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Villas & private stays

Your own villa, chalet, island or lodge, with the space, privacy and people to look after you.

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Why we love it

Space to yourselves

Some trips call for more than a hotel room: a villa for the whole family, a chalet for the ski season, or a lodge you have entirely to yourselves.

We find the right property, check it's exactly as described, and arrange the extras that make it work: a private chef, housekeeping, transfers, car hire and experiences nearby.

Islands

Private island hideaways

Overwater and beach villas with your own pool, from the Maldives to French Polynesia.

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Europe

Villas in Tuscany, Provence and the Greek Isles

Farmhouses among the vines, clifftop villas and island homes, with space for everyone.

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The Alps

Ski chalets

Catered chalets with a chef, a hot tub and the slopes close by, for families and groups of friends.

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Africa

Exclusive-use safari lodges

Your own lodge, guide and vehicle, so the days run to your timetable.

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Celebrations

Families and milestone trips

Big birthdays, anniversaries and multi-generational holidays, with one place for everyone to come together.

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Australia & New Zealand

Lodges and retreats close to home

Luxury lodges and private retreats, from the coast to the mountains, without the long-haul flight.

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How it works

Private stays, made easy

Booking a villa or private home is different from booking a hotel. Here's how we take care of it.

Step 1

The right property

Tell us who's travelling, where and when. We shortlist properties that suit your group, your style and your budget.

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Step 2

Staff and extras arranged

From a private chef and daily housekeeping to transfers, car hire and nearby experiences, we organise it before you arrive.

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Step 3

One advisor throughout

One person handles everything, before you go and while you're away, so there's always someone to call.

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Let's find your villa

Tell us who's travelling, where and when, and your advisor will shortlist the right properties and arrange everything around them.

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