Our villas with the best views

Do you dream of waking up in the morning to serene sea views in Lefkada, rolling hills in the Umbrian countryside or even 360 degree panoramas across the sea and Pitons in St Lucia?

If so, look no further than these 7 villas with the best views.

Podere Casemasce, Umbria

This Italian escape is surrounded by rolling hills of beautiful Umbrian countryside, perfectly secluded yet within easy reach of shops and restaurants in the medieval town of Todi.

Set amid extensive lawned gardens, the lovely large pool is no doubt where guests will spend a lot of their time both swimming and relaxing.

A large open terrace provides the perfect spot for al fresco dining, with accompanying views to savour.

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Villa Glaros, Paxos

Perched on a hillside on the west coast of Paxos, Villa Glaros was used for the cover shot on our 2019 brochure due to these phenomenal views across the med. 

Accompanying the fabulous infinity pool outside there is an al fresco dining area with a barbecue for lovely long lunches.

Inside the villa is bright and contemporary, with two bedrooms in the main house and a third in the annexe, while amenities in Gaios are just a short drive away.

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Villa Las, Corfu

Villa Las is in our heartland of Corfu and proves to be a consistently popular choice of villa for friends and families alike.

The views from the infinity pool are simply superb, gazing over silvered olive groves and the lovely village of Kassiopi, to the sparkling sea.

Relax poolside under a shaded pergola or dine al fresco in the sheltered dining area; this villa is perfectly designed for outdoor living.

Inside, there is a large sitting/dining room, a fully equipped kitchen and four spacious en suite bedrooms.

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Villa Les Collines, Cannes

The views from Villa Les Collines reach far over forested hills to Lake St. Cassien. The palm fringed gardens surround the fabulous pool and outdoor seating area, which is perfectly positioned to take in the views in a peaceful and private setting.

Inside the house is light and airy, with ample space for 6 guests holidaying together.

The medieval villa of Cabris is just 3km away, while glitz and glamour in Cannes is within a 25km drive.  

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Villa Panoramica, Algarve

With panoramic views across Albufeira, it's clear where the name came from for this unique villa.

Inside is equipped with all the mod cons, including a state-of-the-art kitchen, while the living/dining area is open plan with floor-to-ceiling glass doors opening to the terraces. Downstairs is also home to two bedrooms and a fabulous bar area; upstairs is occupied by the master double bedroom and a study.

Step outside and you will find the private pool and sun loungers, as well as an outdoor dining area and a built-in barbecue.

This house is a great choice for a group of friends or a families with older children. 

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Masseria Torre Pinta

What was once a 17th century home of a Maltese Knight, has been lovingly restored and renovated into a beautiful villa for up to eight guests, that is steeped in history. 

With panoramic views over the surrounding silvering olive groves all the way to the shores of the Adriatic, Masseria Torre Pinta offers guests peace and seclusion, paired with the feeling of being on top of the world. 

The Master Suite offers one of the best views in the house, while the upper terrace is ideal for al fresco relaxation overlooking the surrounding countryside. 

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La Sassicaia

In a picture-postcard worthy setting, La Sassicaia offers guests an enviable location amidst the rolling hills of Tuscany, with breathtaking views that are hard to beat.  

Wonderfully spacious bedrooms feature panoramic windows for waking up to enjoy the view from the comfort of your bed or make use of one of the cleverly positioned desks to write, draw or work remotely while admiring the surrounding landscape. 

Outside a sizeable terrace is perfectly positioned to admire the rolling vistas, as is the large private pool…bliss.

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Tamarind Sands

Carved into the hillside on Sri Lanka’s blissful south coast, Tamarind Sands overlooks a glistening white sandy bay below. Ocean view bedrooms provide an air of calm as you wake up in the morning, while the heavenly infinity pool looks across the lawned gardens and straight out to sea. 

There is a beautiful open air yoga and Ayurveda studio, which is perfect for a relaxing villa retreat. Alongside the services of a wonderful cook, the Villa Manager at Tamarind Sands is also a mixologist, so you can end relaxing days sipping cocktails on the rooftop while watching the sunset.

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Domaine de Bagatelle

Set within a vast 175 acres of woodland, from its privileged hilltop position Domaine de Bagatelle enjoys far reaching vistas across a sea of green. 

The villa itself comprises an 18th century Maison de Maitre and a 19th Century hunting lodge, with opulent interiors and elegant furnishings throughout. 

Elsewhere within the peaceful grounds, guests can relax in the heated swimming pool, take a turn around the walled gardens or simply sit back and allow the view to speak for itself.

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La Bagatelle

With enviable views of the prominent Pitons, La Bagatelle is located in a desirable spot on St Lucia’s west coast. The inviting private pool overlooks the shimmering sea below, while the covered terrace - complete with hammock and four-poster daybed is the perfect spot to watch the sunset.

Cook service is included for ultimate indulgence, which means guests can spend the utmost time admiring their naturally beautiful surroundings. 

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Upper Mantin

Upper Mantin is a modern and exceptionally elegant villa, boasting the most fabulous open views down to the glittering north east coastline of Corfu.⁠

The staggering 20m long infinity pool wraps around the terrace, while the timber deck adorned with comfortable loungers and parasols feels like your own private viewing platform of the tranquil Ionian Sea below. 

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Casa della Collina

Casa della Collina is a beautiful house that is full of character. Set within 17 hectares of olive terraces and gardens, this villa offers amazing views from every window! 

Friends and families alike can enjoy an evening of pizza making using the villa’s traditional pizza oven, to be enjoyed out on the terrace with sweeping valley views. 

This villa is ideally located for hiking, cycling and visiting nearby vineyards for wine tasting, and if you choose to add cook service to your stay you can expect to enjoy only the finest Tuscan dishes such as freshly made orchiete with cherry tomatoes and risotto arancini. 

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Villa Kayra

Villa Kayra sits in a privileged position high on a hillside overlooking the breathtaking bay of Kalkan. Designed to admire the views, every room has floor to ceiling windows flooding the villa with light; we particularly love how each of the beds are positioned to wake up to see the sea.

Out on the terrace there is a dedicated area for al fresco dining that’s served by a built-in bbq, a shaded pergola and a poolside bar. The pièce de résistance is the epic infinity pool with built-in Jacuzzi, seemingly merging into the Med.

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Irida

Ideally located on Corfu’s north east coast, the view from Irida overlooks the glistening sea below. A stay at Irida is all about al fresco living with a large private pool with loungers and seats, an outdoor pool table and table tennis, plus a shaded dining terrace served by a bbq for outdoor dining.

Inside the villa is bright and comfortable. Downstairs a double bedroom opens to the pool terrace, while the two bedrooms upstairs share a balcony, so you can enjoy your morning coffee as you admire the stunning scenery..    

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