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Estia, Paxos
Villa
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
Villa
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