Las Brisas del Mar

Look out over the immaculately maintained greens and fairways of Las Brisas Golf Course from the comfort of your sun lounger. The distant swoosh of the club head and the sound of thwack of club on ball providing an almost rhythmic backdrop to long sun-soaked days that don't involve straying far from the angular aquamarine swimming pool. Additional alfresco delights await, with sofas providing comfortable seating in the shade and outdoor dining areas for serving up flame-grilled food fresh off the barbecue.

A gorgeous open-plan interior contains plenty of luxurious touches to tempt you inside and is a delightful space to relax, hidden away from the southern Spanish sun. However, the lower-ground level is a veritable playground, with its indoor pool, well-equipped gym, snooker table and bar, wine cellar, hammam and sauna. Elsewhere, luxurious bedrooms offer soothing spaces to call your own, some with the added benefit of en-suite bathrooms and access to private balconies with an elevated view over the golf course and nearby mountains.

Nueva Andalucia's Golf Valley offers plenty of additional options when it comes to courses within a short drive of your villa. After a round or two and a restorative sauna session, gather the gang together and drive down to Puerto Banús and Marbella's Golden Mile to sip sundowners and gaze out over super-yacht-lined marinas as you peruse enticing menus at any number of innovative eateries.

Home truths:
*Access to the home is via a private entrance

*Given the location, a car is a necessity – there's on-site parking available

*There's a dedicated desk here if you need to catch up on some work during your stay

*Guests visiting with young children should note that the pool isn't fenced and is easily accessible from the home

*The home is set over three levels with stair access only, so it may not be suitable for guests with more limited mobility