Make mum’s week at Sanctuary Villas and Apartments

Mothers only get one special day a year – Sunday 18th March 2007 – but for those who deserve a bit more spoiling, why not reward them with a week-long stay in Europe? Sanctuary Villas and Apartments offers luxury rental villas in France, Italy and Spain, ideal for extended family getaways and celebrations.

Below are three of the best options to please any mother: -

For spa lovers - enjoy some private pampering with sauna, jacuzzi and steam room at Villa Le Terme.

Villa Le Terme is a fully renovated Tuscan farmhouse only a short distance from one of Italy’s most famous villages, San Gimignano. The property sleeps 10 and provides an authentic Italian experience with the comforts of contemporary furnishings and fittings. The villa comes equipped with an infinity pool and summer bar as well as sauna, Jacuzzi and steam room, ensuring that mothers can enjoy a little pampering. For an added treat, Sanctuary Villas and Apartments can also arrange a private wine-tasting session at a local Chianti vineyard. Prices start from €7,312 per week (approx: £4,940) on a villa-only basis.

For food lovers - eat local Italian dishes with a private cook at Villa La Tenuta

Give your mother a break from the kitchen with a stay at Villa La Tenuta, located near the village of Ponsacco just over 25km from Pisa. The property sleeps 12 and comes complete with a cook to shop for food and prepare meals, ensuring that guests can sample authentic local dishes and specialities. Sanctuary Villas and Apartments can also arrange a private wine-tasting session for guests to try some local Tuscan wines. Features of the property include expansive gardens in which to enjoy relaxed outdoor dining, a swimming pool, tennis court and ping-pong table. Prices start from €9,540 per week (approx: £6,440) on a villa-only basis.

For beach lovers - Experience the Riviera lifestyle of Cannes at Vue de la Mer

Vue de la Mer is a classic 1920’s villa set on the glamorous French Riviera – the ideal destination for yummy mummies and glamorous grans. The property is a 20-minute walk from the designer shops and restaurants of Cannes, and is the perfect spot for holidaymakers to soak up the sun at one of the world famous beaches or on the sun bed by your own infinity pool. The property sleeps 10 across four double bedrooms and one twin-bedded room, all with en suite facilities. It has stunning views of the Mediterranean as well as the popular Cap d’Antibes beach. Prices start from €8,540 per week (approx: £5,770) on a villa-only basis.

For more information and images of these properties, visit: sanctuary-villas.com.