Azure Pause

A private pool terrace under clear Mediterranean skies is the beating heart of this villa in Protaras – and with bi-fold doors from the living space folding back to meet it, inside and outside feel like one. There's a built-in barbecue for long alfresco evenings, and the dining table seats eight whether you eat indoors or out. The beach and the main strip of restaurants and bars are a five-minute walk away, making this an easy base for a sun-soaked Cyprus break without needing a car.

Home truths:
* If you're travelling with little ones, your host can provide a cot and high chair on request. It's worth arranging these before you arrive so everything is ready on day one.
* The beach and the main strip of bars and restaurants are both a five-to-seven-minute walk away, so you can easily get around on foot without hiring a car.
* If you're staying twelve or more nights, a mid-stay clean and fresh towels and linen are included. For shorter stays, you'll be managing with the same set across your trip.
* The swimming pool isn't fenced.
*There isn't a ground floor bedroom here, so it may not suit guests with reduced mobility.