Description Hotlips: Los Angeles

In the hills between Laurel Canyon and Mount Olympus, this superb villa is just a ten-minute drive from Sunset Strip. Designed in classical style, with grand fireplaces, tall windows and ornate chandeliers, it's a truly opulent place to stay. Harking back to the golden days of early Hollywood, it's all about glamour, from the lush hedges guarding its privacy to the sweeping staircase and the soaring ceilings. Outside there's a crystal-clear pool and hot tub, along with a cabana, an elegant covered dining terrace and a barbecue area, while indoors boasts formal and casual living areas, a stunning dining room, a high-spec kitchen and an office. Bedrooms are sumptuous, with a hint of cheekiness thanks to some choice pieces of modern art, and bathrooms are the height of luxury. With mountain views and easy access to everything from dining and shopping on Rodeo to family entertainment at Universal Studios – both within a twenty-minute drive – this is a fabulous home in a great location.

Home truths:
*One bedroom features two king size beds
*An eleventh and twelfth guest could sleep on the double sofa bed in the office room
*There's off-road parking here – enough for an RV, or boat trailer even