Built to host memorable (or not...) house parties, Villa Tagomago sits on its very own private island just off mainland Ibiza. Sneak down to the cliff-side hot tub for sunset frolics or hit the pool where surround-sound speakers, Balinese beach beds and stylish LED lighting create a hedonistic playground. You could get your helicopter to drop you straight into the notorious clubbing scene, but do you really want to leave?

This 19th-century European party capital still throws one of the most extravagant parties in the world: Carnevale di Venezia. Fit for royalty, this sumptuous apartment benefits from private water access and a vast central courtyard perfect for a masquerade ball. Head up to the canal-side balcony to wave at your subjects below and be sure to casually drop into conversation that Wagner used to hang out here.

Don't be fooled by its rustic appearance and isolated location; this cedar-clad bungalow contains all the mod cons you need to throw an epic party, completed by a fully stocked bar. Just an hour's drive from Christchurch, Annandale Scrubby Bay is comprised of five spacious villas, as fire-pit deck and ocean-view spa. The only neighbours are cattle so the terrace sound system can be cranked all the way up.

Living la dolce vita is easy at this 17th-century restored farmhouse, thanks to a personal chef, vintage wine room, 26-foot banqueting table and endless limoncello thanks to sprawling lemon groves. Each of the eight bedrooms is unique, with outdoor showers, roll-top baths and a hamam. Put your most unruly guests in the concealed airstream in the property's 75-acre "garden".

This dramatic clifftop hotel with it’s glassy infinity pool and vertiginous terrace offers guests the change to reserve it just for them. Glug some ice-cold mamajuana – the island’s potent national drink – mixed up by your personal bartender, then hit up the karaoke room. There’s no need to faff around with party decorations as Casa Kimble boasts 180-degree views of the Atlantic.

We’ve all fantasied about throwing an extravagant 1920s affair with Daisy and J. Gatsby top of the guest list – and this opulent Somerset home is the perfect backdrop for a knees up. Set in 70 acres of land, the elegant country pile sleeps 24, so there’s no need to shotgun a bed. Feeling fragile in the morning? Descend the secret staircase to the hidden cinema room until you’re ready to face the world.

Earthy elements have been slickly fused with concrete and steel to create a striking modern home which blends into the Santa Monica mountains. Sliding glass doors blur the boundaries between inside and out, offering up a unique entertaining hub with an unrivalled backdrop. Its beauty does, however, come with a price - a set of pretty strict house rules. May be serve white wine over red to avoid any spillage disasters.

Like a gift from the gods, Villa Syros perches on the top of the Kokkihan Mountain. The perfect place for a pool party, chuck in a pink flamingo and a few lilos to take advantage of the Aegean Sea view from the salt-water infinity pool. A barbecue area and cloud-like daybeds line the terrace for those who don’t want to get their hair wet. Your personal concierge service will fill your fridge ample groceries before you even arrive, so there’ll be no last-minute dashes to the shops when you’ve run out of tonic.

With an enviable location - arguably on the best beach in Portugal - Pego House rises majestically from the sand dunes. An interior patio in the centre of the property provides a natural mingling point for your guests to get to know each other before you take them up to the roof for the pièce de résistance; a heated onyx pool with views of the Alentejo Coast.

Forget naff Beverly Hills mansions; this sprawling Moroccan riad is the real deal. Up to 36 of your friends can sleep in sumptuous lodgings - and you could definitely squeeze in a few more if they're willing to bed down on the basketball and tennis courts in the basement. Traditional berber tents are scattered throughout the lush gardens offering dark corners for doing dark deeds, while a bevvy of maids, butlers and chefs means you're free to join in the fun.

Dispelling its reputation for being a quaint English village, this Cotswolds abode packs a punch with striking floor-to-ceiling glass and minimalist interiors. Head out to the terrace for an alfresco soirée, with plenty of mulled wine for a night of stargazing. If things get a bit rowdy, no matter; the house is set in five sweeping valleys - a challenge for even our most foghorn friends.