Haven't sorted out your summer holiday yet? Never fear, we've picked 10 of the very best villas with pools around France, Spain, Portugal, Greece and Italy - all somehow still with summer availability?! From hilltop hideaways for 2, to sunbaked farmhouses with room for everyone and the dog, find your perfect pool-side escape here.
Casa Da Vigia
Portugal - Setúbal
Sleeps 2
Enjoy romance and relaxation at this minimalist-style Casa with luxurious infinity pool, set in total privacy, but not far from a golden stretch of the Portuguese coast. Live life outside, there is a barbecue for grilling fresh local fish - best enjoyed with a chilled Vinho Verde.
Villa Saffron
Carvalhal - Portugal
Sleeps 6
Enjoy a sun-drenched break at this luxurious villa with a pool situated a short stroll from the beautiful beach of Carvalhal in Portugal. Glamrous inside and out, stylish, laid-back interiors overlook rice fields and shady mature gardens make the perfect spot for a post-lunch siesta.
Ermita del Carmen
Carcabuey - Spain
Sleeps 8
Historical beauty meets modern luxury at Ermita del Carmen, a fully refurbished 15th century chapel located in the heart of Andalusia. Surrounded by olives grove and a natural park, this was the site of a Roman temple erected in honour of the goddess Venus.
Ithica House
Rou - Corfu
Sleeps 2
Beautifully restored by a London artist, Ithica House is stylish romantic retreat secluded high in the hills, with stunning views over Corfu's north eastern coastline. You can spot wildlife such as tortoises, owls, eagles, buzzards, butterflies and lizards among the olive groves.
Le Cordonnier
Provence - France
Sleeps 10
In the hilltops of Provence, with views that stretch as far as the eye can see, is where you’ll find boutique villa, Le Cordonnier. The wide and shady terrace with its mountain vistas makes the ideal spot for a long lunch, and when the sun gets too hot, just cool off in the large private pool.
Villa Papyrus
Comporta - Portugal
Sleeps 6
This stylish villa with its own pool in Comporta, on the west coast of Portugal, is a design lover’s dream, with chic and airy interiors and gorgeous veranda with cool wooden awning. Among trees in the grounds you'll find the sparkling salt-water swimming pool surrounded by decking and sun loungers.