Entering the villa from the terrace through sleek bi-fold doors, you’ll find the interior superbly appointed. Oversized picture windows and the resort’s trademark domed ceiling allow the enchanting Cretan light to flow beautifully through each room, further reflecting off the polished marble flooring and crisp, whitewashed walls.

The décor is brought to life with an eye-catching selection of tactile fabrics and feature wall coverings, all carefully coordinated in a soothing palette of soft greys and oatmeal. Elegant, contemporary furnishings made from lustrous hardwood add an element of warmth to the scheme as well as practical storage during your stay.

The generously proportioned master suite has a superking size bed with a luxurious Coco-Mat mattress, the finest bed linen and 40-inch flat screen TV. A pillow menu ensures a comfortable night’s sleep for all. A sumptuous marble en suite bathroom, complete with complimentary luxury toiletries, boasts a large bathtub and separate rainfall shower, with glamorous onyx-black tiles providing a fabulous backdrop for the gleaming gold fittings.

The second, very similar bedroom can be adapted to suit your party, offering either two single beds for children or another superking for adults, complete with the same flat screen TV and an almost identical en suite marble bathroom.

There’s a relaxing lounge area with a smart lighting system so you can change from task to mood or atmospheric lighting at the flick of a switch and a 47-inch TV with satellite channels and pay-per-view movies. An open plan kitchen/dining area offers all you need to rustle up some delicious meals, including a two-ring hob, oven, refrigerator and microwave as well as an espresso coffee machine. There’s even a mini-mart for the exclusive use of Luxury Residence guests so you won’t have far to go to pick up supplies.

However much you may enjoy cooking, there’s a good chance you’ll want to treat yourselves to the in-villa private dining service at least once during your stay, or enjoy the renowned cuisine served at the resort’s three superb restaurants, just a short ride away in one of the complimentary club buggies.

When you need to burn off some excess energy, the Domes Fitness Club and tennis courts are on hand, while the resort’s gloriously calming spa can help restore your vitality with a wide range of wellness treatments, a hamam, sauna and saltwater pool.

If you feel like exploring further afield, there are boat trips across to the fascinating island of Spinalonga while the cosmopolitan lakeside town of Aghios Nikolaos and the charming fishing village of Elounda are also within easy reach.