It has been brought to my attention that there are people who have never ever had to search for a Last-Minute Villa.
There are people who book their annual summer family holidays a year ahead. For some it’s because time off work needs to be meticulously planned and family schedules organised. For others it’s just a natural progression for an organised mind (Oh how I wish I was one of *those* people).
Other people book at the start of the year, easing the January Blues with a spot of sunshine dreaming and planning. I totally understand those ones.
And then there’s the third kind. My kind. People with flexible schedules and a rather indecisive turn of brain.
For us, the school holidays have started and we’re probably still thinking about what to do with that week in August…
I was just meandering through Clickstay, like you do, and happened across some honestly amazing properties which still have August availability. To help you out I’ve shortlisted my favourites here… if you have an open week in August I strongly suggest you take a look before someone else nabs them.
Last-Minute Villa Stays for August 2017
(Everyone has different needs, so I searched for basic staple requirements; family of four, private pool and WiFi. Try a different search if those aren’t necessary requirements for your own family holidays)
Large Family Villa in Turkey
Just look at this stunning villa in Maras, Dalyan, with magnificent Rock Tombs views.
This spacious villa has 4 en-suite double bedrooms, with a large lounge/kitchen/diner on the ground floor and a Turkish Salon/lounge on the first floor of the villa which extends onto the large colonial balcony overlooking the magnificent Rock Tombs.
Perfect for larger or combined family stays, Zeytin Koru comfortably sleeps up to 10, with an additional 2 infants. The villa layout makes it quite flexible, ideal for two families sharing or for three generations of one family for a very special holiday. It’s generous balconies and shaded areas make it an ideal choice for the heat of a Turkish summer.
Book Zeytin Koru for a week from the 19th August:
Booking cost:£1,679.83
Late booking discount: -£398.75
Total: £1,281.08
Large Family Villa in Spain
Set on a hill side, Villa Athena offers you the ideal opportunity for large parties of families and friends to holiday together while still maintaining privacy. The villa has many terraces and sitting areas to enable you to enjoy a quiet moment with a good book and a glass of wine!!
The villa has been newly furnished to a high standard. The large lounge with open fire and satelite tv (UK channels) is light and airy with a glass door leading onto the lounge balcony you can relax on the sun lounger chairs and look over to the Mediterranean, the mountains or over to the blue domed churches in Pego.
The huge dining room/second sitting has a large table to accommodate 10 people, and the well equipped kitchen has everything for your stay. On this same floor there is a large twin bedded room that also has a sofa bed to accommodate a child.
An open tread wooden staircase leads to a further 2 double bedrooms both with luxury en suite shower rooms, 1 twin bedroom and 1 room with bunk beds plus a further family bathroom.
Making your way out of the dining room you step out onto a large tiled terrace and pool area which is set amongst the tropical palms and the evening scents of jasmine and orange blossom.
Book Villa Athena for a week from the 19th of August:
Booking cost:£1,868.85
Late booking discount: -£270.00
Total:£1,598.85
Stunning Villa in Sri Lanka (yes, really)
Wowsers. Villa Sapphire is a private luxury villa with pool, set in a beautiful tropical walled garden – it comes complete with a Villa Manager, cleaning & a Chef!
Nestled in a sun-kissed tropical garden amongst palm trees, Villa Sapphire is a luxury private home with pool, located in the popular beach holiday destination of Hikkaduwa in South West Sri Lanka.
It features 3 deluxe bedrooms with all conveniences, sleeping up to 6 people. All are fully air conditioned, and have high ceiling fans, and en-suite power shower rooms with hot and cold water. Comfortable huge four-poster beds, draped with nets. Finest quality cotton bed linen and towels provided.
Fully equipped open plan kitchen, with everything for self-catering needs, or the option of a private Chef on request.
Enjoy all-day sunshine in complete privacy, round the pool, terrace, and walled garden. Relax on the carved wooden daybed and cushions, in the calm, tranquility among palm trees and lush flowering plants. Padded sun loungers and pool towels provided.
Book a week from 19th August at Villa Sapphire
Booking cost: £835.65
(and if you’re wondering, we found flights to Colombo for these dates at £650pp return – not much more than flights to turkey at this time of year. We use Cheapflights.co.uk, and this rate was via Finnair)
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