We've fallen hard for this newly-built, and oh-so-luxurious Sicilian retreat set just a flip-flop from the shores of Santa Maria del Focallo. But with such an unbeatable location and exquisite interiors to boot, can you blame us?

Designed for inside-outside living at its best, kickstart your day with morning laps of the stylish pool. Then dip dry beneath the Sicilian sun from the many lounging spots surrounded by olive trees. When thoughts turn to food, there's a gold-standard outdoor kitchen to rustle up brunch and a stylish covered terrace to spill out with mimosas (the welcome Prosecco can help with those).

If you fancy beating the heat inside, this high-style and inviting home is a joy to spend time in, with rustic handmade pieces, soft-as-butter leather sofas, and sun-bleached wooden tones adding bohemian flair. Groups of extended family or friends sharing will love how spaced apart the bedrooms feel, each with en-suites. Though prepare for a tussle for that top-floor bedroom – it's a wonderfully spacious and private retreat.

When the beach finally lures you, hop on the home's bikes, and you'll be there in just moments (0.3 kilometres, to be exact). With miles of soft golden sands and crystal-clear waters, it's everything you've been dreaming of. And don't even get us started on the showstopper sunsets.

Home truths:
*There is ample private parking outside the villa
*A cot and high chair are provided for little ones
*Three of the bedrooms are located on the ground floor and the final bedroom with a double and sofa-bed is on the first floor and accessed via an external outside staircase
*You'll find desks in some of the bedrooms for remote working
*A welcome pack is provided to help settle you in
*The pool is available for use from April to October
*Your nearest supermarket to pick up essentials is 11 kilometres away