Few places on St Barts offer such incredible ocean views as villa Gypsea. Located in a unique spot on the heights of Lurin, this four-bedroomed villa provides sublime privacy for up to eight guests. Surrounded by lush gardens and with a panoramic vista of the turquoise ocean, Gypsea is a contemporary masterpiece.

St Barts welcomes you with a heady mix of Creole flavours, warm sunshine and a wealth of experiences. It teaches you to slow down, relax, and enjoy life, whether snorkelling in crystal-clear waters or trekking through glorious tropical forests. It enriches you with new ideas, new flavours, and new friends. From the simplest fried red snapper with fiery Creole sauce to punchy rum cocktails or an ice-cold beer on a beach at sunset, St Barts is a magical island that captures the true spirit of the Caribbean.

Gypsea allows you to embrace that languid Caribbean lifestyle with a dash of sophistication thrown in. The living space captures the indoor/outdoor living concept and allows those cooling Trade Winds to blow gently through the villa, bringing the scent of the surrounding gardens and the sea beyond. Two dining areas allow you to choose between indoor and al fresco eating, and the gourmet kitchen gives you everything you need to rustle up some fried plantain and seafood platters. The four bedrooms all have ensuite bathrooms and king-size beds and are split between the two levels and a separate bungalow that also has its own kitchenette.

Outside, a large infinity pool appears to merge with the ocean, while all around it are recliners for those lazy afternoons in the sun. Alternatively, seek out a quiet corner in the garden, where hanging chairs and hammocks let you snooze gently in the shade. A stay at Gypsea provides you with the chance to unwind in total seclusion, letting the soft Caribbean breeze carry all your troubles away.