Published on 14/06/2022

10 Palatial Villas
for a Group Getaway

Whether you choose the countryside, seaside or mountains, the large villas from Relais & Châteaux can be shared by your family and friends to fully enjoy the best moments of life: escapes, vacations, long weekends and celebrations.

10 Palatial Villas |for a Group Getaway

Imanta Punta de Mita, Mexique

Whether you choose the countryside, seaside or mountains, the large villas from Relais & Châteaux can be shared by your family and friends to fully enjoy the best moments of life: escapes, vacations, long weekends and celebrations.

Baroque episcopal palace, Il San Pietro di Positano (Italy)


« Palazzo Santa Croce »
Size: 687 sq. m. / 7,394 sq. ft.
Capacity: 9 people

On the Amalfi Coast, perched above the fishing village of Positano, the former 17th-century episcopal palace with its red façade writes a new chapter of its saga, complete with five bedrooms, a row of rooms with many works of art, a pool and steam baths.

Extra benefits: boat excursion, welcome dinner at the Villa or at the Carlino restaurant by Michelin-starred chef Alois Vanlangenaeker.

 

Convivial design, Maslina Resort (Croatia)


« Villa Uvala »
Size: 500 sq. m. / 5,382 sq. ft.
Capacity: 10 people

The pure lines and immense picture windows of this villa invite the blue of the sea and the sky indoors. This resort, offering a panoramic view over the Adriatic Sea, reinvents island codes while blending into the Croatian landscape. Well-designed around the infinity pool, with five bedrooms – each with an en-suite bathroom –, the Uvala villa mingles conviviality with seclusion.

Extra benefits: the well-equipped fitness room, where you’ll enjoy working out; the terrace, a favorite at cocktail time; and the living room fireplace, offering welcome warmth when the chill sets in.


Hamlet style in Provence, Château de Berne (France)


« Villa Fito »
Size: 467 sq. m. / 5,027 sq. ft.
Capacity: 12 people

At Flayosc, in the South of France, a dry-stone Provence-style residence stands at the heart of a natural setting. It is the perfect place to get away together and enjoy birdsong in the shade of majestic olive trees. Inside are six bedrooms, a ravishing glass-paned kitchen, a living room, and a lavish library. The decoration fuses authenticity with modernity, the perfect combination for an exceptional private villa. 

Extra benefits: The private estate spanning five acres / two hectares, featuring a swimming pool and a pool-house complete with an outdoor kitchen, pizza oven and barbecue, as well as a pétanque court. Inside the villa, a large movie theater..


Whales swim in the background, Imanta Punta de Mita (Mexico)


« Casona Jaguar » / « Casa del Arbol» / « Casona Los Templos »
Size: from 836 sq. m. to 929 sq. m. / from 9,000 sq. ft. to 10,000 sq. ft. 
Capacity: 5. to 7 people

Atop a rocky spur off the Pacific Coast and the untouched peninsula of Punta Mita, this incredible villa offers up its natural environment to share. With its rooftop terrace, it offers a spectacular point of view: indeed, one of the most beautiful of the entire coast. Guests might take a dip in the infinity pool within the shady garden or bathe in the jacuzzi, according to the time of day and their whims.

Extra benefits: Enjoy the ocean landscape and the private beach on one side of the villa, and a lush jungle on the other.

Casa del Arbol / The Treehouse


No stress, Gilpin Hotel & Lake House (UK)


« Gilpin Lake House »
Size: 600 sq. m. / 6,458 sq. ft.
Capacity: 12 people

Set on a private lake in England, this charming country house has six beautiful bedrooms, a gorgeous lounge with a Cumbrian stone fireplace, a magnificent dining room overlooking the lake, and many nooks and crannies. Take a leisurely walk around the grounds to enjoy the sanctuary of the Lake House, a dip in the private swimming pool, or relax in the sauna and outdoor hot tub. 

Extra benefits: an estate with complete privacy in the heart of the Lake District National Park, surrounded by lakes, mountains and vibrant country villages and towns.


Quality beach time, Myconian Ambassador Thalasso (Greece)


« 8-bedroom Villa with Pool and Jacuzzi »
Size: 290 sq. m. / 3,121 sq. ft.
Capacity: 18 people

Mykonos, the festive trendy island, in a setting of calm serenity for the happy few. A dream come true… Connected to the five-star hotel, yet completely independent, this 8-bedroom villa on two levels is reflected in the mirror of the private infinity pool. Relax inside or outside, between the beach, the outdoor jacuzzi and the spacious terrace.

Extra benefits: total privacy in a pristine natural environment, a personalized catering service with healthy menus.


A secret duo, Landgoed Hotel Het Roode Koper (Netherlands)


«  Villa Struyckenbergen »
Size: 500 sq. m. / 5,380 sq. ft.
Capacity: 14 people

At the edge of the forest, just 10 minutes from the hotel by bike and 30 minutes by foot, a spacious villa shares its one-hectare garden with an annex transformed into a wellness spa space. Guests of the six suites, each with its own private bathroom, will have the heathland all to themselves, not to mention the outdoor whirlpool to enjoy at any time and the pool. On misty evenings, family or friends can snuggle up by the fire of the circular chimney.

Extra benefits: a stunning landscape free of all olfactory and visual pollution. For kids, a wide choice of activities, from pony rides in the forest to treehouse constructions by way of marshmallow roasting…


For an ultimate getaway, Eden Roc Cap Cana (Dominican Republic)


« Four Bedroom Imperial Villa »
Size: 578 sq. m. / 6,180 sq. ft.
Capacity: 10 people

A spacious and superbly decorated villa, from the dining room to the four suites, from the waterfall fountains to the extensive garden with its infinity pool. A setting that showcases local craftsmanship and art, both chic and exotic, for a fantastic stay.

Extra benefits: Butler service included in your stay plus an opportunity to indulge into our culinary journey with chef service once per stay. Other areas within the community are Los Establos, an equestrian center with an enclosed arena and polo fields, and Koko Kid’s Club for children 4 to 12, with inventive activities supervised by a devoted and creative staff.


Floating on the Atlantic, Ellerman House (South Africa)


« Villa One »
Size: 696 sq. m. / 7,492 sq. ft.
Capacity: 10 people

Like a schooner deck, the terrace deck of this contemporary design villa juts out into the sea, giving the guests of the five suites the sensation that the endless view of sea and horizon exists for them alone. An absolute luxury in Bantry Bay, sheltered from the Southeaster wind. No breeze ripples the surface of the pool, making it possible to dive in at any hour of day or night.

Extra benefits: the contemporary art collection, one of the most beautiful in South Africa, and the private tour of Cape Town museums and galleries, ensured by the privileged relationships between the owners and the curators.



A land of contrasts, La Villa Calvi (France)


« Villa Prestige »
Size: 500 sq. m. / 5,382 sq. ft.
Capacity: 10 people

You will never get tired of admiring the view of the Bay of Calvi, which enlivens every room like a painting come to life. Guests quickly feel at home in this bright and spacious villa with its ultra-contemporary furniture.  

Extra benefits: only 500 meters (1,640 ft.) from the hotel, it remains private, while allowing guests to attend wonderful concerts organized every summer at La Villa, in collaboration with the cultural services of the region, and to savor locavore cuisine by the chef who sources ingredients from small local producers.

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