Situated eight minutes from the historic city centre on the sun-soaked Peloponnese peninsula, this sprawling villa commands indoor-outdoor living. Your mornings will begin with a breakfast of freshly strained Greek yoghurt and fruit picked from your garden – choose to tuck in on the terrace or at the dining table in the elegant living space.

Bob about in your private pool while soaking up the unobstructed views of the Messinian Gulf and when it’s time to kick back and relax, recline on a lounger in the glorious sunshine. Should you need to take a break from the heat, mix up refreshing cocktails in the kitchen as the big and little kids alike battle it out on the PlayStation Four.

Spend afternoons exploring the coast – Kalamata Beach is only five minutes away – or head inland to the town of Sparti for its legendary history and quiet family-run tavernas. When it’s time to call it a day, return home to watch the sunset from your enviable vantage point as the city lights appear on the horizon.

Home truths:
*We recommend hiring a car to make the most of the area – parking for up to four vehicles is available on the premises
*A cleaning service attends three times a week
*Kalamata Airport is around a fifteen-minute drive from the villa