5* Santorini holiday for 2013 - summer sun Santorini, Greece

Five-star Santorini mansion overlooking the Caldera - includes a seven-night stay with breakfast, all travel and use of spa facilities

A neo-classical mansion thoughtfully re-imagined as a luxe hotel, La Maltese blends history with hip-boutique design. Perched on a privileged position overlooking the world-famous Santorini Caldera, this five-star island retreat - a member of the esteemed Relais & Châteaux group - ticks all the boxes for a serene escape.

The aesthetic is chic and expensive. Softly glowing lanterns warm a palette of iced vanillas and buttercreams, while plush drapes and gilt mirrors nod to times past. The hotel's exterior features a series of dramatic archways, which provide the setting for bijou dining tables and slate-grey parasols. Spend time outside attempting to process the dizzying views (a dip in the outdoor plunge pool helps), or slink indoors for an afternoon in the relaxing spa.

Our wonderfully luxurious offer includes a seven-night stay in a Superior Double room on a bed and breakfast basis. You'll arrive to fresh fruits and wine in your room and you can enjoy private use of the spa facilities during your stay (excluding treatments). Return flights and private airport transfers are also included.

This five-star Relais & Châteaux hotel delivers boutique luxury on the edge of the Santorini Caldera. Coupling unbelievable views with refined hospitality, this is a place to slow things down and indulge. The hotel is home to a small spa, elegant restaurant, spacious sun terrace and two plunge pools. Amble serenely from one to the next - and repeat.

Room details

Well-proportioned and furnished with beautiful hand-crafted pieces, the rooms are true to the mansion's original style. Sumptuous fabrics and tasteful lighting make each one a comfortable place to retire to at the end of a day.

All rooms feature:

- Refrigerated private bar
- Remote controlled satellite TV and CD player
- Safety deposit box
- Telephone
- Hairdryer
- Individual air-conditioning unit
- White bathrobes

Dining

The private dining at La Maltese is truly something special, with graceful candle-lit tables circling the outside veranda and main salon. The food is accomplished and classic, making use of local ingredients and of course, fine Santorini wine.

Spa

Featuring Turkish baths, saunas, jet showers and a bubbly Jacuzzi, the spa is just the ticket for a little pampering. Unwind in a calm, contemporary space, maybe with a treatment or two. Our guests may use the spa facilities free of charge, though this does not include treatments.

Location

The hotel is fairly remote - sitting on the outskirts of Imerovigli and on the rim of the Caldera. This is the draw for many. Sunsets here are peaceful and the views limitless, with the Aegean washing around volcanic islands. Santorini is regarded as one of the most chic Greek destinations for its traditional white-washed villages, spilling down the cliffside. As such, the interest of stylish globetrotters has resulted in an exclusive restaurant scene and a smattering of high-end boutiques, particularly in Fira Town, the capital.

Hotel web site http://www.lamaltese.com/