Comfortably sleeping up to 12 guests, the six-bedroom Villa Umi is an ideal base for family holidays or big group getaways in the Turks and Caicos Islands. This magnificent new-build villa gives you direct access to Long Bay Beach – a huge strip of flour-like sand lapped by crystal-clear water.

Condé Nast Traveller once named this stretch as one of the top 10 island beaches in the world, so it really is the crème de la crème of sunbathing spots. When you’re not topping up your tan, watersports make up much of the to-do list around here – kitesurfing, jet skiing, kayaking and sailing are just a few of your options. And that’s not all – the villa’s less than 10 minutes’ drive from the famous Grace Bay, with its elegant fine dining restaurants, swanky bars and upmarket shops.

Back at base, the accommodation is split across three storeys. The main living area on the first floor consists of a gorgeous kitchen and dining space complete with glossy, slate-coloured surfaces, wooden flooring and all the must-have mod cons. On the other side of the central wall, you’ll find a lounge area with comfy sofas, chairs and coffee tables. Two sets of retractable doors open directly onto a wonderful decked terrace with stunning sea views, where you’ll find another dining table, a plunge pool and a set of cushioned sun loungers. A library-come-media room also features in the line-up, which is ideal for relaxing evenings in.

Upstairs, the first four bedrooms are spacious and decorated in sleek grey, white and brown tones. Three have ocean-facing balconies, while one has a garden view, instead. Each one comes with a king-sized bed and an ensuite, which means plenty of privacy. The master suite has the added benefit of a wardrobe and a private desk area, so you’ll always have a space to go when you need to get some work done. The final two bedrooms are nestled down on the ground floor – they too have king-sized beds and stylish ensuites, and both look out onto the palm-studded garden. Everything at this delightful villa is designed to give you a heavenly experience of this unique Caribbean destination.