- Spectacular location
- Exceptional sea views
- Large pool (easy entry steps)
- Sleeps eight
- Four bedrooms (3 ensuite)
- Master bedroom (terrace & sea views)
- Two further bedrooms with terrace access
- Air conditioned throughout
- Garden & BBQ
- WiFi
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Spectacular Lefkada Location. Comfort & charm
Panoramic Sea And Mountain views. Spectacular views over Meganissi island and the privately owned island of Skorpios where Aristotle Onassis married Jackie Kennedy.
A location described by a recent guest as 'absolutely mind-blowing in its beauty’.
The villa has been carefully positioned to maximise the advantage of this exceptional location and views. Privacy and space with home comforts are high on the agenda. The architect who designed the villa chose to incorporate a windmill styled staircase to mimic the design and materials of bygone years. Skilled stonemasons created it using local stone to blend in with the natural stone patios and walls. One particularly attractive design feature is the noticeably spacious rooms. Outside, an extensive terrace (lots of space for many sunbeds!) leads to the swimming pool with easy entry steps. The private terrace of the master bedroom often benefits from a pleasant breeze and provides a quiet space for undisturbed reading / sunbathing while appreciating the magnificent views.
Many of the original olive trees and fruit trees were preserved to add character to the garden. It is a lovely space place for children to play. The gardens are kept semi rural to encourage the birds and butterflies. Many guests find it difficult to leave the villa however for the “adventurous”, Poros village is a 5-minute drive away and can supply an evening meal in the local taverna while Mikros Gialos bay with its beach and excellent tavernas is approximately 10 minutes with its selection of tavernas, cafes and mini markets to choose from. Nidri and Vlicho are about approx 15 to 20 minutes.
This privileged natural setting offers seclusion with spectacular views. Finding the right words to accurately convey the (genuinely) breathtaking impact of this location is surprisingly difficult.
On a Greek island as spectacularly unspoilt as Lefkada, it’s not uncommon to find villas in 'beautiful settings with impressive views' however this particular location brings an altogether new meaning to that particular description. This is a superbly dramatic, elevated setting above the beautiful Lefkada village of Poros yet within easy reach of Mikros Gialos bay. Spectacular uninterrupted sea and mountain views overlooking the sea, Meganissi island, Skorpios island & mainland Greece. .
• Sleeps eight in four bedrooms
• Pool with easy entry steps and extensive terrace area
• 12m x 5m pool
• Four bedrooms, three ensuite & fourth is conveniently next to family bathroom
• Master bedroom with large private terrace (with dramatic sea views)
• Three bedrooms with doors leading to terrace or garden areas (fourth bedroom with dual aspect windows and sea views)
• Fully air conditioned including lounge areas
• Gardens and BBQ
• WiFi internet (up to four devices simultaneously)
• Good drains. No more leaving toilet paper in waste bins!
• Insect screens on most doors and windows
In such a tranquil setting, often, all that can be heard are distant goat bells or the cries of eagles & hawks surfing thermal air currents over the Lefkada / Meganisi channel below. Bedrooms & lounge leading to terraces with fabulous sea or mountain views. Extensive terraces & natural gardens. A privileged ‘retreat’ yet easy access to Poros village/Mikros Gialos beach & other beaches including Sivota, Vassiliki, Vlicho, Nidri. Kathisma & Porto Katsiki. On arrival, most guests are genuinely stunned by the location and views - their usual response is something along the lines of: "Wow, the photos we’d seen pre-booking gave us some idea of what to expect but they simply do not do this justice". Those views are in both directions, east and west and provide dramatic sunrise and sunset viewings. In addition to the breathtaking sea views you can enjoy a stroll through the gardens to watch the sunset below Poros village.
Guest Comment
Having holidayed here ourselves, the adjectives we’d use most would be ‘charming’ and 'comfortable'. This is extremely well designed and exquisitely comfortable accommodation finished to a high standard and set in the most beautiful, tranquil location. Throughout our stay we never once lost the feeling of being somewhere very special. It really did feel as if we were in a beautiful, comfortable, tranquil world of our own. It's the mix of superb ‘hilltop retreat’ setting, the uncomplicated yet superbly effective design and the literally stunning views which combine to make this very special. It was great to have such a privileged setting yet still within easy reach of the beach and some exceptional tavernas.
Layout of bedrooms & bathrooms:
The rooms have been designed to maximise space and light with windows/ doors which enable guests to take full advantage of the surrounding views.
Four bedrooms, three with ensuite facilites (two bedrooms on upper level, two on ground level)
Upper level bedrooms:
Master bedroom with ensuite (large shower plus separate mini bath useful for bathing young children). Private terrace providing superb sea views.
Twin room with ensuite (large shower), dual aspect windows and wonderful sea view from front window
Lower level bedrooms:
Double bedroom with ensuite (large shower) and doors to garden
Twin room with double doors onto pool terrace. Next to bathroom with large shower.
Summary of key features:
• Idyllic hilltop retreat yet still within easy access to village and beaches.
• Exceptionally comfortable, genuinely charming accommodation
• Air conditioning in all lounges & bedrooms. Insect screens on windows and most doors.
• Wireless Internet (with connectivity for four devices at any one time
• Jaw dropping panoramic views eastward to the sea, Meganissi island and the mainland beyond plus views westward back to the dramatic interior mountain ranges.
• Guests comment regularly on the strong sense of 'escapism' and ‘connection with nature’ which they feel in this location as a result of the dramatic, far reaching landscapes, the natural gardens (with local herbs) and the wildlife including eagles and hawks (gliding on thermals high above the sea below) as well as tortoises and goats. You may occasionally hear goat bells tinkling in the distance.
• Watching the myriad yachts below gliding silently through calm waters enhances that sense of relaxation and tranquillity.
• The best of both worlds by way of privileged “hilltop retreat” yet easy access to Poros village below and the beaches beyond.
• Large, level plot with natural gardens
• Well proportioned, well thought out spaces
• Complimentary food hamper on arrival.
More guest comment
“This was utopia for us”
“The pictures do not do justice ... the views are mind blowing in their beauty”.
“My only complaint is that having taken three books on holiday I didn’t even finish one of them as I was just totally absorbed in the spectacular location and views.”
“It’s only on arrival, when stepping out onto the terraces for the first time that you are hit (strongly) by an almost overwhelming sense of awe. It is quite simply ‘another world’ and yet this ‘other world’ is only a short drive to the absolutely breathtaking bay of Mikros Gialos”