3 of the best family villa holidays this summer

Self-catering villa holidays are a great option for families, providing privacy, a home away from home with all the usual creature comforts and added extras such as a private pool to keep the kids occupied. Whether families are keen to travel to Europe or further afield, there’s a perfect private property just waiting to be discovered.

Travelux Greece (traveluxgreece.co.uk) is offering:

Villa Kali Zoe and Villa Circe, Lefkada, Greece
These brand new two-bedroom properties, each with large private pool, are located on the idyllic Greek island of Lefkada. Only fifteen minutes from the wonderful west coast beaches and Lefkada Town, it offer the perfect choice for families wishing to enjoy a peaceful villa holiday yet close to all the amenities. Accommodation-only prices start from £1,677 per week in September, rising to £1, 834 for the August Bank Holiday week.

Mallorca Farmhouses (mfh.co.uk) suggests:

Es Monserrat, Pollenca, Mallorca
With a gated pool, well-maintained gardens and just minutes from the beaches of Puerto Pollenca, this villa is ideal for families with small children. All on one floor, it offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms, air-conditioning and satellite TV with DVD player. What’s more, all Mallorca Farmhouses’ properties come with complimentary car hire, maid service and a welcome hamper. Accommodation-only prices in September start from £895 per week rising to £2,195 for the August Bank Holiday week.

American Sky (americansky.co.uk) recommends:

Tuscan Hills Homes Resort, Florida, USA
A collection of private homes located in an enclosed community with extensive on-site facilities including an indoor play room and tennis court. Each house also benefits from a games room which includes a pool table, fuss ball, darts, board games and table soccer. Only a short drive from Walt Disney World Resort, MGM, Sea World and Universal Studios, these self-catering properties are ideally situated for an action-packed family holiday in Florida.

Prices start from £3,339 for a week for a family of four sharing a three-bedroom villa. Valid for departures on selected dates in July and August, the price includes return flights, car hire with full insurance, taxes and surcharges. Prices based on two adults and two children under the age of twelve which equates to approx. £834 per person.