Overview

Chalet Marako is an outstanding luxurious chalet situated in the heart of Val d’Isere, set back from the main road, offering great privacy combined with convenient access to the village centre. The chalet is an exquisite representation of luxury, with a harmonious blend of contemporary and traditional materials.

The vast main terrace boasts fantastic views of La Face piste and there is an outdoor kitchen with heated seating area, perfect for enjoying al fresco canapes and pre-dinner drinks.

Indoors, the spacious, open-plan living and dining area features stunning high-beamed ceilings and stunning floor-to ceiling windows to allow light and air to flow through. The bar and comfortable sitting area surround a central fireplace where guests can get cosy and swap stories from their day on the slopes, or enjoy a film on the drop-down cinema screen.

The chalet has relaxation and enjoyment at its core with much of the basement and ground floors devoted to spa and entertainment facilities. Guests can take a dip in the large indoor pool, enjoy a long soak in the hot tub, or sweat it out in the hammam. There are two separate massage rooms perfect for easing post-ski muscles and a beauty treatment room for true pampering.

After a pamper session, guests can gather in the relaxation area with its fireplace, bar, entertainment and sound systems, and even laser lights, setting the scene for a party. The chalet also boasts a games room to keep guests of all ages entertained with its pool table, dart board, retro car racing game, and a futuristic laser shooting game.

Wine and cheese lovers will be enticed by the in-chalet wine cave and fromagerie where tastings can be arranged.

Finally, for those wanting to keep up with their fitness away from the slopes, there is a fully-equipped, modern gym with two of everything so guests can enjoy working out in pairs.

Chalet Marako can accommodate up to 10 adults and four children in its six comfortable bedrooms, all with en-suite facilities. Two bedrooms have a mezzanine with an additional single bed, perfect for children, making this a great family chalet.

For guests looking for all their entertainment and relaxation needs under one roof, as well as those keen to be right in the centre of Val d’Isere without compromising on privacy, Chalet Marako is an unbeatable property.

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Villa Yang is the perfect place to relax on a family holiday or with a group of friends.

The design of the villa with traditional Thai roofs and the large infinity swimming pool at the front was chosen to offer guests the chance to take in the views and make the most of the stunning location up on the hill. Only two minutes away from the villa, guests can reach Surin Beach, known for its gourmet restaurants and clubs. The international airport of Phuket is twenty minutes away, while Patong Bay is half an hour’s drive through a scenic landscape.

Spread on three levels, Villa Yang features various terraces and salas where guests can dine and relax.

The pool sala is ideal for sipping your glass of wine while enjoying the sunset with your loved ones. Another sala is located between two of the bedrooms and offers great privacy and views over the lush greenery.

The open-plan common area comprising a living room, dining area and a fully fitted kitchen open up to the pool area.

This luxurious property, featuring five bedrooms, can sleep up to ten guests. All of the bedrooms have ocean views and their own study and changing room.

The team of staff will ensure everything is taken care of, so that all you need to do is sit back and unwind.

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Staying at Casa Llarga in Bali is in itself a unique experience that will stimulate your senses. The 180-degree coastal panorama is astonishing from its hilltop position in Jimbaran. The grand volcanoes emerge from the blue sea and the twinkling stars of the island’s southern area at night will take your breath away.

This stunning luxury villa was designed by the famous Balinese architect, Popo Danes. Casa Llarga is a masterpiece representation of the contemporary tropical design combined with an atmospheric three-storey maze of exotic gardens, verdant atriums and an eclectic variety of antiques and textiles gathered by the owners during their travels across different Indonesian islands. Each of the six bedrooms has an individual theme to represent a different island.

The marvellous infinity pool is fused seamlessly with the outdoor living area. Casa Llarga offers an idyllic holiday retreat, where guests can totally unwind in their private sanctuary. The beautiful lush garden, the spa room, air conditioned gym and home theatre are at guests’ disposal for their utmost relaxation and entertainment.

Up to 12 guests can sleep in the six en-suite bedrooms; four have a king-sized bed and the two java bedrooms have two twin beds that can each be converted to a king-sized bed. All include private outdoor areas, either in the garden or the terrace, and boast incredible views.

Casa Llarga’s staff is there to enhance the guests’ experience in a private villa and to represent the warm Balinese hospitality. There is a professional team of staff that includes two talented chefs. The villa’s combination of magical Balinese touches, the lavish comfort, and deluxe facilities make a stay here a once in a lifetime experience.

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On the slopes of picturesque Oberlech lie the two Jewels chalets. Chalet Jewel One is the larger of the two, offering 1800 square metres of space and sleeping up to 21 guests.

Guests can enjoy panoramic views from the spacious sun terrace, which features an abundance of outdoor seating and a large outdoor dining table perfect for enjoying après ski drinks with family and friends.

The terrace also features a large Jacuzzi where guests can watch the sun go down with a glass of bubbly. Between the two chalets, there is a private ice rink where all ages can enjoy a skating session, using the equipment provided.

Indoors, the relaxation can continue in the vast wellness area. Along with a 14m swimming pool, sauna and steam bath for easing tired ski muscles, there is also an infrared cabin, a relaxation area, a vital bar with refreshments, and massage and beauty treatment rooms where in-house treatments can be arranged. For those keeping up their off-slope fitness, there is a fitness room with basic gym machines.

Chalet Jewel One offers entertainment options for all ages. Guests can enjoy a movie night in the spacious home cinema room, enjoy a glass or two from the wine cellar or bar, and socialize in the party room which features comfortable seating around a fireplace, a self-playing Steinway piano, and a host of board and table games including poker, chess, pool, darts and more.

For more subdued evenings in, the open-plan main living and dining area features plenty of plush seating, a central fireplace, and an elegant dining space perfect for enjoying gourmet meals prepared by the private chef.

Each of the well-appointed bedrooms feature en-suite facilities, whilst the master suite also boats its own living area. An ideal property for families, there is a family suite with interconnected double and bunk rooms, a separate children’s bunk room sleeping four, and a single room perfect for a travelling nanny. The rest of the rooms are spacious doubles.

With its extensive entertainment and wellness facilities, spacious outdoor areas, and on-slope location, Chalet Jewel One is the perfect property for a luxury ski holiday with a large group of family and friends.

Chalet Jewel One can be booked together with neighbouring Chalet Jewel Two for a total capacity of 29 guests.

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The exclusive Thanda Island is one of the world’s most private and luxurious getaway locations. An 8-hectare marine reserve offers infinite opportunities for exploring nature, along with relaxation and entertainment.

The island took 10 years to develop with the owners focusing on eco-friendly processes to keep the natural environment as unspoilt as possible. The accommodation is comprised of a five-bedroom villa along with two rustic, two-bedroom Tanzanian surrounded by lush vegetation, white sand beaches and clear, blue waters teeming with vibrant coral and tropical marine life.

On the island, guests can enjoy a host of outdoor activities. There is a stunning, glass-rimmed infinity swimming pool with Jacuzzi, a floodlit tennis court, a yoga, and table tennis and beach volleyball sets. By the beach is a boat house filled with water sports equipment from boogie boards and kayaks to jet skis and paddle boats. The surrounding waters are also perfect for snorkeling and diving, and fishing, and guests have their own private boatman for guided excursions.

Whether looking for a quiet space to enjoy a morning coffee or to socialize with friends and family, there’s a host of outdoor lounge and relaxation areas to enjoy. Days can be spent wiling away the hours on sun beds by the pool, relaxing on the terrace lounge, or enjoying a refreshing cocktail by the beach bar. During the evening, meals can be enjoyed al fresco on the terraces or beach, or even in a cosy Arabian Bedouin tent before everyone gathers around a crackling beach bonfire to catch up on events of the day.

The main villa boasts a spacious and bright open-plan living and dining area featuring a large ocean aquarium filled with tropical fish and coral, along with a Steinway grand piano, an impressive wine collection, and a cigar humidor. For quieter moments, the well-stocked library is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a holiday read. There are five king-size bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms with indoor showers and outdoor baths, along with direct beach access. Extra beds for children can be set up in these rooms.

The beach house villa features five king-size bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms with indoor showers and outdoor baths, along with direct beach access. Extra beds for children can be set up in these rooms.

On the other side of the island are the two  with one king-sized bedroom and one twin room each, all with sitting areas and en-suite bathrooms. Featuring locally-made furniture and soft furnishings from Mafia Island, the bandas provide a romantic hideaway for guests who wish to explore a more traditional way of living.

Thanda Island is a picture-perfect beach getaway location offering discreet yet attentive service from staff, combined with an unbeatable range of facilities and activities to keep all ages entertained. In this peaceful oasis, guests can enjoy the freedom of a completely private escape.

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Villa Safari is a luxury safari retreat located on the slopes of Sasakwa Hill in the Grumeti Reserves, close to the Serengeti National Park.

This is the perfect place to experience the Tanzanian wilderness. Pretty river valleys cross woodland, forest, grass lands, and huge plains. Every year, more than a million animals go through the area during their migratory journey. Guests have opportunities to encounter bearded wildebeests, bat eared foxes, black rhinos, Maasai giraffes, lions, elephants, buffalos, leopards, cheetahs and more.

Villa Safari is composed of a lounge with a fireplace and a veranda with a spotting scope. The interior is decorated in natural and light tones to perfectly match the environment, giving a warm and peaceful atmosphere to the house.

Up to eight guests can stay in two suites in the main house and in two garden suites, all air-conditioned with a dressing area, a TV and an en-suite bathroom with bath and shower.

Guests stay on a fully-catered basis. The on-site discreet staff is highly professional and the chef prepares delicious meals according to requests. Those who want to have an outside dinner can go to the Sasakwa Lodge nearby.

Guests enjoy an elegant large wooden deck terrace by the 25-metre infinity pool, both offering amazing views of the surroundings.

Sport aficionados are spoilt. There is a tennis and a badminton court, a lawn croquet, a pool table and another swimming pool plus a gym at Sasakwa Lodge nearby.

Many guided activities are available: game drives in open vehicles, night drives, mountain biking, archery, horse riding and walks.

After a long day, guests can stay quiet in their house and watch a DVD, satellite television or to play with the PlayStation.

Villa Safari is a renowned property among wine connoisseurs. Their cellar showcases a world-class selection of wines, with some of the continent’s most sought-after private reserves such as exclusive release, limited single vineyard. and rare auction wines. They have received many awards. Wine is definitely part of the experience of Villa Safari.

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Ellerman House Villas One & Two are two luxury rental villas located on the same property as the renowned Ellerman House Hotel, an iconic South African urban retreat in Bantry Bay, a prime location to admire the best ocean views in Cape Town.

Totally separate from the hotel, these exclusive villas with a private staff have all the advantage of being attached to a chic boutique hotel with entire privacy and flexibility. They have access to the art gallery of the hotel, which is a grand assortment of works featuring a unique South African twist. Guests enjoy a private spa with sea views and ultra-modern facilities, a private gym with state-of-the-art equipment, a private library and much more.

Featuring a modern architecture, these villas add a glamorous and contemporary touch to the hotel’s classic style and refined ambiance.

Both villas offer amazing views, have terraces, spacious bedrooms that can be fitted with king sized beds or two single beds on request, state-of-the-art entertainment and relaxation areas and a private infinity pool.

Ellerman Villa Two has three bedrooms on the middle floor, all of them with a dressing room, an open-plan style bathroom and a private terrace. Due to their geographical orientation, the rooms are named Sea Point, Clifton and Bantry Bay. On this floor, guests enjoy a study and a private cinema as well.

The open-plan living and dining areas are on the top floor, leading to two terraces and the pool. Sea tones, natural stone, unembellished wood and glass doors perfectly integrate the indoor and the outdoor, with the ocean views.

The professionally designed kitchen, equipped with a central island, sleek timber cupboards, a separate scullery and walk-in cold room is also on this floor. The kitchen entices to social cooking but it can be closed off completely from the dining area.

Guests of villa Two have the exclusivity of choosing wine from the Ellerman House Wine Gallery, a unique wine storage of 7500 bottles showcasing the best of South African wine and the hotel’s vast wine collection. This wine gallery is a genuine wine tasting centre where cutting-edge technology meets ancient craft forms and natural materials. This space of 202.76m² (2182.49ft²) is also composed of a bar and an interactive wine library. Besides, a Champagne cellar stocks Dom Perignon.

Ellerman House Villas have been chosen to be part of the Conde Nast Traveler Gold list 2020 – Best hotels and resort in the World.

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This unique, luxury property is situated in an exclusive, suburban residential area of Cape Town called Llandudno.

Villa Atlas was designed by a renowned architect with well appointed accommodation and provides everything guests would expect from a 5 star villa. The property is appointed with a butler and a personal chef who prepares a cooked breakfast and champagne service every morning.

The Villa can accommodate up to twelve people in six spacious suites that have been designed to perfectly frame the incredible sea views. The suites open onto large private sun decks and feature floor-to-ceiling glass windows that flood the suites with beautiful natural light. Two of the suites are on the upper level of the villa, while the remaining four are on ground level.

The villa features spacious living areas with under floor heating, gourmet style kitchen, heated swimming pool, steam room, home theater system and private sun decks for each suite.

The picturesque sunset can be enjoyed from the 80 square metre main deck where guests can enjoy an entire panoramic vista while indulging in fresh cocktails and canapés made by the chef.

Holidaying at Villa Atlas is an opportunity to slow down and enjoy hospitality that refreshes and eases the space within by providing a luxurious and serene space without. Perfect for a holistic wellness retreat where guests can rejuvenate with yoga sessions and reboot with delicious and nutritious cuisino, all tailor-made to everyone’s schedule and need, luxurious Villa Atlas reinforces the experience of “Barefoot Luxury – on Sunset Rocks”.

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Located atop the slopes of Clifton, near the Lion’s Head trailhead, Villa 1812 is an incredibly luxurious property comprised of five spacious bedrooms, accommodating up to 10 guests in style, with a focus on leisure and entertainment.

The stunning split-level villa is impressive in both design and style and offers guests a spacious, modern vacation property, with panoramic views sweeping across the ocean below. Its elevated position allows uninterrupted views of the Atlantic Ocean, providing guests an ever-changing seascape throughout the day, from sunrise to sunset.

Spread over five levels, Villa 1812 is ideal for a family holiday, yoga retreat, a corporate function, or even a group getaway with friends; there is ample space for any occasion. The vast terrace incorporating the rim flow pool is perfect for socializing, sunbathing or soaking in the incredible atmosphere, drink in hand. The open-air terrace includes an al fresco dining area and a lounge area, ideal for evening drinks watching the sunset, or enjoying the shaded braai with good company.

Large doorways from the terrace leading into the villa allow the outside to seamlessly blend with the interior. The bright and airy living space is a spectacular room with a spacious seating area in a colour palette of muted greys and splashes of colour. Sliding doors lead from the summer kitchen area, to the indoor kitchen, with a large dining table situated behind the sofa, perfect for casual and sociable meals. The open-plan concept allows more freedom and relaxation, and the comfortable soft furnishings, sumptuous sofas and seemingly unending views make it ideal for relaxing alone or with friends and loved ones whilst watching the sunset, enjoying the cool sea breeze through the sliding doors.

Featuring an on-site gym for guests wishing to maintain an exercise regime as well as a private jacuzzi, entertainment lounge, home cinema and barbecue, there is plenty to keep guests busy throughout their stay.

Comprised of five spacious bedrooms, each featuring their own en-suite facilities and spectacular views, the bedroom suites are perfect for relaxing after a hectic day of activity and ensuring a peaceful night’s rest. Each has been well-appointed and decorated to highest level of design and style, offering the utmost in comfort and luxury for guests. Each bedroom offers incredible views of the ocean below, enhancing the atmosphere of peace and tranquillity, high above the rest of the world.

With so much on offer, plenty of space and incredible views across the ocean, Villa 1812 is the ideal property for a family vacation or a relaxing retreat with friends.