Reader's home of the month
SleepyGirl's Stourbridge Terrace is this month's winner of a £150 Habitat giftcard
Perantzada Art Hotel, Ithaca, Greece
WHY? Hidden on a secret island, this luxury Mediterranean hotel provides hard-to-come-by seclusion, serenity and style.
WHERE? Vathy, a stunning sheltered turquoise bay, set in a natural amphitheatre at the foot of emerald green mountains, on the island of Ithaca.
STAYING IN Chill out with cocktails or breakfast by the pool, lazily taking in the harbour views. Or nosy around the coolly stylish white rooms, which prove that minimal, designer touches can still be warm and welcoming.
OUT AND ABOUT You won't have come for the nightlife, but you can spend your days strolling around the stunning seafront in Vathy, dipping into the wisteria-covered alleyways and enjoying a bit of café culture Greek style. Otherwise, hire a motorboat and head off for a day's coastal cove hopping, stopping off at a (more than likely) deserted beach, as the fancy takes you. The harbour-side tavernas serve cuisine that is more Mediterranean than authentic Greek, but the choice should easily satisfy even the most dedicated aubergine fan.
STYLE STEAL If you've ever wondered how a Verner Panton chair would look with a 19th-century Persian rug, take inspiration from a space that sees modern and ethnic styles mixing happily.
MORE INFO Rooms start at £750 per week including flights from Gatwick. Visit simpsonstravel.com.
For more designer hotels, visit livingetc.com/hotels
WHERE? Vathy, a stunning sheltered turquoise bay, set in a natural amphitheatre at the foot of emerald green mountains, on the island of Ithaca.
STAYING IN Chill out with cocktails or breakfast by the pool, lazily taking in the harbour views. Or nosy around the coolly stylish white rooms, which prove that minimal, designer touches can still be warm and welcoming.
OUT AND ABOUT You won't have come for the nightlife, but you can spend your days strolling around the stunning seafront in Vathy, dipping into the wisteria-covered alleyways and enjoying a bit of café culture Greek style. Otherwise, hire a motorboat and head off for a day's coastal cove hopping, stopping off at a (more than likely) deserted beach, as the fancy takes you. The harbour-side tavernas serve cuisine that is more Mediterranean than authentic Greek, but the choice should easily satisfy even the most dedicated aubergine fan.
STYLE STEAL If you've ever wondered how a Verner Panton chair would look with a 19th-century Persian rug, take inspiration from a space that sees modern and ethnic styles mixing happily.
MORE INFO Rooms start at £750 per week including flights from Gatwick. Visit simpsonstravel.com.
For more designer hotels, visit livingetc.com/hotels