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Ca’n Valle, Ibiza
Villa
With a gorgeous rural setting, and views over citrus groves, yet within easy reach of shops and restaurants and the beach, this family villa in Ibiza seems to have it all. Furnished throughout with enchanting simplicity, in a crisp colour palette of blue and white, this charming single storey villa is set on a hill with sweeping views over the valley below. Equally ideal for family or friends, the cottage has two double bedrooms and one twin; a country-style kitchen diner with modern appliances; and a lovely living room forming the heart of the house, with a dining area, comfy sofas and satellite TV. A door opens out from here to the sunny and spacious terrace, with enticing views over the citrus groves, ample sunbeds and a stylish day bed. Two shaded areas one with soft seating one with and an outdoor dining area with barbecue area for leisurely lunches or starlight suppers complete the outdoor areas. There is also table tennis. Shops and restaurants are within 5 km in Santa Eulalia or 6.8kms in Cala Llonga and the beach of Santa Eulalia a little further on. Accommodation Ground Floor Open plan entrance hall/living room Kitchen with dining area Master … Continued
Casa Dei Vini, Italy
Villa
In a stunning sylvan setting, with beautiful bucolic views of timeless hills and valleys, this family villa in Tuscany is steeped in tranquillity, yet within easy reach of historic towns. There’s something quite bewitching about the approach to this villa, along an avenue of beech, oak and ancient chestnut trees, and past a century old cedar to the pretty stone house, cloaked in climbing roses, with a super view of Cetona forming a fairy-tale backdrop. Within the grounds, broad lawns are punctuated with flowers and shrubs; the swimming pool is set between silvered olive trees and scented lavender; and a path leads to a cool cellar cut into the rock, where wines are left for guests to enjoy on an ‘honesty’ basis, settling-up at the end of their stay.Within the villa, spacious rooms are attractively furnished in fresh country style. On the ground floor, a charming sitting/dining room is divided by a huge stone arch, echoed by big double doors to the garden, while a second sitting room, on the floor above, has a cool country look and opens out to the top of the outdoor stone staircase. With woodland paths on the doorstep, the villa is just 2.5km from … Continued
Gallardo, Mallorca
Villa
This lovely stone villa is surrounded by stunning hill views – just 4km from Pollença, it’s a great family villa with 3 bedrooms and a private pool. Tucked away in the hills near pretty Pollença, this one level villa enjoys an enviably quiet setting in northern Mallorca. The Port de Pollença and Cala Sant Vicenç beaches are just a 10km drive from the villa, while the historical town of Pollença – lined with cute cafes, restaurants and shops – is just 4km away. Surrounded by fantastic mountain views, you’ll never feel overlooked here – and there’s something very charming about the villa’s classic country style. Outside, gorgeous green shutters complement a large wooden-beamed patio – completed with rattan seating and a six-seater dinner table, this is the perfect spot for relaxing and admiring the palm-filled views of the Mediterranean garden. Below the patio is the lovely L-shaped swimming pool – furnished with ample loungers and a large grass area for children to play on, there’s also a table tennis table just off from the pool beneath a quaint vine-covered terrace. A built-in barbecue makes the most of the island’s warm summer evenings – you can eat on the terrace, or … Continued
Lithari Villa, Corfu Greece
Villa
Nestled in mature gardens, this is a spacious family villa in Corfu, with an inviting infinity pool and hypnotic views. Ideally, its quiet setting is also within walking distance of up-tempo Kassiopi. A massive grinding stone, or ‘lithari’, was unearthed when digging the foundations of this pretty villa, giving the house its name and now forming a focal point in the gorgeous gardens which surround it. In a classic Corfiot landscape of olive, fig and pomegranate trees, this great family home is raised above its free-form pool and gazes out to serene views of the countryside, coast and bay from a covered veranda which runs the length of the building. With cool tiled floors and high raftered ceilings, a spacious sitting /dining room has doors to this al fresco living space, and to a delightful dining pergola. Two ground floor bedrooms also open on to the veranda, while the master double enjoys an extra level of privacy on the first floor, with its own shaded balcony. A broad stairway and a gently sloping path each link the veranda with the ten metre pool, where lawns, loungers and a daybed are screened with beautiful flowering shrubs. And this lovely little pocket … Continued
Villa Chiaraluce, Italy
Villa
Set amongst ancient olive groves, this beautiful contemporary villa is within very easy reach of inexpensive restaurants in local villages and within easy reach of the magnificent coastline with beach clubs. Sprinkled across the slopes above the wide sandy beaches of southern Puglia are small villages, where time has not stood still but seems to run at a rather more leisurely pace. Such is the setting for this beautiful new villa, set between the seaside village of Torre Vado and the inland village of Morciano, surrounded by its own sun-soaked olive groves, and built with contemporary facilities including air conditioning. Within the villa, the well-equipped kitchen with pretty tiles is open-plan to a comfortable and characterful sitting/dining room with beautiful vaulted ceilings. Access to the spacious master double bedroom is from one side of the sitting room. The other two spacious bedrooms are accessed from the opposite side near the dining area. All have French windows opening to the gardens. The young owners have taken great care to decorate their villa with interesting wooden pieces and beautiful decorative ceramics, typical of the area. Outside, one terrace is equipped with soft seating and the kitchen opens out to a further terrace … Continued
Villa Serenity, Corfu
Villa
Cool and calm interiors contrast with super-scenic views from this family villa, and an enviably private setting is matched by easy access to the beautiful beach and tavernas below. Anchored to the hillside by intricately constructed stone walls, this is a villa with fabulous views and a relaxed atmosphere. The style of this very contemporary villa is one of uncluttered simplicity, with an abundance of floor-to-ceiling windows framing lavish land and seascapes. Stepped into the slopes, the house has a master double and two twin bedrooms on its lower ground floor, each air-conditioned and opening on to an outdoor terrace. The master bedroom has a shower room en suite on a mezzanine level, and a fully-equipped gym completes this floor. The level above is occupied by the kitchen and an airy open-plan living room, leading out to the lovely pool terrace and shaded al fresco dining area. Exquisite views take the gaze down the tree-cloaked valley to the sea, where two headlands point to a perfect focus for a glimpse of the Albanian mountains. With cook service available, Villa Serenity is within walking distance of Agni’s beach and waterfront restaurants. Accommodation Ground Floor Sitting room with dining area opening on … Continued