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A wonderfully private little cottage, designed with charming simplicity, this villa for two in Tuscany is a rare find. Beautifully renovated, the romantic retreat is an easy walk from Cetona’s piazza. The setting is superb for this honeymoon hideaway. Nestled into grassy gardens in the gorgeous hills of southern Tuscany, the villa combines all the peace of the countryside with easy access to Cetona, its narrow streets and busy piazza about five hundred metres away. After imaginative restoration, inside and out, the villa has a rustic-chic feel, from its terracotta tiled floors to its cheerful rugs and fabrics and whitewashed beamed ceilings. With a double bedroom on the upper floor, the ground floor sitting room has double doors to a shaded al fresco dining terrace, the little kitchen opens out to a vegetable garden, and a study in the inner hallway leads into the dining area. There is satellite tv and WiFi in the house and, in the garden, a power point in the Ottoman style pergola, the ideal spot for lounging and listening to music. Set in a tree-lined terrace, a traditional Tuscan fountain has been transformed into a private plunge pool, perfectly proportioned for two and complete with … 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 Ecrin, Turkey
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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
Villa Rodi, Corfu
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A beautifully designed villa with far reaching views across the sea to the mountains of Albania, Villa Rodi is a fantastic property in a superb location close to St Stephano. About Villa Rodi is a fantastic new addition to the CV portfolio for 2021. Having been completely refurbished, this stunning property has been designed with huge attention to detail – from the sky blue shutters framing the windows, to the eye-catching feature walls in each of the bedrooms; its cool and contemporary colour scheme flows seamlessly throughout the villa. The ground floor is open plan so it’s nice and spacious. There’s a large living area featuring a plush corner sofa, a fully-equipped monochrome kitchen with a breakfast bar and a separate dining area. Within the main house there are four fabulous en suite bedrooms across two floors, all of which have their own balcony and stunning views down to St Stephano and across the sea. The annexe (which is accessed externally, so it’s perfectly private) is home to a further two twin bedrooms, both are en suite and one has its own convenient little mini kitchen; there’s also a playroom with a large screen TV and lots of comfortable seating. … 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