Villa Sundial

You’ll be captivated by the rustic charm, yet elegant luxury, when you vacation in Villa Sundial in the village of Emporio, on the south coast of the Cycladic island of Santorini, set in the Aegean Sea. This historic villa was originally three houses, that have been cleverly combined into one residence, to create a unique holiday home that is overflowing with charm. Villa Sundial has four spacious bedrooms, and can comfortably accommodate up to eight guests, ideal for a large family or group of friends travelling together. This beautiful three hundred and eighty square metres, stone-built, villa is washed in sun-dried ochre, and set within its own high walls, for privacy and seclusion. The central courtyard is a sanctuary of serenity and home to your own private swimming pool.

An external staircase will take you to a terrace with panoramic sea and village views. Recently renovated Villa Sundial has all the mod cons and Wi-Fi throughout. The exquisite interiors complement the historic architecture of the exterior, with internal classic Cycladic white-washed, local stone walls, and iconic domed ceilings. The villa has been furnished with original pieces and traditional Greek artefacts, the décor is a palette of contemporary muted colours, and has an ambience of stylish sophistication, whilst retaining a welcoming holiday home from home vibe.

Enter the villa through the original powder blue wooden double doors, which will take you into the most charming courtyard. The courtyard is home to a superb curved swimming pool, with a rock waterfall feature. Huge silver-grey cushion chaise sun loungers surround the pool, lie back and lose yourself in this year’s best seller. A stylish wood and cushioned seating set is ideal for meeting for morning coffee and discussing the day’s activities. Feast alfresco at the dining table on delicacies from the local market. Take the external staircase to a simply stunning all-white fully furnished terrace, with incredible azure Aegean Sea views. Look up to the top of the town, where there is a beautiful bell tower, best enjoyed in the evening, as the sun sets, and the lights of the town begin to twinkle.

Go inside the villa to discover a central seating space, with a long cappuccino-coloured sofa, wooden carver chairs, hewn wooden tables, and old trunks on display, all facing a flat-screen television. The dark wood refectory dining table is the perfect place for some impressive indoor entertaining. The farmhouse-style kitchen is fully equipped with everything you will need to cater for a happy holiday. There are four spacious exquisitely dressed double bedrooms, each one with a different theme. As they were once three separate properties, each bedroom is almost a mini-suite. The sapphire blue-domed bedroom is home to a wood framed double bed, with tiny bedside tables.

The adjacent terracotta coloured bathroom has a walk-in shower, and a wooden seat WC. The second suite is all white, with a wood based double bed and a flat-screen television, and a separate white soft seating area with another smart TV. The third bedroom is washed in peach paint, with a double bed, surrounded by a built-in confessional style wardrobe, with bedside nook inlets. The fourth is a turquoise trim twin room, with bunk beds, just right for younger guests. There are two further bathrooms, one putty coloured with a walk-in shower, and a separate guest shower room.