Villa Manto

Even in your wildest imagination a vacation in Villa Manto is beyond beautiful. This incredible one-storey villa can be found overlooking the azure Aegean Sea, on the northwest coast of the exclusive island of Mykonos. Set in a two thousand square metre plot, the living space is divided between the main house with three double bedrooms and four independent guest houses. The property can comfortably accommodate up to fourteen guests, perfect for a large family gathering, or a group of friends’ get-together holiday.

A stone-tiled sea view terrace surrounds the villa, with a centrepiece private infinity freshwater swimming pool, well-maintained gardens, and even your very own football pitch. The villa comes with private parking for up to four cars, complimentary air-conditioning and Wi-Fi throughout, and an indoor and outdoor surround-sound music system. Villa Manto is built in a traditional Cycladic style, with smooth curved whitewashed walls, and architect-designed domed and beamed ceilings. The interiors are simply exquisite, cleverly combining luxury with comfort, furnished with uber contemporary pieces, decorated with some seriously funky artwork and original artefacts, and using a colour palette of crisp clean whites with contrasting natural earth tones.

Starting with the two hundred and seventy square metre main house, where there are a couple of inviting seating spaces. One has a cool all-white sofa and matching armchairs, with an open fire for those cooler months and evenings, the other has a cosy large L-shaped dusky brown sofa under a beamed ceiling, and a satellite television. On a raised platform is a seriously smart indoor dining set. The spacious kitchen is superbly equipped with all the latest modern appliances that you will need to cater for your holiday, or better still get the concierge team to arrange a private chef for the duration. Three beautifully appointed ensuite double bedrooms are housed in the main villa. The sea view master bedroom has a double bed, with an ensuite shower room, and balcony doors that open onto the pool area, perfect if you fancy a few lengths before breakfast. The second ensuite bedroom has a double bed, and a further double bed in the attic room, with access to an outdoor terrace, which would make an ideal family suite. The third bedroom has a double bed and ensuite bathroom. A handy guest cloakroom completes the accommodation of the main house.

The first and second guesthouses each have a double bedroom with an ensuite shower room and access to the outdoor seating area. The third has a double bedroom, with an ensuite shower room, and a seating area with a small kitchenette that opens directly onto the pool terrace and garden. Last, but not least, is the fourth guesthouse, with twin beds that can be made into a double, a television, and an ensuite shower room.

The panoramic, sweeping sea view and stone-tiled terrace will simply take your breath away. The star of the show is the step-entry T-shaped, eighty square metre, infinity freshwater swimming pool, surrounded by modern mesh strategically positioned sun loungers, and lazy day hammocks. After a dip take a stroll around the mature gardens, and play a game of five-a-side football on your own pitch. Take a nap in the relaxing soft seating spot, nestled under a stone-built shady pergola, whilst the bar is the best place to meet for cocktails at sunset. Feast alfresco under the stars at the elegant outdoor dining set, with local delicacies freshly grilled on the barbeque.