The Daily Telegraph - Saturday - Travel
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Landriou
Magescq, France Sleeps 6 adults and 4 children
SJ Villas is touting France’s Pays Basque as the next big thing, with lots of new properties in the region. This fairytale, half-timbered hideout is the prettiest of the lot, set in forest around half an hour’s drive from Biarritz and with its own bar in a barn.
From £6,864 (020 8351 6384; sjvillas.co.uk).
White Cube
Puglia, Italy Sleeps 10
Most Puglian villas are lost in the countryside but this towering property sits in the middle of a mediaeval village – just a stroll away from shops, restaurants and the beach. Its roof terrace is a great place to relax to the tune of birdsong and the tinkle of church bells while a layout spread across two buildings makes it a good bet for extended families.
From £5,385 (welcomebeyond.com).
Tamaricciu
Corsica, France Sleeps 8
An impressively designed seaview villa in Palombaggia. With accommodation on the ground and second floors, and the living space sandwiched in between, this one is laid out with multi-gen breaks in mind. Early risers get the added bonus of watching the sun creep languidly over the infinity pool. From £10,071 (020 8131 5646; thethinkingtraveller.com).
Villa Lumiere
Costa Tropical, Spain Sleeps 8 plus 2 children
It looks like the archetypal Instagram pad with bright white interiors, glittering views of the Med and soaring palm trees by the pool, but this family-friendly villa near Salobreña comes with Montessori toys and kid-friendly crockery too. And, as all the bedrooms have floor-to-ceiling vistas, there will be no fighting for the best one.
From £4,500 per week (020 3903 9093; theluxuryvillacollection.com).
Villa Aronica
Sicily, Italy Sleeps 16
The only villa with its own pool within walking distance of the buzzy beach resort of San Vito Lo Capo, Villa Aronica has something for everyone. Kids will love the little playground, tweens can use the astro strip, and adults can snooze on day beds by the pool.
From £6,970 (01483 497060; sicily4u.co.uk).
Andalucian oasis
Near Ronda, Spain Sleeps 8
Far removed from the usual whitewashand-tile Spanish villas, this low-slung, mid-century-inspired house has concertina doors that open almost entirely to the elements. Paths snake through its gardens past fountains, lavender-fringed seating areas and one of the region’s prettiest pools. Bedrooms are hidden in casitas in the grounds.
From £4,460 (stayone.com).
Villa Zephyros
Zakynthos, Greece Sleeps 10
New to Peligoni, this minimalist villa has been designed to let its incredible sea views take centre stage. A terrace of bedroom suites lead to the infinity pool while Peligoni’s nearby hub is great for teens. From £5,000 (020 8740 3001; peligoni.com).