Azalea

• Bedroom 1: double bed (200x200cm), en-suite shower room
• Bedroom 2: double bed (200x200cm), en-suite shower room
• Bedroom 3: double bed (200x200cm), en-suite shower room
• Bedroom 4: double-twin beds (100/200x200cm), en-suite shower room
• Bedroom 5: double-twin beds (100/200x200cm), en-suite shower room
• Bedroom 6: double-twin beds (100/200x200cm), en-suite shower room

NB: A double-twin bedroom has two single beds that can either be joined together to create a double bed or left separate as two single beds.

Reduced Occupancy

During the shoulder seasons, Azalea has a reduced price for a group of up to 6 that only need up to 3 bedrooms. The bedrooms not required will be closed, but the rest of the villa, its amenities and its grounds will remain at the complete disposal of guests. Should you book the reduced occupancy rate, bedrooms 1 to 3 will be prepared for you.

Inside

accommodation at Azalea is arranged over three floors.

The main entrance leads into a welcoming hallway corridor, off which the ground floor accommodation flows. Turning left, we first come to the well-equipped country-style kitchen with access to a shady terrace, and then a spaced open-plan room with a dining table to one end and a pair of sofas flanking a fireplace to the other. A wide sliding glass door brings in the sea views and allows the room to unite seamlessly with the shaded and sun-filled terraces to the front of the house.

The décor of the house fuses soft, warm colours - straw yellow and pale bronze walls and ochre terracotta flooring - and classic furniture and soft furnishings.

Heading back along the hallway corridor and past the main entrance, we come to the two ground floor bedrooms, both good-sized doubles with sea views and en-suite shower room. One opens out onto the main terrace, the other has its own private terrace.

Stairs in the hallway lead up to the first floor, which is given over to the main bedroom, a voluminous double with lofty wood-beamed ceilings, sea views, an en-suite shower room and a balcony overlooking the sparkling blue waters of the Aegean.

Back in the hallway once more, stairs lead down to the lower ground floor, which is home to the remaining accommodation, comprising:

• three double-twins with en-suite shower rooms. Two of these bedrooms have garden views, the third a window looking out onto a terrace.
• a snug sitting area.

The staff's quarters are also on this level.

Outside

Azalea is surrounded by manicured, leafy gardens that are laid out in two distinct parts. The first is an extensive paved terrace to the front of the house. Immediately outside the living and dining room is a shaded area, comfortably furnished with sofas, easy chairs and a dining nook that's perfect for breakfasts, mid-morning coffees and light lunches. A few steps into the sunshine is a larger dining table for long star- and moonlit dinners. There's another sitting area, furnished with day beds, near the edge of this raised terrace, which also features a pair of shady trees and a border of bottle green hedging and vibrant bougainvillea. One of the two ground floor bedrooms also has direct access to this main terrace.

Steps lead down from one side of the main terrace to a stone-flagged path with floral borders that runs below the upper terrace. To one side of this path, an expanse of emerald lawn extends to wrap around the magical sea-view pool, whose watery pleasures are only half the story: thanks to the presence of a large pavilion with high vaulted ceilings, stone walls on three sides, built-in seating, and a fully-equipped bar, this is where you may well end up spending most of your taking hours.

Other areas of al fresco interest include the private terrace outside one of the ground floor bedrooms, the main bedroom's panoramic balcony, and a sheltered area of terrace to the rear of the property (accessed from the kitchen and the living area).

Flourishing climbers, whispering olive trees and giant, bushy oleanders wrap around the perimeter of the property, creating a cocoon of seclusion and privacy.

Azalea is a fully-serviced villa whose excellent staff, including a cook and maids, will ensure that you fully enjoy your stay without having to worry about anything domestic.

Dining at Azalea
Three delicious meals - breakfast, a light buffet lunch, and dinner - will be prepared daily by the villa’s superb cook. You have complete flexibility to take as many or as few meals as you like at the villa, allowing you to sample both the in-house cooking and the excellent local restaurants. Please note that the cost of ingredients and beverages for all meals are not included and should be paid for locally.

Please note that there is a road running behind Azalea which is audible from the gardens and pool area, particularly during July and August.

Due to the nature of the property including terraces low walls and several drops around the grounds, children must be supervised at all times.

Please note that due to the risk of wildfires, the use of fire pits and barbecues is restricted when the weather is windy or temperatures are high. This is particularly common in July and August. More information will be provided in your House Guide and via your local specialist.