Villa Chantay

The living space at Villa Chantay is located on the main floor gazing out to the Mediterranean.

It’s a welcoming, open-plan space connecting to the piano room and dining room. 8-10 guests can gather on the sofas and French-style arm chairs around the open fire and TV. French windows look to the garden, pool, and expansive views of mountain and sea.

In the guest house, a small additional living space is decorated in an airy, beachy style. It is fitted with a TV and cozy oversized chairs. This living space opens onto a small, private garden and seating area (not suitable for children).

The elegant Parisian-style formal dining room is located on the main floor of the house, open-plan adjacent to the kitchen and main living area. The large oak table seating eight is crowned by a showpiece chandelier, while French doors open onto the outdoor terraces with further dining space and wrap-around views from mountains to sea.

The black-and-white kitchen is fully equipped for professional cooking, with central island, Silestone worktops, and Miele appliances, including double ovens, dual induction hobs, Teppanyaki grill, and large refrigerator. There is also a small breakfast area seats three.

There’s additional dining for eight on the terrace that adjoins the kitchen, as well as poolside seating for 6-10.

Outdoors, Villa Chantay welcomes you to spectacular sea views, a uniquely shaped infinity-style swimming pool (around 12x6m), and wooden deck with eight sun loungers. The grounds also include two separate seating terraces, two separate dining areas, and an open grill.

Inside, the lower ground floor of the villa offers a complete leisure zone; host a gathering in the smartly styled indoor bar-lounge with Moroccan-style seating and décor that echoes a modern Marrakesh style lounge. The indoor cocktail bar (includes sink and refrigerator) is well suited to any celebration or special occasion, even in off-season weather and for events up to 50 guests.

Through the cocktail lounge there is a multi-media entertainment room with cinema screen. The home cinema is connected to Apple TV and a Pioneer system, as well as a Keff surround-sound system with iPad control.

The lower-ground floor of Villa Chantay also houses a luxurious private spa, complete with sauna, indoor heated pool (approx. 9×4.5m), and integrated hot tub with poolside seating.

Jacuzzi heating is included in the price as standard all year round, and we will heat the pool for you from September to May, free of charge. Please ask about the fees heating the indoor pool during high season if required.

There’s also space to practice Yoga and a Techno-gym, which includes a full set of free weights, rowing machine, treadmill, cross trainer, and multi-gym bench.

Bedroom 1: Top-floor, large principal suite with panoramic views from mountains to sea, viewable from the bed and private terrace. Striking black-and-white décor, black chandelier, TV and 180cm super-king bed. Doors to private terrace with seating and table. Walk-in dressing room and spacious en-suite bathroom with panoramic views, dual vanity units, a large sunken bath in travertine marble, large shower enclosure, and separate toilet.

Bedroom 2: Top-floor guest bedroom with 180cm super-king bed. Decorated in a champagne-and-black palette, with textured hessian curtains and a custom-made window seat overlooking impressive views. En-suite bathroom with travertine marble, single basin sink, and shower room.

Bedroom 3: Ground-floor guest bedroom with black-and-white palette, white-beamed vaulted ceiling, driftwood-coloured floors, and 180cm super-king bed. Dressing room, dressing table, TV, and French doors out to side garden next to the pool. En-suite bathroom in travertine, with a single vanity unit, bath tub and separate shower.

Bedroom 4: Ground-floor guest bedroom with a fresh green-and-white colour palette, wooden floors, 160cm king-sized bed, and French doors that open onto views, the pool, and terrace. En-suite bathroom in travertine, with a single vanity unit, Spa bath tub and separate shower.

Bedroom 5: Located in the guest house, separate but just a few steps from the main house. Ground-floor living area and marble bathroom, with small bath tub and separate shower. Steps lead to a mezzanine bedroom with king-sized bed and modern, beachy colours in gentle blue and driftwood. Living room fitted with two oversized armchairs, a TV, and whitewashed floors. Not suitable for children.

Notes: Most bedrooms have space for an additional bed for a child or cot. Staff can be accommodated in the guest house.

Light Housekeeping

Your rental includes a complete clean and linen change once a week plus additional light housekeeping midweek. Additional housekeeping hours can be booked and paid for in advance to cover things like after-dinner clearing up or personal laundry, and we can also source live-in maids if required.

Catered to Your Choosing

If you prefer not to cook, please ask our Concierge team for details of our private chefs. Our professional villa chefs can showcase the best local ingredients or cook favourite international dishes for you and your guests.

For a taste of authentic Spanish cuisine, ask about our gourmet tapas menus, wine tasting, or book a private food tour with our expert guides.

Enjoy a full Argentian-style BBQ in the summer, or have the chef cook a giant poolside paella while you relax with a G&T, they will even bring waiting staff for large groups and clean up afterwards.

VILLA ESSENTIALS SERVICE

All of our villas have a convenient stock-cupboard, with a starter supply of the the essential household items you might need for a comfortable stay.

PRE-ARRIVAL SHOPPING

A pre-arrival shopping service is available from your Villa Manager, to cover essentials for the first 2 days. Goods + time are paid locally on arrival.

Local Expertise on Hand

All stays with The Luxury Villa Collection include a personal meet and greet with an English-speaking Villa Manager for peace of mind, and they are then available during your stay to assist you with any villa queries.

In addition, from the moment you book, our Guest Experience Team will help with all your travel arrangements to ensure a smooth stay. Our Spain-based local experts have a well-honed ‘Little Black Book’ of hand-picked experiences at their disposal, ready to help you create lasting memories.

Complimentary Itinerary Planning

Every booking includes around 3 hours of itinerary planning before you travel (more complex itineraries can be organised for a fee to cover extended hours).  As a guide, 3 hours is usually enough to help with your airport transfers and car hire, a chef service for a special meal, and to help you plan and book one day out.

Concierge-Style Support in Spain

Once you arrive at Villa Chantay, your local Experience Manager will be on hand with further ideas and recommendations. They may be able to visit you at the villa if required, or if you think you might need a more personalised service, we can arrange for you to have a Personal Concierge* for the duration of your stay.

This villa is a great base from which to enjoy a whole range of experiences to add to your travel memories. The landscapes around Benahavis offer great outdoor pursuits such as canyoning, climbing, cycling and hiking to Buggy Safaris. While a short drive gets you to Marbella or Malaga where you can enjoy gourmet tours, beauty spas, shopping or visiting ancient monuments and art galleries.

Golfers love the area with 12 courses to choose from closeby.

If you can pull yourself away from the villa there are plenty of interesting day trips as well as the charming towns and villages of Ronda, Casares and Setenil de Las Bodegas. For those who want to discover more of southern Spain, Andalucia offers so much to see and do. We work closely with the best local guides and adventure leaders to help make your stay extra special, get in touch and we can create a whole itinerary for you.

• Villa Chantay is suitable for guest with walking difficulties, with flat access and an elevator to all floors.
• The guest house part of the villa is not suitable for children, due to open stairs and an unprotected drop in the garden area.
• Baby equipment, such as a cot and high chair, is available on request with advance notice.