Infinity Pool
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Villa
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 Ecrin, Turkey
Villa
Perched on a hillside with gorgeous views overlooking the beautiful bay of Kalkan, Villa Ecrin ticks all the boxes for a relaxing week in Turkey. Villa Ecrin is an impressive property set in an elevated position in the hillside above Kalkan looking out to superb sea views. Inside the house is bright and airy, with spacious rooms and neutral decoration. On the ground floor there is a large open plan living, dining and kitchen area, which opens out to the lovely terrace fit for al fresco dining and relaxing. One of the highlights at this villa has to be the gorgeous infinity pool and neighbouring Jacuzzi, both of which enjoy matchless views out across the bay. Elsewhere on the terrace, there’s table tennis covered by a shaded pergola – great for entertaining younger travellers. There are a 4 en suite bedrooms split across two floors in the main house and all have balcony access. A further en suite double bedroom is located in the pool annexe, which has a lounge area and private patio. Nearby amenities are within easy reach in Kalkan with the old town and harbour around 0.8km away. Accommodation Ground Floor Open plan living/dining and kitchen area Cloakroom … Continued