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Delightful country villa, private pool, near sea , peaceful Skinaria , Zante.

Delightful country villa, private pool, near sea , peaceful Skinaria , Zante.

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pool with villa  behind , one acre garden of olives , pine ,oleander ,plumbago
Sitting room and French windows to the rear garden and pool
The front door and shade from an old almond tree
Main double bed room with en suite shower and two windows both garden views
Small twin bedroom with view of cypresses and sea

Overview of Delightful country villa, private pool, near sea , peaceful Skinaria , Zante.

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedroomsSleeps 6140 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

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Volimes, Zakynthos
  • Popular LocationShipwreck Beach9 min drive
  • Popular LocationBlue Caves12 min drive
  • Popular LocationXigia Beach23 min drive
  • AirportZakynthos (ZTH-Zakynthos Intl.)56 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom One

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom Three

2 Single Beds

Bedroom Two

2 Single Beds

Bathroom ONE

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom TWO

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Delightful country villa, private pool, near sea , peaceful Skinaria , Zante.

Spiti Martini is set in a most lovely part of Skinaria in North Zante surrounded by olives , pines ,cypress and gorgeous views. The small house is well situated overlooking the sea from the swim pool and yet way from the busy coast road. A stunning completely private 10 x 5 metre pool,pergola for shade . Martini is peaceful , with an open fireplace. Terracotta floors and whitewash walls. Three large bedrooms, high beamed ceilings, two shower rooms, one en suite, arranged as 1 double and 2 twins ( one on mezzanine level upstairs ) The kitchen is compact and fully equipped providing all necessary facilities. Washing machine,gas BBQ and large drinks fridge. Freezer .Comfy sun loungers by the pool. French windows open to a large private walled garden and walled estate of two acres & terraces paved with handmade tiles & ample outside seating. Al fresco dining is popular with our guests. Old Olives for shade . A quiet cove below the house is within 5 minutes, & a long beach shingle/sand/pebbles with umbrellas, & taverna 8 minutes away.
WIFI and 4g signal strong .

Description: The internal walls of the villa are whitewashed with antique plain terracotta floor tiles and hand knotted rugs. Bathrooms are fully tiled with beamed ceilings. Comfortable soft sofas, plenty of seating both inside and out. Beds are solid hand made pine , made by our local carpenter Georgos, fully fitted pine wardrobes hand made. All windows have shutters . Internal doors are green pine with Norfolk latches .Secluded and private seating around the swimming pool new pergola for shade.

Spiti Martini is designed as a one family home . The two main bedrooms are linked and the third bedroom (a twin ) , is up stairs above the sala . ( sitting room ) It’s NOT suitable for two families.

Modern Air-conditioning is fitted in each bedroom. (2022 ) remote control operated and very quiet. It’s also in the main living room.

The sea is 3 kilometres by car. Quiet secluded coves or larger beaches with more to offer are close at hand. Boat hire is available from fishing village below house. Most cooking is done outside, there is a gas bbq , and a second drinks fridge and an oven in a small cottage in garden. Lovely walks in the surrounding hills. Our guest book tells of families and couples who have returned to Martini to enjoy the friendly and peaceful nature of the house. the rear garden terrace is walled and private

Nearby: The pretty traditional Greek villages of Ano Volimes and Volimes are 5 minutes drive away. Here you can buy freshly baked bread, fruit, vegetables, eggs ,home made honey and most other provisions that you may need. We have a list for guests in the house of tavernas we like, updated by us every spring. The northern part of the island remains mainly undeveloped and therefore has retained a sense of the past where time does not matter and life goes on at a leisurely pace.Excellent walking.There are two small coves just below the house where swimming in crystal water is an alternative to the pool.Three monasteries within a 30 minute drive, one in a ruined state, and when walking from the hamlet the smell of wild herbs makes the experience memorable. The Macherado pottery is only a twenty minute drive.
Daily Ferries run from the port of Saint Nicholas, 14 minutes away, and day trips to Cephalonia are possible and fun. The Peligoni sailing club is 9 minutes away.

General information: The pool is 10m x 5m x1.5m deep and is surrounded by its own terrace with a shaded area and sun loungers . It is private and not overlooked .We provide a table-tennis table with bats. Most entertaining and eating takes place outside where there is a gas barbeque on the rear terrace and a large shady eating area. This is a lovely peaceful place where you can relax and switch off .
Traditional mountain villages may be visited within a radius of 15 km.
Zakynthos town itself is a busy , bustling place with open squares , a lovely harbour , excellent shopping and dining. Car ferries daily to the mainland.
From the peace of Martini it is only a 40 minute drive to visit the main town.
The Peligoni Club (sailing , windsurfing and much more) is 9 mins drive from our house , and al fresco lunch or evening meal may be possible there. Some of our guests choose to join the club on a weekly basis and even sail and windsurf there. ( but not in August ) EOT license number : 0428k10000459101 Fully approved for letting 2022

Property manager

Jane and Martin Hatcher

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Ocean view

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside the house please

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 0428Κ92000467400

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Zakynthos

Located in Zakynthos, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Shipwreck Beach and Alykanas Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Zante Water Village and Tsilivi Waterpark. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving, snorkelling and waterskiing adventures can be found near the property.
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Volimes, Zakynthos

What's nearby

  • Shipwreck Beach - 9 min drive
  • Blue Caves - 12 min drive
  • Xigia Beach - 23 min drive
  • Alykes Beach - 27 min drive
  • Alykanas Beach - 32 min drive

Getting around

  • Zakynthos (ZTH-Zakynthos Intl.) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • Xigia - 12 min drive
  • Galaxy Taverne - 7 min drive
  • La Storia - 10 min drive
  • Taverna Porto - 11 min drive
  • La Grotta - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Delightful country villa, private pool, near sea , peaceful Skinaria , Zante. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Delightful country villa, private pool, near sea , peaceful Skinaria , Zante. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Delightful country villa, private pool, near sea , peaceful Skinaria , Zante.?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Delightful country villa, private pool, near sea , peaceful Skinaria , Zante.?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Delightful country villa, private pool, near sea , peaceful Skinaria , Zante. located?

This family-friendly Zakynthos villa is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Ionian Sea, Shipwreck Beach and Atsínganos. Makris Gialos Beach and Xigia Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alex Austin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mrs
A well renovated traditional Greek cottage. Just beautiful. Calm, relaxing, beautiful outside spaces including a fab pool. Great for a family holiday or for escaping the world. Set in beautiful hills just a short drive to the beaches, tavernas and local villages. Captures the Greek Islands of old! Recommend to anyone. Great communication and information from the owners made the stay easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry W., London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a gem!
Absolutely loved our stay at Martin and Jane's other home. The gardens are magical and the photos don't do them justice, the pool was great - definitely big enough for all of us (6 inc 4 children from 5-14 years). Only slight niggle was it would have been great to have some comfier sunbeds. There are wasps and bees around the pool but they are definitely tolerable and you did get used to them quickly. They only come for water so they don't bother you. Inside the house is lovely. It's very rustic and traditional which is what we wanted. I prefer to stay in a place with the local charm over a very new home so I loved it. Beds are good. Main bed could be bigger but it was fine for 2 weeks. Kitchen is small but has what you need. We didn't find any issues at all with it at all. Ate under the gorgeous pergola most nights. The added table tennis table was a nice touch to the garden too. The location is lovely. Staying away from the south was a great choice as there are so many beautiful local beaches with much fewer tourists than down south. We drove down to some beaches and a Waterpark near the south of the island but it doesn't take long, 40 min or so. Just try and hire a car that can manage to get up hills! Definitely read the visitors book in the house, we left some details of some great places we visited and went to some that previous visitors had mentioned. Well worth it! Martin, thanks for having us and also for helping us with the car hire connection!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful rustic retreat
Such a peaceful, authentic home in delightful grounds. Perfectly private yet within easy reach of so many beaches and tavernas as long as you’re happy to drive a few miles each day. Awesome pool and spaces to relax, with all the facilities we needed. We’d highly recommend hiring a boat for a day to enjoy some of the swim spots and beaches only accessible from the sea!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Real Zakynthos
We spent 5 wonderful days at Spiti Martini which felt more like "the real Zakynthos". We were looking for a place that was out of the main hustle and bustle of Zante and we were so pleased as we climbed the mountains on the way north. After winding our way through the hills we arrived to find a wonderful charming property. The landscaping was lovely, and the house felt like it had been harmoniously built with the trees and shrubs of the area. The house was a perfect size for our family of four and a mix of traditional and modern. The AC kept us cool on warm nights, but there is also a lovely breeze that passes through at night. We loved cooling off in the beautiful pool after a day exploring the island/beaches. We took full advantage of the grill to make some meals we ate al fresco under the flowering vines, and other nights took advantage of many of the nearby restaurants. Martin and Jane were excellent hosts. They were so communicative prior to our arrival even sending us a map, directions, and lots of suggestions in the mail. They answered all our questions and you can tell how much they love their home away from home from the care they have taken to maintain it. We would recommend this to anyone looking for the quieter side of Zakynthos where you will see amazing views, have access to lots of beaches, access many of the smaller local villages selling crafts & food, and at the end of the day come home to an authentic well loved home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tania M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A rare gem
The location of Spiti Martini is wonderful, quiet and very private but within a ten minute drive of local shops and great restaurants. The house has rustic charm but with modern conveniences such as wi-fi, air conditioning etc. The pool is utterly beautiful with wonderful far reaching views. There is a lovely bbq terrace. Spiti Martini exceeded our expectations and we will most certainly be returning
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jane and Martin Hatcher

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Martin , property owner, equity investment , traveller , gardener,
Jane , medical research associate , mother , Ex nurse and midwife

Why they chose this property

We discovered this place with its pleasant climate and visited on holiday several years. We bought the house in a lovely position in the quiet hamlet above Megaloni in Skinaria..restored and rebuilt and re equipped it . Walled the estate and excavated and built a modern swimming pool , terracing , seperate driveway. It gives us peace and a place to return to year after year. We decided to let it to help defray the costs for part of the year whilst continuing to keep a home in Wiltshire.

What makes this property unique

Peace . Lovely rural position yet close to the sea and local tavernas as well as far enough away from the busy coast road to afford a good holiday. Friendly neighbors.

Languages:

English
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