A luxurious villa on a secluded island with its own private beach – no, you’re not reading a reimagining of Robinson Crusoe, but, like a great novel, this home is certain to stand the test of time. This olive oil estate can be found on a car-free island in the Zadar archipelago, in a truly idyllic setting. The azure sea twinkles in the sunlight and the soothing aroma of lavender drifts in on a breeze. The infinity pool reaches out towards the sea and the mooring for your boat. Floating on a lilo in the pool, you can spot Kornati National Park in the distance with yachts cruising by – it’s seriously blissful. Spend your mornings dozing by the pool, soaking up the sun, sea air and serene vibes, before heading out in your boat to explore. You can be on the mainland in twenty minutes, dining in one of the restaurants or loading up on local produce to cook on the barbecue. Or, for a holiday adventure, set sail with a picnic and cruise to a neighbouring island – Vrgada and Pašman both have beautiful sandy beaches. The villa has its own private beach too, of course, so you might find that you’re content to spend every second on the grounds. In picking and pruning season, you can get a taste of what it’s like to live here full-time, by joining in with the process and being rewarded with a home-cooked meal with the owners.

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Additional fees

• There's no free parking at this home because it’s a car-free island, but if you want to rent a car for the mainland you can use the public car park in Biograd na Moru for a fee of €6 per night

• Your host can help arrange a variety of extra services during your stay, including fridge fills, restaurant reservations, local day trips, airport transfers, and car hire

• If you’re travelling with children, your host can organise babysitting services – alternatively, a live-in nanny can be arranged at a cost of £475-£670 per week

Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.