Tennis, padel, pickleball – racket sports are having a moment. A string of the world’s best hotels now have their own ball courts (I, for one, just got back from St Lucia’s Sugar Beach, where I spent a fun afternoon in its own smart racquet club), and Europe’s best Airbnbs are catching on, too. Really, there’s something even more tempting about a private stay with its own court than a swish resort – the notion is undeniably glamorous, conjuring instant, vivid imagery of lazy mid-afternoon matches, white linen shirts and chilled bottles of local rosé, ready for your triumphant finish. Plus, this way, you’ll never have to share with the hotel’s other guests.
Whether you’re plotting a high-stakes doubles weekend with a group of friends or simply looking to find your flow with some morning practice, there are plenty of stylish Airbnbs with tennis courts in Europe to book now. From beautifully-redesigned estates hidden in the sun-drenched Menorcan hills to historic, 400-year-old German castles among ancient woodlands, these hideaways all have their own full-size courts – and we’ve even found an Italian former watchtower officially crowned as the most beautiful place to play on earth by Wilson.
Below, the loveliest, most stylish Airbnbs with tennis courts to book now.
In this article
