The days aren’t so bad either in this modern, comfortable villa with lovely view over the trees and water to Odysseus’s fabled kingdom of Ithaka with Lefkada’s dramatic mountains rising to the north.

Once you’ve climbed the stone steps from the driveway to the raised semi-circular terrace and swimming pool there are no more stairs, so this is easy and spacious holiday living on one floor with no arguments about whose room is closest to the pool

Three bedrooms, the master double has its own en suite and an additional separate shower and toilet.The kitchen, living and dining room are open plan, with comfortable furniture and modern fittings complemented by a traditional wooden beamed and lined ceiling.

The view from inside the house can only be improved by stepping outside. For shade-loving pool watchers there is a delightful pergola, whilst the sun worshippers of the family can relax on comfortable sun longers.