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Asia
Cascading down the hillside towards the Indian Ocean, Raffles Bali is the ultimate in refined barefoot luxury. Our 32 oceanfront villas, each with their own pool and garden, offer peace and privacy to soothe the soul, with views across Jimbaran Bay that seem to go on forever. Accommodation at Raffles Bali Raffles Bali is an all-villa resort, where each refined haven has a private pool, garden and endless views over Jimbaran Bay. Ocean Pool Villa 470 sqm indoor and outdoor space with magnificent ocean vistas. Timeless Balinese interiors defined by sleek hardwood floors and soft batik tapestry, paired with a lush tropical garden oasis that has its own oversized gazebo and 35 sqm private pool. Panoramic Pool Villa 470 sqm indoor and outdoor space with magnificent ocean vistas. Panoramic Pool Villas promise uninterrupted views of the Indian Ocean and Jimbaran’s famous sunset, plus an oversized gazebo, 35 sqm private pool and al fresco dining on the front terrace. Hilltop Pool Villa 375 sqm indoor and outdoor space with magnificent panoramic ocean and greeneries. Located at the top of the resort, blessed with astonishing ocean views and utmost privacy. Hilltop Pool Villas were designed for romance, 24 sqm private pool and … Continued
Masseria Eterea, Puglia, Italy
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Masseria Eterea is a beautiful, traditionally designed villa with a modern and contemporary interior, a very well equipped kitchen, heatable pool with beach area and outdoor living area. Situated in northern part of the Salento region, in a rural setting, the house lies in 6 acres of olive groves, between Ostuni, San Michele Salentino, Carovigno, San Vito Dei Normanni and Ceglie Messapica, all these towns are within easy reach and are considered to offer some of the best restaurants and food in Puglia. Around 20 minutes from the sandy beaches of Torre Santa Sabina, Specchiolla and the renowned nature reserve and beautiful beaches of Torre Guaceto. The location offers a variety that few can match, culinary pleasures, historical exploring or just wishing get away from it all, this is a wonderful peaceful place to relax and unwind. Overview Masseria Eterea has an outdoor kitchen with a barbecue and pizza oven, a large gazebo covered area for alfresco dining. The 11m x 5m pool is 1m to 1.4m deep, it has “beach” area for lying in shallow waters whilst enjoying the sun and is overlooked by another gazebo to provide shade.Inside there is a light and airy living space including an … Continued
Ca’n Jaume, Mallorca
Villa
Ca’n Jaume, Mallorca is a popular little family Mallorca villa near Pollensa, this unpretentious and pretty house is just 2km from Old Pollensa and an easy drive to Puerto Pollensa and Alcudia. The north west corner of Mallorca is renowned for its beautiful bays and long sandy beaches, against the back drop of the magnificent Traumuntana mountains and the atmospheric town of Pollensa. This small villa, set in gardens of 3,600m ², is set down a narrow, quiet country lane close to the prestigious Ca’n Vidalet vineyard and just 2km from Pollensa. The beaches, shops, watersports, cycle hire, restaurants, bars and an up-tempo nightlife of Puerto Pollensa are just ten minutes away. Simply styled for comfort, the villa is bright and airy with an open plan kitchen with sitting room and dining area and a separate pantry with storage space.There are two sunny air-conditioned bedrooms looking over the gardens, with a bathroom in between the two rooms. The villa lends itself to outdoor living with a shaded veranda, and there are several areas of lawn shaded by olive trees. A small gravel garden with trees and shrubs boasts views of the dramatic Puig de Maria mountain with monastery on top. … Continued
Ca’n Piedra, Mallorca
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Within walking distance of shops and restaurants in Pollensa, Ca’n Piedra also has lovely open views over the Colonya valley and characterful interiors. Set in a sunny position near the town of Pollensa, this two-storey villa combines classic stone-built architecture with classic and modern interiors set in mature gardens. From the driveway, a sloping path leads down to the covered al fresco dining table and entrance to the villa. A little further on, there is a built-in barbecue and preparation area. This area leads to the private gated pool fitted with a shaded pergola with soft seating, a small table shaded by a thatched umbrella, and enough sun loungers for guests to worship the sun and enjoy the views and surroundings. The blend of traditional and modern interior furnishings of Ca’n Piedra contrast flawlessly with the serenity of its rural scenery. The open-plan kitchen and dining room is designed in a rustic-chic fashion with crisp white modern units, table and chairs and exposed stone wall with characteristic beamed ceilings.The spacious living area with access to outdoor spaces and a staircase leading up to the upper level completes the ground floor. All four bedrooms cover the first floor of this property. Two double bedrooms, … Continued
Casa Dei Vini, Italy
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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
La Cuve, France
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A lovely villa in the heart of the Languedoc, this extraordinary country residence enhances the ambience and proportions of its ancient origins with stylishly contemporary interior design. From the outside, this centuries-old wine ‘cuve’ is still sturdily, albeit beautifully, traditional. So the inside comes as a sublime surprise, right from the double height reception hall, bright white and minimalist, to the sleek steel and clean lines of the kitchen/diner, and the airy living room with huge white sofas, silvery blue fabrics, an old stone fireplace and convivial bar. A fabulous place for get-togethers of family and friends, the house also has a cinema room and an informal TV/games room, its built-in benches piled with cushions. Bedrooms are stylishly furnished and artfully uncluttered. Six in the main house include the romantic master suite with its in-room bath and en suite shower, while two in the Guest Apartment share a handy kitchenette. Outside are lavender scented gardens, a shaded terrace for lunching and lounging, and a courtyard with al fresco kitchen and 18th century fireplace, perfect for barbecues under the stars. La Cuve also boasts a private tennis court and swimming pool, and is perfectly placed for a feast of outdoor pursuits. … Continued
La Torretta, Italy
Villa
A wonderfully private little cottage, designed with charming simplicity, this villa for two in Tuscany is a rare find. Beautifully renovated, the romantic retreat is an easy walk from Cetona’s piazza. The setting is superb for this honeymoon hideaway. Nestled into grassy gardens in the gorgeous hills of southern Tuscany, the villa combines all the peace of the countryside with easy access to Cetona, its narrow streets and busy piazza about five hundred metres away. After imaginative restoration, inside and out, the villa has a rustic-chic feel, from its terracotta tiled floors to its cheerful rugs and fabrics and whitewashed beamed ceilings. With a double bedroom on the upper floor, the ground floor sitting room has double doors to a shaded al fresco dining terrace, the little kitchen opens out to a vegetable garden, and a study in the inner hallway leads into the dining area. There is satellite tv and WiFi in the house and, in the garden, a power point in the Ottoman style pergola, the ideal spot for lounging and listening to music. Set in a tree-lined terrace, a traditional Tuscan fountain has been transformed into a private plunge pool, perfectly proportioned for two and complete with … Continued
LUX* Grand Baie
Mauritius
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LUX* Grand Baie is an innovatively elegant hotel, on the island’s most coveted beach, where new luxury seductively blends with the spirited vibe of tropical island living. LUX* Grand Baie, a modernist marvel seemingly dropped onto a crescent of sand on the northern shores of Mauritius, turns heads. This new generation boutique-style resort introduces travelers to the seductive, slow pace of island living. But not too slow… LUX* Grand Baie, mirroring the adjacent beach town from which it takes its name, is exciting and playful. Whether it’s the unparalleled culinary scene or the breath-taking rooftop experience, there is truly no other celebratory place to be. A real invitation to seize the moment. Accomodations Each suite, villa, residence, and penthouse is a labour of love of famed British designer Kelly Hoppen and JFA Architects firm. Each is made to look and feel like a designer’s holiday home in the tropics. Settle in, relax, sunbathe, host some friends for a day party in your penthouse, take a dip in your heated villa pool, or just do nothing–make yourself at home. Dining Lovers of food take note: LUX* Grand Baie is a culinary capital. From morning to night, you can eat your way around the resort. … Continued