Home from home: The top villas to book in Europe this summer
The IndependentSign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Here are some of the fantastic properties still available… Villa Baroniblei, Sicily Italy According to Massimo Villas, who specialise in Italy sexy, modern spaces with up-to-date tech are in vogue. Le Mas des Chenes Verts, Provence, France As families seek to reconnect with one another, demand for large villas has been high, according to Abercrombie & Kent’s specialist villa division. The addition of a pool, pizza oven and barbecue mean there’s little reason to venture far, although anyone seeking a cultural fix can visit Seville, Cordoba or Granada, an hour’s drive away. La Poderina, Siena, Italy Celebrity holiday fixer and Italy specialist Merrion Charles, who counts Jude Law and Stella McCartney among her A-list clients, says she has seen an increase in the number of people wanting to stay outside cities in remote pockets – but still be within reach of restaurants and culture.