holidays rentals of luxury houses Greece (page 7)

Welcome to a private paradise of old world charm, luxury, imagination and innovation in the most enchanting destination of the Ionian ! Here, on Corfu's north-east coast, affectionately known as Kensington-on-Sea, you can enjoy one of the Mediterranean’s most sublime views, where two entirely different cultures face each other as if they were simply on opposite sides of a shimmering lake. Infinity Blue , the jewel of Corfu, is a spectacular villa with an unparalleled 180° view of the Ionian Sea set on a two acre clifftop site with private seafront access. Virtually glass-walled along its entire frontage, the villa overlooks the sea, east to the coast and the mountains of the opposite side with the magical site of ancient Butrint in full view, and south to mainland Greece and the Ionian islands. Everything about this majestic property is designed to exceed expectations for comfort, space and luxurious style.Most interesting about its contemporary design are the Ethnic highlights of traditional artefacts from India and Marocco with some touches of Colonial living. INDOOR LIVING AREA : The entrance to the villa opens into a spacious sitting room with oak floors and exposed ceiling beams, where a plantation ceiling fan strikes an unusual note. The ceiling is lit with linear LED up lighting, remote-controlled electric curtains that, when necessary, shade the windows with their breathtaking view south down the Corfu Channel and east to ancient Butrint. The sitting room is tastefully furnished with a discreet palette of muted colours that leave the view to be the dominant feature. Amongst other interesting pieces, there is a grand piano, a large coffee table made from bronze ancient doors from Jaipur and plenty of seating in the form of three enormous sofas grouped around a large marble fireplace. On the west side of the sitting room there is a study with direct access to the outside terrace. The dining room has a large dining table seating 12 persons. A fireplace is offset by comfortable armchairs for pre-dinner drinks. BEDROOMS AND BATHROOMS :Spread over 1,000 square metres, the villa can host up to 14 guests in seven bedrooms, including one master bedroom with a private terrace. All bedrooms feature en-suite bathrooms and dressing-rooms. The Master bedroom has access to a private landscaped area with its own covered Jacuzzi. It features a dressing room, en-suite bath and shower room and its own private terrace. In addition there are six air conditioned bedroom suites all with en-suite bathrooms and equipped with super king-sized beds, two of which can be made up as twins if desired and all with dressing rooms. All bedrooms are furnished with particularly comfortable beds with bespoke padded headboards and matching seating. Bedrooms 3 and 4 have en-suite his-and-hers walk in shower rooms, TVs and dressing rooms and can be also made up as twins. Bedrooms 5 and 6 with ensuite bath and shower rooms are in an independent guest suite with its own entrance; they share a private sitting/dining room all opening on to a beautiful private terrace overlooking the sea and the superb views. It also has a fully equipped kitchen. KITCHEN :The kitchen has an enormous granite-topped island unit in the centre where it can seat 4 persons at bar seats. There are two ovens, a microwave oven, coffee machine, 2 warming drawers, 6-ring gas hob, TV and plenty of storage, plus all the usual fixtures that you would expect to find in a well-equipped kitchen. Adjoining the kitchen is a walk in larder/storage room, staff office and staff entrance. There are steps from the kitchen door leading to the bar area and main pool. Additional Services included in the rates : Daily full luxury breakfast, Daily afternoon delight service,Water, Soft Drinks, Coffee and Teas at disposal, Service Staffing during meal times,Concierge, Housekeeping ,Private Chef ( 8 hrs per day), Night shift (drinks service), Airport Transfer, Driver service with Resort destination( max 8hrs a day).

Welcome, to Loren ! You are about to have one of the most memorable experiences of your life. The fully renovated 18th century property is a cultural landmark in the laid back island of Hydra, ” the artists’ muse ” ! The fort-like mansion boasts a stunning location and invites you to a luxury holiday experience by the sea offering exclusive accommodation. Travel through time to the Greek Revolution and to the place where the agreement with Admiral Miaoulis was signed ! Experience an authentic blend of elegance and simplicity that captures the visitor from the very first moment of staying in one of the Mansion’s eight beautifully decorated suites. Here you will enjoy the most insuperable view to the magnificent port of Hydra whose beauty has been kept unspoilt with all its preserved mansions and car-free atmosphere ! Relax in any of the mansion’s enchanting areas, from the elegant dining /piano area to the ballroom with its spectacular windows overlooking the port. The Veranda with the magnificent view over the amphitheatric town of Hydra is a unique place to be. Each area of Loren mansion hides great moments of historical importance, such as the wood-carved ceilings, the marble fountain in the entrance, the traditional Greek oven, the loft for the musicians and oil paintings of nautical subjects in the walls. With the top-notch team of chefs, local farmers and producers, Loren aims to bring the best of Greek cuisine to your table, from breakfast to gourmet dinner in combination with a comprehensive wine list. The closest beach Kamini is only 15 minutes on foot and 3 minutes by sea taxi. The property is also in close proximity to the beach bar Castello. Highlights:The most inspiring veranda in the island, the most enchanting private Residence you can imagine and a chef that promotes the wealth of Greek gastronomy !