Sapphire View

This villa in southern Spain is set up for big group get-togethers or family gatherings. It’s packed with ways to stay entertained, both indoors and outdoors. Let’s start with the outdoors. A Roman-style swimming pool invites you for a dip to cool off from the heat, and a porticoed veranda runs the length of the villa, providing shaded lounges and outdoor dining for the group. When the magenta bougainvillaea is in bloom, the facade of this villa is simply stunning. You’ve got another terrace up on the first floor, filled with boho furnishings facing the sea view. To top it all off, a rooftop terrace catches the sun during the day.

Stepping inside, the fun continues with a dedicated cinema room – perfect for families – and a wine cellar to store the Riojas. The cosy main living room embraces the feel of an old Spanish farmhouse, with comfy sofas sitting beneath dark wood beams and an old brick fireplace in the corner. This opens up to the dining room, and double doors lead straight onto the terrace too. For those that need to work remotely, there’s an office room with a desk where arched windows look out over the sea. Speaking of which, bedrooms across the villa come in all shapes and sizes, and some have a spectacular sea view from big windows.

Location-wise, there are a handful of local restaurants within easy walking distance. The coast here is dotted with secluded bays and dramatic coves, which can be explored by car or perhaps even by boat.

Home truths:
*For those that wish to bring a car, there is private parking for up to five cars here
*This home is split across three levels, so may not be suitable for those with limited mobility
*There is an en-suite room for service staff
*Some of the twin beds are pushed together
*The laundry and utility is are separate from the house
*Security cameras are in operation outside this home
*Your host can provide a cot, high chair, safety gates, children's dinnerware, children's books and toys, as well as plug socket covers for infants, just ask
*There's a dedicated office here if you need to catch up on some work during your stay
*Five of the eight bedrooms have air conditioning