Description Bells of Delos: Agios Ioannis Diakoftis

Is there anything better than munching on fresh watermelon as you gaze out over the Aegean Sea? Well, adding a dip in a sublime swimming pool to cool off and settling in at your own sea-view bar might just do the trick. Then there’s the outdoor dining. If a restaurant had a view this good it would be fully booked all year. Dotted across the numerous terraces and patios you’ll find secret seating nooks and plenty of places to enjoy an evening tipple as the sun sets – there’s even a wheely bar trolley so the ouzo can follow you wherever you go.

Inside, it’s a soothing medley of white stone walls and a palette of grey and light wood, but here it’s all about the outdoor living. We’re not sure there’s a better view on the island than from the rooftop terrace, shaded by a pergola and looking out to a traditional church bell against the azure sea.

In terms of location, it’s a five-minute stroll to the beach at Paralia Agios Ioannis, lined with beach bars and fish shacks, with crystal shallows perfect for swimming. The buzz of Mykonos Town is also just a 4km drive away.

Home truths:
*Live-in staff provide five-star service for you at this villa, including a night guard
*Private parking shaded from the sun by a pergola is available for three cars and a further four cars can be parked on the driveway
*Linen and towels are changed twice per week