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Julia's Villa

 

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The space

The house is newly built (88 square meters), it is a highly functional space and a very happy house. It has all mod cons, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher, TV, internet and a DVD player.  The kitchen living area is an easy entertaining space with a large covered patio and a 110 m2 uncovered patio.  Three bed rooms, two bathrooms and outside shower. Bedroom 1 has double bed, bedroom 2 has a double bed, bedroom 3 has bunk bed and a single bed, the sofa converts to a double bed. All bed rooms have ample cupboards and draw space. Sleeps 5 adults comfortably and several children. Its accessed by a unmade road. The water is solar heated. All windows have patio windows and mosquito screens.

 

Price varies per month and for persons in excess of two. May, October and Novemberare low season. June, July August and September high season. Extra persons £5 per night. Discounts available for Metaxa Art workshop. Please ask if you have any special requirements.

Guest access

You will have access to the whole house and large garden. The kitchen is well equipped and has most of the basics food stuffs to get you started. There is a small book and DVD library and a selection of book pertaining to the local area.

Interaction with guests

I live in London so will not be there to meet you - sorry. Happy to chat at any point before or during your stay, to sort out any potential issues.

Other things to note

My home is a perfect spot for artists, bird watcher and walkers. Honey buzzards circle at eye level, a migrating hoopie returns every year in spring. The local walks are plentiful. In the local mountains you can find Cyclopean walls, churches, waterfalls, a neolithic tomb recently excavated and endless artifacts. It goes without say that the Cephalonian light is perfect for artists and photographers.

  • Not safe or suitable for infants (Under 2 years) - The balcony does not have a rail, my house is perfect for infants who are not walking or crawling 

Check-in / Check-out

Check-in is anytime after 6PM

Check out by 10AM

 

Amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Beach towels
  • Sheets
  • Bath towels
  • Hair dryer
  • Fans
  • Mosquito screens 
  • TV
  • DVD player
  • DVD Libary
  • WiFi
  • Off street parking

 

 

The neighbourhood

Julia’s home is located in the quiet village of Tzanata, Kefalonia.

The house is peaceful and secluded, our nearest neighbors are at the bottom of the hill, and the only traffic past the house are the local sheep and the bee man, who will sell you honey.  There are numerous beaches within a short drive, including deserted sandy beach where sea turtles nest, pebbled beaches and rocky snorkeling coves - you can swim at a different one each day. Tzanata is a small unspoilt village with a freshwater spring in the main square. In the village there is a Mycenaean beehive tomb, said to be that of Odysseus. Above the village (760m) on mount Atros is an 8th century monastery which is still inhabited by monks. 
The local town, Poros, has numerous tavernas and bars, with a bank, bakery, pharmacy, green grocer and three supermarkets.

Getting around

A car is desirable, however I have had guests that have used local taxis and the twice daily bus service to the next village of Scalla. My teenage children walk to the beach, it takes about 30 mins.