Beach in ten
If being near the sea is a holiday ‘must have’, but walking into your bedroom with sand between your toes isn’t, these villas are less than 10 minutes drive from the beach - many within the soothing sound of the surf. (If you have to be right on the sand then try our Beachfront villas.) See Beach in ten Villas

Beachfront
Sand, sea and sun – a perfect combination for a perfect holiday. These villas are all right on the beach. Feel the sand, listen to the waves…start to relax. (If the beach is important but beachfront is not, try our Beach in Ten villas.) See Beachfront Villas

Body and soul
Need a simple massage or a yoga master for some calming karma. Can do! These villas offer some form of spa and massage treatments or services to relax the body and rejuvenate the soul. Typically a bought in service – just lie back, relax and …… Zzzzzz. See Body and soul Villas

Bring the relatives
Much as you love the in-laws sometimes you both need a little space on holiday. Try these villas which have annexes or spread out rooms to retreat to for that afternoon nap or to read a book far from the madding, or is it maddening, crowd. See Bring the relatives Villas

Child friendly
Happy children mean happy holidays, and although all of our villas in Bali, Phuket and Sri Lanka make great family holiday destinations, some really stand out as having been designed with kids in mind. These family holiday villas are packed with useful children’s facilities; from bunkrooms and family suites to wading pools and play rooms; from kids DVDs to Playstation and Wii, and often have plenty of family friendly attractions nearby. We can guarantee that the kids will never be bored. See Child friendly Villas

City scene
Prefer seeing the sites, cruising the shops and trying out the local restaurants right on your doorstep. If isolation is not your thing but you need to be in the thick of things and don’t want an expensive hotel - try our city centre apartments and homes. See City scene Villas

City Scene
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Eco aware
Eco aware and villas are not often seen in the same sentence. However eco friendly detergents, water reusing, bio sewage treatment, solar panels and recycling – these villa owners are aware of their responsibilities and make a real effort to limit the impact their villa has on the local environment. See Eco aware Villas

Executive escape
Think out of the box. Brainstorming needs more than a boardroom and coffee. Get inspired for that trailblazing product or strategy or build camaraderie with colleagues at these mind-refreshing villa getaways. Projectors, fax machines, WiFi, air conditioned rooms suitable for meetings and a good coffee machine are just some of the facilities you would expect to find to oil the wheels of industry. See Executive escape Villas

Fair share for groups
Nothing more frustrating than squeezing into a kids bunk whilst your friends lounge in the master suite. These villas have equitable sleeping arrangements and bathrooms so nobody ends up with the short straw – or bed for that matter. See Fair share for groups Villas

Gastronomic delights
Food, glorious food! Hot sausage and mustard! Cold Jelly and custard! Perhaps not quite, but these villas have been specially selected for their exceptional chef, marvellous menus, cookery courses or other culinary specialties. No Oliver, or Olivia for that matter, will be going hungry here. See Gastronomic delights Villas

Going for golf
No point in lugging the clubs for hours for a game. For golfing addicts these selected villas are within 20 minutes drive of a golf club, many of which are world class. Some of the villas are even on the course itself – fore! See Going for golf Villas

Kid friendly
Happy kids make for a happy holiday. These villas are packed with things for the kids to do or have plenty of attractions in the local area. Whether it is Wii or WiFi, pool (snooker) or pool (swimming), it's boards rather than bored. We can’t guarantee that every property is 100% ‘kid safe’, but we can guarantee that there will be plenty to keep them entertained. See Kid friendly Villas

Party pads
A special birthday or event to organise? From a few friends to a few hundred these villas are just perfect for letting your hair down and partying the night away. Most will feature great staff, big kitchens, and lots of space to make lots of noise – some even with a DJ booth! Pop the champagne, turn up the music and let the party begin. (If you are planning a large event, please let us know at the time of booking.) See Party pads Villas

Perfect for weddings
Magical days need magical settings. These villas are ideal for wedding parties be it a small gathering or a full blown function. Some even have dedicated areas for the ceremony and their own event organisers to make your special occasion a memorable one. Do let us know though at the time of booking so we can smooth the way for that special day. See Perfect for weddings Villas

Private island hideaway
Why stop at a villa when you can have the whole island? Experience the ultimate in exclusion and privacy with one of these villa island escapes. See Private island hideaway Villas

Romantic retreats
Whether it is a honeymoon, anniversary or your partnership just needs a little rekindling, be it a cosy hideaway or a stunning chic retreat, try one of these romantic villas for just the two of you. See Romantic retreats Villas

Room with a view
Picture postcard sunsets, panoramic ocean vistas, jungle-clad valleys– all these villas have views to die for whilst you are being pampered in privacy. See Room with a view Villas

Rural escape
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Sensible for seniors
Not great on stairs or need lifts, ramps and bathrooms for wheelchairs? Asia is not famous for catering for travellers with mobility issues. These villas at least try. If you do need more help though do contact us and we will do what we can. See Sensible for seniors Villas

Spa sensation
From a refreshing facial or perfect pedicure to a complete mud wrap, from a salt scrub to hot stone therapy, spa offerings are many and varied. These villas offer more than a simple massage on the sun lounger (see Body and Soul) – they include dedicated spa services with trained staff and special facilities for a sensational spa treatment. See Spa sensation Villas

The great outdoors
Lazing by the pool all day not your idea of fun? Try one of these villas which are perfectly placed for discovering the great outdoors – be it hiking or biking, bird-spotting or white-water-rafting – there will be something nearby to suit those who prefer a more active holiday. See The great outdoors Villas

Walk into town
Love the idea of a villa’s privacy but need social stimulation as well without jumping in the car every time. These villas are a short walk from the action – a 15 minute stroll max will bring you to the nearest town. See Walk into town Villas