Set a fifteen-minute drive from the Psalídi hiking area and ten minutes from the pebbled shores of Traganou, this villa is perfect for outdoorsy types and beach bums alike. When you’re not rambling through Mediterranean scrub or exploring Rhode’s breezy east coast, you’ll be making yourself comfortable on a lounger by your private pool, moving only to top up your glass. If you like to keep up with your fitness routine on holiday, there’s gym equipment on the terrace for a mood-boosting workout in the sunshine. At lunchtime, fire up the barbecue and treat your loved ones to a feast of grilled local produce, followed by a game of chess on the giant board. Inside, the open-plan living space with whitewashed walls and tiled floors help to keep things cool on long, hot afternoons. There’s a soft couch for reclining in the evenings and quiet bedrooms (each with its own outside space) tempt an early night and ensure a deep and restful slumber.

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