Epicurean Feast

Epicurean Feast: Corfu

Perched on a hill just above Avlaki Bay, this villa is treated to the sort of sweeping views of the sea and verdant mainland that will take your breath away every single time you cast eyes upon it.

It's plain to see that the home's designer was just as smitten with the scenery, as the address is geared towards spending as much time as possible in the open air as possible. When the weather's on the warmer side, you can cool off in the infinity swimming pool, but you can just as easily seek some shade on the verandah, perhaps with the barbecue smoking away in the background.

When faced with as stunning surroundings as this, it's only natural that the home's interior doesn't wow in the same way. However, even though the design is hardly the freshest, it's a solid choice, with lots of natural light and a contemporarily styled kitchen. Plus, the fact that all of the bedrooms have a balcony is sure to avert any squabbles.

As you can see from the terrace, the beach isn't too far away – in fact, Avlaki beach and the surrounding taverns are only five minutes' walk away. If you're feeling adventurous, you can hire stand-up paddleboards and kayaks here, but it's just as pleasant to lie on the sand with a book in your hand. The town of Kassiopi is a short drive up the coastline whenever you fancy a change of scenery, too.

Home truths:
*The home is spread over two floors with no elevator.
*There's private parking available for guests.
*While two of the bathrooms aren't photographed, we expect the style and quality to be consistent with the rest of the home.
*Guests have access to facilities at a nearby hotel, which includes a programme of supervised activities for children aged five to eleven and discounts on watersports hire equipment, dependent on the date of your stay.
*The home comes with a welcome pack and concierge service.
*Your host can provide a cot, bed guard, high chair, baby gate, bottle steriliser, baby bath, non-slip bath mat and potty for free on request.