Sitting out in the countryside of Rhodes, this villa is all about living it up in the sunshine. The beautiful village of Lindos is just a seven-minute drive away, where donkeys plod up and down narrow, cobbled streets lined with sugar-cube houses. If you don’t mind a walk, you’ll find the closest beach is twenty minutes on foot at Navarone Bay. Taking the car out means exploring secluded bays and pristine beaches, minutes from your front door.

Although, the outdoor space here is more than enough to fill your days, and you can enjoy a sea view from the comfort of your own backyard. An azure rectangle of swimming pool sits against a verdant green lawn, and dining can be taken poolside in the shade of the pergola. Pendant lamps illuminate the space at night for a touch of romance.

Inside, there’s a working fireplace in the living room and exposed stonework adds a rustic feel to the otherwise modern decor. The huge, dine-in kitchen is a vision in black and white and is more than big enough to handle the buzz of family breakfast time. Before you slip off to bed, why not enjoy a sundowner on the covered balcony upstairs? It’s sheer perfection when the sun sets over the ocean beyond.

Home truths:
*There is free private parking with this villa and having a car is recommended to get around
*You host can provide a cot and high chair for infants, just ask
*A cleaning service operates every other day and linen is changed twice a week
*Two of the guests will be on a sofa bed in the living room at capacity