Kefalonia holiday villa accommodation, Sami with walking, beach/lake nearby, log fire, balcony/terrace, air con, internet access, rural

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The Walnut Tree (villa)

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This spacious, cool and airy house can accommodate 12 guests in a one group or can provide separate accommodation for two families holidaying together. The Walnut Tree has its own pool (10m x 5m non-diving) and is set in landscaped grounds of over an acre. The accommodation is arranged on two floors. On the ground floor there are three bedrooms (one with french windows onto the pool terrace), a bathroom, a shower room and a separate lavatory. There is a large living space with a kitchen area and a separate laundry/utility room. On the first floor there are two bedrooms (both with balconies) and a large bathroom. There is a large living/dining/sitting space with kitchen area with two french windows on the a balcony which runs along the whole of the back of the house overlooking the pool terrace. All bedrooms have remote control air conditioning. There is full central heating and wood burners on each floor. The villa has twice weekly maid service and the pool and garden are fully maintained. Outside there is plenty of garden and pool furniture. Our guests are welcomed by our agent, Spyros Dorizas.

The Walnut Tree's central position on the island ensures easy access to Kefalonia's airport, the capital of Argostoli and other major attractions which include the cave/lake of Melissani, famous Myrtos Beach and the beautiful little port of Fiskardo. Activities available locally are sailing, diving, snorkelling, windsurfing, cycling, walking and a good deal of lazing about around the pool drinking in the beautiful views! There are plenty of delightful restaurants, bars and cafes within a short drive in Karavomilos, Agia Efimia and Poulata. Three kilometers away, the bustling port of Sami has banks, post office, medical centre, tourist office, supermarkets and shops. However, the charm of The Walnut Tree is its wonderful views of surrounding green countryside, the mountains and the sea.

House and pool from the garden	Front of The Walnut Tree
The Pool	View of The Walnut Tree from top of the hill

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The Ionian Islands region

Although the island has high summer temperatures, on Kefalonia there is usually a pleasant breeze particularly in the afternoons (great for sailors and windsurfers). May and September are very lovely months to spend in Kefalonia with warm days and cool nights.

There is a wealth of places well worth visiting all over the island. Of course, Argostoli, (where the airport is located) with its shops, museums and bustling waterfront should not be missed. There is also the very pretty little harbour of Fiskardo (largely unscathed by the 1953 earthquake) and Assos, a charming little harbour with a castle towering over it. There are the island’s vineyards, the most famous of which is the Robola Vineyard – and close by this is the Monastery of Agios Gerassimos.

Kephalonia has a colourful history and is rich in tradition. It has many religious festivals and celebrations, including 15th August (Feast Day of the Virgin Mary, 21st May (Union of the Ionian Islands), 19th and 20th August (Feast of Agios Gerassimos).

A week or two in Kefalonia can only whet the appetite for savouring the peace and tranquillity of this island’s coast and countryside. Visitors at The Walnut Tree can soak up the atmosphere of the towns and villages, feast on Greek food with the many local variations, delight in Greece and especially one of her most fascinating islands.

Kefalonia / Sami area

Sami is a charming town and port - the main port of the island. There are beautiful walks all around the town, particularly to the lighthouse, the beautiful beach of Antisamos and (if you don't mind a bit of a climb) to the town's own Acropolis, some fascinating ancient ruins which are still undergoing excavations.

There is a very good riding school just outside the town. There are tennis courts at Karavomolis.

At Antisamos beach, there are all the usual beach attractions - windsurfing, pedalos, water-sking, etc.

However, the main attraction of Sami and its surrounding area is its delightful gentle pace, the olive groves, the sound of sheep and goat bells and just enjoying the wonderful views in any direction you care to look.

How to get there

Charter Flights (Excelair and most major tour operators) into Kefalonia's own airport Keffalinia (EFL) from beginning May until end October
Scheduled Flights (Olympic Airways) from Athens twice daily
Ferries (car and pedestrian) from Patras on the mainland (all year round) and from Italy (Bari, Brindisi and Venice) in high season direct to Sami and also to Poros (in the south east of the island) from the mainland at Kilini
Argus Hire and Nikos Car Hire recommended for car hire from airport and ports
Taxi from airport and port can be arranged (around E25 from airport to the villa)

Activities near Kefalonia

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The villa was built in 2004/2005 with the pool being finished in August 2005 - all to a very high standard. Our agent Spyros was our site manager and we are all very delighted with the result.

Further details outdoors:
The garden was landscaped in the autumn of 2005. A small vineyard of 75 vines, an area of fruit trees, another of ornamental trees, over thirty olive trees, a wild area and the grassed area around the pool terrace are all maturing nicely. Next year we will be planting climbers all round the perimeter fence.

Conditions

25% deposit of total rental required when confirming a booking

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low Season	4 May 08	25 May 08	1975£  1,975	0-	0-	5 Nights
Summer Half Term	25 May 08	1 Jun 08	2250£  2,250	0-	0-	1 Week
Low Season	1 Jun 08	16 Jun 08	1975£  1,975	0-	0-	5 Nights
Mid Season	16 Jun 08	14 Jul 08	2250£  2,250	0-	0-	5 Nights
High Season	14 Jul 08	1 Sep 08	2750£  2,750	0-	0-	5 Nights
Mid Season	1 Sep 08	7 Sep 08	2250£  2,250	0-	0-	5 Nights
Low Season	7 Sep 08	21 Sep 08	1975£  1,975	0-	0-	5 Nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.

There is a 10% discount for a two (or more) weeks rental. There is a further 10% discount for late 2008 bookings.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE A 10% INCREASE FOR RENTALS IN 2009

Guestbook

Loved the house and the pool. Location - brilliant, so much to explore; have had a great holiday.

We've had an absolutely fantastic two weeks - really enjoyed our stay in the top apartment - loved sitting there in the evenings on the balcony - a beautiful island.

Great villa - pool loved by the kids. ..... its amazing how quickly you can fall in love with a place .... we are determined to come back...

Others will say it better .... but this is heaven!

What a fabulous villa - everything you could wish for!

Availability notes

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Name:	Cecilia Jenkins
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