Family friendly hotels in Europe

Private villa located in luxury hotel Offering something rare, especially in historic European cities where space is at a premium: the generous square footage of a stand-alone hotel with the ease and convenience of a traditional hotel facility. A selection of European luxury hotels have completed the mix, with private villas ideal for families with young children and teenagers, or multi-generational groupsthey want breathing room but don’t want to skimp on service.

Jon Makhmaltchi, founder of Luxury Travel Marketing Michaelstaying in a private villa can be the perfect compromise. “Private villas do offer the most coveted space and privacy, especially a private pool or hot tub, but when attached to a hotel, there’s no greater luxury than calling housekeeping or room service immediately to get everything you might need or want on the spot,” he said.

If you are planning your own luxury family vacation Heading to Europe, here are some of our favorite villa hotels on the continent.

Interior of a junior suite or apartment at Villa Saint James in Paris, with a king-size bed, dark green velvet headboard and botanical print pillows, set against a large chinoiserie landscape mural and a cream textured sofa in the foreground. An open-plan dining area with a green pedestal table, rattan and woven chairs and botanical Roman accents adjoins the sleeping space, with French doors opening to a wrought-iron balcony. — Victor Hugo’s Apartment in Saint-James, Paris. Photo courtesy of J.MAK

8 Family-Friendly Hotels with Private Villas in Europe

saint james paris

Just steps away from the famous Arc de Triomphe, saint james paris Families can choose between two separate residences (called “Pavilions”) within the hotel’s gardens, or four private apartments in a villa next to the main hotel. Each pavilion can accommodate up to 4 guests, has a private terrace and includes a wellness center with jacuzzi and sauna. The apartments, meanwhile, sleep two to four people, and come with room service and housekeeping services. Whichever option you choose, you’ll have access to the hotel’s public areas – have dinner at Bellefeuille, the Michelin-starred restaurant in St. James, or enjoy a spa treatment at the recently refurbished Guerlain Spa.

A dusk aerial view of the Verdura resort on Sicily's southwestern coast, showing the main hotel building, a large free-form swimming pool with lounge chairs, and rows of low-rise terracotta-colored villas with private terraces scattered among the manicured grounds. The championship golf course extends into the surrounding landscape, with rolling Sicilian hills, olive groves and pink skies visible in the background. — The villas at Verdura Resort offer a sense of privacy while still feeling close to the heart of the property. Photo courtesy of Rocco Forte Hotel

Verdura Resort, Sicily

A five-star hotel on the southwest coast of Sicily, Verdura Resort Blending award-winning style with Mediterranean views. The resort’s private villas are a great choice for families: three- and four-bedroom residences with generous floor plans, ample bathroom space, private pools and gardens, and perfectly positioned to watch the sun sink below the horizon. When you’re ready to venture out, the resort’s bars and restaurants are just steps away, as well as some of Italy’s best seaside golf courses. Retreat to the privacy of your own residence every evening and enjoy the unique combination of an independent resort and full services and facilities in one of the most prestigious resorts in the Mediterranean.

The living room of the Vila Vita Parc vacation home features two white linen sofas, teal and pink pillows, a pink throw, and a pair of round rattan ottoman coffee tables atop a sage green patterned rug. Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors provide direct access to the furnished terrace and lush gardens, planted with palm trees and tropical plants, with framed coastal prints and oak sideboards visible on the interior walls. — Vila Al-Mar in Vila Vita Park. Photo courtesy of The World’s Leading Hotel Group

Villavita Park, Portugal

Villa Vita Park Located on the southern coast of Portugal, it invites families to enjoy the natural beauty of the Algarve in an exquisite setting. In addition to the main resort, there is a range of private apartments and villas offering a variety of settings from cliff-top panoramic views to the countryside, all connected to the resort’s facilities. Casa Rosa dos Ventos is a two-bedroom country house nestled among rolling vineyards with a private pool and open-plan living space. Perched above the Atlantic Ocean, Vila Al-Mar offers sweeping ocean views, spacious indoor and outdoor living areas and a private swimming pool. Meanwhile, Villa Hibiscus Beach House sits directly on Galé beach and features five bedrooms, a private swimming pool and breezy, beach-style interiors that blur the lines between indoors and out. Guests of all villas and apartments have access to Vila Vita Parc’s restaurants, spa and leisure facilities, and enjoy the resort’s tailor-made services and experiences.

The outdoor terrace of the two-bedroom pool villa at Canaves Epitome in Santorini offers views through a large volcanic stone arch, with a built-in linen sofa and teak coffee table in the foreground, and a stepped infinity pool terrace with teak lounge chairs in the distance. Dry-stacked volcanic stone walls frame the space on either side, offering unobstructed views of the Aegean Sea and a small island on the horizon, beneath a pale sunset sky. — Two-bedroom pool villa at Canaves Epitome. Photo courtesy of J.MAK

Canaves in miniature, Santorini

Enjoy the idyllic splendor of Santorini canaves miniaturea five-star resort located above the picturesque fishing port of Ammoudi, just outside Oia. The range of villas includes one to five bedrooms, each built from volcanic rock in a traditional Cycladic style, opening onto a private terrace with a heated swimming pool and uninterrupted caldera views. Larger, multi-level villas (some can accommodate up to 14 guests) add private gardens, outdoor dining areas and Jacuzzis, giving young legs room to run around. As the only hotel on the island with sea and sunset views from every accommodation, the backdrop of Canaves Epitome is worth your stay in itself.

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The living room of Villa Robert Graves at Belmond Hotel La Residencia in Mallorca features a live-edge walnut coffee table, a linen sofa with mixed textile pillows, and two wood-framed armchairs flanking a white plaster fireplace flanked by built-in arched niches displaying ceramics and local art. Exposed-beam ceilings, terracotta tiled floors, sunburst ceiling fixtures and a large figure painting on the right wall reflect Studio Ashby's refurbishment, which blends Mallorcan craftsmanship with the hotel's art collection, and French doors open to a sunny terrace beyond. — Villa Robert Graves at La Residencia. Photo by Salva Lopez/Courtesy of Belmond

Belmond Residence Hotel(Mallorca)

Country charm meets upscale service Belmond Residence HotelThe UNESCO World Heritage village of Deià is located on the northwest coast of Mallorca. The hotel’s only private villa, Villa Robert Graves, underwent a major renovation last year, resulting in an interior that interweaves Mallorcan linen curtains, blown glass lamps and carefully selected local artwork to create a sense of place. Three bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a living room with an open fireplace and a dining area for eight are located on the ground floor, while warm summer evenings beckon to the private terrace with barbecue facilities and heated swimming pool. Dedicated hosts, free laundry service and daily breakfast round out your experience.

Gleneagles Hotel in Perthshire, Scotland Golden Hour shot on the golf course shows the full facade of the five-storey Edwardian sandstone building with its distinctive pitched roof, dormer windows and central portico entrance. To the left of the property are mature deciduous trees losing their early autumn leaves, with manicured fairways in the foreground and a warm, cloudy sky above. — Gleneagles is home to a majestic Edwardian sandstone building. Photo by John Hersey/Courtesy of Gleneagles

gleneagles scotland

Located in Perthshire, easily accessible from Edinburgh and Glasgow gleneagles This is the perfect entry point for adventurous families wanting to explore the Scottish Highlands. Book a short stay or longer break in one of Glenmor’s self-catering country cottages, which offer two to four-bedroom accommodation with open-plan kitchens, outdoor terraces and log-effect fireplaces. Despite the autonomy, the real draw is the hotel’s 850 acres of leisure space, with three championship golf courses, clay pigeon shooting, archery, equestrian facilities, mountain biking and supervised woodland activities for younger guests. Michelin-starred restaurants, a well-appointed spa and a health club with swimming pool round it out.

The exterior of Four Seasons Hotel Prague's 16th-century Baroque Riverside Villa, photographed from below, shows a white stucco facade with a terracotta tile roof, ornate Baroque gables, and stone religious statues set into niches above the roofline. A woman leans out of an open casement window upstairs, with a leafy tree visible in the right foreground under a blue sky. — Four-bedroom villa at Four Seasons Hotel Prague. Photos courtesy Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts

Prague four seasons

When you book a villa, you don’t have to give up easy city transportation for a quiet family vacation Prague four seasons. Situated on the banks of the Vltava River in the Old Town, this 4,000-square-foot 16th-century Baroque building has four king-size bedrooms (including the Royal Suite) and unobstructed views of Prague Castle and the famous Charles Bridge. A private dining room, pantry, study, powder room and a baby grand piano are positioned with views of the castle, giving the villa the feel of a historic home rather than a hotel room. Charles Bridge is a 5-minute walk away, providing easy access to the Old Town’s squares, galleries and Czech Philharmonic Orchestra.

The open-plan living and dining area of METT Bodrum's Poseidon Villa features a cream linen sectional sofa, dark wood coffee table and marble-effect tile flooring, with the kitchen island and bar seating visible to the left and a dining table and upholstered chairs beyond. Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors on either side open to a furnished terrace with market parasols and a panoramic view of the Aegean Sea and the hills of the Bodrum peninsula in the background. — METT Villa Poseidon in Bodrum. Photo courtesy of J.MAK

8. METT Bodrum, Türkiye

METT Bodrum Offering guests a luxury seaside resort on the Aegean Sea, a holiday in this former fishing village – just minutes from Bodrum’s historic center – is perfect for families craving an upscale holiday in western Turkey. Villas feature three to five bedrooms, each spread over three floors, with fully equipped kitchens, private gardens, shaded outdoor dining areas and private swimming pools. The most eye-catching one is Villa Poseidon, located in the most exclusive location of the resort. Its two marble-clad bedrooms, private hammam, fireplace and 180-degree sea views accentuate the property’s sunrise and sunset orientation. Families who want the full resort experience can enjoy the Michelin-recognized Isola Ristorante Italiano, MOI Spa and Folie Beach Club.

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