About Us
Sarah & Michael Martin - Founders
Our Journey
About Us
The Mediterranean is made for unhurried discovery—from hidden beaches and charming coastal villages to leisurely lunches and authentic local flavours. Slow the pace, leave the everyday behind and savour the simple luxury of time well spent.
We believe where you stay is every bit as important as where you go. Our curated homes are designed to be as memorable as the destinations that surround them.
Created by Sarah and Michael Martin, Chilled Retreats brings together their years of experience in interior design, property development and luxury travel with a shared passion for discovering and curating exceptional homes across the Mediterranean.
Holidays, Curated Differently
Our Philosophy
Our philosophy is simple - to help other like-minded travel and lifestyle lovers find extraordinary places to stay. Where life and horizons broaden, where mornings begin slowly and sunset suppers run late, where time is more generous and days are spent barefoot and carefree.
We favour thoughtful curation over endless choice, selecting only homes we'd happily stay in ourselves—beautiful places that reflect our passion for design, hospitality and slow Mediterranean living.
A world away from ordinary self-catering stays, these luxury boltholes are intimate, design-conscious, and deeply considered. Effortless indoor-outdoor living, and quietly exceptional features set these villas apart. We’re continually drawn to properties with soul — the hidden gems that deserve to be discovered and celebrated.
A More Beautiful Way to Stay
Our Escapes
Feel at home in a glorious, secluded retreat or stylish private house near the coast, then fill it with your favourite people for a holiday escape that keeps everyone in your tribe happy. Discover luxury boltholes that offer all the benefits of a boutique hotel – with the privacy, space and freedom of a home that's entirely your own.
No two homes are alike, yet they share the qualities that matter most—timeless design, exceptional settings and an unmistakable sense of place. We believe the finest escapes feel effortless: unhurried, inspiring and entirely removed from the everyday. A place to slow down, reconnect and simply enjoy the luxury of time away.
We represent a selection of luxurious self-catering holiday homes with stories in their walls, places where you'll create your own special stories with memories that linger. Sometimes they are glorious traditional fincas, sometimes modern sanctuaries, but all are soul-filled spaces for sharing, whether in the middle of nowhere or the heart of somewhere.
How We Work
Our Approach
By focusing on a small number of hand-picked properties, we’re able to offer a thoughtfully curated collection of truly special holiday escapes for discerning travellers. For our guests, every detail is thoughtfully considered, creating stays that feel effortless, personal and memorable from beginning to end.
Finding an exceptional holiday home shouldn't feel like a full-time job. We do the searching, editing and curating for you, selecting only homes that meet our exacting standards—so you can spend less time scrolling and more time looking forward to your escape.
We will open the door to the retreat you’ve been dreaming of but were struggling to find. We don't just book properties, we unlock experiences!
Every Detail, Carefully Considered
Our Values
Finding the right holiday home is about more than ticking boxes. We take the time to understand how you like to travel, allowing us to recommend exceptional homes that perfectly suit you and your guests. Our personal, bespoke approach takes the guesswork out of booking, offering expert guidance and thoughtfully curated homes that make every escape feel effortless.
HAND-PICKED HOMES: Our collection is thoughtfully curated, bringing together extraordinary homes that reflect our passion for beautiful design and authentic destinations.
CONCIERGE SERVICE: Wherever your journey takes you, our team is on hand to ensure every detail feels effortless.
SIMPLE BOOKING: From booking to arrival, we'll take care of the details so you can simply look forward to your escape.
Secret Escapes Collection
Exclusive Access
The villas and houses featured on our website are just a glimpse of what we can offer. Some of our homeowners guard their privacy and have asked us to keep their houses out of the public domain. Available on requests only.
If you are looking for an amazing house but can’t see it on our website, please do get in touch. Tell us what your ultimate villa holiday looks like and we may well have somewhere special waiting in the wings!
Be Part of Chilled Retreats
Villa Owners
If you’ve got a property that you think would be a great addition to our portfolio , we'd love to hear from you.
Our portfolio does not contain exhaustive villa listings, but an eclectic collection of style-focused boutique escapes for guests to fall in love with, which are carefully selected for inclusion by our team based on their individual style, charm, quality, and character.
We love finding these hidden gems, so do get in touch to find out more about joining us.
Email: hello@chilledretreats.com
