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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
Ca’n Valle, Ibiza
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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
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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
Estia, Paxos
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Set just 50 metres away from a quiet little cove, with yacht-spotting sea views from its rooms, open terraces and private infinity pool, this family villa in Paxos is a wonderful place to unwind. The harbour-front restaurants of Gaios are just 3km to the south; water’s edge tavernas in Loggos and Lakka are both within a 7km drive north; and there is a peaceful shingle beach a mere fifty metres from this comfortable house, so guests are soon in tune with the island’s easy tempo. Facing the sunrise on seafront slopes, Villa Estia looks out over treetops to mesmerising panoramas, of the channel, its ever-changing flotilla of little ships and sailing boats, and across to the heat-hazed outlines of the mainland’s mountains. Perfectly positioned to enjoy the soporific scenery, a broad terrace runs the length of the villa, furnished for al fresco dining and cooled with dappled shade; and loungers are set behind the swimming pool. Within the house, the country style kitchen has a full window wall opening out to the terrace, and there are double doors too from the cool-toned living room. Simply styled bedrooms open out to a terrace or balcony, two bedrooms at ground level, two … Continued
Gallardo, Mallorca
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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
Iviscus, Paxos
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In a typically tranquil spot on an olive grove hillside, this is a really relaxing family villa in Paxos, offering peace and privacy, just 400m from the beach and 200m from Gaios. Completely in harmony with the island’s easy tempo, this spacious villa matches contemporary facilities with a pleasing blend of modern and traditional furniture. Flag-stoned floors, chalk white décor and earth-toned furnishings run throughout the ground floor, where an open-plan kitchen/ dining room has doors out to the tiered garden; a spacious sitting room is complete with fireplace and large-screen satellite TV, and opens on to a covered terrace; and there is a twin room with en suite shower. The other three bedrooms share the upper floor, with polished wood floors, timbered ceilings and access to a balcony. And air conditioning is installed in all four guest rooms and the living room. Outdoor living is catered for with furnished verandas for al fresco dining and relaxing, a built-in barbecue for lunch in the sun, loungers by the villa’s private pool, and views from the upper floor balconies over a sea of silvery olive trees to the blue of the bay beyond. Iviscus is also well placed for holiday essentials, … Continued
Kalokairi Beach House, Corfu
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Set within easy walking distance of sandy Kalamaki Beach, Kalokairi Beach House is a superb coastal property for a group of friends or a family gathering. Overview A contemporary villa with a very individual imprint, Kalokairi Beach House has proved immensely popular with families and groups of friends and has easy access to sandy Kalamaki beach from a pathway from the garden. Its chic coastal simplicity and cool spaciousness will also appeal to anyone seeking a relaxed holiday. Built on two levels, the main floor has a wide, partly-covered terrace that wraps around two sides of the house and enjoys views out to sea. The extensive ground floor has been imaginatively designed to house an activity room with pool table and sofas perfect for watching TV or DVDs, and plenty of space to enjoy one of the many games provided. There are 7 bedrooms, all with en suite or private bathrooms, ideal for 3 families. All ground floor rooms have access to a shady terrace, the garden and the swimming pool. Renting a boat to explore the coastline is part of the fun of a seaside holiday. The Villa Ground Floor Sitting room/TV room with pool table Twin bedroom (can … 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