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Kalokairi Beach House, Corfu
Villa
Set within easy walking distance of sandy Kalamaki Beach, Kalokairi Beach House is a superb coastal property for a group of friends or a family gathering. Overview A contemporary villa with a very individual imprint, Kalokairi Beach House has proved immensely popular with families and groups of friends and has easy access to sandy Kalamaki beach from a pathway from the garden. Its chic coastal simplicity and cool spaciousness will also appeal to anyone seeking a relaxed holiday. Built on two levels, the main floor has a wide, partly-covered terrace that wraps around two sides of the house and enjoys views out to sea. The extensive ground floor has been imaginatively designed to house an activity room with pool table and sofas perfect for watching TV or DVDs, and plenty of space to enjoy one of the many games provided. There are 7 bedrooms, all with en suite or private bathrooms, ideal for 3 families. All ground floor rooms have access to a shady terrace, the garden and the swimming pool. Renting a boat to explore the coastline is part of the fun of a seaside holiday. The Villa Ground Floor Sitting room/TV room with pool table Twin bedroom (can … Continued
La Cuve, France
Villa
A lovely villa in the heart of the Languedoc, this extraordinary country residence enhances the ambience and proportions of its ancient origins with stylishly contemporary interior design. From the outside, this centuries-old wine ‘cuve’ is still sturdily, albeit beautifully, traditional. So the inside comes as a sublime surprise, right from the double height reception hall, bright white and minimalist, to the sleek steel and clean lines of the kitchen/diner, and the airy living room with huge white sofas, silvery blue fabrics, an old stone fireplace and convivial bar. A fabulous place for get-togethers of family and friends, the house also has a cinema room and an informal TV/games room, its built-in benches piled with cushions. Bedrooms are stylishly furnished and artfully uncluttered. Six in the main house include the romantic master suite with its in-room bath and en suite shower, while two in the Guest Apartment share a handy kitchenette. Outside are lavender scented gardens, a shaded terrace for lunching and lounging, and a courtyard with al fresco kitchen and 18th century fireplace, perfect for barbecues under the stars. La Cuve also boasts a private tennis court and swimming pool, and is perfectly placed for a feast of outdoor pursuits. … Continued