Ode To The Blue Ocean

Ode To The Blue Ocean: Aegean South

A combination of honey-hued stone and pristine white walls, this villa on Mykonos is the epitome of traditional Greek architecture. A terrace juts out over the hillside and boasts views over the countryside to the glittering sea beyond. Here you’ll find a huge infinity pool, lined with loungers and seating nooks hewn into the stone. We love the outdoor dining area, which is shaded by a loggia-style wooden roof and has a built-in stone kitchen for long, lazy barbecues with sea views.

If you want to keep on top of your fitness game, the views from floor-to-ceiling windows in the gym might tempt you to stay for an extra squat or two and the picture-frame window in the boho-chic living room means you don’t have to take your eye off the sea even indoors. Bedrooms are minimalist and rustic, with wood beams running along the stone ceilings. The real surprise here is the dedicated private spa with its marble hammam area for a day’s indulgence.

Days out can be spent on the soft sand of Paralia Ftelias beach, a six-minute drive or twenty-minute walk away. Or, head into the charming inland village of Ano Mera, a twenty-minute walk, where restored monasteries, shops and cafés await.

Home truths:
*There is a housekeeper that tends to this home daily
*Your host can provide a cot and high chair on request for infants
*Linen and towels are changed every two days
*Use of the hammam costs €300 for two and a half hours
*There is parking space for up to four vehicles