Greece
Camouflaged among tamarisk and bamboo groves, beside a stream that runs into a sandy bay, this boho beach house looks as though it’s been here forever. The only other house nearby belongs to the owner/architect. He used to camp out here when he first discovered Serifos in the 1980s, so he designed this place to capture the freedom of outdoor living. A cluster of five typically Cycladic buildings contain the bedrooms and bathrooms, connected by internal courtyards that double as kitchen, dining and living areas. (There’s also a rock-hewn indoor kitchen for when the blustery meltemi blows.) Interiors reflect the natural landscape, with brushed-concrete beds dressed in blues, greys and greens, and mobiles fashioned from flotsam and jetsam. Flagstones lead to pristine Lia beach, usually deserted until midday even in August. This is the very definition of barefoot chic, with a sense of simplicity that feels quintessentially Greek. RH
Sleeps: 10
Price: from about £4,768 for 7 nights
