Elite Traveler July-August 2016

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Villa del Mar MARBELLA, SPAIN

Once the home of a Spanish aristocrat and now part of the Marbella Club Hotel, this palatial beachfront villa has been fully revamped by renowned interior designer Jean-Pierre Martel. Outside, the Alhambra-inspired veranda, Moorish-style courtyard and Andalusian architecture has been paired with modern garden sculptures by Anthony Quinn and an infinity pool. Inside, everything from the Italian consoles to Spanish oil paintings has been restored by local craftsmen. Guests will find customized playlists pre-loaded onto iPads, bespoke flower arrangements and food menus, a cinema in the basement and a spa treatment space. There are five living rooms, a dining room with a table that seats 12, wood-burning fireplaces, comfy sofas and handmade silk carpets. Special amenitie s Preferred reservations at the Marbella Club Hotel, including the Thalasso Spa and tee-off times at the 18-hole golf course, plus a 24-hour butler, housekeeper and service staff plus a packing/unpacking service. Direct access to a private stretch of Casablanca beach. Size 66,736 sq ft

Number of bedrooms Six Weekly rate From $122,326 Contact Oliver Corkhill, director of Villa Guru, oli@villaguru.com, +44 203 004 8750, villaguru.com