any recommendations for villas and/or companies to go though for southern spain?

[lucykate]

this will be our first family holiday abroad . we're looking at a villa rather than hotel, but there are so many companies to book though, anyone used anyone they would recommend?

Not sure if you've already booked since your post, but we've used Hoseasons, Cottages4u and James Villas, all good. TBH, we have a friend who works for Travel Counsellors and she searches for all sorts of holidays, villas/hotels. v recommended.

May not be your cup of Tea, but we are staying with Thomson Alfresco in their largest, 3 bed, Air conditioned Van, on a campsite just outside Barcelona (although they have more sites).

You get kids clubs, pools, playgrounds, but your own little space.