FAMILY VILLA HOLIDAYS

Villa San Barberino sits proudly overlooking olive groves and vineyards between the hilltop ramparts of Volterra and the historic towers of San Gimignano.

Mandola Piccola is a luxury Umbrian villa, close to the towns of Perugia and Todi and the famous wine region of Montefalco.

Two minutes' walk from the beach and clear waters of the Ionian. A lovely coastal villa with summer restaurants and water sports in walking distance.

A comfortable and well-presented villa, within walking distance of the village of Pollenca and just five minutes' drive from the beaches of Cala San Vicente.

Located a stone's throw from the centre of Soller on the spectacular west coast of Mallorca, Can Canals enjoys sweeping views of the Tramuntana mountains and surrounding orange orchards.

With views to the historic town of Alaior, the property is ensconced in 160 acres of Mediterranean nature, a home to an array of local flowers and native tortoises.

In the olive grove laden slopes of Western Crete, Villa Filira sits high upon a hill near the picturesque coastal village of Kolymbari, full of cafes and tavernas.

The La Gallina Estate (comprised of La Gallina and Il Galletto) is a truly unique oasis with charming, spacious interiors and extensive aromatic gardens. Perfectly situated on the Sorrento Peninsula, it is the ideal property to enjoy the world-famous surroundings.

Enjoy the invigorating views and the comings and goings of Lake Como at water level from this intimate, Neoclassical villa. Supremely comfortable living spaces open out to a memorable lake front terrace.

Less than 30 minutes from Carcassone, an ancient fortified citadelle claimed by Celts, Romans, Visigoths and Saracens, in the foothills of the majestic Pyrenees, is the Domaine de la Hille.