Description Marbella Sunshine: Marbella

Tucked within Marbella's Golden Mile, this French Chateau-style villa offers a rare kind of seclusion – steps from the beach, yet cocooned behind iron gates with Italian cypress trees and private gardens heavy with citrus. The pool terrace, shaded by arched colonnades with mountain views beyond, is where the days tend to dissolve. Come evening, the private cocktail bar takes over, before dinner under the vine-covered pergola. Inside, a grand circular entrance hall with a sweeping staircase and dome ceiling sets an unmistakably grand tone.

Home truths:
* There's parking for up to six cars here – three in the private garage and three on the driveway – so there's no need to worry about street parking even with a large group.
* If you're travelling with little ones, your host can provide a cot, high chair, baby bath, changing mat, baby monitor, and children's dinnerware. You'll need to request these in advance. Your host can also arrange babysitting if needed.
* The villa spans four floors, so you'll be using the stairs regularly as you move between the living areas, bedrooms, and outdoor spaces.
* Well-behaved pets are welcome to accompany you during your stay, subject to prior approval from your host so the villa can be prepared accordingly.