The Stone Rotunda

This charming Paxos villa is styled like an old mill, with a stone facade and round turret housing the bedrooms. The highlight has to be the Roman-style infinity pool which looks out over the hillside to the sparkling sea beyond. The stone patio feels typically Greek with urns sprouting pot plants and crickets clicking away in the olive grove that surrounds it. Spend days lying on a lounger, or firing up the barbecue for lunch in the shade.

Two double doors lead to the living room, which is a big, open space alongside the kitchen and dining area. Pristine white sofas match the walls, and a brick fireplace can offer the tonic to chilly evenings. The distressed green cabinets in the kitchen feel suitably rustic and beachy, given the location. It’s just a five-minute drive to the nearest sandy beach and there’s a traditional taverna an eight-minute walk away.

Home truths:
*In a remote location, having a car is recommended and there is private parking with this villa
*The shared driveway to this villa is on a steep incline and requires a reasonably confident driver
*Although the bedrooms are air-conditioned, the living area is not
*For those with reduced mobility, there's a ground floor bedroom and bathroom here
*The swimming pool isn't fenced, so children will need to be supervised at all times
*Though there isn't a dedicated desk here, the dining table doubles up as a laptop-friendly workspace
*You'll have your own private entrance here