This cute and cosy stone-clad cottage is perfect for solo travellers or couples looking to escape from the hustle and bustle of their everyday lives in the city. Exclusively accessed via a private road and surrounded by virgin nature, Villa Aeletta boasts soul-lifting Ionian sea views and is bathed in sunshine throughout the day. The interiors are inviting and cool, with crisp white walls and some well-placed vintage details adding zing. There is a snug sofa in the living room, which may accommodate an extra child if you’re travelling with the family, and all home comforts. The equally light-filled bedroom sports a premium-quality mattress and gorgeous garden views.

With large openings throughout the premises, the indoor space joins seamlessly with the outside – where the real magic happens. Enjoy a refreshing dip in your private pool,  savour a cocktail over the tangerine sunset, relax, refresh and let it all go.  Venturing out of this dream nest might be difficult, yet the sleepy, quaint village of Manganos is at 500 meters and it comes with scenic architecture, a couple of popular tavernas and two well-stocked minimarkets catering for all essentials. Likewise, the fashionable Venetian port of Fiscardo is some 5 km away – and just the spot for bohemian shopping, elegant waterfront dining and people-watching. This is where you’ll also find plenty of motorboat hire options to explore the area’s pristine bays and indented coastline, making lasting memories along the way.