Villa Aura, Loutraki, Peloponnese, Greece

It's hard to imagine anywhere more perfect than Villa Aura, a stunning holiday villa in the Greek Peloponnese. Step outside into the beautifully landscaped gardens, walk down a flight of steps and instantly feel the sand between your toes, cool off in the sparkling clear Corinthian waters or try your hand at paddle boarding - SUPs and canoes are provided. This will hit the spot for friends and multi generational families wanting to spend a well deserved holiday in pure luxury, with direct access to the beach.

Villa Aura is brand new with contemporary design features, creating a spacious open plan living area with an enormous kitchen and dining room ideal for self catered meals or something prepared by a private chef. Full board and half board are also available. Minimalist style and floor to ceiling windows and doors gives that all important sense of bringing the outside in and allow guests to enjoy those stunning sea views constantly. Of course, the gardens and extensive lawns continue the theme and provide fabulous spaces to set up for outside dining, day or night, and provide a place for relaxation after a busy beach day, for evening cocktails and a chat. A pool will be available from early 2023 too.

The 10 bedrooms are stylish and decorated in cool natural tones. They all have access to the outside where there is a small private seating and sunbathing area leading to the garden. The beds can be configured as doubles or twins, handy for a mixed group. All accommodation has lovely en suite facilities for maximum convenience. One of the rooms is accessible with a wet room, a consideration for anyone with mobility issues or a 3 generation family.

Villa Aura's greatest asset is its proximity to the beach but it is also very close to the town of Loutraki, famous for its healing mineral springs, wild beaches, archaeological sites and a casino. There's also a great choice of tavernas and cafe bars for sampling local produce, especially freshly caught fish. Ask the owners about organising a speed boat trip, a therapeutic massage or even a special dining experience.