House of Views, Dubrovnik, Croatia

House of Views is the perfect oasis to truly get away from it all. Nestled in a quiet corner of the Dubrovnik Riviera, this chic four-bedroom villa has everything you’ll need for a luxurious stay on Croatia’s southern scenic coast. Nestled amongst the hills on a dreamy spot in the picturesque village of Postranje, this property definitely lives up to its name. With sprawling views across the Dubrovnik countryside and the sparkling Adriatic Sea, you could spend hours looking out over the glistening panoramas. The 400 square metre terrace and garden areas will have you spending all of your time outside. With sublime vistas of the spectacular mountainscape and dazzling azure sea, there are plenty of sun loungers and outdoor sofas to unwind on and take in the view. On the upper terrace, there’s a comfy veranda with draping white curtains, a plush corner sofa, and a coffee table for snuggling up with a book. Our favourite feature is the beautiful stone summer kitchen, complete with a barbecue, fridge and dishwasher for wonderful alfresco drinks and dinners in the sunshine.

The villa itself is as elegant as it can get, carefully thought out with every attention to detail and comfort being considered. The interiors embody chic and class, with marble wall facades, luxurious furnishings, high-end décor and a bright crème and white colour scheme. The design is fashionable and refined and looks like it belongs in an interior design magazine. There’s a unique-shaped white sofa in the living area overlooking the wide stretch of smart TV and PlayStation, decorated with contemporary wall art and modern lighting features. The kitchen is state of the art, with slick white cabinets, stylish appliances, a sociable breakfast bar, and a modern-style marble dining table. The four bedrooms are on the first floor, three with double beds and one with twins, which all have balcony access overlooking the sweeping coastal landscape. There’s even a gym with various fitness machines to let off some steam, and dumbbells and yoga mats for a gentler work out.

A jewel on the Dubrovnik Riviera, perched on a hilltop, it has been designed to take advantage of the phenomenal Croatian landscape. Hidden off the tourist track within the sweeping Dalmatian countryside, you’re still close to the action, with the historic city of Dubrovnik just a fifteen-minute drive away. This medieval town is worth the day trip, soaked in history with authentic restaurants and cafes woven in between historic churches, ancient plazas and crumbling city walls. Even closer is Mlini Bay, where you can explore the beautiful café-packed promenade and small harbour that line its pretty pebble stone beach.