17th June 2008

SANCTUARY VILLAS & APARTMENTS ADDS NEW PROPERTY ON CROATIAN ISLAND OF BRACK AND VILLAS IN THE DORDOGNE AND ON THE COTE D'AZUR

Luxury villa specialist Sanctuary Villas & Apartments has added a property on the Croatian island of Brac to its portfolio, as well as luxury villas in the Dordogne and on the Côte d’Azur.

Sanctuary Villas & Apartments specialises in providing a concierge-style service by meeting any requests from guests through its designated Sanctuary Host and regional offices. Activities include cooking classes, private wine tasting with a sommelier, yacht charters, private guided tours of cities and museums, and much more.

Villa Tihana, Brac, Croatia – perfect for grown-up getaways
This gorgeous seven-bedroom villa can sleep up to 12 people and has stunning views over the Dalmatian Islands and the mainland. Villa Tihana benefits from direct sea access, a Jacuzzi and a speedboat, which can be hired on request. It property is set over three floors and includes a top floor penthouse, which is accessed by its own outdoor staircase. Villa Tihana is just two hours from Split and this includes the 40 minute ferry ride.

Villa Tihana can be rented from £4,875 per week on a Tailor Made (villa only) basis.

Villa Bellevue, Dordogne, France – perfect for foodies
This charming rural retreat benefits from stunning views over the Dordogne River and is within 40 minutes’ drive of four Michelin-starred restaurants – making it the perfect place for foodies to spend their holidays. With a large, heated swimming pool and a newly built summer house, the focus is on al fresco living.

Villa Bellevue sleeps eight people in four bedrooms and can be rented from £2,430 per week on a Tailor Made (villa only) basis.

Villa Semaphore, Sainte Maxime, France – perfect for party animals
This villa is perfectly placed if you want to relax by a gorgeous pool by day and then take in the nightlife of bustling Sainte Maxime by night. Guests can even catch the ferry to St. Tropez from this nearby town and its beaches, which are just ten minutes away. Villa Semaphore boasts an open style interior set over two floors.

Villa Semaphore sleeps ten people over five bedrooms and is available to hire from £5,605 per week on a Tailor Made (villa only) basis.




Booking information:

Villas are available on a Tailor Made (villa-only) basis or with an upgrade to the unique Sanctuary Hosted basis. The Sanctuary Hosted package offers guests an inclusive, but not intrusive, selection of extra services including an arrival supper, a welcome pack of toiletries and daily maid service amongst other special touches. Flights are not included, although extra services, from chefs to car hire can be arranged.

To book or for more information, please contact Sanctuary Villas & Apartments on 01242 547 906 or see: www.sanctuary-villas.com.

Sanctuary Villas & Apartments is part of the Sanctuary Retreats portfolio, which also encompasses Sanctuary Lodges & Camps and Sanctuary Cruising.

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For more information, please visit: www.sanctuary-villas.com or telephone: 01242 547906.

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Tel: 020 7928 1600
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