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The Rooster, Antiparos, Greece

The Rooster, Antiparos, Greece

Architecture For Rent
Greece, Hotels, Sea and Lakes

The freestanding farmhouse, located at The Rooster’s organic farm, 1.500m away from the main property is a luxurious holiday villa and immediately feels like home with all the perks of a five-star hotel. The Farmhouse offers three bedrooms and a spacious living area. The Rooster offers guests flexibility and a variety of bespoke dining options and experiences. Whether it’s a private chef, a personalised daily fresh breakfast, a private dinner at the farm’s exclusive restaurant, personal yoga sessions or wellness coaching. The unique vision of The Rooster is motivated by natures magnitude, mystery, and enchanting raw beauty. Sustainability is at the heart of The Rooster’s ethos, from sourcing organic materials to working in harmony with our local community.

The Farmhouse features a plunge pool, a secluded furnished terrace and a wonderful garden patio for private al fresco dining. With tranquil views of the farm’s organic vegetable and herb garden and surrounding landscape, the serenity is breathtaking. Experience outdoor cooking in the open air by a local cook and enjoy the farm to table creations with your friends and family. This is a wonderful space for an intimate wedding or special celebration. The Farmhouse is a private sanctuary perfect for family gatherings and special retreats and workshops.
We love the secret garden at The Rooster. A hidden gem situated close to the bar, cozy, casual and romantic, it reminds us of small traditional courtyards found within the Cycladic houses. With small pebbles and lights dancing over your table, placed within trees and flowers that spread their charm, this is a secluded place to enjoy a unique dining experience.

One of a kind: The story behind The Rooster is as overwhelming as the place itself. More than a resort, it is a life’s project, thoroughly thought-out to the very last detail by an inspiring woman, a true visionary, generous in all respects. Feeling blessed for her own Wakeup Call in a decisive moment in her life, a spiritual awakening and re-evaluation of what is real and what matters, she dreamt of a safe haven for those who aspire to personal growth through travel, art and culture, where happiness can be appreciated in small details and simple pleasures. It is a private oasis of wellness and natural beauty, peaceful and unpretentious, that will reveal the best of oneself through an unforgettable experience.

“THE SECRET OF HAPPINESS, YOU SEE, IS NOT FOUND IN SEEKING MORE, BUT IN DEVELOPING THE CAPACITY TO ENJOY LESS”

SOCRATES

Parillo, Paros, Greece

Parillo, Paros, Greece

Architecture For Rent
Greece, Sea and Lakes, Hotels, "Other" Architects

Parīlio, Paros

The affordable secret

Away from the buzz of better-known Greek Islands, Paros sits further out in the Cyclades – a neighbour to thrumming Santorini and party-happy Mykonos. Parīlio, which opened in 2019 on the north-east coast, has guestrooms set around a pool, with abstract art above the beds. There’s a clever restaurant, Mr E, on site, which puts an international spin on Greek favourites such as bream baked in lemon leaves with chickpea stew. It feels like a steal for the price (about £190 for a double room), and we named it one of the best new hotels in the world in our Hot List 2020.

BEACH HIDEAWAY Oku Kos, Greece

BEACH HIDEAWAY Oku Kos, Greece

Architecture For Rent
Greece, Hotels, Sea and Lakes

Oku Kos

A cool, laidback summer hangout

Pure relaxation is difficult to find, but it’s near-impossible not to lean into the chilled-out vibe you feel immediately as you enter Oku’s open reception. Inspired by the relaxed Greek way of life, Oku aims to combine local culture with relaxation, and easily succeeds. Somehow there are 100 rooms in the hotel, but it feels more like 20; the property is wonderfully private, and Greek-style whitewashed buildings blend seamlessly into the open landscape. Guests can choose from rooms with private or semi-private pools (shared with two other rooms, but surprisingly personal), or opt for a larger villa with a roof terrace and sea views. Special mention to the showers, which are some of the best I’ve used in a hotel thanks to the strong waterfall current and moody, stone walls that lean into the minimal aesthetic.

Food at Oku, overseen by executive Chef Mark Vaessen, is impeccable and unapologetically Greek. Salads are topped with crumbly feta and tomatoes that burst in the mouth, while the tzatziki is so good it's impossible not to order a bowl at every meal. Take your dinners outside where you can watch the sunset – which sets over nearby Kalimnos and is guaranteed to be one of the most stunning you've seen – over the hotel's private beach, with a cocktail made at the bar in-hand. Abigail Malbon