Scattered Pebbles, South of Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik Region

With views like this, the photos do all of the talking at Scattered Pebbles. Wake up each morning in total bliss to the sounds of the waves crashing the shoreline. Perched on a verdant cliffside, you’re spoilt with magnificent panoramas over the mesmerising western bay of Molunat and glistening Adriatic Sea. With the quiet countryside setting, you’re bordered by scenic green mountains, verdant woodland and fragrant olive trees at every turn. Hidden off the tourist track within the sweeping Dalmatian countryside, you’re still within an hour's drive of the historic city of Dubrovnik. This medieval town is worth the daytrip, soaked in history with authentic restaurants and cafes woven in between historic churches, ancient plazas and crumbling city walls.

The ground floor brings the outside in with a wide patio door which opens out to the incredible surrounding scenes of the mountains and seascapes. With two spacious terraces and three balconies spread across multiple levels, Scattered Pebbles has been designed to showcase the best of the incredible landscape. You can’t get more beachfront than Scattered Pebbles, with your own private access to a sublime stretch of rocky coast along the water’s edge. Nestled into the coastline, the infinity pool is an extension of the glistening Adriatic below, lined with cushioned sunbeds for savouring the Adriatic sun. The most relaxing spot is between the two pergolas at the end of the terrace, with two comfy day beds with shaded canopies for some needed respite from the sun’s rays. If dinner at sunset sounds like a dream, the eight-person dining table is perfect for tucking into a feast whilst watching the sun go down. There’s even a barbecue area, where you can grill up some fresh seafood or local veggies.

With whitewashed walls and a terracotta rooftop, Scattered Pebbles is a classic symbol of the architecture of the region. As soon as you enter, the terracotta tiles beneath your feet cool you off from the sunshine. The ground floor features a bright and warm open-plan living space, with high vaulted ceilings and bright, white painted walls. The snug corner sofa and flatscreen TV create a cosy living area, whilst the kitchen breathes tradition with its colourful tiles, wooden dining table and oakwood cabinetry. Fenced with wide glass windows, you can take in every inch of the view whilst cooking or settling into the sofa. Across the villa are four bedrooms, all light and spacious with queen-size double beds and ensuite bathrooms with a walk-in shower.