A luxury villa to rent in north-west Mallorca, Spain

A traditional, secluded and fully serviced four-bedroom villa with beautiful views of the Mediterranean and a history dating back to the 13th century.

Son Bunyola is Sir Richard Branson’s luxury estate on Mallorca’s north-west coast and covers 680 acres of stunning landscape, among which are three luxurious stand-alone villas, including Son Balagueret, and a beautiful new hotel with 27 bedrooms. The estate is huge and each villa is super private with plenty of land between each of the different venues.

The recent addition of the hotel has opened a whole range of facilities to villa guests (dining, spa, sports etc..) as well access to the hotel concierge service.

Set in the gated estate, the house has panoramic sea views and is built in traditional Mallorcan style with exposed beams and terracotta tiles.

All three villas have recently been refurbished and are beautifully done in a cool Mediterranean style with attractive, shady outdoor seating and dinning areas surrounded by attractively planted gardens.

A luxury villa to rent in north-west Mallorca, Spain

A fully serviced and all-inclusive villa on Sir Richard Branson’s exclusive estate in Mallorca.

Son Bunyola is Sir Richard Branson’s luxury estate on Mallorca’s north-west coast and covers 680 acres of stunning landscape, among which are three luxurious stand-alone villas, including Sa Punt, and a beautiful new hotel with 27 bedrooms. The estate is huge and each villa is super private with plenty of land between each of the different venues.

The recent addition of the hotel has opened a whole range of facilities to villa guests (dining, spa, sports etc..) as well access to the hotel concierge service.

Set in the gated estate, the house has panoramic sea views and is built in traditional Mallorcan style with exposed beams and terracotta tiles.

All three villas have recently been refurbished and are beautifully done in a cool Mediterranean style with attractive, shady outdoor seating and dinning areas surrounded by attractively planted gardens.

A luxury beach villa to rent near Carvahal, Comporta, Portugal.

We love the contemporary open space design of the house.

Casa de Praia is a private holiday home situated on a secure gated estate just outside Carvahal. The villa is at the top of the estate with a large garden  filled with cork and pine trees. 

The house has been beautifully designed, with contemporary fittings, large open space kitchen and voluminous rooms with en-suite bathrooms.

The modern rooms are set along a long corridor, built with great floor to ceiling windows looking out to the front garden.

The last room is a bunk room with 4 large single beds and two extra hidden below.

The house is minutes walk from the local village which has a variety of convenience shop, restaurants and cafes. It is a short cycle (or drive) along a little road to the massive sandy Carvahal beach where you can also find a surf school and beach restaurants.

A luxury villa to rent in Deia, Mallorca, Spain

A lovely Mallorcan villa enjoying all the services of the world-famous Belmond La Residencia hotel.

A short walk from the famous elmond La Residencia hotel, this three-storey private residence (170 squre metres) is a deluxe, self-catering retreat, offering glorious views of the mountains and shimmering sea.

It offers three bedrooms, two with a queen-size bed and one with twin beds, and two bathrooms, one with a bathtub and separate shower and the other with shower only.

Guests can be independent with their own fully equipped kitchen, dining room, living room with open fireplace, barbecue, outdoor terrace and heated private swimming pool, but are also welcome to use all the hotel facilities, including the pools, restaurants, tennis courts, spa and shuttle service to Cala Deià during summer months.

Daily buffet breakfast at the hotel and daily housekeeping are included in the rate. A welcome package is presented on arrival.

A luxury villa to rent in Deia, Mallorca, Spain

A house as pretty as its setting: the bohemian-chic village of Deia, in the foothills of the Tramuntana mountains.

Deia is one of those special Mediterranean places where artists, writers and celebrities seek refuge. Its restaurants, boutiques, cafes and bars reflect the taste of its bohemian yet discerning clientèle.

The house, situated in a quiet cul-de-sac in the centre of the village and hidden from tourists and traffic, is the perfect retreat for those who want to escape, be inconspicuous and avoid using a car. The recent addition of beautifully designed automated Corten steel entrance gates offers guests greater privacy and security. It is next door to the world-famous Belmond La Residencia hotel.

Lovely Cala Deia and its much-loved restaurant Ca’s Patro March is within walking distance for the fit and hearty (20 minutes and steep on the way back).

A beautifully built finca with views over the village roofs to the mountains and the sea, the villa combines the best of the past with the luxury of the present.

It has been recently refurbished with the very best light linens, bespoke cushions and elegant furnishings, and offers a large living area with an open fireplace, a dining area and a fully-equipped kitchen, as well as a separate sitting/TV room and a study.

With two master bedrooms, a double/twin room and a twin room, it’s ideal for one family or two families with young children.

The well-lit garden and pool, with loggia, pergolas and fruit trees, is a haven of tranquillity and coolness. There are various places to enjoy al-fresco dining. The loggia overlooking the central courtyard is ideal for breakfast, the pool area is great for lunch in the shade of the pergola, and the wisteria-covered pergola on the front terrace is perfect for evening drinks or dinner while enjoying the views of Deia village, the sea and the sunsets.

A luxury villa to rent in Trancoso, Brazil

A hugely popular Trancoso beach house made up of several quaint cottages, set on a quiet stretch of beach but still close enough to town and the famous Quadrado.

This is a quintessential Trancoso beach house, set 100m from Itaquena Beach on the gated domaine of Itapororoca and only a short drive from Trancoso village and the famous Quadrado.

The light and airy house, featured in many international design magazines, is made up of several cottages and has masses of outdoor living areas along with a big heated pool.

The garden gate opens onto the large, sandy beach of Itaquena; few tourists reach this far along the beach, which makes it quite secluded and private.

24-hour security makes the house a perfect option for guests wanting total privacy but be near enough to the lively Trancoso scene.

The house has a team of trained staff and includes a very good cook.

A luxury villa to rent on Ile de Ré, France

The house is beautifully renovated with a large, open-plan, ground-floor living area and a newly appointed kitchen.

The master bedroom and generous en-suite bathroom are situated on the ground floor. On the first floor there is a second generous double bedroom with en-suite shower room and WC, as well as two further twin/double bedrooms with shared bathroom and a separate loo.

The house boasts three separate annexes. The first looks onto the pool and has a double bedroom with en-suite shower room and is ideal for grandparents or older children. There is also a wet room here for the pool. The second is at the front of the house and is a family games and TV room. The third is a laundry room with a drinks fridge and table tennis.

All rooms look onto the pretty, 500-square-metre walled garden and the heated pool, close to which is a stylish, stone-and-beam outdoor living and dining area.

The house is set back from the quiet road with private parking offered behind automatic gates.