Kep, Cambodia

Most of the French holiday villas in Kep-Sur-Mer were vandalized by the Khmer Rouge in the 1960s, but this chic, mid-century pile on the seafront outside town has recently been renovated. Conceived in minimalist, Le Corbusier style, with natural stone and boxy, pastel-washed concrete, it’s ever so chic and makes the most of the sublime light and secluded, waterfront location. Hammocks are strung between the almond trees behind a pebble-strewn beach, and day beds rest in the shade of frangipani blooms, whilst the infinity pool overlooks the Gulf of Thailand. Indoors, all is luxury, calm and indulgence: breakfast on driftwood tables and crisp white linen. Watersports enthusiasts are also well catered for.