If you’re looking for a beach break, it’s hard to beat the location of this cute little villa for two. The caster sugar sand of Kouremenos Beach is just footsteps away – one of Crete’s lesser-visited spots so you’ll practically have the place to yourself. The local taverna is also a three-minute stroll away (plus they deliver for no extra fee) and you can hit the tavernas and shops of Palekastro, an easy eight minutes by car. Should you tire of the crystal-clear sea to swim in, this villa has its own private swimming pool. The verdant lawn is home to a couple of sun loungers to dry off and a table and chairs for a tipple as the sun sets over the hills around you. In the shade of the terrace, you can enjoy dining alfresco thanks to the barbecue. Inside, the open-plan living area embraces island tradition with thick, exposed stone walls and a fireplace in the heart of the seating area. We love the dining table with its bench seat cosily tucked into a nook and sleek wooden shelves dotted with object d’art. In the bedroom, you’ve got glass doors opening up onto the terrace so you can greet the morning straight from bed.

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Additional fees

• If you’re travelling by plane, your host can help arrange airport parking, fast-track security, priority boarding and airport transfers

• Your host can also arrange car hire (including car seats) extra cleaning, a private chef, meal deliveries, grocery and wine deliveries, in-villa massages and beauty treatments, and yoga lessons for an additional fee

• Speak with your host about the range of excursions and experiences they can offer

Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.