Brush up on your tennis skills this summer

Those inspired by Murray’s recent win at Queen’s Club and the start of Wimbledon, should check out the selection of individual villas – each with their own private tennis court – available with Vintage Travel, which specialises, exclusively, in houses with private pools in areas of local tradition and culture.

Quinta da Fonte do Castanho, for example, is a superb 19th century four bedroom, four bathroom property sleeping eight which - in addition to the private tennis court and private pool (with poolside shower) – also has spacious terraced grounds, a covered outdoor dining area with in-built barbecue and scenic countryside views.

Situated off a country lane close to the waterfront village of Seixas in Northern Portugal, the house is within easy reach of long sandy beaches and the historic market town of Caminha – from where it’s a short ferry crossing to Galicia, Spain.

In addition, the property is beautifully furnished internally with classical ceilings of polished wood, solid wood furniture and lovely antiques.

A week’s rental leads in at £1095 in October, rising to £2295 during peak season. Return UK flights and car hire are not included, but can be arranged on request.

Other properties with their own private tennis court can be found under the ‘Great villas for’ section of the website – see villas with tennis courts.

For more information and reservations, visit vintagetravel.co.uk.