Why you should choose a luxury French villa over a hotel room

For lots of people, your holidays and breaks are what people look forward to most in their year – it’s one of the reasons you work hard to be able to afford these luxury trips. It is important then, that we get it right and that we book exactly the kind of holiday we want.

For many of us, the expectations of travel and holidays has changed in recent years – people are beginning to move away from the ‘package’ holidays, traditionally booked at a high-street travel agency, to more individual and independent travel and accommodation. Private luxury villas are becoming more and more popular with a wider clientele – staying at a luxury villa in France avoids crowded swimming pools and hotel buffet restaurant queues, and allows freedom to enjoy a more personalised holiday at your own pace.

Here are some of the main reasons you should consider choosing a holiday villa in France for your next holiday.

Noise levels and behaviour of others

One of the biggest issues that can spoil our well-earned holiday is that of the noise and behaviour of other people at our hotel or resort. You know the thing – you’re half-way through your latest autobiography and the child five yards away from you has just completed his forty-fifth run and jump into the pool screaming at the top of his voice!

A private luxury villa takes you away from that – the exclusivity of your own space allows a guaranteed serenity when you want it –and if it’s YOUR child – or yourself – wanting to complete the run and jump into the pool, you can do it in the privacy of your own residence without upsetting anyone else!

Large private indoor and outdoor spaces

Hotel rooms can be great, and always give you that sense of ‘being away on holiday’. They are not though, always as spacious as you’d like – especially if you’re sharing the room with others!

Luxury villas in France offer a more intrinsic sense of space – as well as separate bedrooms, you have living rooms, open kitchens and, nearly always, a larger and more private outdoor space than you could get with any hotel room – and, let’s face it, we’re choosing a holiday in the sun to be able to enjoy the climate outdoors as much as we can!

Create a personalised and custom experience

Staying in holiday villas in France means being able to enjoy your time entirely to your own agenda. This can be a totally customised and personalised holiday experience that you just can’t achieve staying at a hotel! You set your own timetable – for meals, for excursions, no restrictions on when you can and can’t use the pool – everything is set by yourselves for your own pleasure and convenience.

The highest luxury at more affordable prices

Probably the major factor that dictates just how luxurious a holiday you can take – the cost! Top hotel suites can cost a LOT of money – private villas can offer just as luxurious, if not more, surroundings and facilities as any five-star hotel, often for a more affordable price – especially if you’re holidaying with a group of family or friends.

Relax is quiet surroundings

If you’re staying in a hotel, it’s more than likely you’re staying in a recognised, established – and, therefore, often crowded – resort. Private villas are often available in more secluded locations, set apart from the hustle and bustle of a busy resort. You may, of course, not necessarily want to be completely separated from other holidaymakers or amenities – but it’s a lovely feeling to have a location and space to yourself.

There are also many villas available within established resort areas, allowing you full access to the bars, restaurants and sights of the area – but with that added exclusivity for you and your family or friends!

Bring your pets to enjoy the experience

More and more people are loathe to leave their beloved pets for a week, or longer, whilst they disappear off to enjoy the sun. Most holiday villas in France are pet friendly and allow you to bring your pet with you to experience the holiday break with you – whilst an increasing number of hotels are now allowing pets, it is in a far more restrictive atmosphere than those you can enjoy whilst staying at your own private villa!