Cycladic Curve

Cycladic Curve: Santorini

Set amongst picture-perfect vineyards just outside Oia – where whitewashed houses carved into the rugged clifftops cascade towards the sea – this endlessly romantic villa is a vision of serene relaxation.

A masterclass in pared-down Cycladic architecture, you’ll find elegantly dressed interiors in neutral tones and a scattering of earthenware ornaments nodding to Santorini’s ancient past. Plump beds ensure a peaceful and restful night’s sleep and glorious wake-ups to views over the vine-covered hills.

The home’s crowning glory, however, is its dazzlingly white patio area. While away blissful hours in the soaking pool that’s half-covered by a domed canopy or soak up plenty of rays on the outdoor seating. You’ll love watching the famous Santorini sunset from this coveted outdoor spot and enjoying a starlit dinner here before retreating to your plush beds.

What’s more, your host provides everything you could ask for in order to never lift a finger. From fresh daily breakfasts to organised wine tours and cooking classes, your every desire is attended to. They’ll also happily arrange in-room massages, manicures, as well as yoga classes should you want to work on your sun salutations.

When it comes to sightseeing, Oia is a thirty-minute walk away (or eight minutes away by car) while the local village of Finikia is a ten-minute stroll from your door. The pebble-scattered Baxedes beach is a twenty-minute walk away too and Amoudi Bay – Oia’s tiny port and a local swimming spot of choice – is ten minutes away by car. Keen hikers can choose the clifftop trail to Thera – past beautiful blue-and-white churches and the sheer drops of the caldera – while another footpath at Imerovigli (a thirteen-minute drive) climbs to Skaros Rock – a craggy headland with a ruined fort boasting matchless views over the Aegean.

Home truths:
*This home is on the ground floor of a larger building housing three other villa apartments
*The pool is a small plunge pool that's heated in the winter months
*A daily housekeeping service and pool maintenance are provided
*You'll receive a welcome package
*A daily continental breakfast is provided between 8 am and 11 am
*A cot is available on request
*The home's patio is private
*There's a road just outside the villa complex, so you may hear some noise during your stay
*The home has a minibar – please let your host know if you would like it stocked with anything in particular
*The home has a laptop-friendly workspace
*Pool towels are provided
*Free on-site parking is available
*Santorini Airport is a fifteen-minute drive away