FAMILY HOLIDAYS VILLAS DESTINATIONS
Multigenerational holidays are booming, which means villa holidays are too. Peaceful surroundings, extra space, added privacy and the luxury of no one else around make rental properties an excellent bet for larger families wanting to spend quality time together. The options are plentiful: from
wood-beamed homes in Corsica to extra-modern villas in Costa Rica, baby-friendly spots in Menorca to ultra-luxe properties in Jamaica, we’ve found some of the best villas on the market to suit every taste and budget.
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BORGO SAN BIAGIO, ITALY If staying in the remains of a thousand-year-
old castle in the rolling hills of Tuscany appeals, suggest Borgo San Biagio. A hotspot for big families celebrating a special occasion, it’s made up of individual houses scattered across its very own hamlet, with wooden beams, stone walls and original fireplaces filling its casas, and an outdoor heated pool, large terrace and bubbling hot tub among its alfresco draws. Families can hire three of the six properties to sleep up to 10, or take over the whole place, which accommodates 20 people. “The individual houses each
have their own outside areas so guests can be ‘together’ but apart,” says CV Villas product manager Carolina de Capell Brooke. “It has a separate large kitchen for groups to dine
together, and pizza evenings can be provided by the owners.” Medieval hill towns, vineyards and truffle-hunting experiences are all within easy reach for those wanting to explore, but it’s just as acceptable to lie by the pool and bask in the serene, silent surrounds, where there’s no one to interrupt the views. Book it: A week with CV Villas starts at £5,851, or £292 per person based on 20 sharing, villa-only.
cvvillas.com
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VILLA ELENA, MENORCA If you have families travelling with babies
and toddlers suggest James Villa Holidays’ new Baby & Toddler range, whose villas offer infant-friendly features including enclosed grounds, gated private pools and no steps. Among its line-up of newly- added properties is Villa Elena in Menorca, a whitewashed, one-storey affair complete with private pool (with easy-access steps), covered shady terrace area and three bedrooms, sleeping up to six. It’s handily located close to Cala Blanes – a family-friendly, wheelchair-accessible resort with a calm, shallow beach tucked into a cove – and Ciutadella, the former capital of Menorca, offering prehistoric sites and other intriguing spots for family members who want to add a splash of culture. Sister property Villa Lucia is
also just next door and has space for up to 12, making an ideal add- on for those wanting to bring the extended brood along. Book it: James Villas offers a week from £609 per person, based on four adults and two children sharing from August 2, and including flights from Gatwick.
jamesvillas.co.uk
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PALEOKASTRITSA BEACH HOUSE, CORFU For clients wanting to enjoy their breakfast
over an ocean view, suggest this postcard-pretty villa, set on the water’s edge with steps down to the beach, and a five-minute walk from a cluster of local tavernas and shops. There are two double
bedrooms with en suites, plus an open-plan living room and kitchen with sofa bed, but the real draw is the two-level annexe at the back, which offers an extra double bedroom and kitchen- dining area that’s ideal for grandma and grandpa. Decor is colourful and
traditional, and though it doesn’t have its own pool, guests can pop next door to use the huge, family-friendly one at Akrotiri Beach, at no extra cost. All guests also get a day’s
complimentary boat hire, enabling them to hop around the remote caves and beaches that pepper the area and are accessible only by boat. Book it: GIC The Villa Collection offers seven nights’ self-catering
from £754 per person, based on four sharing in low season with flights, car hire and boat hire.
gicthevillacollection.com
first place you think of for a family holiday, which is exactly where its charm lies. Mountains, valleys, forests and beaches give this idyllic island appeal for every age, and a villa makes an ideal base from which to explore it all. There are plenty of options, but
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for a really standout setting look to Villa A Pinarella, perched on a ridge in the village of Monticello, overlooking bottle-green mountains and vast, opal ocean. It’s traditional with wood beams and old-world furnishings, and it’s spacious in size with five bedrooms (three twins and two doubles) spread across a main house and separate studio, which has its own kitchen, bathroom and terrace for extra privacy. Staring out over the landscapes from those terraces is idyllic enough, but for those wanting to get out and explore first-hand, suggest heading into the Balagne Hills. Here hiking, pony trekking and other activities await families of every age. Book it: Corsican Places offers seven nights from £1,062 per person, based on eight sharing from July 28 with flights and car hire. The studio is available for a supplement.
corsica.co.uk
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