The Garden Of The Gods

At the end of a winding road above Kalamaki Bay in Corfu lies a heavenly holiday hideaway—and infinity pool perfection

- Lucy Halfhead

Despite its seemingly never-ending demands, every time I look at my phone, I feel a sense of calm wash over me; the wallpaper shows a black infinity pool, framed by ancient olive branches, whose glassy surface blends into the sea beyond. People don’t believe me when I say it’s a real, unfiltered image of a place that I, along with nine friends, was lucky enough to call home for a week on the beguiling Greek island of Corfu. KilifiHouse is one of the newest properties offered by the excellent villa-rental company Scott Williams and is located in the north-east, about 50 minutes from the airport. To reach it, you’ll need a car and a strong stomach to tackle the winding coastal road that undulates around the atoll’s rugged mountains before climbing steeply above the sweeping bay of Kalamaki.