One of only three villas to enjoy private access to sandy Polis Beach, this home is a treat indeed. From the hillside vantage point, you’ve got uninterrupted views of the horseshoe bay below, where crystal shallows lap at bone-white sand and boat charters await at the stone harbour. A leisurely twenty-five-minute walk into the hills (or a five-minute drive) sees you in the town of Stavros, where you’ll find a handful of tavernas, cafés and supermarkets. Or, make the ten-minute drive along the coast to Frikes for a bigger selection of places to dine. While away the days on the terrace, which juts out of the hillside, overlooking the bay. There’s a dining table out here for candle-lit dinners as the sun sets, and a row of loungers to soak up the rays during the day. Inside, we like the old-world touches like the apothecary coffee table and stone-built sofa in true Greek island style. The duck-egg blue kitchen is reminiscent of farmhouse pantries and both bedrooms have double French doors opening up onto the terrace.

Additional fees

• If you’re travelling by plane, your host can help arrange airport parking, fast-track security, priority boarding and airport transfers

• Your host can also arrange car hire (including car seats) extra cleaning, a private chef, meal deliveries, grocery and wine deliveries, in-villa massages and beauty treatments, and yoga lessons for an additional fee

• Speak with your host about the range of excursions and experiences they can offer

Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.