Ikos Kassiopi

Built in a traditional Corfu style, with sleek wooden floors and airy rooms, it has modern touches such as air-conditioning throughout and en-suite bathrooms. The split-level design allows for terraces on every level which overlook the harbour and beautiful coastline.

The villa comfortably sleeps eight and offers plenty of flexibility – with one king bedroom, one double, and two bedrooms that can be set up as either twin or double beds. The bedrooms, each with their own television, are all spacious and have plenty of storage – so you can properly unpack and really feel like you’ve arrived.

On the first floor is the king-sized master bedroom with en-suite bathroom; it has double doors leading out onto a terrace with table and chairs – just the spot to take your morning coffee up to and enjoy some peace and quiet on your holiday, looking out across the sea. Along the corridor from the master bedroom is a double bedroom, again with en-suite.

Heading down to the ground floor, you’ll find one of the double (or twin) bedrooms, with en-suite bathroom. The main living area is on this level – the kitchen, dining room and sitting room are all open plan allowing for a lovely open feel. The fully fitted kitchen has everything you will need (oven, hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher), and even a pantry area for storage. There’s a dining room just through from the kitchen with a large dining table and chairs, plenty of room for everyone in your party. Next is the sitting room, with comfortable sofas, television, DVD, fireplace and access to the veranda – with its sea views, it’s a really lovely place to have breakfast, enjoying the breeze before the heat of the day.

On the lower ground floor there is another double (or twin) bedroom, again with an en-suite bathroom. It also has double doors leading outside to the swimming pool and terrace, great if you want to sneak out for a morning swim without waking the rest of your party. There’s a fully-equipped laundry room on this level, as well as a utility room – not very exciting, but it’s these sorts of well-planned functional rooms that make your holiday run that little bit smoother.

There’s a freshwater swimming pool outside, complete with its own Jacuzzi – you’ll be hard pushed to find a more beautiful spot for a swim. The sea views from here, out across the bay, are beautiful; and looking back towards the villa, you have the olive groves and hills behind – simply stunning. Alongside the pool, and with steps down from the house, you’ll find a covered pergola with table and chairs, along with a barbecue and small outdoor kitchen with a sink. The generous outside terrace is a great place to meet for sundowners while something cooks on the barbecue – there are excellent sunsets from here to enjoy at the end of another relaxing day.

Heading out of the villa, down the short gated drive and just across the road, you’ll find a secluded little beach – it might not be private but being tucked away, it doesn’t get too busy. You can hire boats nearby and anchor them here, or if that’s too much activity just stroll back up to the villa for a lazy lunch on one of the terraces.