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Love Island 2023 villa first look - raunchy hideaway, cosy nook and extra large fire pit

With Love Island catapulting back onto our screens next week, it would be rude not to have a look around the Islanders' brand new and incredibly lavish South African villa

Love Island will return to our screens on Monday, January 16, for the second ever winter series - and if you're anything like us, you're probably itching to have a look around the villa.

Usually the filming of beloved reality-dating show Love Island takes place at a lavish villa in sunny Spain, but for the winter series it will take place in South Africa.

And with a new location comes a brand spanking new villa - and oh boy is it a beauty.

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It feels as though you probably know the Spanish villa like the back of your hand after being glued to it throughout summer 2022 - it sure feels like that for us!

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The Love Islanders will reside in this huge South African villa

So, why not get to know the new villa ahead of the new series which kicks off next week?

Keep on scrolling to see the swanky new villa that the new Love Islanders will be residing in beneath the hot South African sunshine - all while we wrap up in the freezing cold British winter. Jealous? Us? Oh yes. 100%.

Huge pool

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Palm trees line the lavish pool area

The large pool in the back garden of this year's villa is surrounded by towering palm trees that line the edge of the garden.

Instead of an infinity pool, it looks as though the winter villa's pool is a little more modest and is surrounded by sun loungers.

With a gorgeous view of the picturesque South African landscape, the Islanders will be able to soak up the sun and the breath-taking views - if they can take their eyes off of each other that is.

Cosy beach hut

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The beach hut confessional looks super cosy

Ahh, the beach hut! That cosy place where the Islanders can spill the tea to viewers at home.

The perfect confessional for the new cohort of sexy singletons, the beach hut will be at the centre of this year's winter series.

With a distressed wood look adorning all three walls, a faux window of a lavish beach scene, a comfy seat and a collection of cushions - it looks like the perfect place to swoon over your newfound beau or contemplate who to couple up with.

Sexy hideaway

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We wonder what the Islanders will get up to in here?

When the Islanders couple up and things begin to look serious, they might be in with a chance of getting up close and personal in the hideaway.

Usually the hideaway boasts of a sunken bed and vibrant red hues, but this villa has a huge pink risen bed with a sultry pink and blue headboard.

With scatter cushions thrown on the bed and a soft fluffy blanket, this bedroom looks like the ultimate place to wind down and relax with a potential lover.

We wonder what the Love Islanders will be getting up to in the hideaway this year? Only time will tell.

Relaxing nook

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The perfect spot for morning coffee?

A gorgeous nook for the Islanders to chill out? We are completely jealous of this relaxing area.

With a corner seat that overlooks a lush field and mountains in the distance, this intimate spot will likely become a favourite place of the Islanders.

We predict that the girls might enjoy having their morning coffees while sat here, or perhaps sneaky snogs will be shared between couples out of the view of their fellow castmates.

Pink and blue bedroom

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The bedroom is ready for some action

Reminiscent of the Casa Amor bedroom from last year's series, this year's bedroom looks spacious and super comfy.

With a vibrant colour scheme of pink, purple and blue hues against crisp white bed linen, the Islanders will likely enjoy cosying up in here.

A pink carpet strip sits at the centre of the room, which will leave the Islanders feeling like total VIPs when they strut their stuff to bed each night.

Extra large firepit

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A lot of drama will likely take place around this huge firepit

Drama is a given in the Love Island villa, and each year most of that drama happens at the firepit.

Whether they're coupling up, ditching someone, recoupling or taking part in the racy heart rate challenge - the possibilities of drama are simply endless.

And this year's winter villa's firepit looks even bigger than ever.

With the iconic white firepit sitting in the centre, the classic crescent-moon shaped seating area swoops around.

We wonder what drama will ensue here this year?

Lavish day beds

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The day beds are back, baby!

The iconic day beds are back!

Last summer the day beds weren't a fixture in the Spanish villa, with a huge round bed replacing them instead.

But for the South African series that starts next week, it seems that the Islanders will be able to lounge around and lay on shielded day beds once more.

With draping flowers hanging down around the day beds, this tropical area will make a romantic spot for sleeping outside at night or lounging around in the day while the Islanders get to know each other.

Love Island returns to ITV2 and ITVX on Monday, January 16 at 9pm

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