At this sleek villa on the west coast of Crete, it’s the views that grab you first. Ranged up on the hillside, you’ve front row seats to the endless Mediterranean. Decide on your favourite spot from which to soak it all up – perhaps it’ll be from the bubbles of the hot tub or maybe from the terrace, especially with an ice-cold drink in hand.

Inside, it’s sun-washed and spacious, with a focus on natural materials and a neutral colour palette to create a calming and laidback environment. Entertain in the living space or retreat to a quiet nook for some downtime with a gripping novel.

After a midday snooze on a shaded lounger, stretch your legs with a ten-minute walk to the pebbled shores of Keramoti Beach. If you’re keen to explore a little further afield, the dreamlike Elafonissi Beach, with its pink-white sands is less than half an hour’s drive away.

Home truths:
*Housekeeping and linen changes take place twice a week
*We recommend hiring a car for ease of getting around
*Parking is available on the premises
*It will take you an hour and forty-one minutes to drive from Chania International Airport to the villa