The wonderful Olive Mill Villa is a rural treat on the captivating Greek island of Kefalonia, and one of the few houses on the island with a private chef service. Combining the charm of traditional Greek architecture, think rustic stone walls and terracotta tile roofs, with beautiful gardens, modern guestrooms and a large outdoor Tuscan-style swimming pool. The villa makes the perfect choice for guests looking to relax and recharge in a countryside setting. The villa even basts a helicopter landing area, however, the nearest bakery, taverna and shops are conveniently all within walking distance.
Set amidst a vast olive tree estate for your utmost tranquillity and privacy, and close to the sandy beach of Trapezaki, this charming property offers the best of both worlds – quiet seclusion, yet easy links to discover more of what this breath-taking island has to offer. Inside, the beautifully furnished rooms offer contemporary comfort to complement the classic yet stylish feel, with plenty of luxurious extras including the finest quality linen, hairdryer and toiletries, as well as air conditioning throughout, which gives a pretty good indication of just how seriously comfort is taken here.
The spacious villa is spread across three sumptuous levels and can comfortably sleep between up to eight guests in the main house, and a further two in lower ground floor. Creamy pristine interiors and well-kept outdoor spaces make for a most relaxing hideout. The stone-paved pool terrace includes soft grassy spots perfect for children to play or for you to lay with your holiday read and several loungers are lining the pool for finding your prime sun spot. The garden also boasts an alfresco dining area, more sink-into seating and a barbecue, and is surrounded by flowers, plants and trees for a ‘Secret Garden’ style escape.
Floor-to-ceiling windows let the sunshine flood in, and you can survey the stunning landscape from the private balconies. On the ground floor, there’s a dining area, fully-equipped country-style kitchen, as well as a twin bedroom with an en-suite and a double bedroom with a separate bathroom. On the lower ground floor, there’s also a twin bedroom with an en-suite with it's own entrance, while on the first floor you’ll find the master bedroom with a king-size bed, another twin room and a bathroom with a mosaic shower.
Back to the private chef, Yolanda is very talented and her Moussaka is pretty sensational to. Whatever your choice of food, you will enjoy fantastic freshly cooked meals in these wonderful surroundings. The only way to really experience that is to book a stay at Olive Mill Villa.
Features:
The Villa
Olive Mill Villa it is surrounded by a vast olive tree Estate that belongs same owners. Located at the edge of village Poriarata and pretty close to the sandy beach Trapezaki. There are 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms in the main house, which can accommodate up to 8 people. A further two guests can make use of the adjacent cottage suite, raising maximum capacity to 10.
Lower Ground Floor (only available for stays between 1st June and 20th Sept)
- Bedroom with twin single beds and en-suite bathroom. Fan only. (can be set up as a double on request)
- Small sitting area
Ground Floor
- Large drawing and dining area leading onto terrace
- Fully equipped country-style kitchen & dining area
- Bedroom with twin beds and en-suite bathroom & pool terrace access (can be set up as a double on request)
- Bedroom with double bed
- Bathroom with shower
First Floor
- Master bedroom with king-size bed and large private balcony
- Bedroom with twin beds and balcony (can be set up as a double on request)
- Bathroom with mosaic shower
Exterior Grounds
- Private swimming pool with grecian steps (13 x 5m, depth 1.2m - 1.6m)
- Outside soft sitting
- Covered outside dining area with ceiling fan
- Large patio & garden area, with lawn and beautiful gardens
- Covered terrace
- Barbecue
- Helicopter landing
- Shaded parking
- Sunbeds x8
- Umbrellas
- Hammock
Additional Facilites
- Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- Fully catered
- Toiletries
- Toweling robes
- Hairdryer
- Safebox
- Laundry & ironing service
- Books
- Yoga retreats available
- In-house massages available
- Parking
Location:
Kefalonia is a beautiful island in the Ionian Sea, west of mainland Greece. It's renowned for its sandy coves and dry, rugged landscapes. Its capital, Argostoli, is built on a hillside overlooking a narrow harbour and its coastline is made up of limestone cliffs, bays and short strips of soft white sand. With its sparkling azure waters, dazzling beaches and deep emerald green mountains, the large Greek island is a popular holiday destination for families, friends and couples alike.
The villa is within a short 15-minute drive of Argostoli. There you can stroll through the markets and pick up unique souvenirs, watch the fishermen bring in their catch at the harbour or pay a visit to the Corgialenios Historical and Cultural Museum, where there’s an extensive library of rare books. For lunch or dinner, there’s a central square, lined with plenty of local cafés, bars and restaurants. For picking up your own produce, there are also plenty of supermarkets, bakeries and shops nearby.
The nearest beach to the villa is Trapezaki – just 1.9km from the property-a beautiful stretch of coastline 15km southeast of Argostoli and 2km from Lourdata village. The 5km long beach has shallower and clear waters that are perfect for swimming or snorkelling, and there are opportunities for you to rent small self-driven boats or take part in water sports like sea kayaking and paddle boats. There are also plenty of beautiful underground lakes and caves around the island for you to discover by boat trips or scuba diving excursions.
For day trips, you could drive an-hour from Argostoli to the picturesque port of Fiskardo. There you’ll find charming 18th-century buildings, alongside popular fish restaurants and boutiques. Kefalonia is a short distance from Ithaca, another Greek island in the Ionian Sea. There's a daily ferry that departs from the port of Sami in Kefalonia. You can also hop on a boat to see the nearby islands of Meganisi, Scorpio and Lefkas, and stop off at pristine beaches for swimming.
Terms & Conditions:
Security deposit?
€1,200 to be paid on arrival and to be refunded in full subject to a damage inspection on departure
Arrival time?
Check in is anytime after 4 pm
Departure time?
Guests are requested to check out by 10 am
Energy costs included?
Included in the rental price
Linen & towels included?
Linen, towels & pool towels included in the rental price
End of stay cleaning included?
Yes. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival.
Internet access?
Complimentary Wi-Fi internet access included in rental price. It is good to note that the speed is dependent on local provider and technical issues may cause reduced speed or cut of service.
Changeover day?
Saturday. Flexible on request outside of peak season.
Minimum stay?
Please note that there is a 7-night minimum stay
Pets welcome?
No pets
Smoking Allowed?
No smoking
Other Ts and Cs?
Staff of two are included in the rental price as well as laundry service for guests once a week, this is up to 5kg. in July/Aug. Please kindly note that there is an additional fee of €250 per week, which is to be paid locally upon arrival, to the cook to cover the shopping service (her car fuel costs and extra hours). Groceries & beverages are also charged for additionally locally, the chef will shop and then provide you with receipts.
The cook will prepare daily breakfasts, plus 1 main meal (lunch or dinner) 6 days a week.
Insurance?
Guests are required to be in possession of a valid insurance policy, which covers them for cancellations, personal belongings and any accidental damage caused during their stay.
Other 2?
To have access to the 5th bedroom guests must select the rate for 10 persons. For weeks prior to June 1st and after Sep. 20th the villa is normally rented for up to 8 persons(including toddlers).
Smoking - not allowed
