Each week, Holiday Hero Neil Simpson provides an in-depth review of a holiday topic. He does all the work so that you don’t have too. This week: Corfu luxury family villas

As families and friends come together to enjoy the long-awaited vacation of a lifetime, large villas with private swimming pools will be the stars.

Oliver Bell, cofounder of Oliver’s Travels, says that villas are a popular choice for guests who desire more privacy and space. “This year, we are seeing a lot of bookings for multigenerational family holidays as well as friends who want to vacation together, often after long periods apart.

Bell says that big villas are not being booked quickly, but she points to availability on Corfu in Greece, which is home to some of the most beautiful large properties in the Mediterranean. There you will find many villas with amazing infinity pools.

Barbati View is a great example of this villa from Oliver’s Travels on the north-east coastline.

You can relax at the edge of the pool and gaze out to the mountains, beach, and sea.

The villa can sleep ten people in five bedrooms. They are all tastefully decorated in cool pastels and whites.

You can walk two minutes to the beach, and you are only a short distance from Corfu Town. It is available for rent starting at PS5,784 per Week.

Oliver’s Travels has many places that can be enjoyed by guests of all ages. Villa Althea is a three-storey building with an elevator that makes it easily accessible for all.

Six bedrooms can sleep up to fourteen people. There is also a tennis court and mini-spa.

A welcome basket stuffed with local wines and cheeses will be provided by the owner. From PS3,481 for a week (oliverstravels.com).

The Khaleesi villa from The Thinking Traveller is a good example of how villa pools can be just as big as hotels. The infinity edge runs 55 feet (16m) along a hill crest, offering views of olive and fig trees towards the sea.

With an outdoor kitchen, fridge, sink, and bar, the villa has four bedrooms and five bathrooms. The chic, open-plan interior features a modern kitchen with all the necessary appliances. There are also dining tables and large sofas. You can also opt for a teenage-friendly space with a wood-burner or a Netflix-enabled television.

From PS3,269 per week (thethinkingtraveller.com).

Villa Klymene is another family-friendly spot. It’s a five-bedroom home with four bathrooms, hidden among olive trees. This property is exclusive to Simpson Travel.

The main house features a master bedroom with terrace, a second room with en suite and bunk beds for children. The house also features a cinema with comfortable chairs.

The annexe, which is located away from the main house by the infinity swimming pool, has a two-bedroom and two-bath room. It is very popular with grandparents who want to escape for some privacy and peace.

Get your last available slots for 2022 now at PS1,563pp per Week ( simpsontravel.com ).

Renting adjoining villas is another option for large groups. This allows you to have privacy and community. Vintage Travel offers several examples, including the four-bedroom, five bathroom Villa Angelos and Monika.

You can book both at the same time, close to family-friendly Ipsos beach. 16 people can enjoy a holiday together, while also enjoying privacy in gardens and swimming pools.

You can expect shaded dining areas and a roof terrace. There is plenty of parking.

The villas rent from PS1,676 per week each in early summer (vintagetravel.co.uk).