Louis Chris Le Mare Gold Villa Protaras

Louis Chris Le Mare Gold Villa is the cream of the crop for private space. Holidays in this swanky three-bed villa in Protaras are a real deluxe experience, with a whole house to call yours.

And what a house! It’s a stunning combo of outside/inside living. The patio doors open right up, bringing the Cyprus weather into the lush lounge and putting your private pool (1.4m deep) and waterfall just a few steps from those drinks you’ve got cooling in the fridge. Lazy days in the sun await!

It’s so easy to make the most of the sunshine here, whether you’re cooking up a storm on the barbecue, flicking through your favourite mag under a parasol, or enjoying the view from the whirlpool in your roof garden (yes, you read that right!). You can also tuck into alfresco meals up there, thanks to the rooftop dining area. There’s a chance the table in the open-plan kitchen/diner/lounge won’t get a look-in!

Want more? Okay, you’ve also got use of the waterslides, outdoor pools and whirlpools, gym and kids’ club at the Louise St Elias Resort & Waterpark. And if you need help with anything during your stay, just give the hotel’s reception desk a call (available 24 hours from April to October with more limited service the rest of the year).

There’s no doubt Louis Chris Le Mare Gold Villa is a great place to bring the clan, with one king-size and two twin bedrooms. And as all of them are en suite, you won’t have to share bathroom space with the kids. Creature comforts include cable TV (there’s one in the lounge too), luxury orthopaedic beds, bathrobes and slippers. There’s also a safe in each bedroom.

Self-catering’s a doddle with all mod cons in the kitchen. As well as an oven, you’ll get a dishwasher, fridge, toaster, microwave and washing machine, plus those all-important tea and coffee making facilities (including an espresso machine). So, you won’t have to do without your morning brew!

There’s even a welcome package to help you settle in - some wine, fruit, bottles of water, milk, juice and soft drinks. You can add to your stocks at the supermarket 300m away. Meanwhile, for meals out, there’s a tasty choice of restaurants around 150m from your door, with plenty more in the surrounding area.

You’ll also find it super easy to explore this part of Cyprus from here. Less than an hour’s drive from Larnaca International Airport (54km) and with parking for two, it’s well worth hiring a car to give you all the freedom you could want. You’ll be 15 minutes from Ayia Napa and there’s so much more in easy reach! Plus, there’s a bus stop 20m away, linking you to the excellent network around Cyprus.

Though with a sandy beach only 170m away and the centre of Protaras around 15 minutes’ walk, you might not want to go on road trips every day of your stay. After all, the resort is the home of the fabulous Fig Tree Bay, one of the island’s most famous coastal hotspots, while the Golden Coast Fishing Harbour is a pretty destination for a stroll (300m).