The best family villas in Spain for a stress-free holiday with kids

Puerto Pollensa is hands-down one of the most recommended holiday destinations in Spain on the Mumsnet forums - and this peaceful villa offers the perfect base from which to explore the popular coastal town. With impressive views of the sea and surrounding mountains in the north of Mallorca, this two-bedroom villa is just 2km from the nearest beach and a 10-minute drive from Puerto Pollensa.

Villa C’an Moscard boasts a lush garden with a decent-sized private pool, BBQ and kids’ play area. You could easily spend your time kicking back in the grounds - the large shaded terrace will keep families cool in the heat - but it’s well worth exploring the local area to squeeze in some beach time, culture and tapas.

This collection of two- and three-bedroom villas has a fab location near the Mumsnet-favourite town of Puerto del Carmen. Just a 20-minute drive from the airport and a 15-minute stroll from the Old Town harbour, Alondra Villas offers a stylish base from which to explore Lanzarote's buzzy south coast, and its hilltop setting offers breathtaking coastal views. 

The whitewashed low-rise villas all come with private pools and terraces as well as contemporary kitchens and there's a BBQ in the garden for alfresco meals. If you don't fancy cooking, pop to the on-site restaurant for traditional Spanish dishes. There's also a Turkish hammam on the grounds to make your break extra relaxing. 

Each villa comes with a gorgeous private pool, and the golden sands of Playa Los Fariones are just a 5 minute drive away.

If you like the idea of a villa holiday but also love being able to make full use of hotel-style amenities like restaurants, bars and sports facilities, Hotel Suite Villa Maria is a win-win option.

Located on Tenerife’s Costa Adeje, this villa complex offers a range of properties from one-bedroom duplex villas arranged over two floors to three-bedroom villas with private pools. 

All come with kitchen facilities and outdoor space and guests can make use of two lagoon pools and a kids’ pool as well as a buffet restaurant and a pool bar. There’s a playground and pool tables on site but for more active pursuits, guests can head across the road to check out the huge sports centre for tennis, football and fitness classes.

If you’re travelling as part of a larger group, this pair of properties located in a quiet spot on Menorca's south coast is an excellent pick for a quiet, peaceful escape. 

A stay here puts you around a mile from Son Bou, a small family-friendly resort that's home to the island's longest beach, where you'll find shallow waters - perfect for bathing with kids. 

Each villa has three bedrooms sleeping up to six guests and comes with a garden and a private pool complete with built-in whirlpool bath. The price includes a weekly housekeeping service.

If a rustic, characterful villa set in a peaceful olive grove with a decent sized pool is your idea of a blissful family holiday (and we can’t say we blame you!) then Casa Carpia is an ideal location.

The antique furniture and woven baskets give the villa a traditional Spanish feel and there’s an outdoor dining area as well as sun loungers overlooking a tranquil olive grove. Kids will love the large pool, and there are plenty of towns nearby to explore, including the historic Ronda.

Live like a local (for a week or two) at this traditional stone villa in a secluded mountainside spot on Spain's Costa del Sol. Villa Cortijo Trivino is a couple of miles from the pretty town of Frigiliana with its Moorish old quarter and whitewashed buildings. 

Sleeping up to five guests in three bedrooms, this characterful house comes with a private pool and sun terrace with parasols and sunbeds. There's an open-plan living area and an elevated dining terrace where the spectacular views have to be seen to be believed.

Another stunning find near to the Mumsnet-favourite towns of Pollensa and Puerto Pollensa, this converted farmhouse offers a peaceful, countryside base from which to explore the galleries, ancient ruins and cute cafes of Pollensa and the gorgeous white sands of Puerto Pollensa. 

There's a beautiful private pool to cool off in after days out and a spacious garden dotted with loungers. Inside, you'll find traditional stone walls, beamed ceilings and there's an elevated balcony for lush rural views. It sleeps up to six guests in three bedrooms.

On Menorca's southwest coast, Villas del Lago is a small group of whitewashed apartments with private pools. The villas sit right next to the yacht- and restaurant-studded El Lago marina and the location puts you within a five-minute walk of the nearest beach. 

The traditional whitewashed villas are petite but fully equipped with mod cons including a kitchen and a dining area. Each has three bedrooms and sleeps up to six people. Check-in takes place at the neighbouring Lago Resort where you can also dine at the hotel’s Fiesta restaurant.

Just a short 20-minute stroll from the popular resort of Calahonda lies a choice of two whitewashed villas - Casa Chica I and Casa Chica II. Both villas sleep up to 6 comfortably and include a private pool sunken into the generous garden grounds on-site. 

A great pick for keen golfers, the location is a stone’s throw from several picturesque golf courses, and of course being located on the Costa del Sol, the golden sandy beaches and year-round sunshine is a given.

Another great option if you’re travelling with extended family or as part of a larger group and want to get two villas next door - but if not, each villa is separate to ensure total privacy.