Instagram opportunities come courtesy of Myrtos Beach, pictured

The tinkling of windchimes, rustling of leaves on an olive tree and the ebbs and flows of our infinity pool. No sirens? No bus horns? No Whatsapp beeps? No. I’m writing this from a remote cottage in Kefalonia – a tranquil retreat that’s a far cry from London – the city that never sleeps and the place I call home.

It’s the run up to London Fashion Week and I’m in serious need of a recharge before catwalks, flashbulbs and hashtags take over my life so I debunk to Villa Ifandis – a delightful stone cottage set in the steep hills above Skala – for rest, relaxation and a serious reboot.

Nestled amongst the olive trees and herds of goats in Old Skala, the drive up to the quaint cottage is rather hairy but it’s worth it for the breathtaking panoramic views, which I find myself aimlessly staring at for a good portion of my stay.

Unique Villas – a top quality holiday rental company – have several houses nestled away in the hills around Kefalonia

The villa, which encourages relaxation and the opportunity to escape from modern day pressures, is one of several owned by Unique Villas – a top quality holiday rental company.

What really sets Unique Villas apart from other villa rental companies is the added personal touch.

The company employs its own ground services team of maintenance and cleaning staff that are on hand at all times to cater to your every need. The pool is tended to daily and villa cleaned every three days so you get all the luxuries of a hotel but in the comfort of a secluded and peaceful villa.

Better yet, the concierge, run by a knowledgeable local Brit named Graham, who has lived on the island for nearly ten years, will cater to your every need. Hiring a car is a prerequisite but Graham will take care of that, you just need to show up at the airport. Despite having a car, thanks to the concierge, you don’t even need to leave your villa if you so desire.

Instagram opportunities come courtesy of Myrtos Beach, pictured

The pool is tended to daily and villa cleaned every three days so you get all the luxuries of a hotel but in the comfort of a secluded and peaceful villa

What really sets Unique Villas apart from other villa rental companies is the added personal touch

Fancy a private chef? No bother. Graham will organise for Viva, a charming local chef, to conjure up a traditional Greek feast in the comfort of your own home. Her homemade traditional desserts are mouthwatering.

Want to wind down with a top quality massage but absolutely no idea where to find a good pair of hands on the island? A beautician from Beauty Box can pay your villa a visit whenever you feel like it.

Fancy seeing the best sites on the island but can’t be bothered to sit on a coach full of tourists doing the same? Fear not, a private taxi will pick you up from the villa and drive you all the way to Fiscardo, a delightful fishing village in the north of the island via Drogati Caves and Melissani lakes – both must-see tourist haunts.

This was without a doubt the best day of our trip. Fiscardo, which is dubbed the most beautiful village in Greece, deserved the title in our eyes. Be sure to dine at Tassia, a slick but traditional eatery on the harbour serving up fish so fresh, it could’ve jumped straight from the sea onto your plate.

Skala itself isn’t the most buzzing place. Instead, we focused our day around lunch and used the car to tootle around the island

Better yet, the concierge, run by a knowledgeable local Brit named Graham, who has lived on the island for nearly ten years, will cater to your every need

Instagram opportunities come courtesy of Sami Bay, Myrtos Beach and the Melisani Caves (where Captain Corellis Mandolin was filmed) and where #nofilter is given a whole new meaning.

Skala itself isn’t the most buzzing place. Instead, we focused our day around lunch and used the car to tootle around the island. Take a trip to the capital Agistopoli for lunch at Kelafantis family, which is situated right on the water.

A trip to Argios George castle is well worth it and be sure to stop for a coffee in the family-run cafe situated within a colourful garden right beside it.

Thanks to my fear of heights and uneven roads, we would’ve been better suited to a villa further down the hill but being afraid to navigate the steep bumpy roads may have worked in our favour. We had no choice but to lay by the pool, eat whenever we wanted and slip off to bed as early as 9pm – no one here judges and by the end of the week, I had more energy than I knew what to do with.

Unique Villas offers villas from €699 (£520) per week. For more info visit uniquekefalonia.com 0201 7183 5383. If you’d prefer a hotel, Unique is opening the doors to its first boutique hotel, Ionian Sun, on the Greek island this July, to complement its existing portfolio of 35 beautiful villas dotted across the island.The 27-room beach-front hotel in Lourdas, southern Kefalonia, will provide a stylish retreat on the picturesque island which shot to fame in Hollywood blockbuster Captain Corelli’s Mandolin.