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Home description
Villa Mimoza is a spacious luxury villa with a private pool and sea views, on the outskirts of Spartia, a traditional Greek village, on the south-coast of the beautiful island of Kefalonia, and only 2km from the beach.
The villa is a 20 minute drive from the capital town of Argostoli and a 15 minute drive from the airport. Many lovely beaches are close by, and the village tavernas and mini-markets are only a short walk away.
The split level villa has two bedrooms on the upper ground floor level, one double with en-suite and one twin, and a self-contained studio apartment at lower ground floor level, with twin beds and a sofa bed.
Villa Mimoza is peacefully located on a quiet lane, and is not overlooked by any other properties.
Villa Mimoza and Pool
View from Studio Apartment
Kitchen
Master Bedroom
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The Ionian Islands region
Kefalonia is cited as the jewel of the Ionian islands, a group of seven main islands located off the west coast of Greece. It is an island of natural contrasts from its enchanting shores to its breathtaking mountains. Kefalonia boasts some of the best beaches in Greece, from long sandy stretches to tiny secluded coves. Its geology is stunning, wherever you stay on the island it is easy to visit the centrally located caves of Drogarati and the underground lake of Melisani.
Kefalonia / Spartia area
There are beautiful beaches within a short drive including Spartia, St Thomas, Trapezaki, and Lourdata.
St Georges Castle is definitely worth a visit, if only to sample the delights of The Castle Cafe, the baguettes are to die for!
Drive a little further inland through a delightful landscape and you come to the monastery of St Gerasimos, the patron saint of Kefalonia.
The monastery is very conveniently located for the co-operative winery, where you can sample the local Robola wine, and buy a bottle or two for sipping later on the balcony!
Villa Mimoza is also only a short drive from the capital, Argostoli, which is a must for at least one evening meal. The square comes alive at night, and there are many good restaurants nearby.
Going further afield, the North of the island has a special atmosphere, with Assos being our favourite village. Go to Estiatorio Assos and mention Bob and Annette to Anthoula, and she may conjure up one of her special desserts! It may take an hour to drive there, but it's worth it!
Just fifteen minutes on from Assos, and you come to Fiscardo on the tip of the island, the only village with its Venetian architecture saved from the 1953 earthquake.
Just down the road from the villa is Pessada with the daily ferry to Zakynthos. We have never quite managed to make it to Zakynthos as there is always plenty to do on Kefalonia, and you have to get up early!
From Argostoli you can take the ferry to the Lixouri peninsular, which runs every thirty minutes in the summer, every hour at other times. If you're lucky you may see dolphins on the way.
Take a day trip to Argostoli and you can buy fresh fruit and vegetables at the market, sample one of the harbourside tavernas, and, if you're really lucky, spot one of the loggerhead turtles that have made their home in Argostoli bay.
How to get there
From May to October charter flights leave the UK on Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Excel Airways, First Choice, Thomas Cook Airlines, and My Travel Airways are all worth trying.
Don't despair if you draw a blank with the above airlines, the flight specialists such as airflights.co.uk or travelrepublic.co.uk will often show availability.
Out of season, or if flights are not available in high season you can fly Easyjet to Athens, and then the daily Olympic Airways internal flight, (twice daily during the summer). There's plenty of shopping at Athens Airport to pass away the time between flights!
There are several car hire companies at Kefalonia airport, we find Hertz to be competitive on price and the local manager is very helpful. The car can be pre-booked on the internet to save some time at the airport desk.
The journey from the airport to the Villa is on quiet country roads through pretty villages for 9 Km, and only takes 15 minutes. Very detailed driving instructions will be sent with your holidy itinerary, and we promise it will be a stress-free journey!
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Kefalonia: 9 km
Ferry:
Sami: 30 km
Activities near Kefalonia
Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, DVD player, Sea view
General:
Central heating, Air conditioning, TV, CD player, Safe, Satellite TV
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (4), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 10, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 7
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: Villa Mimoza is accessed via impressive wrought-iron gates and is surrounded by walls to all sides, providing security and peace. The plot of nearly 2,000 square metres (half an acre) guarantees your total privacy. Inside, Villa Mimoza benefits from unique vaulted timber ceilings, with sparkling chandeliers.
The villa entrance leads into the spacious kitchen with cherry wood units and high quality appliances. A short flight of marble steps leads up to the large master bedroom with en-suite bathroom. French doors lead on to a charming balcony providing wonderful views across the country landscape of Spartia to the sea beyond.
Across the landing is the attractive second bedroom with views of Mount Aenos and St. George’s castle. Conveniently located between the two bedrooms is the well appointed shower room, with large walk-in shower, basin and WC. Both bedrooms benefit from large fitted wardrobes in cherry wood units to match the kitchen.
Another short flight of marble steps leads down from the kitchen to the spacious lounge diner, with open fireplace, flat screen TV with Nova satellite, dining table and chairs to seat six, and a large comfortable corner sofa. The lounge, kitchen and master bedroom all benefit from large south facing balconies with glorious sea views across to the island of Zante (Zakynthos).
Marble steps take you down to the crazy paving that extends to all sides of the property, and surrounds the pool and barbeque areas.
The large 11m x 4m pool, complete with Roman Steps, is set within a spacious paved terrace area, which leads onto the large traditional Greek spit style barbeque area, which provides ample work surfaces and serving areas for eating alfresco.
Studio Apartment
At lower-ground level, the self-contained Studio Apartment is accessed from the pool terrace, with twin beds and a double sofa bed, fitted wardrobe with shelves, a fitted kitchen with cooker and fridge freezer, dining table and six chairs. There is a separate shower room with shower, basin and WC.
French doors lead onto the pool terrace, with garden benches providing a tranquil area to relax and enjoy the scenery.
Further details outdoors: Exterior lighting to the pool terrace, BBQ and garden area.
Extensive secure parking area.
Further details
Welcome pack provided on arrival.
An English couple living in the village manage the villa, and will be available to help should the need arise.
Conditions
The two bedroom main villa, with a maximum occupancy of 4, can be rented without the studio apartment, please see the reduced rates in the tarriff table.
Please be assured that the apartment will not be let independently of the villa, thus ensuring your complete privacy.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
Convert to:
Prices for group size 7
Period
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Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
May 2008
1 May 08
1 Jun 08
900£ 900
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1 Week
June 2008
1 Jun 08
1 Jul 08
1100£ 1,100
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1 Week
July and August 2008
1 Jul 08
1 Sep 08
1300£ 1,300
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1 Week
September 2008
1 Sep 08
1 Oct 08
1100£ 1,100
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1 Week
October 2008
1 Oct 08
1 Nov 08
900£ 900
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0-
1 Week
42
Prices for group size 4
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
May 2008
1 May 08
1 Jun 08
600£ 600
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1 Week
June 2008
1 Jun 08
1 Jul 08
800£ 800
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1 Week
July and August 2008
1 Jul 08
1 Sep 08
1000£ 1,000
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0-
1 Week
September 2008
1 Sep 08
1 Oct 08
800£ 800
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0-
1 Week
October 2008
1 Oct 08
1 Nov 08
600£ 600
0-
0-
1 Week
42
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. Please note that the 7 person rates quoted above are for the main villa, (maximum 4 persons), plus the self-contained studio apartment, (maximum 3 persons), and the 4 person rates are for the main villa only, with occupancy of 2 to 4 persons. Please be assured that the apartment will not be let independently of the villa, even with only two people in the villa, thus ensuring your complete privacy.
Book 2009 at 2008 prices until end of September 2008!!
Special offers for previous guests!!
20% deposit required with booking, balance 8 weeks before departure. Payment in GBP by cheque or BACS.
Guestbook
"We have had a wonderful holiday and think your villa is perfect and in such a lovely spot too. Thank you for thinking of everything - 10/10". Hugh and family, 2 August 2007
"Great villa, great weather. Had a lovely holiday". Michele, 28 August 2007
"A home from home, we will highly recommend you and your beautiful villa, everything was wonderful - thank you". Adriano and Laura, 20 May 2008
"The villa, setting and views are a delight, and we can highly recommend. Thanks for sharing your beautiful home from home". Anne, Geoff and family, 1 June 2008
"The villa is georgeous and immaculate, and we have thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and we have already been recommending to friends!". Teresa and Jeff, 22 June 2008
Availability notes
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