Villa Lara, Marbella, Costa del Sol, Spain

With amazing views to La Concha mountain, the valley and the ocean, this is a perfect mountain retreat yet only 10 minutes from the buzz of Marbella and near golf courses and attractions. You can book weekends and weeks at this incredibly luxurious villa, and relax in over 7000sqm of gardens with a Hollywood-inspired pool to die for! Prices from 3050-5100 euros/3 night weekend low/mid season to 13800 euros/week in summer. Please see rental rates before enquiring.

The villa has had very famous owners and exudes glamour and style everywhere you look! 1930s actress Madeleine Carroll lived here (The Prisoner of Zenda) then Grammy award-winning guitarist, songwriter and producer Glenn Tipton. No expense was spared on its development over these and recent years. The photos don't show just how magical a place it is. It has so much light, bright space to enjoy and a quirky mix of modern luxury, Baronial gothic and Andalucian designed interiors, with high ceilings and massive windows to make the most of the amazing 270 degree views.

Villa Lara has a private 16m outdoor pool with a lit terrace for drinks in the evening. There is a secret picnic area accessed by a pathway with mountain views.

There are 3 guest suites, all en suite with bath and shower, plus a ground floor family suite with king size bed, extra sofa bed and en suite shower. The master suite is especially spectacular with enormous windows giving stunning views all around, a 4 poster king size bed and luxury marble bathroom complete with Jacuzzi bath tub. The final 2 bedrooms are a twin room and a single, connected with a shared bathroom with both bath and shower - ideal for a family or children with a babysitter.

There is a classic style games room and library, a formal dining area and an outdoor dining terrace with a barbecue. Landscaped, flower-covered gardens come complete with day-bed.

If you're looking for something intimate but classy for a wedding this is perfect for its views, gardens and old school Hollywood glamour feel. You might also hire one of our larger nearby villas (Villa Dela) for a bigger event in the day and have Villa Lara to come back to for evening celebrations.