Kyveli II

The villa was roomy and had everything we needed, with space for six and a large pool. The owner was helpful whenever we asked, and the supermarket and beach were close by. The pool collected bugs at the bottom every day, so we had to scoop them out each morning. The owner came to clean it twice, but it seemed the filter might be weak or faulty. Water pressure in the bathrooms was also extremely low, even when nobody else in the house was using water. We stayed for seven nights.

For anyone after peace and privacy, this villa is a good fit. It sits away from the main road and was very clean and welcoming. There’s a well-kept pool, deep at one end, and we cooked several evenings in the well-equipped kitchen. There are three double bedrooms, each with an ensuite, plus a small cloakroom downstairs. A few things could use an update, especially some very threadbare pool towels.

We wanted somewhere quiet near Coral Bay, ideally close enough to walk to O'Nero, a longtime favourite of ours, and just off the Sea Caves road. This was our fourth trip to Cyprus, and the villa suited us well for peace and quiet, though it wasn’t pristine and a few small things needed fixing, including a wobbly parasol stand. It sleeps six, with a main double bedroom and two ensuite twin rooms. The kitchen is set up for self-catering, but we ate out more often than not because places like Elizabet's, on the main road between Coral Bay and Agios Georgios, are so good. We booked through James's Villas.

The sea views were lovely, and it’s a beautiful villa for a family.