Gorgeous Luxury Villas In Europe We Want To Escape To ASAP

Dreaming of a secluded sojourn in the ultimate luxury villa in Europe? Whether you’re planning a summer escape by the sea or a countryside retreat surrounded by nature, these luxurious villas are the ultimate way to recharge in style. The C&TH travel team has rounded up a collection of the most gorgeous hideaways to book for 2026 – from sun-drenched homes on the Greek islands and chic Provençal farmhouses to trulli amid Puglia’s olive groves and serene estates in the Cotswolds. Each property promises privacy, design-led interiors, and postcard-perfect scenery, with spacious bedroom suites, inviting pools, and al fresco dining spots made for long, lazy days. Whether gathering family and friends or escaping for a romantic getaway, our edit features villas that capture the spirit of slow living in a home away from home.

La Bergerie de Calabrun – Provence, France

La Bergerie de Calabrun – Provence, France

For a quintessential Provençal escape, La Bergerie de Calabrun provides a chic countryside haven surrounded by olive groves and lavender fields in the heart of the Camargue. This elegantly restored stone farmhouse offers six ensuite bedrooms, spacious living and dining spaces opening onto shaded terraces, and a beautifully landscaped garden complete with a heated pool, in addition to an indoor pool and sauna. Interiors blend rustic charm and French sophistication, with natural materials and airy, light-filled rooms. Carved into the rock itself, this cliffside three-level villa is a real show-stopper. 

BOOK IT: Prices from £15,250 to £23,150 per week. villacollective.com

Villa Elvire, Paros, courtesy of Bright Blue Villas

Villa Elvire – Paros, Greece

Looking for a blowout multigenerational holiday this summer? Gather the family at the 832 sqm Villa Elvire, boasting six spacious ensuite bedrooms, an open-plan living area, a large dining room that can comfortably accommodate 20 people, a professionally equipped kitchen and a BBQ, two infinity pools flanked by sumptuous loungers, and a secluded, peaceful hillside location sprawling across 8,600 sqm with unobstructed sea views towards the bay of Molos. There’s also quick access to a beautifully sandy beach and a whitewashed chapel nearby. Bliss.

BOOK IT: Prices start from €29,500 per week. brightbluevillas.com

Villa Balbina – Algarve

Villa Balbina – Algarve, Portugal

Nestled in its own little cove, Villa Balbina is a blissfully secluded beachfront stay enjoying a private stretch of sandy climes and lapping waves. It’s typically styled for the region, with Moorish-inspired terracotta tones and vaulted ceilings – but it’s still one of the most gorgeous luxury villas we’ve come across. The sun-splashed roof tiles are a picturesque sight peeking out from the lush surrounding greenery, too. Step inside and the interiors are stylish and chic – polished and contemporary, replete with relaxing breakout spaces and plush sofas. Up to ten guests can enjoy a stay here, swimming the infinity pool, luxuriating in a bubbling jacuzzi or commanding a paddle board from the neighbouring beach. An added bonus for active visitors is a very well-equipped indoor gym boasting free-standing weights and smart equipment. Of course, it goes without saying that there’s a chef service and a team available to hire throughout your stay to look after your every need.

BOOK IT: Villa from £14,700 per week depending on season. cvvillas.com

Delle Grazie – Syros, Greece

Delle Grazie – Syros, Greece

If it’s a show-stopping Greek island getaway that you seek, check into Delle Grazie, a modern stone villa perched above the sparkling Aegean on the tranquil island of Syros. With sleek, spacious interiors designed for stylish family living, six ensuite bedrooms, and an open-plan layout that flows out to panoramic terraces, it’s the perfect spot for slow alfresco dinners and leisurely sunset swims. There are views across the bay of Megas Gialos, while a series of lounges and shaded dining spaces encourage slow, sun-drenched days. A nearby sandy beach offers direct sea access, though you’ll find it hard to leave the villa…

BOOK IT: Prices from £8,700 to £21,750 per week. villacollective.com

Fincadelica Xarraca – Xarraca, Ibiza

Fincadelica Xarraca – Xarraca, Ibiza

Fincadelica Xarraca is stylish, ultra-luxurious, and has plenty of White Isle allure. With its enviable location that overlooks the shores of Cala Xarraca Bay, set among fragrant pines on the northwest side of Ibiza, this eight-bedroom 3,000 sq/m coastal estate is one of the largest beach-side properties on the island; and not only that, it comes complete with direct beach access, just follow the coastal path and its secret cove. Available for exclusive hire, the property is home to laid-back luxury and fully embraces the indoor-outdoor living ethos, playing to the Mediterranean’s climate and year-round sunshine. A private and secluded spot, Fincadelica Xarraca makes for the perfect glamorous escape – it’s no wonder then, that it’s been loved by the jet set over the years and was even shot by infamous American high society photographer Slim Aarons in the ‘70s, adding to the this luxury villa’s fun, glittering and culturally significant heritage.

BOOK IT: From £60,000 per week in the low season and £102,000 per week in the high season, fully staffed. fincadelicaibiza.com

Temple Guiting Manor – The Cotswolds

Temple Guiting Manor – The Cotswolds, UK

Fancy trying out the luxury villas closer to home? Enjoy your very own mini Saltburn-style escape in the heart of the stunning hamlet of Temple Guiting in the Cotswolds. Take over the whole estate with its Jinny Blom-designed gardens (sleeping 32 across a range of stunningly appointed accommodation); or, for smaller groups, plump for the divine small medieval manor house – described by Nicholas Pevsner as one of the finest examples of its kind in the country. It sleeps ten, and is the only house in the county to have two built-in dovecotes (now cleverly used as a cinema room and a hot tub room). There are endless nooks and crannies to explore and the estate is steeped in history; but that doesn’t mean it rests on its ancient laurels. Besides a Wim Hof-style dip in the lake, there are endless activities, from a pool and tennis court, to paddleboarding and rowing; from boules and table tennis to a delightful children’s woodland playground – every amenity has been thought of. And, of course, the rolling golden hills are just outside your back door should they beckon.

BOOK IT: The Manor, from £2,100 per night; the whole estate from £5,450 per night. templeguitingmanor.co.uk

Trullo Caprifoglio – Puglia, Italy

Trullo Caprifoglio – Puglia, Italy

Dreaming of a sun-soaked family escape in southern Italy? Us too. Experience authentic Puglian charm at Trullo Caprifoglio, a beautifully restored stone villa nestled amid olive groves and rural tranquillity. This stylish retreat sleeps up to 10 guests across five bedrooms, exuding rustic elegance with its vaulted trullo roofs, whitewashed interiors, and soft neutral palette throughout. Spend idle days lounging at the idyllic pool terrace and shaded al fresco dining area, and enjoy the fragrant Mediterranean gardens and countryside views, which provide a serene backdrop. Located just outside Cisternino, you’re perfectly placed to explore the region’s hilltop towns, enjoy leisurely aperitivos at sunset, and embrace La Dolce Vita.

BOOK IT: Prices from £5,050 to £11,650 per week. villacollective.com

Milos RHM – Milos Island, Greece

Milos RHM – Milos Island, Greece

Embrace idyllic Greek island life with this luxurious, brand new luxury villa on the Aegean isle of Milos, which is renowned for its spectacular beaches, picturesque villages and excellent food. The showstopping villa – one of only a few five-star stays on this untouched island – features seven ensuite bedrooms, an infinity pool, plus glorious outside spaces to relax in, including a sunken firepit with a circular seating area. Just a stone’s throw away is the crystal clear sea, accessible by a path down to the water from the villa. Here, you’ll find a cluster of Milos’s colourful painted ‘syrmata’ fishermen’s huts, which are unique to the island. A skippered speedboat is available on request, meaning you can make the most of exploring this delightful Greek paradise.

BOOK IT: £POA, fivestargreece.com

Villa Allegra – Zakynthos, Greece

Villa Allegra – Zakynthos, Greece

Joyous by name, joyous by nature, Villa Allegra is tucked away in the hills on the rugged north- east coast of Zakynthos. Despite its rural setting, Allegra is just ten minutes’ drive from the fabled Peligoni Club (where children find their sea feet on boats, boards and sails) and offers peaceful seclusion and a magnificent view across the bay of Aghios Nikoloas. But this is no rustic retreat; modern and perfectly appointed, Allegra has everything you need to make a family holiday stress-free. The magnificent infinity pool is large enough for both lengths and lounging. The villa sleeps eight in three spacious bedrooms and can easily accommodate two families. The open-plan living area spills out onto a pergola-covered al fresco dining space, perfect for a sunrise breakfast, if you and yours are earlybirds. Suffice it to say, Allegra is a fitting addition to the impressive Peligoni portfolio. By Alex McIntosh

BOOK IT: From £2,900 a week. indigo-rock.com

© Laura Mazzello Photography, Villa Binicalaf – Menorca, Spain

Villa Binicalaf – Menorca, Spain

And finally on this list of gorgeous luxury villas for 2026, Binicalaf’s honeyed-stones offer perfect respite for travellers seeking pampered luxury on a summer – or anytime – holiday under the sun. The farmhouse, sensitively restored to accommodate up to 16 guests over eight bedrooms, is a short meander from the beach. But you’ll almost be hard pressed to leave this spoiling escape, not least because this luxury villa sits on its own 300 acres of orchard and private land. No shock either, then, that it can feed you straight from the estate’s organic vegetable garden – chef service is one amenity you can add to your stay for homely farm- to-fork Menorcan dining. For the perfect day here, start off with a spritely game of badminton or volleyball on the manicured lawns, before heading for a dip in the gated swimming pool. In the evening, retire to the villa for a spot of herbal tea, or lounge on the candle-lit terrace for dinner al fresco. The cherry on top of this already immaculate offer at Villa Binicalaf? A professional masseuse can be arranged to knock straight at your door should your stay not be relaxing enough already…

BOOK IT: From £26,000 a week. redsavannah.com