Gimme five ... celebrity homes to rent
Mick Jagger's Japanese-inspired home, Stargrove, at L'Ansecoy Bay, Mustique, comprises six one-bedroomed ocean-front pavilions joined by a raised walkway leading to a pool, croquet court and secluded bamboo-walled garden. High-tech meets colonial outpost at this rock-star retreat. Mick's hideaway has all mod cons plus eight-seater Jeep and a Jacuzzi. Fully-equipped games pavilion, sunken hot tub and plenty of soft coral sand beyond the sun-deck. Six staff on hand. From £9,285 to £11,428 a week. Book through Overseas Connection (001 631 725 9308 www.villasoftheworld.com).
Jane Seymour's 14th century Cotswold manor house near Bath. St Catherine's Court is a stone house, once owned by Henry VIII, and features mullioned windows, carved-stone fireplaces and a master suite decorated with the actress's own fabric designs. You'll have the run of nine double bedrooms (some with four-posters), six bathrooms, six reception rooms, library, living room, ballroom) and study. Fully staffed. From £4,500 for a two-day break (food charged at cost price). Book through Challenger International (01225 445445 www.challenger-international.co.uk).
Francis Ford Coppola's Blancaneaux Lodge in Belize. The Hollywood director's private eco-friendly retreat is near Cayo on an estate dotted with Mayan ruins, rock pools, caves and waterfalls. Guests stay in one of three fully-staffed, thatched villas, each of which has two airy en suite bedrooms and open-sided living room leading to a large wooden deck. The villas are furnished Mayan-style with artefacts and fabrics from Belize and Guatemala - with a dash of Italy in the glassware and California in the brightly coloured bedspreads and cushions. Guests can use the services of the main lodge to book horseback rainforest tours, etc. From around £3,069 to £4,095 per villa per week. Book through Private World (020 7723 5599). Email: [email protected]
Clint Eastwood's Mission Ranch in northern California. Built in the 1850s, it's now a 31-room hotel with ocean views and a 'rocking chair and cosy fire' ambience. Six championship tennis courts, a fitness room, restaurant and piano bar are among the other attractions for Eastwood fans to this old-world-meets-new retreat. From around £60 to £160 a night. Mission Ranch, 26270 Dolores Street, Carmel, California 93923 (001 831 624 6436 www.celebritygetaways.com).