Set within olive groves as ancient as the hills surrounding it and with bright blue shutters aplenty, this intimate, newly-built villa couldn’t be more charming if it tried. And with one of the island’s longest and most beloved beaches, Kalathos, perched just a 400-metre stroll away, locations don’t come much better either. Spend sunny days bobbing about that private pool, swinging from the cocoon chair and lolling about beneath the shade of the olive trees on the loungers. You can always escape the heat of the day over on the covered terrace for lazy alfresco lunches – followed by a cheeky siesta in the gloriously clutter-free and free-flowing living spaces inside. And there’ll be no need to tussle for the best room here. Both bedrooms offer direct access to those sunkissed terraces and private bathrooms to feel anew. If you fancy a change of scene from your local beach, a few minutes drive away in Lindos, you'll find the idyllic St Paul’s Bay (ten minutes). And just a smidge further, the postcard-perfect Prasonisi Beach, sitting at the island’s southernmost point. Just be sure to make it home in time for sunset barbecues – the views are magnificent, and the ambient garden lighting...Read more will keep the night flowing. Hunker down on the alfresco sofa area with a nightcap and catch yourself a shooting star. Read less

Additional fees

• Your host can help arrange a variety of extra services during your stay, including massages and beauty treatments, wine tours, laundry and dry cleaning, fridge fills, restaurant reservations, private chefs, airport transfers, and car hire

• You can also arrange to have your breakfast cooked each morning – you only need to pay for the food

• If you’re travelling with children, your host can organise babysitting services – alternatively, a live-in nanny can be arranged at a cost of £475-£670 per week

Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.