Anemomilos Boutique Hotel, Folegandros island, Greece - Explore & Book

"Have you ever had one of those days where you just want to close your eyes and wake up on a remote island where everybody is friendly and the sun always shines? Then here’s what to do next time. Fly to Athens or Santorini, take the ferry to the tiny Cycladic island of Folegandros and hop into the waiting minibus of bright-eyed Dimitris Patellis. After a brief drive past mysterious moonlit cliffs and glimpsed white-washed chapels, his daughter Diana shows you to a spacious and spotless blue-white room. When you wake up, step out onto the balcony for a view you will never forget. A plunging drop to a sea so clear and turquoise you can see the urchins on the seabed; a trio of humped islets floating on a misty horizon; and above, a pyramid of rock crowned by a graceful, white-washed church. Flagged paths lead to the hotel's pool and restaurant, the other way into the photogenic alleys of Hora town. Your troubles are over; prepare to relax. Highs The clifftop location is breathtaking - you could spend days just soaking up the viewThe studio rooms are spacious and Greek-chic, with sitting areas and kitchenettes; some have rooftop terraces or bougainvillea-shaded patiosMost can sleep 2 additional children (or adults) using the very comfy built-in sofabedsWe loved the way the hotel feels like an extension of the picturesque village of Hora, whose tavernas are on your doorstepThe impeccable and welcoming service from Diana and her fabulous team Lows You'll have to drive or take a boat cruise to reach Folegandros' lovely little beachesIt books up early, especially for summerThe terrace bar sometimes fills up with non-residents enjoying a sundowner hereAllergy sufferers should note that there is a friendly dog and a few cats (as expected in Greece) roaming aroundSome rooms are more private than others" - Michael Cullen