Fresh Peppermint

At this stylish villa, just a seven-minute walk from Fourka Beach, it’s all about embracing the Mediterranean lifestyle. Days are to be spent outside, splashing about in the pool and reading your book from the comfort of the hanging egg chair. Stretch out in the dappled shade of the chill-out area, basking in the scent of peppermint, rosemary and thyme that drifts from your garden. Why not harvest a few sprigs and add to homemade cocktails; serve alongside fresh, local produce hot off the barbecue.

Should you want to take a break from the heat, the sun-washed living space with its rattan and driftwood-effect textures are calming and cool. Slide open the glass doors and let in a gentle Aegean breeze. If exploring is on the itinerary, jump in the car and take the twenty-five-minute drive to Mavrobara Turtle Lake or stay local and explore Halkidiki’s exceptional west coast.

Home truths:
*Private parking is available on the premises
*There’s a single sofa bed in the main bedroom to sleep a small child
*Your host can provide a cot and high chair upon request
*Afternoon quiet hours are from 3pm to 5pm