Villas in Europe

European Villa Holidays

Our handpicked villas in Europe put you close to sun-soaked coastlines, medieval towns, celebrated food scenes and landscapes steeped in history. Discover characterful country houses and coastal retreats across Britain & Ireland, luxury villas among the vineyards and villages of France, or elegant escapes across Italy and Greece. Head to Spain and Portugal for beach days and balmy evenings, or explore the spectacular Adriatic shores of Croatia and Montenegro.

Our European villa rentals cover everything from family villas, grand stays for multigenerational getaways and spectacular villas with pools. You can wake beside the sea in one of our beach villas, or retreat to the countryside. Each home is handpicked for its extraordinary setting, generous space, privacy, or character.

Why visit Europe?

Europe packs an extraordinary amount into a relatively small corner of the world. One day might mean swimming in the Mediterranean and eating seafood beside the harbour; another could take you through vineyard-covered hills, ancient cities or along a wild Atlantic coastline. Add excellent food, fascinating history and an almost endless choice of landscapes, and it’s easy to see why European villa holidays keep calling us back.

From the calm waters of the Mediterranean to Atlantic surf and the tranquil Aegean, Europe has some of the world’s best beaches. The Greek Islands and Croatia promise clear, inviting water and hidden coves, Spain and Portugal bring long sweeps of golden sand, and Italy serves up glamorous seaside towns alongside quieter island shores. The Atlantic coasts of Cornwall, France and Portugal are particularly tempting for surfers and anyone who likes their beaches a little wilder.

Europe’s food is a reason to travel in its own right. There is fresh pasta and local wine in Italy, just-caught seafood in Portugal, colourful market produce in Provence and Greek lunches overlooking the sea. Staying in a villa also means you can shop at local markets, cook together at home or have a private chef take care of dinner.

And then there is the history. Roman ruins, medieval towns, Moorish palaces, Renaissance cities and grand châteaux sit alongside some of the world’s most important museums and galleries. From Greece and Turkey to Croatia, France, Spain and Italy, a villa holiday in Europe can be as much about discovery as switching off.