extra room
0:39:24 > 0:39:28for Dee's office. If they can resolve the handrail issue,
0:39:28 > 0:39:32it will be another serious contender to consider in the mix.
0:39:35 > 0:39:40As the sun sets in Cyprus, Celia's time in Paphos is coming to an end.
0:39:45 > 0:39:49Tomorrow, Celia will be reunited with her beloved cats
0:39:49 > 0:39:50and, of course, Dee.
0:39:51 > 0:39:53BOTH: Thank you.
0:39:53 > 0:39:56And then comes the big decision - whether any of the properties they
0:39:56 > 0:39:59have seen have been suitable enough to make them pack up their bags
0:39:59 > 0:40:02and spend winter in the sunshine.
0:40:04 > 0:40:06So, how was your experience so far?
0:40:06 > 0:40:09On the whole, it has been a wonderful experience.
0:40:11 > 0:40:15Between the food, the sunshine and of course the stray cats,
0:40:15 > 0:40:17Celia has found a new home in Cyprus,
0:40:17 > 0:40:20but choosing a rental property might be trickier.
0:40:21 > 0:40:25What did you think about the properties we have seen, Celia?
0:40:25 > 0:40:27I think there's two contenders.
0:40:27 > 0:40:30The cats are the priority, so it has to be a secure garden.
0:40:31 > 0:40:34Julie has been in touch with the owners of the properties and they
0:40:34 > 0:40:37have agreed to install extra netting for the cats if needed.
0:40:38 > 0:40:43You have noticed that the majority of the properties are on two levels.
0:40:44 > 0:40:48The owner of the last property in Tala village has also agreed to fit
0:40:48 > 0:40:50a handrail up the stairs.
0:40:51 > 0:40:56I am not really sure what she feels is the best of the two because
0:40:56 > 0:40:58we have not really spoken.
0:40:58 > 0:41:01All that is left is to talk it over with Dee and then start the
0:41:01 > 0:41:05preparations for their dream winter in Paphos.
0:41:05 > 0:41:09I am here to live and enjoy it, and that is what I'm going to do.
0:41:09 > 0:41:11OK. Cheers.
0:41:19 > 0:41:22Celia and Dee couldn't wait to pack up the cats and jet off
0:41:22 > 0:41:25to a warmer climate.
0:41:25 > 0:41:26They could have a swim in the pool.
0:41:26 > 0:41:30Yes, I will throw them in the pool and they can have a swim.
0:41:30 > 0:41:33With Dee staying behind, it was up to Celia to find them exactly
0:41:33 > 0:41:35what they wanted.
0:41:35 > 0:41:37We are going to look at some nice properties, are we?
0:41:37 > 0:41:40- Yes, let's get the tour started, then.- Let's get going.
0:41:41 > 0:41:45Despite it not being a villa, Julie hoped the ground-floor apartment
0:41:45 > 0:41:47might just win them over...
0:41:47 > 0:41:49It is nice and close to the pool.
0:41:49 > 0:41:53..but soon realised where Dee and Celia's main priority lay.
0:41:53 > 0:41:56We need an enclosed garden for the cats -
0:41:56 > 0:41:58this is an absolute, definite no.
0:41:59 > 0:42:03The villa in Peyia village gave them everything they wanted
0:42:03 > 0:42:05although Dee had "kitty-kitty" concerns
0:42:05 > 0:42:07surrounding the outside space.
0:42:07 > 0:42:10Let's let them kill themselves while they are escaping!
0:42:11 > 0:42:14The converted Mesana schoolhouse had the wow factor...
0:42:16 > 0:42:20..but for Dee and Celia, it was "wow" for all the wrong reasons.
0:42:20 > 0:42:24I thought exactly the same as your face is telling me -
0:42:24 > 0:42:26it is way over budget.
0:42:26 > 0:42:30So, Julie took Celia out of the countryside to see another property
0:42:30 > 0:42:32that was almost perfect.
0:42:33 > 0:42:36Julie, could you just text Dee and tell her I am staying?
0:42:36 > 0:42:39She can just follow over with the cats.
0:42:41 > 0:42:44Dee and Celia have seen it all in Cyprus.
0:42:47 > 0:42:50But did any of the properties impress them enough to make them
0:42:50 > 0:42:53escape the winter and take their felines to the sunshine?
0:42:59 > 0:43:03They went for it and contacted the owners about taking out a lease
0:43:03 > 0:43:04on the villa in Tala village.
0:43:06 > 0:43:10Unfortunately, shortly after, the owners had to take it off the market
0:43:10 > 0:43:11due to a family emergency.
0:43:12 > 0:43:16However, Dee and Celia did make it over to Cyprus with the cats
0:43:16 > 0:43:18to continue their search.
0:43:18 > 0:43:21Sadly, they didn't find anything that was suitable,
0:43:21 > 0:43:24so they returned to the UK.
0:43:24 > 0:43:27But having had a taste of the winter sun,
0:43:27 > 0:43:28there's always next year.