Inside, the ground floor lounge and dining room is filled with light through four sets of French doors and a stunning vaulted ceiling with high level windows. Huge floor tiles, soft drapes and a simple contemporary fireplace create a refined ambience, while the furnishings are chic yet comfortable. Just off the lounge is a study area, playfully equipped with a brightly painted desk and chair – to ensure it’s for fun, not work!

The staircase linking the three floors is lit from above by a large skylight and boasts a striking glass balustrade. Upstairs are three of the four bedrooms, including one with a king size bed and en suite bathroom with twin basins, and two twin bedded rooms with a shared separate shower room. Each has patio doors opening onto a private balcony with views towards the mountains or out to sea.

With two beautifully fitted kitchens, there’s no excuse not to try your hand at some local specialities, however the villa’s views and outside spaces are more likely to tempt you towards a barbecue against the backdrop of another dreamy sunset.

With a football table, games console and satellite TV to keep you entertained, you may find it hard to find a reason to leave this excellent villa, however it’s just a few minutes’ drive to the beach and the centre of Rethymno with its winding alleyways, harbourside restaurants and bars and ancient fortress.

Villa Domus Eleon is a gem of a property that represents excellent value for money.