Villa Maricel  

On Spain’s Costa Brava in Sant Feliu de Guíxols — a whitewashed 13-bedroom villa about 2,625 feet (≈800 m) from the beach and within walking distance of Cala Jonca, Cala Ametller and Sant Feliu de Guíxols Beach; Platja d’Aro, Tossa de Mar and Girona are short drives away.

Family-friendly and roomy, the villa sleeps up to 26 with luxurious-meets-traditional décor: beamed ceilings, wooden furnishings, large arched windows and verandas with Mediterranean sea views. The master suite opens onto a terrace and has a dressing room and private bath, and two extra bedrooms sit in the pool house so you can wake up to sea-breeze mornings.

Set in over 0.6 miles of gardens, the property features a private swimming pool and outdoor pool, solarium, fitness center, ping-pong, barbecue area and an outdoor bar; playrooms keep kids busy. Free parking is available on site, with extra guest services like car rental and ironing.

Free Wi-Fi is available on the property, and staff speak English, Spanish and French.

A large, fully equipped kitchen (oven, hob, microwave, fridge, kettle, coffee maker) plus a barbecue and an outdoor bar with fridge make this ideal for self-catered group meals and alfresco evenings.