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Villa Portakal
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With gorgeous views of the sea and islands, a private infinity pool, and a path to sunbathing platforms at the water’s edge, this understated luxury villa is ideal for idle relaxation. A contemporary house, but not without character, this family villa is set on seafront slopes near the lovely, laid-back town of Kas. On the ground floor, an open-plan room is stylishly furnished in soft earthy tones, with a beamed ceiling and exposed stone wall framing the kitchen, sitting and dining areas, with doors to a covered veranda for al fresco barbecue lunches. An en suite bedroom shares this floor, opening on to a lawned area by the pool; and there are three bedrooms on the upper level, one with a romantic (enclosed) Ottoman balcony, the master suite complete with en suite wet room and bath, and all with air conditioning and access to an open balcony with sea or garden views. Outside, a paved terrace surrounds the infinity pool, and a pathway leads down to a private sunbathing platform on the rocks, fitted with ladder steps into the sea. Set among similar residences on the Cukurbag peninsula, Location Portakal is 300m from a bathing platform, 500m from a pebble … Continued
Villa Sirenuse, Amalfi Coast, Italy
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Villa Sirenuse is a comfortable and relaxing retreat designed to blend contemporary style with more than a touch of country-house romance, just a stroll away from Colli di Fontanelle. Designed to blend contemporary style with more than a touch of country-house romance, the splendid Villa Sirenuse sits amid tiered gardens, 300m above the blue of the bay. Tree-shaded lawns, paved paths and timber sundecks enjoy terrific views over the pretty Li Galli islets and encompass an outdoor barbecue, sundowner tables, a rustic gazebo with cushioned seating, a bamboo-shaded al fresco gym, three outdoor showers, and a gorgeous infinity pool. Adjoining the house, a sunny, sea-view dining terrace is fitted with a retractable canopy and leads in to the villa’s breakfast kitchen, which shares this upper level with an elegantly informal living/dining room and two of the four bedrooms. Two indulgent master suites occupy the lower level, both opening out to a furnished terrace complete with a five-person hot tub; and the villa has WiFi, smart TV and air conditioning throughout. Cook service can be pre-booked to add an extra level of leisure here. Location Villa Sirenuse is just 700m from a bakery, shops and eateries in Colli di Fontanelle, 8km … Continued
Casa Dei Vini, Italy
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In a stunning sylvan setting, with beautiful bucolic views of timeless hills and valleys, this family villa in Tuscany is steeped in tranquillity, yet within easy reach of historic towns. There’s something quite bewitching about the approach to this villa, along an avenue of beech, oak and ancient chestnut trees, and past a century old cedar to the pretty stone house, cloaked in climbing roses, with a super view of Cetona forming a fairy-tale backdrop. Within the grounds, broad lawns are punctuated with flowers and shrubs; the swimming pool is set between silvered olive trees and scented lavender; and a path leads to a cool cellar cut into the rock, where wines are left for guests to enjoy on an ‘honesty’ basis, settling-up at the end of their stay.Within the villa, spacious rooms are attractively furnished in fresh country style. On the ground floor, a charming sitting/dining room is divided by a huge stone arch, echoed by big double doors to the garden, while a second sitting room, on the floor above, has a cool country look and opens out to the top of the outdoor stone staircase. With woodland paths on the doorstep, the villa is just 2.5km from … Continued
Estia, Paxos
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Set just 50 metres away from a quiet little cove, with yacht-spotting sea views from its rooms, open terraces and private infinity pool, this family villa in Paxos is a wonderful place to unwind. The harbour-front restaurants of Gaios are just 3km to the south; water’s edge tavernas in Loggos and Lakka are both within a 7km drive north; and there is a peaceful shingle beach a mere fifty metres from this comfortable house, so guests are soon in tune with the island’s easy tempo. Facing the sunrise on seafront slopes, Villa Estia looks out over treetops to mesmerising panoramas, of the channel, its ever-changing flotilla of little ships and sailing boats, and across to the heat-hazed outlines of the mainland’s mountains. Perfectly positioned to enjoy the soporific scenery, a broad terrace runs the length of the villa, furnished for al fresco dining and cooled with dappled shade; and loungers are set behind the swimming pool. Within the house, the country style kitchen has a full window wall opening out to the terrace, and there are double doors too from the cool-toned living room. Simply styled bedrooms open out to a terrace or balcony, two bedrooms at ground level, two … Continued
Iviscus, Paxos
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In a typically tranquil spot on an olive grove hillside, this is a really relaxing family villa in Paxos, offering peace and privacy, just 400m from the beach and 200m from Gaios. Completely in harmony with the island’s easy tempo, this spacious villa matches contemporary facilities with a pleasing blend of modern and traditional furniture. Flag-stoned floors, chalk white décor and earth-toned furnishings run throughout the ground floor, where an open-plan kitchen/ dining room has doors out to the tiered garden; a spacious sitting room is complete with fireplace and large-screen satellite TV, and opens on to a covered terrace; and there is a twin room with en suite shower. The other three bedrooms share the upper floor, with polished wood floors, timbered ceilings and access to a balcony. And air conditioning is installed in all four guest rooms and the living room. Outdoor living is catered for with furnished verandas for al fresco dining and relaxing, a built-in barbecue for lunch in the sun, loungers by the villa’s private pool, and views from the upper floor balconies over a sea of silvery olive trees to the blue of the bay beyond. Iviscus is also well placed for holiday essentials, … Continued
Lithari Villa, Corfu Greece
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Nestled in mature gardens, this is a spacious family villa in Corfu, with an inviting infinity pool and hypnotic views. Ideally, its quiet setting is also within walking distance of up-tempo Kassiopi. A massive grinding stone, or ‘lithari’, was unearthed when digging the foundations of this pretty villa, giving the house its name and now forming a focal point in the gorgeous gardens which surround it. In a classic Corfiot landscape of olive, fig and pomegranate trees, this great family home is raised above its free-form pool and gazes out to serene views of the countryside, coast and bay from a covered veranda which runs the length of the building. With cool tiled floors and high raftered ceilings, a spacious sitting /dining room has doors to this al fresco living space, and to a delightful dining pergola. Two ground floor bedrooms also open on to the veranda, while the master double enjoys an extra level of privacy on the first floor, with its own shaded balcony. A broad stairway and a gently sloping path each link the veranda with the ten metre pool, where lawns, loungers and a daybed are screened with beautiful flowering shrubs. And this lovely little pocket … Continued
Villa Chiaraluce, Italy
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Set amongst ancient olive groves, this beautiful contemporary villa is within very easy reach of inexpensive restaurants in local villages and within easy reach of the magnificent coastline with beach clubs. Sprinkled across the slopes above the wide sandy beaches of southern Puglia are small villages, where time has not stood still but seems to run at a rather more leisurely pace. Such is the setting for this beautiful new villa, set between the seaside village of Torre Vado and the inland village of Morciano, surrounded by its own sun-soaked olive groves, and built with contemporary facilities including air conditioning. Within the villa, the well-equipped kitchen with pretty tiles is open-plan to a comfortable and characterful sitting/dining room with beautiful vaulted ceilings. Access to the spacious master double bedroom is from one side of the sitting room. The other two spacious bedrooms are accessed from the opposite side near the dining area. All have French windows opening to the gardens. The young owners have taken great care to decorate their villa with interesting wooden pieces and beautiful decorative ceramics, typical of the area. Outside, one terrace is equipped with soft seating and the kitchen opens out to a further terrace … Continued
Villa Serenity, Corfu
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Cool and calm interiors contrast with super-scenic views from this family villa, and an enviably private setting is matched by easy access to the beautiful beach and tavernas below. Anchored to the hillside by intricately constructed stone walls, this is a villa with fabulous views and a relaxed atmosphere. The style of this very contemporary villa is one of uncluttered simplicity, with an abundance of floor-to-ceiling windows framing lavish land and seascapes. Stepped into the slopes, the house has a master double and two twin bedrooms on its lower ground floor, each air-conditioned and opening on to an outdoor terrace. The master bedroom has a shower room en suite on a mezzanine level, and a fully-equipped gym completes this floor. The level above is occupied by the kitchen and an airy open-plan living room, leading out to the lovely pool terrace and shaded al fresco dining area. Exquisite views take the gaze down the tree-cloaked valley to the sea, where two headlands point to a perfect focus for a glimpse of the Albanian mountains. With cook service available, Villa Serenity is within walking distance of Agni’s beach and waterfront restaurants. Accommodation Ground Floor Sitting room with dining area opening on … Continued