Four more A-list abodes
VILLA ANAVAYA, KOH SAMUI
We’re not sure what we love most about this villa. High on the list would be the cinema room, the L-shaped infinity pool, private gym, well-stocked bar and al-fresco sofas for hanging out beneath the stars. There are six contemporary bedrooms with terraces and standalone bathtubs, and forget selfcatering – there’s a private chef to whip up your favourite dishes. Living. The. Dream. From £1,256 per night, based on 12 friends sharing = £105 per person per night; Theluxurysignature.com VILLA 008, CAPE TOWN
More inspired by this winter’s Love Island villa than the contestants? Time to book a stylish pad in sunny Cape Town. Not only is Villa 008 strolling distance from Camps Bay, with its cool bars and restaurants, but you can see The Twelve Apostles mountain range and the Atlantic Ocean from your bed. There’s also an infinity pool, state-of-the-art kitchen, a pantry that’s restocked daily and a breakfast chef. From £8,382 per week, based on 12 sharing = £698 per person per week; Myprivatevillas.com VILLA AKRI, CRETE
If you’re looking for a chilled getaway with friends, you won’t find a better spot than this spectacular Greek hideaway. Carved into cliffs, it houses four en-suite bedrooms, a barbecue and covered terrace for open-air dinners, roof terrace for ocean views, gym, infinity pool and hot tub (a great spot for late-night prosecco drinking). And Plaka Resort’s restaurants, bars and shops are close by. From £4,499 per week, based on eight adults sharing = £562 per person per week; Jamesvillas.co.uk VENNLANE HOUSE, DEVON
Vennlane House in the UK is as luxurious as any Euro mansion. You and up to 20 mates will feel like you’ve won the Lottery hanging out in the heated indoor pool or (slightly more chilly) outdoor pool, playing tennis on the grass court, watching movies in the cinema room or relaxing in the hot tub. Bonus points for the Moroccan hammam spa room, blue pool table and silver bath tubs. Rent the whole thing for a two-night weekend stay from £7,460 (20 sharing) = £373 each per person in total; Bighouseexperience.com ◆