Tuscany

Borgo Bernadini is a fine and richly decorated villa, set in peaceful grounds amongst the hills near to the beautiful town of Lucca. If offers a glamorous and unashamedly opulent setting for a party of friends of up to 24 guests.

Large formal dining room, breakfast room, large sitting room, TV room with satellite, Swimming pool, AC, Billiards

Low season – Jan 4th to May 2nd
Nov 2nd to Jan 2nd 02 – USD 26,000 per week
Shoulder Season – May 3rd to May 30th
October 4th to Nov 1st – USD 31,000 per week
High season – May 31st to Oct 3rd – USD 33,000 per week

Weekly rental is Saturday 5:00 pm to Saturday 10:00 am

Villa Geggianello was built in the 14th century and is an absolutely delightful period Villa surrounded by its own vineyards. The Villa offers unsurpassable views across to the beautiful skyline of Siena and the rolling countryside of southern Tuscany. Up to 10 guests.

2 Sitting rooms, kitchen and dining room, satellite TV, Swimming pool

Low Season – Jan 4th to May 2nd
Oct 4 to Jan 2nd 02 – USD 21,950 per week
High Season – May 3rd to Oct 3rd – USD 24,450 per week

Weekly rental is Saturday 5:00 pm to Saturday 10:00am

The Cote d’Azur

Villa Antinea is located on the famous Cap d’Antibes, setting for F. Scott Fitgerald’s “Tender is the Night”. This beautiful Provencal style Villa has an impressive view over the Bay of Nice. Up to 12 Guests.

Sitting room, inside/outside dining, swimming pool, sat TV

May 31st – August 1st - USD 32,950 per week

Weekly rental is Saturday 5:00 pm to Saturday 10:00 am

Mirabelle is a modern, well appointed villa lying below the medieval village of Eze, with outstanding views over the Mediterranean sea. Up to 8 adults and 2 young children.

Large sitting room, dining room, kitchen, heated swimming pool, private gym

Low season – Jan 4th to May 2nd
Oct 25th to Jan 2nd 02 – USD 31,950 per week
Shoulder Seasons – May 3rd to May 30th
Aug 30th to Oct 24th - USD 33,450 per week
May 31st to Aug 1st - USD 34,950 per week
High season – Aug 2nd to Aug 29th – USD 35,950 per week

Weekly rental is Saturday 5:00 pm to Saturday 10:00 pm

Chateau de la colle Noire is an imposing and historic property, once owned and restored by the fashion designer Christian Dior (ooh, la, la). The Chateau is situated on 12 acres and is close to Grasse. Up to 14 adults & 8 children.

Large reception room with grand piano, dining room, sat TV, Breakfast room, swimming pool, tennis court and more

Low season – May 3rd to June 12th
August 30th to Oct 24th–USD 23,950 per week
High season – June 14th to Aug 29th – USD 25,950 per week

Weekly rental is Saturday 5:00 pm to Saturday 10:00 am

Le Clos Emeraude is a lovely intimate house in a peaceful setting and with pretty views over unspoiled countryside. It is situated on a quiet country road, near the town of Pegomas, 8 miles from fashionable Cannes. Up to 15 guests

2 Sitting Rooms, Kitchen/Breakfast room, Dining room, Small Cinema Room, Fitness Room, Sat TV

Guest House – Double bedded room with private bathroom

Pool House – Double bedded room with sofa bed and bath

Swimming pool, outdoor Jacuzzi, tennis & boules court

Low Season – May 4th to June 14th
Aug 31st to October 25 – USD 21,950 per week
High Season – June 15th to Aug 30th – USD 23,950 per week

Weekly rental is Sunday 5:00 pm to Sunday 10:00 pm

Villa Marcella is an impressive property set on a promontory overlooking the azure water of the Mediterranean, some 13 miles west of St. Tropez.Up to 8 adults and 2 additional children.

Kitchen, 2 Sitting Rooms, Outdoor dining, Swimming pool, tennis court, private sea frontage, Extensive grounds, partial air-conditioning.

June 15 – July 19th - USD 29,950 per week

Weekly rental is Sunday 5:00 pm to Sunday 10:00 am

Provence

La Bastide is a wonderful house set on a hill, with expansive views over the lavender fields of the Luberon valley to the hilltop villages on the far hillside. 11 guests

2 Sitting rooms, Kitchen/Breakfast room, Dining room

Swimming pool, cinema system, satellite TV

Low Season – Jan 4th to May 30th
Oct 5th to Jan 2nd 04 – USD 29,950 per week
Shoulder Season – May 31st to June 13th
August 2nd to Oct 4th – USD 32,950 per week
High Season – June 14th to Aug 1st – USD 34,950 per week

Weekly rental is Saturday 5:00 pm to Saturday 10:00 am

La Magnaneraie is a charming Provencal property set in its own valley in the Luberon hills amidst 20 hectares of private vineyards, cherry and olive orchards, and lavender fields. Up to 12 adults and 4 additional children.

Sitting room, Kitchen, Dining Room

Guest House – 2 Secondary Doubles with a shared bathroom

Swimming pool and tennis court

Low Season – Jan 4th to May 30th
Oct 5th to Jan 2nd 02 – USD 24,950 per week
High Season – May 31st to Oct 4th - USD 26,950 per week

Weekly rental is Saturday 5:00 pm to Saturday 10:00 am

What’s included: rental of the property, electricity, heating, Cook/House Manager (6 days a week), maid service & gardener/maintenance person; dinner with wine on the first evening, breakfast each morning, buffet lunch on the first full day; all personal laundry, VAT and daytime Concierge service.

Scotland

In spite of its Scottish Baronial style, the essence of Pitcastle is that of a fine country house, surrounded by an attractive sporting estate, which can accommodate up to fourteen guests in considerable comfort, looked after by an attentive staff. Arrangements at Pitcastle include all meals, house wines and spirits. Excellent golfing and trout fishing are close by.

7 doubles, all with private bathroom
2 large Sitting rooms, study, dining room, private office

Croquet lawn, putting green, trout fishing on private lochs, 1100 acre estate, close to Gleneagles, and St. Andrews

May 3rd to October 17th - USD 31,950 per week

Weekly rental is Saturday 5:00 pm to Saturday 10:00 am

What’s Included: the rental of the property, electricity, heating, Cook/House Manager (6 days a week), maid service & gardener/maintenance person; all meals and drinks; all personal laundry, VAT; and day-time Concierge service.

For all of the above Concierge Villa rentals, special prices apply for Christmas and New Year, Easter & the Thanksgiving holiday, plus the weeks spanning over the Grand Prix or Cannes Film Festival for those villas on the Cote d’Azur.

T.G. says – oh my Travel Darlings, these Villas are extraordinary….divine luxury and total privacy… all in the most captivating of settings…oh spoil me, enchant me, shower me with sheer luxurious indulgence….oh please, please, please….

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