Holiday Type / Villas in Europe & North Africa

Names such as Aura Bar and the Secret Wine Cave hint at the ambience here at this enigmatic offering - named as one of the 10 Most Beautiful Clifftop Hotels in the World by Condé Nast Traveler.

The resort combines the privacy and space of luxury villas with all the amenities of a leading five-star hotel.

Not just a pretty face, this eco-conscious and socially committed property encourages its guests to get to grips with the area’s rich treasures, both natural and cultural.

Set amidst vineyards and gardens, light-suffused suites and villas are perfect for a special anniversary or romantic getaway.  The spacious suites have a separate living space, bathroom with rain shower and private terrace or balcony, while the Olympian Villas feature a private outdoor pool and Jacuzzi, and the three bedroom Presidential Villa combines neoclassical architectural flourishes with every modern comfort.

With magnificent views over the Gulf of Mirabello, this member of The Small Luxury Hotels of the World offers a rare combination of exceptional luxury, state-of-the-art amenities and bespoke service.

Known for its dramatic sunsets and off-the-beaten-track vibe, the Megalochori caldera provides the perfect setting for a memorable getaway.  Nafsika Estate combines absolute privacy and enchanting ambience with soft Cycladic architecture – the minimalist 350m2 villa housing up to ten guests in five bedrooms set across two levels.

Evading the crowds of Oia, this boutique bolthole has accomplished the seemingly impossible; but don’t fear, the views from here are arguably even better.

On an island where space is a blessing and no beauty spot a secret, we’ve unearthed a rare retreat that puts seclusion back on the cards.

Since its grand 2021 opening, this boutique bolthole has quickly made a name for itself, coming through on its promise of space and privacy within its modern-Mykonian walls.

A 12th century castle set within its own 740-acre private estate, COMO Castello del Nero is the epitome of old world Tuscan grandeur.

Set within the UNESCO-protected Val d’Orcia Natural Park, Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco is a country estate founded by Massimo and Chiara Ferragamo.

Long considered to be one of the most ravishing villas on the shores of Lake Como, Villa Sola Cabiati epitomises the aristocratic art de vivre.

A long enduring, standout hotel in Tenerife, its status on the island has flocks of loyal guests returning to reside in its bold Moorish-inspired pastel walls.

Combining the experienced service of the hotel with the cosseted personal luxury of villa accommodation, this exclusive development is a sumptuous addition to the resort.

What started life as a 19th century farmhouse, has now been tenderly transformed.

Ikos Resorts’ first all-inclusive foray outside of Greece takes on the Iberian Peninsula, where everything from Michelin-starred creations, beachfront tipples and picky-eater’s-plates, to signature treatments by Anne Sémonin Paris and copious family distractions can all be included.

Deep in the heart of the countryside surrounded by blankets of vineyards lies a place to escape; a rural retreat to get immersed into Menorca’s slow pace – this is Torralbenc.

Defying the mainstream, this resort fuses design-led thinking, out-of-the-box poolscaping and a splash of safari to create a concoction that is unlike anything we’ve seen on Tenerife’s shores.

Set on a secluded stretch of coast on the Turkish Riviera north of Bodrum, Six Senses Kaplankaya’s seamless blend between its natural surroundings and contemporary design makes it the epitome of respite.

The Riviera-alternative charms of Montenegro’s coastline were spotted early by One&Only, helping them snap up the best spot on Boka Bay for their first foray into European waters.

Maybe it’s the oriental spa treatment at a beach cabana, or the scent of lavender-infused sea air on strolls through the exquisite gardens.

Connecting with nature comes easy at this low-impact rural gem.

Cretan inspired Greek architecture, terracotta colours, mature palms and the endless blue reflected from over one hundred and forty private pools.