Villas in Europe ideal for families with teens and tweens

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1/3  Villa Barboleta, Italy

A lovely six-mile jaunt from Lucca, Villa Barboleta is one of the best villas in Europe for families travelling with teens and tweens in tow. You can walk or cycle to dip into the city’s fascinating history, excellent restaurants and handsome churches. Particularly rewarding pastimes are to join others cycling around its beautifully preserved ancient walls, or enjoying the evening passeggiata. Within walking distance of a village (with a perfect café hang-out) and easy cycling distance of Lucca, Villa Barboleta is perfect for teens in search of independence. Bikes can be delivered to the property by the Red Savannah local host, who will meet guests on arrival with suggestions of things to do and see in the area. Back at the villa, teens (and parents!) will enjoying cooling off in the pool, and for that SnapChat fix, WiFi is provided.

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2/3  Mas du Buis, France

This pretty little mas is situated within walking distance of one of the Luberon’s most celebrated villages Bonnieux, where little cafés, bars and restaurants line the squares. When not lounging around by the pool, there are lots of off-road cycle routes that criss cross the surrounding national park and the fôret des cèdres – bicycles can be rented in the village. There are communal areas for lounging or dining en famille, but also space for teens to find some peace. Most families will spend their time outdoors, but there is air conditioning for comfort throughout, and also WiFi and satellite TV.

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3/3  Pero di Ronda, Spain

This beautiful property is set within two private hectares within walking distance of the village of Arriate, where bars, cafes and flamenco performances enliven summer evenings. The villa is divided over two separate wings – East & West – each providing sleeping quarters, a kitchen and living area, ideal for independent teens who require a degree of privacy (and great for parents who wish for the same!). There is a great games / hang out room with a pool table, whilst outside the gardens are vast and include a 11 metre saltwater swimming pool, badminton and even an ancient Moorish aqueduct tucked away amidst the quince trees. Ten minutes away is the famous ‘pueblo blanco’, Ronda, where there is an excellent range of restaurants and a tennis club. Tapas and sangria await as an arrival treat.

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