Casa Panama

This impressive nine-bedroom villa is positioned close to the beach of Llafranc, on one of the most beautiful stretches of the Costa Brava. Initially built in the 1940s, it has been renovated with style and pizzazz. Spread over three floors, there are lots to enjoy! The lower ground floor is dedicated to entertainment; choose between racking up the balls on the billiard table, enjoying a drink at the bar or practising your moves on the dance floor. There's also a handy laundry room on this floor.

For more formal entertaining, head to the ground floor and the open-plan living space. Here you'll find high-quality furnishings, pendant lighting, and swathes of natural light. Stylish sofas invite you to take it easy while floor-to-ceiling glass doors offer up stunning views of the sea. There's also a sit-up bar that overlooks a marble-topped dining table seating 16 people. Pristine white walls and cool marble flooring sweep through to a separate lounge area where you can relax in style with a film. In the contemporary kitchen, rustle up a casual meal and serve it in the additional dining room with its eight-seater table. Also on this floor, you'll find an en-suite bedroom featuring bunk beds.

An elegant staircase spirals up to the first floor, where the remaining bedrooms are located. The bedrooms, featuring a mix of king-size and twin beds, all have huge ceiling fans, the whitest of linen and fabulous en-suite monochrome bathrooms. Some of the sea-facing bedrooms have access to a huge terrace, while others have small, private balconies. All rooms on the first floor are equipped with air conditioning also.

While the interior is a grand affair, the outside is equally spectacular with an array of garden furniture, shady lawns and picture-perfect sea views. Splash in the pool, laze in a hammock, try your hand at ping pong or enjoy a game of tennis on your own private tennis court (which can also be switched for a football pitch or basketball court!). Those feeling less energetic can sit on the terrace and catch up on holiday reads. As the day draws to an end and a pine-scented breeze wafts across the lawn, gather friends and family and cook up a feast in the outdoor kitchen. There's a shady table here that invites al fresco dining, or if you're not in the mood to cook, there are plenty of good restaurants just 10 minutes away. Despite the tranquil location, Casa Panama is close to amenities. It's a 15-minute drive to the charming town of Begur and a 20-minute walk to the stunning Llafranc beach.