Mr & Mrs Smith

This hip Mallorcan house is no slouch when it comes to chic, showcasing statement design features in a modern farmhouse-style property without detracting from its instantly relaxing make-yourself-at-home atmosphere.

Traditional stone walls and polished oak floors are a striking rustic backdrop to luxurious, eclectic furnishings such as an Indonesian carved-wooden bed and a white-and-gold Louis XV chaise longue. Little wonder Can Phuket is a favourite for photoshoots. A homely yet style-drenched villa that has been cleverly designed to incorporate shiny glass, distressed wood, reclaimed iron, sumptuous velvets polished steel topped off with Philippe Starck-esque embellishments in its convivial layout. Our favourite Smith & Friends combination: boutique-hotel chic combined with intimate self-catering independence.

Set amid glorious bougainvillea-studded gardens, the splendour of the Bali-meets-Baleares living space spills out into an enticing barbecue-boasting open-air bar and kitchen. Just north of Palma, 20 minutes from the airport, this vacation rental may not have a beach on its lap, but the stunning water feature which doubles as a child-friendly swimming pool means guests of all ages should be happy to stay put in these pretty palm-fringed foliage-filled grounds. If wanderlust creeps in, you are five minutes from the sweet town of Santa Maria, a short drive from the cathedral and galleries of Palma, and as this is an island blessed with a magnificent coastline, beaches are accessible in every direction.