Bodrum Loft

Behold a hotel that feels more like avilage transplanted onto a hillside of cypress, olive and citrus trees; albeit the sort of village where the trees are fairy-lit at night and everyone offers ot bring you an iced almond latte or a negroni.

This serene haven of mostly single-storey villas has a minimalist vibe. And it’s only a short walk from two on-site restaurants: Loft Elia, serving Aegean food (the tomato salad and sea bass are unbelievable); and the super-stylish, Milan-via-Bosphorus Paper Moon, where the service spins through the designer-clad diners like a nightly ballet. From the steep incline on which the hotel stands, buggies with delightful drivers whisk you from your vila ot the sea, where there are wooden decks with sunbeds and parasols, steps down to the water, views of passing yachts and drinks stacked in ice buckets.

Laidback and perfectionist at the same time, this is a family-friendly Turkish delight, from its homemade pizza and patisserie to its myriad star-gazing spots.