The countdown to Christmas has begun. It’s the premiere party season and whilst our celebrations are likely to be different for 2020, with local restrictrions in place, we are certain you will be dreaming of the ultimate party pad to host Christmas next year.

We have scoured the globe to find the best party pads for sale in the UK and overseas, perfect for hosting festivities.

1. Setúbal, Portugal, 5 bedrooms

Situated within lush gardens and an extensive vineyard with breath-taking views over the Serra da Arrábida, this estate is the ideal setting for a party. The main house has been completely remodelled, comprising a living and dining room with floor-to-ceiling glass doors leading out to the terrace, a fully-equipped kitchen and a generous TV area for the ultimate Christmas movie night. 

Party features: Outside, the property benefits from a heated swimming pool and an annexe with two bedrooms, a living room and a kitchenette, ideal for party guests.

2. Cote d'Azur, France, 10 bedrooms

This exceptional estate is located in the famous commune of Mougins in the heart of the Cote d’Azur with the renowned Royal Mougins Golf Club just a few hundred meters away. The main house has five bedrooms all with separate bathrooms, is beautifully furnished and is equipped with a professional kitchen. There are also two guesthouses providing five additional bedrooms.

Party features: Enjoy an afternoon of swimming in a heated outdoor pool, lounge on the surrounding terrace and grab a snack or refreshment from the pool house with an outdoor kitchen. For al fresco dining at its finest, a covered terrace area has direct access to the elegant, fitted kitchen.

3. Mont Choisy, Mauritius, 4 bedrooms

Situated in a secure and prestigious estate renowned for its 18-holes golf course, residents of this property will enjoy a golf membership, privileged access to the club house and access to a private beach club. The property is located in the northern region of Mauritius and comprises four bedrooms, all with en suites and an open-plan kitchen, dining and living room.

Party features: With multiple covered terrace areas and a generous open-plan layout, guests can easily flow and mingle from one space to the next.

4. Western Cape, South Africa, 14 bedrooms

This 27.4-hectare estate, located in the Hemel and Aarde Valley, boasts an exquisite home, an award-winning wedding venue, a conference centre and two luxurious guest cottages. With multiple indoor and outdoor entertainment areas, it provides five en-suite bedrooms, a temperature-controlled wine room, solar heated swimming pool and an outdoor Jacuzzi, all accessed via a bridge across a Koi-filled pond.

Party features: Dendrobium, the wedding venue, is a recent winner of industry awards. Housed in a beautiful Cape Dutch building, it includes a lavish ballroom that can cater to 160 guests, in addition to function and utility rooms, the bar area, and three bedrooms and bathrooms on the upper floor.

5. Azeitão, Portugal, 5 bedrooms

This stunning modern farmhouse property in the hills of Portugal, just 40 minutes from Lisbon, benefits from two spacious living rooms, five bedrooms with en suites, a caretaker’s house, a spacious and stylish kitchen and two further houses for guests.

Party features: Benefitting from a swimming pool, a barbecue area, and a partly covered terrace area, which easily seats 20 people for al fresco dining, this property is built for hosting a party. Guests are sure to be impressed by the beautiful views towards the Serra da Arrábida.

6. Costa Blanca, Spain, 6 bedrooms

This oceanfront paradise, located near the beach of Cala Baladra, is the ideal getaway to relax in the sun by the pool or take in spectacular views of the sea from a private terrace. This mansion exudes fresh and timeless elegance with chic living spaces, featuring custom glass panes from Barcelona inspired by the stained glass in the Basilica La Sagrada Familia, prestigious crystal chandeliers, marble flooring, silk rugs from France and contemporary original artwork by Spanish artists.

Party features: Not only do the multiple dining and living areas inside and on the terrace areas of this property offer lots of space for socialising, but there is plenty of space to relax, too. The zen garden offers the perfect place for Pilates or yoga, whilst the fitness area, music relax area and steam room offer more space to blow off some steam. 

7. St Brelade, Jersey, 6 bedrooms

Eden House is an outstanding mansion, which has been primarily newly built, incorporating a central core of the original home, all in an Arts and Crafts style. It stands in an unrivalled West facing position, enjoying uninterrupted views over St Brelade’s Bay and further out to sea. The house has been finished to an exceptional modern standard and is faced in hand cut local Jersey granite.

Party features: Standing in 3 acres of grounds, the property offers amazing privacy for hosting guests and has direct beach access from the bottom of its garden across Ouaisne Common for Christmas walks before lunch time. The home is situated close to the airport to make it easy for guests to visit and St Aubin Village nearby offers many leading restaurants and the best beaches Jersey has to offer.

8. Altea, Spain, 7 bedrooms

This stunning villa enjoys spectacular panoramic views of the sea and sun throughout the day. Inside this seven-bedroom home is a large open-plan kitchen and living room with a fireplace and access to an outdoor terrace, ideal for hosting guests. The property is also accompanied by a service quarters and separate guest accommodation with three bedrooms, a games room and movie theatre.

Party features: The features of this property and the location means a group will never be short of things to do. Included, there is a self-cleaning saltwater pool, tennis court, indoor pool, Jacuzzi, Finnish sauna, Turkish bath, gym and entertainment area, soundproofed cinema room, wine cellar, a private fully equipped and furnished beauty and hairdresser salon, an elevator plus separate staff quarters.

9. Gauteng, South Africa, 9 bedrooms

This magnificent contemporary home is situated in the heart of the prestigious suburb of The Lakes in Steyn City, and has amazing views over the estate towards the Magaliessburg mountains where one can watch the sun set while sipping cocktails from the rooftop balcony. This family home has a grand entrance accompanied by a Koi pond, high rise ceilings and a magnificent chandelier, as well as nine bedrooms, all with en suites, to accommodate guests.

Party feature: Nothing says “it’s party time” quite like having your own indoor braai and bar area with sliding doors accessing the terrace and pool outside. Drink anyone?

10. Cote d'Azur, France, 13 bedrooms

Steeped in history, and dating back to the 15th century, this magnificent property boasts two original stone Bastides with 13 bedrooms all with en suites, including eight bedrooms in the main house and five bedrooms in the guest house. There are multiple indoor and outdoor entertainment areas throughout benefitting from panoramic provincial countryside views.

Party features: Both villas have their own private heated swimming pools, with summer kitchens, wine cellars, Jacuzzis, Turkish baths, pizza ovens and plenty of garage space and space for parking, surrounded by fabulous grounds with mature fruit trees, vineyards, olive trees and a gorgeous rose garden.

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