Villas
While luxury, family-friendly hotels cater to your every need, providing much-needed cleaning, cooking and childcare services, there are times when you crave some privacy, space and tranquility away from anyone else. Sharing a pool, a breakfast room and a sauna isn't always what one wants on holiday, so we've some excellent villa options that sometimes come fully-staffed so you can still truly relax on holiday and sleep large numbers if your brood is bulging or you want to vacation with friends and extended family. From hillside villas removed even from local shops to contemporary homes a moment from restaurants and bars, we've some sensational homes-from-home to rent.
Soneva Fushi Resort
Soneva Fushi has it all: a fantastic kids' club, endless delectable dining options, private beaches, a sensational spa for parents and activities galore.
Whereas some Maldivian resorts are designed for a quick ‘fly and flop’ experience, often tied in with Sri Lanka or Dubai, Soneva Fushi Resort is a destination in its own right. The island takes 45 minutes to circumnavigate by foot (many other islands take only 10 mins) and, having been an island resort for over 15...
Maldives See this Villa & Book
Centara Grand Beach Resort and Villas Hua Hin
Centara Grand Beach Resort and Villas Hua Hin is a stunning blend of old Siam architecture, relaxing family-friendly facilities and lashings of luxury along the sea edge.
With 13 hectares of private landscaped gardens, Centara Grand Beach Resort and Villas Hua Hin is a veritable playground for children and adults alike. The atmosphere is incredibly welcoming from the moment you enter the gorgeous doors of this "Old Siam" classic hotel. This luxurious resort dates back to 1923 and was...
Hua Hin See this Villa & Book
The Residence Maldives
Offering the perfect blend of world-class diving facilities, Maldivian sunsets to-die-for and luxury accommodation, The Residence Maldives is an excellent family-friendly choice.
Located on the unspoilt southern island of Falhumaafushi in the Gaafu Alifu atoll, part of one of the largest and deepest atolls in The Maldives – Huvadhoo – The Residence Maldives 94 beach-front and over-water villas have been designed to compliment the surroundings, which they achieve beautifully. The...
Maldives See this Villa & Book
Martinhal Sagres Beach Family Resort
Every now and then a luxury family hotel hits every high note. The Martinhal Sagres Beach Family Resort is one such property and we can't recommend it enough.
Every now and then a hotel crops up that hits every high note. The Martinhal Sagres Beach Family Resort is one such property. It was designed, specifically, with families in mind. Just over an hour's drive from Faro airport (or two and a half from Lisbon if you want to throw some culture in), the staff at Martinhal...
Madeira and the Algarve See this Villa & Book
Tanjong Jara Resort
A gorgeous hotel on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, Tanjong Jara boasts beautiful seaside villas and is as family-friendly as it is eco-friendly.
The Tanjong Jara Resort makes the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia worthy of a visit all by itself. Located beachside, with sweeping views across the South China Sea, this fabulous and very family-friendly resort was once hailed a wonder of the world by Conde Nast Traveller and, since receiving a serious amount of...
Kuala Lumpur and Peninsular Malaysia See this Villa & Book
The Residence at JA Palm Tree Court Hotel
A series of deluxe villas now opened at the JA Palm Tree Court Hotel, The Residence has the fantastic option of a pre-holiday planner to cater to your family's every need.
As family-friendly hotels in the Gulf go, you won't get anywhere better thought out than the JA Palm Tree Court Hotel. Flanked by palm trees, dotted with endless swimming pools, spas, restaurants and amenities for kids and adults alike, this hotel is part of the JA Jebel Ali Golf Resort, and won the top spot as the...
Dubai See this Villa & Book
Lindos Beach
Lindos Beach is a large, very modern, very luxurious villa, built in 2003. In a quiet position, it sits 10 metres from the beach and has direct access onto the sand.
Lindos Beach is a large, very modern, very luxurious villa, built in 2003. In a quiet position, it sits 10 metres from the beach and has direct access onto the sand. With a beautiful garden in which to relax, it also has an outside shower, patio, and terrace. The house is air conditioned and the house is...
Rhodes See this Villa & Book
Trullo Falcone
Trullo Falcone is located in Alberobello, Puglia, and consists of beautifully restored trullo and lamia - traditional stone buildings.
Located in Alberobello, Puglia is Trullo Falcone. This beautifully restored trullo and lamia - traditional stone buildings - are located in picturesque countryside near the towns of Alberobello and Martina Franca, amongst olive trees and typical Mediterranean plants. The house itself has a nice clean designer look...
Puglia See this Villa & Book
Trullo Nocino
Trullo Nocino is a charming, traditional local house known as a trullo, with wonderful grounds and a large private pool.
Trullo Nocino is a charming, traditional local house known as a trullo, with wonderful grounds and a large private pool designed to make the most of outdoor life in the excellent climate and landscape of Puglia. It has three bedrooms and comfortably sleeps five people. The pool is large and has decking and...
Puglia See this Villa & Book
La Barella
With an elevated hillside position, La Barella is a rustic, welcoming house decorated in a traditional Sicilian style.
With an elevated hillside position, La Barella is a rustic, welcoming house decorated in a traditional Sicilian style, just a short drive to sandy beaches and the attractive, historic town of Cefalu. Comfortably sleeps eight people across five bedrooms. Surrounded by juniper, oak and pine trees, La...
Sicily See this Villa & Book