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WHAT’S THE USP?
Though it’s chandeliered and bedecked
in Kardashian-esque marble and chrome,
this Floridian palace really doesn’t take
itself too seriously. And, situated just a
Cartier-earring’s throw away from little-
known touristic gem Walt Disney World,
why on earth should it?
The pool area has a masterful mix of
secluded zones and communal spaces,
and the rooms range from brightly lit
opulence to immersive novelty, meaning
that this is an eclectic (yet chic) habitat a doughnut brunch at dentistry saboteur
that works perfectly for a large group
who’d rather not spend every waking
moment together.
So while your second-tier friends hit the of millionaire pools in a hot-air balloon.
basement bowling alley, you can enjoy
the ultra-civilised mahogany games room,
complete with pool table, giant Scrabble
board and cocktail area. While they’re
drinking fizz by the infinity pool, you can
hire in a caterer to whip you up a dinner
party of MIC proportions. Want a giant
art-deco cinema with reclining chairs?
Check. Want a five-star gym? How
about an arcade? Your wish is totally
this fairy-tale villa’s command.
ANY HAVE-TO-DO
HIGHLIGHTS?
Hire a yoga teacher for sunrise stretches
on the beautiful balcony, throw a poolside
barbecue and, if you don’t quite make it
over the fence to your neighbouring golf
course, head downstairs for a life-size
virtual simulation instead.
Difficult though it is to leave this villa,
try to drag yourself away. Orlando is
Stand here
and observe
(OK , friends)
your fans
a gorgeous juxtaposition: nature’s finest,
along with the chance to window-shop
the lives of the rich and famous… grab
The Glass Knife, take a boat tour in Winter
Park to check out the celebrity lakeside
mansions, or float across a patchwork
If you’re feeling really adventurous,
why not brave the alligatored thickets
in a glass-bottomed canoe? The perfect
antidote to a busy day spent chasing balconied master suites that spill out
Mickey through the Magic Kingdom. onto the poolside or the equally
incredible Harry Potter-inspired chambers.
AND HOW MANY MATES The huge main kitchen (yes, there are
CAN I TAKE WITH ME? numerous), with its borderline-hilarious
storage and fridge space, is a dream to
With nine king-size beds, two queen- cook in (or for the caterers, should you
size, four doubles and three bunk beds, hire them) – and with dining tables galore,
you can take a whopping 32 pals – the plus an abundance of outdoor furniture,
only problem is deciding between the you won’t be stuck for somewhere to
take a pew. During holiday
season, the villa costs
£4,190 per night, which
ends up at £130 per head,
but stay in low season
and you could be paying
just £90 each per night.
And trust us – it’s worth it.
For more information, visit
Thetopvillas.com i
So magical even
Potter ’s moved in
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