Los Sentidos

Through the old door to monkey puzzle trees, pines, huge palms in pots, lavender and climbers softening the walls – it feels like a wonderful oasis in town. There are so many different areas to sit that you could chase the sun, or shade, all day. Find a covered outdoor eating area with arches overlooking the pool, a big Weber barbecue, outdoor kitchen and comfortable seating. Magical when candlelit.

Indoors you can choose between a living area with huge sofas and wood-burner, a separate TV room with corner sofa and TV, a dining room with a table carved from a single tree, and a well thought-out open-plan kitchen. Bedrooms, one off the courtyard with its own sitting room, are a good size with well-dressed beds and modern art. Shower rooms (the master has a bath too) are swell.

Cool off in the pretty pool, have a sundowner on the roof terrace with long views to the sea, walk along the road or beach into town.