Abercrombie & Kent Villas Offer Beachfront Luxury

With this in mind, the specialist team at A&K Villas have put together a collection of fabulous family-friendly private homes all of which are just a hop, skip and a jump from the seaside ensuring a relaxing and stress-free beachside experience whilst avoiding the crush.

Luxury villas in the Cote d'Azur, sexy seaside living with the sophistication of St Tropez and Cannes nearby

La Fossette is a stunning retreat just two minutes walk from the beach. It lies on a private 3 acre peninsula near the pretty port of Le Lavandou and is deemed one of the finest locations on the coast. This magnificent villa has sensational views, 8 large en-suite bedrooms, a huge pool which overlooks the sea and almost every luxury amenity imaginable.

From £779pp per week based on 15 guests sharing.

Villa Adytum, just 400m from the beach and 12 km from St Tropez, is an ultra-cool, ultra-modern and ultra-luxurious villa. It is a designer confection of glass and light, with an elevated pool, fantastic views and the sleekest of interior design.

From £648pp per week based on 11 guests sharing.

Villa Neptune (pictured above) has literally nothing between it and the sea. The stylish home lies right above the water at Miramar and is the epitome of sophisticated Riviera living, it even has an incredible Jacuzzi spa pool set into the rocks.

From £499pp per week based on 10 guests sharing.

Luxury villas in Menorca, an idyllic family destination

Santa Maria in prime position near Mahon, is a vast and fully staffed coastal estate which offers impeccable rustic chic and antique strewn elegance. With an enormous fenced pool, private rocky cove, access to a sandy beach through the estate and 240 acres of private gardens to enjoy, this exceptional chunk of paradise is ideal for families or groups of friends after total privacy.

From £500pp per week based on 16 guests sharing.

A collection of luxury villas to experience the glamour of Italy's Amalfi Coast

Casa Medusa a classic Italian luxury villa clings to the coast just above the glamorous little town of Positano, with stunning views over the bay, a swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sun-drenched terraces and a beach reached in a few minutes by steps.

From £477pp per week based on 12 guests sharing

Sardinia's hidden family gems

Sa Domo a Su Mare near San Teodoro has a large pool, extensive manicured lawns and uninterrupted views of the beach with its famed wild flamingos, crystalline waters and dazzling white sand just 150m away. Heaven for all ages, there are lagoons and islands to explore and all the fauna of the marine reserve in which it lies to enjoy.

From £542pp per week based on 10 guests sharing

Luxury villas perfect for experiencing Crete's gentle hillsides and rolling olives groves

Villa Valomia set amongst a rolling olive grove lies just 5 minutes walk from the beach. The setting is exceptional with glorious views, multiple terraces, delightful gardens and an infinity pool with an Arabian Nights style gazebo floating on the surface.

From £342pp per week based on 6 guests sharing

Almyra Residence lies just 100m from the beach on the edge of Amirida, a charming little fishing village with plentiful shops and tavernas. The luxury villa is a contemporary tour de force with sensational modern décor, glorious sea and mountain views that seem to fill the house and a great pool.

From £479pp per week based on 6 people sharing

For more information please visit www.akvillas.com or call 0845 618 2205