Blue House

• Bedroom 1: double bed (180x200cm), en-suite shower room
• Bedroom 2: double-twin bed(160/80x200cm), en-suite shower room
• Bedroom 3: double-twin bed (160/80x200cm), en-suite shower room
• Bedroom 4: double-twin bed (160/80x200cm), en-suite shower room

NB: A double-twin bedroom has two single beds that can either be joined together to create a double bed or left separate as two single beds.

On another note, there is an additional en-suite double guest room on the grounds, available on request. Please ask your Villa Specialist for further information.

Inside

accommodation at Blue House is arranged over two levels.

The front door of the main house leads in to a large open-concept space that's been divided into three distinct areas. To the right is a living area with a comfortably cushioned L-shaped sofa and a curvaceous corner. To the left, meanwhile, is a dining area and then a well-equipped galley kitchen that's partially divided from the main space by a work station-cum-bar. White is the predominant colour, from the high wood-beamed ceilings and the walls to the painted brick built-in sofa and the kitchen bar. Windows and French doors bring in the sea views and the light, and the atmosphere is airy and summery.

Towards the rear of this open-plan space is a guest WC, stairs leading to the first floor, and the first bedroom, a double-twin with en-suite shower room and access to a side terrace.

The first floor is home to three bedrooms with en-suite shower rooms, all accessed off a central corridor. On either side is a double-twin bedroom, each one with a sea-view balcony, while at the centre, facing directly out to sea, is the main bedroom, a double with a long panoramic balcony.

Outside

Blue House is immersed in around five acres of unspoilt coastal landscape, which guests are welcome to explore.

Surrounding the house on three sides is a panoramic terrace accessed from both the communal open-plan space and from the ground floor bedroom. To one side is a shady al fresco dining area, served by a barbecue, while to the front is a fabulously panoramic belvedere, with wide-open views out to sea and across to neighbouring Skiathos. West-facing, this is also the perfect spot for those who love watching summery sunsets.

An umbilical path connects the house to the wonderful heatable infinity pool, whose 15m-long expanse of sky blue water is great both for serious swimming and for more laid-back aquatic pursuits. Served by a bar and a shower, this is where you may well end up spending most of your days.

The pool area does have competition, however: around 100 steps lead down through the verdant grounds down to Koutria beach, a secluded and quiet stretch of pebbles lapped by the cobalt and emerald tinged waters of the Aegean.

Blue House offers a fantastic infinity pool, offering swimmers stunning views while in the pool. There is a drop on the infinity side so we recommend children are supervised at all times. Please refer to our general safety page if you would like more information about infinity pools

Due to the relatively limited number of hydrofoil/ferry connections between Skiathos and Skopelos in the shoulder seasons, we recommend booking morning flights or, alternatively, adding a night in Skiathos town the day before and/or after your time in Skopelos.

The rocky sea access below the house, which may not be usable in the case of rough sea conditions, involves about a mile's walk through the grounds. The descent/ascent is quite steep and involves about 100 steps, so may not be for everyone.

Because of natural changes to the coastline from season to season, the sea access below this property may not look as it does in the photos.

Due to the nature of the property including terraces low walls and several drops around the grounds, children must be supervised at all times.

Please note that due to the risk of wildfires, the use of fire pits and barbecues is restricted when the weather is windy or temperatures are high. This is particularly common in July and August. More information will be provided in your House Guide and via your local specialist.