House in Monopolata,

FATHER TEDS. Distant sea & island views in a very private olive grove location.

FATHER TEDS. Distant sea & island views in a very private olive grove location.

Photo gallery for FATHER TEDS. Distant sea & island views in a very private olive grove location.

Mount Ainos. A couple who stayed cycled from here to the top!
Your morning view through the French doors.
Seating area with double bedroom beyond.
These views cannot be easily captured to show.
The open plan kitchen area.

Overview of FATHER TEDS. Distant sea & island views in a very private olive grove location.

4.8 out of 5 Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 246 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

Monopolata
  • Popular LocationIonian Sea1 min walk
  • Popular LocationLixouri Port7 min drive
  • Popular LocationPetani Beach13 min drive
  • AirportArgostolion (EFL-Kefalonia Island Intl.)55 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Shower room 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

FATHER TEDS. Distant sea & island views in a very private olive grove location.

FATHER TEDS is a bijou villa set on the edge of its own olive grove in a very private and extraordinary location providing stunning sea and island views described by a local architect as the best view on the Lixouri side of Kefalonia.

Visitors are amazed by the location and the view. It is away from the tourist areas and yet one visiting couple toured the complete island on their bicycles!

You will have a panoramic uninterrupted view (see video). The village of Monopolata is seen below where the is one of the 3 local tavernas and then looking out to the sea you can watch sailing boats, cruise ships and aircraft taking off in the distance from the airport and to the left is Mount Ainos which is higher than Ben Nevis! Stunning!

The real benefit of staying in this area is that you have the two main towns of Lixouri and Argostoli within easy reach and you are not bothered by noise from other tourists or aircraft. .

There are very few places on the island that are ideal for couples, people who just wanting to unwind, read, paint and bird watch etc and you can experience the real Greece away from the commercial activities and indeed commercial prices but near enough to dip into these and then return to the tranquility.

Close by is Petani Beach recently voted the best beach on Kefalonia. The next beach along though that few know about is Agia Eleni and this is easily reached from Father Teds .

Father Teds is of course on mains water but above is an ancient water source that has provided highly rated water for centuries. Nearby is also a hidden church a cave and even recently discovered Mycenaean tombs. We can guarantee that you will never forget the unspoilt panoramic view from the terrace of Father Teds. Even the local Greeks stop to look.

For 2023 we will beam in internet connectivity. There is also 4G reception. A visitor ran his business for a month from the terrace! There is a TV and video player.

Property manager

Lesley Woor

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Ocean view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only
The extensive grounds are natural and rugged.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside permitted with fire care.
If air con is used with windows or doors open or excessively as indicated by the meter further charges will be made via the deposit.
If toilet paper is disposed of down the toilet the renter will be liable to resolve this as we no contacts to unblock drains.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 00000233589

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

Lixouri

Located in Kefalonia, this villa is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Monastery of Kipoureon and Saint Theodoron Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ionian Sea and Petani Beach. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.

What's nearby

  • Ionian Sea - 1 min walk
  • Lixouri Port - 7 min drive
  • Lixouri Ferry Terminal - 7 min drive
  • Fikia Beach - 8 min drive
  • Petani Beach - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Argostolion (EFL-Kefalonia Island Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • Μοσχόπουλος - 7 min drive
  • Sclavos Wines - 9 min drive
  • Καφέ - Ουζερί "Η Γέφυρα - 7 min drive
  • Το Παλαιο Καρβέλι - 7 min drive
  • Anatoli - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is FATHER TEDS. Distant sea & island views in a very private olive grove location. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at FATHER TEDS. Distant sea & island views in a very private olive grove location.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at FATHER TEDS. Distant sea & island views in a very private olive grove location.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is FATHER TEDS. Distant sea & island views in a very private olive grove location. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this villa is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Ionian Sea and within 6 miles (10 km) of Petani Beach and Lixouri Port. Agía Eléni and Lixouri Ferry Terminal are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

4.8

Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Chris M., Hertford, Hertfordshire.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Two weeks of paradise!
Father Ted’s is the place to go if you’re looking for a restful holiday in clean, comfortable accommodation with stunning views, near to excellent family run Tavernas, in a quiet ‘untouristy’ location, with access to beautiful, unspoilt beaches (and you don’t mind a few interesting hairpin bends!). The island of Kefalonia is truly delightful with very friendly locals, amazing food, and wonderful scenery! The Paliki peninsular is very uncommercial dotted with delightful villages (although the roads are very rough and narrow there is little traffic to worry about). The owners, John and Lesley, were extremely helpful and their knowledge and experience of the Island was very reassuring! If you’re looking for something authentic and unspoilt then Paliki and Father Teds is for you! We hope to return one day (soon!).
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019

4/5 Good

Michael S.

Stunning Views.
We really enjoyed our stay at Fr Ted's. The property is very well equipped. It was spotlessly clean. The bed was really comfortable and we slept very well. The stand out feature is the magnifielcent view. The house is fairly remote which is ideal if you want a chilled out holiday. Petani beach which is a short drive away is lovely with a really good taverna to have lunch. We had a couple of nice meals in the local taverna which is about a 15 minute walk in the little village of Rifi.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

5/5 Excellent

fran C., Bristol UK

Amazing!
What a wonderful little villa, tucked away in the hills overlooking Lixouri (& beyond). It's an adventure just driving up the hill - 9 hairpin bends - but the views just get better and better. Villa has everything you need and is obviously very well cared for. Patio is huge and has large table, comfortable chairs, bbq and by using the sail shades provided you can sit out there all day. So peaceful just listening to the crickets and occasional goat bells - the most relaxing holiday we have had in a long time! Car is necessary but also needed to explore this beautiful island - traffic appears to be mainly tourists in no hurry. Make sure to get off the main roads and see the lovely villages and stop at local tavernas for amazing lunches. Lesley and John were so helpful and even managed to work around our odd flights meaning we had a 16 day break - many thanks. Highly recommended.
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

5/5 Excellent

stephen quinn

Comfortable property with idyllic views
This was our first stay in Kefalonia and we were hoping that the views promised by this property were accurate. They were exceeded, absolutely breathtaking, there is so much to see of island life whilst relaxing outside the property, soaring eagles, local farmers herding their sheep and goats, fisherman in the bay. The position of the property is up on a hill in a very quiet location (perfect for unwinding). The facilities of the property itself were pretty much as we expected, good cooker, washing machine, radio, microwave etc. The bed was nice and comfortable and we slept very well. Not that anyone staying at this property is there to watch the TV, but if you are stuck in on a stormy night, we recommend taking some DVDs with you. Taverna Atsoupi, up the hill in the nearby village (10-15 min walk), by far the best food we had on the island, authentic family run, serving grilled food, delicious and inexpensive. The property owners were very helpful in providing directions, recommendations for what to do and where to go and answering any queries that we had. We are already hoping we can book Father Teds' again for a holiday next year. Once again a great find, thoroughly recommend. Steve & Alice
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

5/5 Excellent

Susanna S.

Peaceful location with a large balcony with spectacular views.
A well-equipped apartment with a big balcony with fantastic views. The apartment is not near any other buildings and very little traffic so very peaceful. A car is a must but there are two nice tavernas a little walk up the hill or a quick drive away. There are some very beautiful beaches within 15 minutes drive and small shops in the local villages. We loved it.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017

About the host

Hosted by Lesley Woor

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We have rented out holiday property in the UK, France & more recently Greece for many years and we always have the properties to a standard, furnishing and equipment suitable for our own use. None of the properties were built or bought just to rent out like so many; they were purchased for our possible long term use at some stage in our lives. So until this happens they are made available for you to enjoy.
Please view our feedback to see what our visitors say.
Best wishes
John & Lesley
Suffolk, UK

Why they chose this property

We were out on our motorbike, being tourists for once rather than just working on our garden or new projects and we turned a corner to see some 'for sale' boards and a small villa that is now called FATHER TEDS.
We had little money to buy the property but the view is so unbelievable and rare that we drove immediately to find the agent and paid a deposit. We then had to mortgage our house to obtain the balance! The location is that special.
As we already owned property on Kefalonia this extra purchase simply indicates just how special FATHER TEDS is. Quite magical.

What makes this property unique

There are few private rental properties for couples on the island.
The location alone is enough for a very special holiday and there are two tavernas at a walkable distance. Lixouri is also a short car drive away. The sunset at the local Petani beach is very special.
If you want to have noise and be amongst the tourists this is not for you. If you want to experience Greek life and pay non tourist rates in a very special location then please book with us!
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