You’ll find this elegant villa in the attractive El Rosario area of Marbella. It’s 5 kilometres east of the centre of Marbella, so you can easily drive into town for dinner, cocktails, and shopping, but there are plenty of eateries nearby too. Best of all, you’re within walking distance of Playa Alicante, one of the nicest beaches in the area. When you’re not checking out yachts from a beach bar, you’ll likely spend most of your time around the pool. Stretch out in the sun after swimming a few lengths, or recline in the Jacuzzi with a glass of something chilled. Dine under the stars on the terrace, having fired up the barbecue for an alfresco feast of fresh seafood. Inside, the villa is modern and cool. A monochrome colour palette allows the blue sky and shimmering pool to take centre stage.

Additional fees

• The swimming pool can be heated for an additional €300 per week

• Your host can help arrange a variety of extra services during your stay, including massages and beauty treatments, wine tours, laundry and dry cleaning, fridge fills, restaurant reservations, private chefs, airport transfers, and car hire

• If you’re travelling with children, your host can organise babysitting services – alternatively, a live-in nanny can be arranged at a cost of £475-£670 per week

Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.