Yoga and shopping this Mother’s Day

Why not treat your mum, grandmother or wife this Mother’s Day to a holiday with a private yoga teacher or personal shopper? Sanctuary Villas & Apartments has several luxury properties available to hire in southern Europe for the week of 2nd March 2008.

All villas come with a range of special extra services all designed to guarantee that Sunday 2nd March 2008 is a day any mother will never forget. Many of the villas have separate nanny flats, which are ideal if you are taking your own domestic help.

For the Busy Mum – Relaxation and Yoga at Villa le Terme, Tuscany

In the heart of the beautiful Tuscan countryside, Villa le Terme is the perfect retreat for the busy mum to unwind and feel pampered. The villa is lavishly furnished and includes a luxury spa with sauna, Jacuzzi, steam room and outdoor swimming pool. The peaceful surroundings are conducive to relaxation, but to aid the process, a private yoga teacher can come to the villa to lead a private session on the shaded panoramic terrace. Massage and beauty therapists are also on offer with a range of treatments in the privacy of the villa.

Villa le Terme is located just 10km from one of Italy’s most famous villages, San Gimignano, so that mum can also enjoy a stroll around the characterful village and enjoy lunch at one of Italy’s many slow food restaurants.

The property sleeps ten adults and two children in five en suite bedrooms. A week’s stay at Villa le Terme including a private yoga lesson, massage and beauty treatment, costs from £5,215 on a Tailor Made (villa only) basis.

For the Fashionable Mum – Personal shopper on the Côte d’Azur

Vue de la Mer is a classic Italianate Riviera villa dating from the 1920’s, which enjoys an exceptional location, just a short walk from the world-famous beaches, cafés and restaurants of Cannes.

As a Mother’s Day treat, why not treat her to a Sanctuary personal shopper to accompany her on a personalised and informative tour taking in the designer boutiques of Cannes? For extra indulgence, the company can organise private helicopter transfers from Cannes to Monaco for another dose of personal retail therapy in Monaco.

The villa sleeps ten people in four en suite double bedrooms (of which three are equipped with an extra bed) and one twin bedroom.

A seven-night stay at Vue de la Mer on a Tailor Made (villa only) basis, including a personal shopper in Cannes and Monaco with helicopter transfers, costs from £9,116.

For the Foodie Mum – Wine and Cookery at Villa Sancha, Andalucia

Set in Andalucia, 5km from the old town of Ronda, Villa Sancha lies in its own seven acres of gardens with an abundance of fruit and olive trees. The villa is well located in the Jerez sherry region, where Sanctuary Villas & Apartments can arrange private tours.

Furthermore, Villa Sancha comes equipped with its own private full-time cook, which is inclusive in the property price. The cook can run informal cookery classes for any mother wishing to learn how to prepare delicious Andalucian dishes.

The property has five bedrooms with an adjacent studio apartment and sleeps a maximum of nine people. A seven-night stay at Villa Sancha, including a private tour of the Jerez region with transfers, guide, sightseeing and sherry tasting costs from £7,195 on a Tailor Made (villa only) basis.

Booking information

At the time of going to press, the properties above all have availability between Saturday 1st March and Saturday 8th March, which includes Mother’s Day on Sunday 2nd March 2008.

Prices quoted above do not include flights or car hire.

Sanctuary’s Tailor Made package indicates villa-only rental. The Sanctuary Hosted package is an inclusive, but not intrusive, service, designed to add practicality and a slice of pampering to your holiday. It includes a welcome pack of toiletries and refreshments, first evening’s supper, fully stocked drinks fridge, a daily maid service and the convenience of a local host who is on-hand to help with any arrangements during your stay.

To book, visit Sanctuary-villas.com.