Words: Patrick
When it comes to the ultimate summer getaway – whether you’ve left it a tad late to organise this year’s grand foray or fancy some last minute TLC on foreign soil in the way of a long weekend – Europe is a tantalising pick-a-mix. It’s all there. Flour-straddled beaches and crystal seas peppered with coral; cobbled alleys, palate-punching cuisine and the world’s finest architecture. Here, we take a look at five of the most absurdly stunning villas, palaces and castles to get the ball rolling for you…
VILLA C, ST JEAN CAP FERRAT, With panoramic views across the Côte d’Azur, this villa combines an ultra-contemporary modernist living space with more intimate private rooms. Each of the seven individually-designed guest bedrooms offers a separate enclave, complete with bathroom and private terrace. Not to overlook the sauna, hammam, gym, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and wine cellar., Villa C
TAGOMAGO ISLAND, IBIZA, To call this place paradise may be a treasonous understatement. Segregated from the drunken revelry Ibiza is denounced for, Tagomago Island offers 148 acres of unblemished privacy. The mansion is nestled at the centre of this idyllic retreat and features a list of facilities and amenities to make you weak at the knees., Tagomago
VILLA CASSIOPEIA, CORFU, The location of Cassiopeia House is unrivalled, with the 20m saltwater infinity pool merging seamlessly with the blue of the sky and sea. Gym, jacuzzi, pool table, cinema – it has it all. And away from the house, the estate’s grounds incorporate woodland areas, beautiful rock formations and a host of indigenous trees, flora and fauna., Cassiopeia
CHATEAU BOUFFEMONT, PARIS , This picturesque château, situated just 30km from central Paris and dating back to the 19th century, has been a destination for royalty and a venue for numerous events and ceremonies. It’s not hard to see why. With 5 grand halls of refined ambiance, 10 prestigious suites, magnificent gardens and a natural park, this is a baronial experience that stands out from the rest., Château Bouffemont
VILLA SHEHEREZADE, DUBROVNIK, In a word: wow. This beautiful white palace, sitting on a cliff top overlooking the turquoise waters of the Adriatic Sea, is nothing short of breathtaking and has enticed celebrities from around the world. The pictures speak for themselves, and a visit is bound to have you vomiting superlatives., Sheherezade
From Quintessentially Villas, +44(0)845 269 6673
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