Aurora

• Bedroom 1: double-twin bed (200/100x200cm), en-suite shower room
• Bedroom 2: double-twin bed (200/100x200cm), en-suite shower room, terrace with Jacuzzi
• Bedroom 3: double-twin bed (200/100x200cm), in-room hydromassage tub, en-suite bathroom with tub and shower attachment
• Bedroom 4 (external access): double-twin bed (200/100x200cm), en-suite shower room, terrace with Jacuzzi

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.

NB: Bedroom 4 can only be accessed externally.

A fifth bedroom, a double (200x200cm) with en-suite shower room accessed via the garage may be used on request. It is of a similar quality to the other bedrooms but doesn't have sea views. It may be suitable for teenagers or a nanny.

Inside

• the first has a strategically positioned in-room hydromassage tub looking out to sea (and, through a specially designed oblong window, towards the island of Cephalonia), an en-suite bathroom with tub and overhead shower, and a pair of fabulously panoramic shaded terraces;
• the second also comes with sublime sea views, an en-suite shower room, and a large shaded private terrace complete with Jacuzzi.

Outside

Sitting in a supreme sea-view position on the northeast coast of Zakynthos, Aurora is well-placed for those who love the sea, beaches and exploring picturesque villages and towns. At just over 30km long and 20km wide, Zakynthos, also known as Zante, is easy to get around and many of the island's best spots are close to Aurora.

Just 1km from Aurora is the little harbour village of Agios Nikolaos. It may be small, but it offers most of what you will need on a day-to-day basis, including a beach, crystal clear waters, a minimarket, boat rental and a few tavernas and bars.

A few minutes' boat ride up the coast from Agios Nikolaos are the Blue Caves, a series of sea grottoes that are particularly well worth exploring in the morning when the eastern sun illuminates them with the sapphire colours of the sea. It's also a great spot for scuba diving and snorkelling.

Numerous lovely sandy beaches line the east coast, including those at Makris Gialos and Xigia (10-15mins) and Alykes (25mins).

Heading west across the island, meanwhile, you will soon come to Zakynthos's most popular, most spectacular and most photographed beach: Navagio. Taking its name from the shipwreck that has lain on its sand since the early 1980s, the sandy bay is surrounded on three sides by spectacular tree-topped white cliffs and is only accessible by boat. This sublime setting and the bay's transparent, electric blue waters attract the crowds in high summer, but it's most certainly a sight to behold, both from above and below.

In terms of villages and towns in the area, the unspoilt twin villages of Volimes (upper and lower) have some interesting buildings, including traditional stone-built houses, a windmill, a couple of churches and a 400-year-old monastery. There are also a few eateries, should you get peckish while exploring.

Slightly further afield, though still just a 40-minute drive down the coast, is the capital of Zakynthos, Chora (or Zakynthos Town). A few fascinating Venetian buildings survive, and its museums and galleries, vibrant summery atmosphere, and host of bars, cafés and tavernas make it an attractive proposition for a day out.