Villa Galapagos

INSIDE

Accommodation at Villa Galapagos is spread over two floors.

The main entrance takes one into an airy and generously proportioned entranceway, from which the rest of the accommodation flows. Immediately to the left, the twin bedroom, and in front, the main downstairs bedroom – a king with a wood-beamed ceiling, antique furniture pieces, and French doors leading directly out to the pool terrace and bringing in those mesmerising sea views. A contemporary bathroom with walk-in shower is shared by the two downstairs bedrooms, and completes the accommodation on the ground floor.

Following the entranceway around to the left, it opens into the comfortable open-plan living and dining area with flagstone flooring, a traditional fireplace, and a pair of French doors leading out onto the pool terrace overlooking the sea. Tucked behind the dining area is the well-equipped kitchen, next to which is access to the al-fresco dining terrace and barbecue area.

Stairs lead up from the main entranceway to an upper landing area, from which the remaining two bedrooms and the guest WC and laundry room are accessed. Both upstairs bedrooms are light, airy suites with king-size beds, en-suite bathrooms, unique historical furnishings, and each with its own private seaview terrace looking over the pool.

OUTSIDE

The stone-paved pool area wraps around the property and boasts panoramic views of the Adriatic Sea and Hvar’s southern coastline, including the iconic Pokonji Dol islet directly in front. The heatable pool makes bathing possible even in the off-season months.

To one side of the house is the bar and al fresco dining area, which contains both a gas barbecue and a traditional wood-fired barbecue, and is conveniently accessed from the side entrance of the house near the indoor kitchen. And just in front, the shaded stone pergola area is where you may well end up spending most of your waking hours. A dreamy spot, with palms and pines swaying gently in the breeze, and sea views that will stay with you long after you return home.

The well-thought-out design of Galapagos means that the bedrooms on the first floor both have their own private balconies where guests can read, relax, and drink in the wonderful panoramas. Meanwhile, the main ground floor bedroom steps directly out onto the pool terrace.