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Family Holiday Villa with Private Pool - near Wonderful Beaches
- villa200 m²
- Sleeps: 10
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Separate Toilets: 1
- Min. Stay: 3 nights
Family Villa with Spectacular Views in rural Kefalonia near Sami - Perfect Villa for all Age Group Family Holidays - free WiFi, Table Tennis and Boule Court
Bedrooms
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 5
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 4
Description of sleeping capacity: Sleeps 10 (12 by arrangement) in 5 Bedrooms Notes on bedrooms: 5 bedrooms - 3 doubles/2 twins. There is air-conditioning in all bedrooms and throughout the upper floor. Plenty of wardrobe and storage space, good lighting and mirrors are in each bedroom. There are two chair/beds in the upstairs apartment. A cot(crib) and extra put-u-up bed are also available.
Amenities
Featured
- Air Conditioning
- Children Welcome
- TV
- Internet
- No Smoking
- Heater
- Parking
- Swimming pool
- Fireplace
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 3, Separate Toilets: 1
- Bathroom 2Toilet, Bath with showerUpstairs and includes basin with good size cupboard
- Bathroom 1Toilet, Bath with showerBasin with good size cupboard beneath
- Shower room 1Toilet, ShowerThis is downstairs and also includes a basin and cupboard
- Shower room 2Toilet, outdoor showerIncludes a basin with mirror and cupboard
- 2 bathrooms with showers, 1 shower room and a downstairs lavatory with basin. Hairdryers in each bath/shower room with storage space under basin, a large mirror and good lighting.
Safety features
- Safe
- Deadbolt lock
- First-aid kit
- Fire extinguisherThree extinguishers downstairs Two extinguishers upstairs
- Exterior lighting
Location Type
- mountain
- Near the oceanOur views of the Bay of Sami and the island of Ithaca are mostly from the upper floor of the villa. Our seclusion comes from the beautiful trees and olives groves that surround us.
- RuralThe charm of The Walnut Tree villa comes from the surrounding farmland, olive groves and ancient orchards.
- Mountain viewWe have an 360 degree view of the hills and mountains of Kefalonia, including the mountains of the Mount Aenos and Roudi National parks
- Ocean view
General
- Air conditioningAir conditioning in all bedrooms and throughout the upper floor.
- HeatingCentral heating throughout the villa.
- Linens providedGood quality 100% cotton bed linen is provided and changed twice weekly.
- Washing machineThere are two washing machines
- FireplaceWe have two wood burners - one on each floor
- Parking availableThere is plentiful parking at The Walnut Tree villa
- InternetFree WiFi available throughout the villa
- Towels availableTowels are changed weekly with extra towels available in the utility room cupboard. There are also plenty of beach towels in a cupboard in the Utility Room
- Safe
- Wireless Internet
- Wood stoveThere are woodburning stoves on both the ground floor and upper floor. Logs are available - should you need them!
- Iron & board
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Basic soaps
- Toilet paper
- Living RoomThe villa has two open-plan sitting/dining/kitchen areas one on each floor. There are TVs, DVD players and CD players on both floors with extra continental adaptors for 3 pin plugs for guests use.
Kitchen
- DishwasherOne downstairs and a smaller one upstakirs
- FridgeThere is an extra fridge in the utility room for drinks/vegetables, etc.
- HobOne upstairs and one downstairs
- Oven
- MicrowaveWe have two microwave ovens - one on each floor
- BBQ
- Coffee makerWe have four cafetieres in the villa
- ToasterOne upstairs and one downstairs.
- Blender
- Pantry itemsA welcome pack awaits all our guests on arrival. This includes: bottled water, wine, beer, milk, tea, coffee, bread, butter, jam, sugar, fruit.
- Dishes & utensilsEnough place settings for 12 downstairs and 8 upstairs. Pots and kitchen utensils on both floors.
- KitchenThere are kitchens on the ground floor and on the upper floor. Both are well equipped with fan oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, hob with extractor fan and dishwasher - with plenty of storage and a good range of china, glass and cutlery.
- Kettle
Dining
- Dining area
- Childs highchair
- DiningIn the kitchen area there is a dining table and chair seating 10 to 12.
Entertainment
- TelevisionThere is one large flat screen TV in the ground floor living room and a smaller flat screen TV on the upper floor living room.
- DVD player
- BooksDownstairs are reference books for those moments when the Smart Phone won't do .... dictionaries, bird books, mushroom books, insect books, travel books, cookery books, Greek language books ....
- GamesPlaying cards, Wizard, Chess, Scrabble, Cribbage, Trivia, Backgammon, Mayjong, Ludo, Snakes and Ladders ...... Jigsaws ... you name it - we got it!
- Games for kids
- Music libraryThere are plenty of CDs to suit all age groups
- Ping pong table
- ToysSome books and toys for children are in the understairs cupboard - with pool toys, and all the games equipment for table tennis, boule and badminton. We also have snorkle equipment and beach shoes.
- Video libraryWe have in excess of 100 DVDs for our guests to enjoy
Outside
- Garden
- BalconyThere is a large balcony at the back of the house and one leading from the upstairs front bedroom all with tables and chairs
- Bicycles
- Deck chairs
- Beach towels
- Deck/PatioThere is plenty of pool furniture (sunbeds and chairs) plus a dining table seating 12+
- Outdoor Furniture
- Water sports equipmentSnorkle equipment is in the understairs cupboard together with beach shoes
- Fire pit
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
Pool / Spa
- Private poolLarge non-diving pool with lighting
Notes
- Notes on accommodation: The living areas have comfortable sofas and chairs. The dining areas have extendable tables on both floors with 15 dining chairs in total. There is remote control air-conditioning on the first floor and all bedrooms. Full central heating and two log burners - one on each floor. Hot water is provided by solar power and electricity via a timer if necessary. Both apartments are provided with CD players, DVD players, an extensive DVD library, CDs, a bookcase on ground floor with reference books, cookery books, maps, dictionaries and the bookcase on the first floor holds a good variety of novels, as well as playing cards and some board games. Utility Room: The utility room has 2 washing machines, an ironing board and iron, several large dryer/airers and ample storage. In one of the cupboards there is a plentiful supply of pool/beach towels. There is also an extra fridge - for cold drink storage. There is a wc off the utility room for pool users and an outside shower by the double doors leading to pool area. Cleaning / Towels / Linen / Maid service: 100% cotton bed linen and towels are included. Beach/pool towels are provided. For guests staying longer than one week, we provide a weekly clean with bed linen and towel change. Extra sheets and towels are available. Please ask! Outside: Outside, the villa is surrounded by over an acre of grounds securely fenced and gated. The grounds are laid out to lawns, a small vineyard, olive trees (our guests enjoy our own oil as part of their welcome pack) and many fruit trees . We have a swimming pool (10m x 5m non-diving) and a boule court, just down steps from the pool. There is also Table Tennis and a Boule Court for our guests to use and enjoy. We have a barbecue area with outside lighting, firepit and large barbecue and an outside oven by the pool.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.
- 50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 30 days before check-in.
Damage and Incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property that is caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed
No pets
Events allowed
No smoking
Max guests: 10 - There is an over occupancy charge of £15 per adultThere is an over occupancy charge of £15 per adult
Cleaning practices
Minimum one-day vacancy between guests’ stays
High-touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant (e.g. countertops, light switches, handles and taps)
Cleaned with disinfectant
Check in and check out with no person-to-person contact
All towels and bedding washed in hot water that’s at least 60ºC
Map
Coast/Beach:
The nearest beach is a five minute car drive and about a twenty minute walk from the villa. Between Karavomolis and Aghia Efimia (going north up the coast), there are many little coves perfect for early morning and evening swims and a spot of snorkelling. At Antisamos Beach, about fifteen minutes drive away, there is a range of water sports and opportunities for snorkelling. Famous and beautiful Myrtos Beach is about twenty five minutes drive through the port of Aghia Efimia. There are many beautiful beaches all around Kefalonia.
Travel:
The nearest airport is Keffalinia (Argostoli) - Kefalonia's only airport. It is about 40 minutes drive away. Car hire is recommended for visitors to the villa. We can arrange for guests to be met at the airport with a car or to have a car delivered to the villa. There are passenger/car ferry services from mainland Greece to Sami from Patras and from Kilini to Poros. There are also ferry services to Italy (via Patras) from Sami, at Pessada to Zante, and at Sami and Fiscardo to Corfu and Lefkada.
Distances:
The villages of Poulata and Kavaromolis are about two kms away respectively. The port of Sami is about four kms away. The capital of Argostoli and the airport are a drive of about 35 to 40 minutes. The cave/lake of Melissani and the cathedral-like cave at Drogarati are within a 10 minute drive. The very pretty harbours at Fiskardo, Poros and Assos are all within an hour away and well worth visiting either by road or by boat (available for hire in Aghia Efimia).
Local Details:
There is a wonderful taverna called Robilis at Poulata and at Karavomolis there is a supermarket, a good bakery, restaurants (Zervati - good fish restaurant, The Mill - dine on the edge of the sea) and two hotels. In the port of Sami, you will find ATMs, post office, medical centre, tourist information, supermarkets, shops, bars, restaurants and tavernas and of course the busy port with ferries coming and going, fishing boats (buy fish straight from the boats) and a great variety of yatchs from all over the world. The Walnut Tree's central position on the island gives our guests easy access to the delights of Kefalonia whether it be visiting ancient sites, pretty ports (Fiskardo, Assos, Poros), mountain villages, or tasting the great variety of traditional Greek cuisine of which Kefalonians are justly proud. There are many wonderful walks along the old roads of the island, through olive groves, mountain passes and in the spring and autumn through a countryside which blooms with wild flowers of every colour imaginable.
On the waterfront of the capital Argostoli, there are meat, fish and fruit markets - the produce here is of exceptional quality - we would recommend the pork as one of the island's best products along with excellent local feta and of course the fish. There are many monasteries (watch the sun go down from the monastery just above Myrtos), churches, castles, ancient ruins, deserted villages and beaches to discover and enjoy - each one so different and special.
Activities:
The island of Kefalonia provides its visitors with plenty of scope for adventure both for the beginner and for the more experienced.
Horse Riding and Donkey Trekking
There is a riding stable off the Sami to Poros road (within ten minutes drive) and Donkey Trekking available at Grizata also near Sami.
Diving School
An excellent diving school at Aghia Efimia (9 kms from the villa) provides tuition for the uninitiated and dive sights for those with their PADI qualifications.
Climbing, caving, extreme hiking and biking, four-wheel touring
There are several companies in Kefalonia able to provide adventure sports with instructors and guides.
Wine Tours
There are a couple of companies providing wine tours, visiting the five wineries on the island with tasting opportunities.
Hosted by Celia Jenkins
Ask a questionAbout Celia Jenkins
We have to pinch ourselves on a regular basis: we live just above the beach in our garden flat in Devon for two thirds of the year and have our Spring and Autumn in Kephalonia. We bought The Walnut Tree as an abandoned building site on a holiday whim. Our friends thought we were crazy - until they visit us. Now they think we are lucky - as we do. We love Kephalonia and all that goes with it. MESSAGE TO FUTURE GUESTS. Please be assured that I will always contact my inquirers by telephone AND OUR NEW EMAIL ADDRESS NOW IN PLACE ON OWNERS DIRECT WEBSITE. The one thing all renters expect when renting holiday accommodation is peace of mind about the booking of their chosen holiday villa. I plan to provide this to the best of my ability.
Celia Jenkins purchased this villa in 2003
Why Celia Jenkins chose Kefallonia Regional Unit
We had the idea of buying a plot of land before we both retired so that we could build a house, and more particularly, make a Mediterranean garden in a leisurely manner with loads of time at our disposal. When we saw the location of The Walnut Tree it all seemed to fit. It was near enough to civilization to be convenient and removed enough to be peaceful. The mountain views were spectacular, we could see the Bay of Sami, the island of Ithaca and the surrounding countryside with just a few neighbours.
What makes this villa unique
Our main delights at The Walnut Tree are the garden, the views, the wonderful skies (dawn and dusk are particularly spectacular), the sounds of the Greek countryside (birds, sheep, goats, donkeys, cows, distant church bells .... or nothing) and planning future projects for both the house and garden. Of course, when we are sharing the house with our family and friends, it all becomes even more worth while. It seems that from the comments and reviews of all our guests, our delights are theirs too.
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