Hedonist's Rest

Hedonist's Rest: Aegean South

White as a wedding cake against a forget-me-not-blue sky, this Mykonos villa sits on a coastal hilltop overlooking the Aegean Sea. Days are meant for the outdoors here, with myriad seating nooks and terraces furnished with outdoor sofas to while away the hours. Each spot takes advantage of the stunning sea view, out over the Aegean to the island of Rineia. Perhaps the L-shaped pool with its infinity edge is the best place to watch the boats go by.

Should you tire of the outdoors lounges, heading inside you’ve got a social, open-plan dining and living room in soothing wood and white. We love the old dresser in the dining area, which looks like it’s been rescued from a shipwreck. The dedicated playroom on the ground floor lets you know this place is family-friendly. The crowning jewel of this home has to be the luxurious master bedroom, which is like a hotel suite with a separate seating area. It’s a boho-chic spot with exposed stone walls, dramatically uplit as if you’re sleeping in a (super-luxe) cave.

Although you’re out in the quiet hills of inland Mykonos here, it’s just a ten-minute drive into the heart of Mykonos town where cocktail bars buzz to life at night and the narrow streets are packed with cafés, bars and shops backing onto the water.

Home truths:
*An additional guest can be housed in the staff room, which can be turned into a regular single bedroom on request
*The nearest town is 4km away, so having a car is recommended and there is plenty of private parking
*A daily cleaning service is included twice a day