Game, set, relax: 8 boutique hotels where tennis takes centre court

As Wimbledon fever comes into full swing and the strawberries-and-cream season begins, there’s no better time to dust off your racquet and serve up your next holiday with a tennis twist. From clay courts surrounded by Umbrian olive groves to oceanside matches along Australia’s western shores, these boutique stays combine grand-slam-style with grand design. Here’s our shortlist of net-worthy destinations where the courts are as captivating as the scenery.

1. Reschio Hotel, Umbria – Italy

Wrapped up within a 1,500-hectare private estate in the Umbrian hills, Reschio Hotel is a masterclass in rural elegance, and its sporting offerings are no less refined. Guests can rally on two immaculate clay courts hidden amid ancient olive groves, followed by a wind down in the estate’s Roman-style bathhouse. With private lessons available and a courtside honesty bar for a post-match spritz, the experience is pure dolce vita. Add in free-roaming horses, restored farmhouses, and a millennia-old castle at the centre of it all, and Reschio makes a convincing case for the most stylish match point in Italy.

Reschio’s 10th Inter-House Tennis Tournament runs from 11th to 15th August 2025.

4. I Borghi dell’Eremo, Umbria – Italy

Tucked into a wild and undiscovered corner of Umbria, I Borghi dell’Eremo is a secluded, soulful estate with a love for slow living — and strong serves. Its rustic private court is surrounded by oak forests and sweeping hills, perfect for a meditative match or family doubles tournament. Stay in centuries-old stone farmhouses reimagined with modern touches, cool down in the bio-pool, or stretch it out in the yoga shala. Play in the pine-scented air and enjoy every volley as it echoes across the verdant valley.

8. Eagles Palace, Halkidiki – Greece

Blending into the backdrop of Mount Athos and the Aegean’s shimmering waters, Eagles Palace offers a blissfully scenic court experience on Greece’s lesser-trodden peninsula. The resort’s hard tennis and padel court is shaded by pines and kept cool by sea breezes, making every rally feel like a Greek summer dream. Guests can book lessons with seasoned instructors, then unwind with a green fig facial at the Elemis spa or sail to nearby Diaporos Island. With private bungalows, beachfront dining, and a strong wellness focus, Eagles Palace serves up serenity and sporting pursuits in equal measure.

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