Fig Cottage
About the home
Fig Cottage (formerly Les Kai) is a restored 17th century stone cottage - originally the stables to the neighbouring farmhouse Lime House (formerly Romer). It is a unique and interesting little gem, with metre thick walls to keep you cool in the summer, and with a south west facing sun deck with views across olive groves to the Sea. The pretty swimming pool is set below both cottages and not overlooked by either. The gardens are full of terraces and bourgainvillaea clad stone walls.
This part of Kefalonia is still largely undiscovered by tourists, and more like neighbouring Ithaka than the south of the island. There are several excellent beaches within a ten minute drive of the cottage and a thirty minute walk to the nearest beach. A five minute walk to the village, which has two excellent tavernas, minimarket and church. Five minutes' drive will bring you to Fiscardo, where you can sit at one of the many quayside tavernas, sipping a drink and celebrity spotting as the yachts come and go.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 4, 1 bedroom |
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| Nearest beach: | Dafnoudi, 1km |
| Will consider: | Long lets |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 500m |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, DVD player, Sea view |
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| General: | Video player, CD player |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Cooker, Fridge |
| Rooms: | 1 Bedroom, 1 shower room, Solarium / Roof terrace |
| Furniture: | Sofabeds (1), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden |
| Access: | Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
Fig Cottage has been lovingly renovated to a very high standard. One double bedroom with ceiling fan that steps down directly into the kitchenette and living area.
The kitchen is well equipped and has a table and seating for four, plus open plan living room with TV, DVD and quality stereo system and small library.
The living area has a sofa bed if needed also to sleep 2.
This space leads directly through onto a large beautiful terrace with views of the gardens and distant ocean.
The kitchen includes, toaster, coffee maker, microwave oven etc., there is also an iron/ ironing board, and a small hairdryer.
The bathroom is modern but with character and a great shower space.
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Further details outdoors:
Outside there are sun loungers and a terraced roof for shade. There are many terraces in the gardens which are filled with a variety of colourful flowers, fruit trees and bourgainvilleas.
The swimming pool is set below the cottages on a private terrace, which is not overlooked by either cottage.
It is shared between Lime House and Fig Cottage, but most guests come to this spot for peace and quiet, so the arrangement works well and you will often have the pool to yourself.
Further details
Our English speaking manager lives nearby and is available to answer any questions you may have. A hamper is available on request.
Conditions
A 30% deposit is required to confirm your booking within 5 days of reservation. The final balance is due 8 weeks prior to the arrival date. If reservations are made less than 8 weeks before arrival, then 100% of the rental is required within 5 days of booking.
A security deposit of £300.00 is payable along with the final balance 8 weeks prior to your holiday. Following checkout of the cottage(s), it (they) will be cleaned and a thorough inventory taken prior to any guests checking in. Provided there is no more than a reasonable cleanup and nothing has been damaged or is missing, a cheque for the entire security deposit will be posted to you within 7 business days.
The Ionian Islands region


Local activities include:
Sailing and scuba diving can be arranged in Fiscardo.
Snokelling in the crystal clear waters is a must while you are here.
Ideal for birdwatching - many red kite and little owls to be found here
Walking - there are details of local trails to be found in the cottage
Motor boat hire from local Fiscardo - take a boat to explore the coastline and find your own private beach!
Horse riding in the hills or along the beach - 40 minute drive away.
Fishing - catch your own supper...
The Kefalonia / Fiscardo area
Places to visit in Kefalonia:
ASSOS
A very picturesque port just 25 minutes drive away from Lime House and Fig Cottage - so go for a day trip to see it, and take a walk up to the castle on the island above it .... if you are feeling fit!
The famous and much photographed MYRTOS BEACH is also nearby - listed as one of the top ten beaches in the world.
MELISSANI LAKE
A semi-underground lake you can take a little boat ride on - the best time to go is at midday, when the sun makes fabulous patterns on the walls of the cave.
DROGERATI CAVE
Stalactites abound ... and Maria Callas gave a concert down here in the natural acoustic chamber...
....see the following link for the full story of the caves and lake...
http://www.kefaloniatravel.com/kefalonia_cephalonia_underground_lakes_caves.html
ST GEORGES CASTLE
The old capital of Kefalonia - now quite a spectacular ruin with great views... A nice alternative day out, away from the beaches - take a picnic and explore the old ramparts
THE MONASTERY OF ST GERASIMOS
The little church next to the large cathedral is built over the cave that St Gerasimos lived in - you can go down into it - pretty amazing ... especially if you are brave enough to crawl through to his 'bedroom'! Look out for the ostriches they keep there too.
Take a day trip to ITHACA or LEFKAS.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Kefalonia (Kefallinia, Cephalonia) EFL: 45 km |
| Ferry: | FISCARDO: 5 km |
Direct Flights from the UK cost around £230.00 per person, but you can find them for as little as £125:
approx. 2hs 45mins flying time from May to October, or via Athens from November to April (less than an hour's flight from Athens).
If you have problems finding a flight on the Sunday, we can arrange accommodation for the previous night as there may be a flight available on the Saturday. This is at an extra cost of approximately 55 euros per double room.
www.airflights.co.uk Tel: 0800 083 7737 -
www.travelsupermarket.com
www.flythomascook.com
www.firstchoice.co.uk/flights/
DialAFlight on 0870 333 4488 www.dialaflight.com/
www.Thompsonfly.com Tel: 0800 000 747
www.travelrepublic.co.uk/Charters.aspx
www.cheapflights.co.uk
www.charterflights.co.uk/flight.php
www.flydeals.co.uk
www.otbeach.com Tel: 0870 6 06 07 08
Kefalonia Airport is known as EFL.
More Options: Fly to Preveza on the mainland, cross the bridge onto Lefkada and then take the ferry direct to Fiscardo.
Ferries from mainland Greece (Patras and Kyllini) and neighbouring Lefkada, Ithaca and Zakinthos
Please email me for full details.
Activities near Kefalonia
Watersports
Horse Riding
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Guestbook for Fig Cottage
Chris and I have always loved Greece. The delicious food and the friendliness of the people, so we knew we would not be disappointed in visiting Kefalonia. What we were unprepared for was the truly unique feel of Les Kai. It was the holiday both of us had dreamed of; a short walk to the beach and local tavernas. We indulged in our favourite pastime on holiday, 'doing nothing,' and for once this was completely uninterrupted.
Can't thank you enough for recommending this beautiful place - it was as you described and we will be back.
Love Molly & Chris
Hello,
Just like to confirm that we received the returned deposit cheque - thanks for that.
We had a great time at the cottage - it was everything that we hoped it
would be - the quiet was deafening, particularly first thing in the morning,
not that we saw many!
The weather was the best it could be, and coming back to the pool was
fantastic. It was an ideal location to de-stress, only one problem - the week
went too quickly! We would love to return in the near future.
Donna and Roy
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
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| Late Autumn | 2 Oct 11 | 31 Oct 11 | £ 750 | - | - | 1 Week |
| March - April | 21 Mar 12 | 18 Apr 12 | £ 700 | - | - | 1 Week |
| April - May | 18 Apr 12 | 16 May 12 | £ 750 | - | - | 1 Week |
| May | 16 May 12 | 30 May 12 | £ 900 | - | - | 1 Week |
| May - June | 30 May 12 | 27 Jun 12 | £ 1150 | - | - | 1 Week |
| June - July | 27 Jun 12 | 11 Jul 12 | £ 1250 | - | - | 1 Week |
| July - September | 11 Jul 12 | 5 Sep 12 | £ 1390 | - | - | 1 Week |
| September | 5 Sep 12 | 19 Sep 12 | £ 1350 | - | - | 1 Week |
| September - October | 19 Sep 12 | 3 Oct 12 | £ 1100 | - | - | 1 Week |
| October | 3 Oct 12 | 31 Oct 12 | £ 950 | - | - | 1 Week |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Any booking received during August and September 2011 will receive a 10% discount!
Prices listed are based on 2 people sharing - there is an additional supplement for up to two more people in Fig Cottage - please contact the owner to receive further pricing.
Electricity is included. Free wifi
If this cottage is booked for the dates you are interested in, then we may still have availability in nearby Lime House, our other cottage. There is a link to it at the end of the page.
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 2 years listed You are contacting Marcus Love
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