Gehele woning·Particuliere eigenaar

Spacious secluded rural villa with private pool, panoramic views, AC sleeps 6-13

Villa voor families in Kefalonia, met een buitenzwembad

Fotogalerie voor Spacious secluded rural villa with private pool, panoramic views, AC sleeps 6-13

Strandlakens
Jachthaven
Een buitenzwembad
5 slaapkamers, een kluis op de kamer, een bureau
Terrein van de accommodatie

Beoordelingen

10 op 10 –
Uitzonderlijk

Gehele woning

5 slaapkamers3 badkamersMax. aantal: 13200 m²

Populaire voorzieningen

  • Zwembad
  • Keuken
  • Wasmachine
  • Droogkast
  • Gratis wifi
  • Airconditioning

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Over deze accommodatie

Een plek voor jezelf

Je hebt de gehele woning helemaal voor jezelf en hoeft dus alleen met je reisgezelschap te delen.

Spacious secluded rural villa with private pool, panoramic views, AC sleeps 6-13

The villa sleeps 10 but has the flexibility to accommodate 6-13 guests. The villa comprises 2 self contained living spaces. 5 bedrooms in total (3 downstairs & 2 upstairs). Both floors have ample living spaces (lounge area, dining table and kitchen) with Smart TV and DVD. The prices listed are for rental of the full villa but we are happy to take bookings outside of peak season for the ground floor only (3 bedrooms) at a reduced price - please contact owners for details). The first floor apartment will only be available to those renting the rest of the house, giving the opportunity to have a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom house for larger families, multiple families or friendship groups. Additionally, we can accommodate 3 additional guests with extra beds in the upstairs living room and charge only a small additional fee.

This villa is well equipped: it is a family home as well as a holiday rental and 'comfort' is the 'watch word'. Free WiFi, two well-equipped kitchens, good quality bed linen and towels, comfortable beds and sofas: we want our guests to feel as comfortable in our home as they do in theirs. Hot water is supplied by solar power with a supplementary immersion electric heater. There are wood burners on both floors.

The Walnut Tree has a 10m x 5m swimming pool, table tennis and a boule court. The villa is surrounded by landscaped grounds of around an acre with lawns and terraces, a barbecue area with a fire pit and a productive olive grove. From the first floor there are glimpses of the sea and the island of Ithaca in the distance.

The joy of The Walnut Tree villa is the 360 degree view of the surrounding area - olive groves, farmland and hills as well as the far distant mountains of the Kefalonian National Park of Mount Aenos.

The town/port of Sami is a comfortable 4km from the villa with a good range of tavernas, restaurants and bars as well as supermarkets, butcher, bakeries, a greengrocer, paper shop, laundry/dry cleaner. There is a post office, banks and ATMs. The villa is near two villages, Karavomilos and Poulata both with wonderful tavernas and restaurants.

Walking in the area round the villa is a ‘must’ to soak up the atmosphere and traditions of the island.

Above all, the villa is near to many discrete little beaches all along the coast with the beautiful and famous Antisamos Beach about ten minutes away and the world famous Myrtos beach. At Antisamos you can enjoy water sports and beach bars and tavernas and of course, the crystal clear water. The swimming and snorkelling here is magical. Many of the beach bars provide free sun loungers and parasols for their guests.

There is a wonderful new museum in Sami - describing the locality’s ancient history. The beautiful Cave Lake of Melissani and Drogarati Caves are also nearby.

Accommodatie-voorzieningen

Strand

  • Strandlakens

Zwembad/spa

  • Buitenzwembad
  • Privézwembad

Internet

  • Beschikbaar in de villa: gratis wifi

Parkeren en vervoer

  • Auto aanbevolen
  • Rolstoeltoegankelijke parkeerplaatsen beschikbaar

Keuken

  • Afwasmachine
  • Blender
  • Broodrooster
  • Elektrische waterkoker
  • Keukenpapier
  • Koelkast
  • Koffiezetapparaat/waterkoker
  • Kookgerei, borden en bestek
  • Kookplaat
  • Kruiden
  • Microgolfoven
  • Oven

Eetopties

  • Eettafel

Slaapkamers

  • 5 slaapkamers
  • Beddengoed inbegrepen

Badkamer

  • 2,5 badkamers
  • Bad of douche
  • Haardroger
  • Handdoeken inbegrepen
  • Shampoo
  • Toiletpapier
  • Zeep

Woonruimtes

  • Eettafel
  • Houtkachel
  • Open haard
  • Woonkamer

Entertainment

  • Boeken
  • Dvd-speler
  • Muziekbibliotheek
  • Smart-tv
  • Spellen

Buiten

  • Balkon
  • Barbecue
  • Omheinde tuin
  • Tuin
  • Tuinmeubels
  • Vuurplaats

Wasvoorzieningen

  • Wasmachine
  • Wasserette

Werkplekken

  • Bureau
  • Computermonitor

Comfort

  • Airconditioning
  • Verwarming

Huisdieren

  • Geen huisdieren toegelaten

Toegankelijkheidsvoorzieningen

  • Heb je specifieke toegankelijkheidsbehoeften? Neem dan contact op met de accommodatie via de contactgegevens in de boekingsbevestiging.
  • 4 rolstoeltoegankelijke parkeerplaatsen
  • Geen lift (gelijkvloerse accommodatie)
  • Rolstoeltoegankelijke parkeerplaats
  • Toegankelijkheidsvoorzieningen in de kamer
  • Rookvrije accommodatie

Diensten en faciliteiten

  • Huishoudservice op verzoek
  • Kluisje
  • Strijkijzer/strijkplank

Uitgelichte locatiekenmerken

  • Dicht bij de baai
  • Dicht bij de jachthaven
  • Dicht bij de zee
  • Dicht bij een ziekenhuis
  • In de bergen
  • In een dorp
  • Op het platteland

Dingen om te doen

  • Tafeltennis
  • Watersportuitrusting
  • Bergbeklimmen in de buurt
  • Ecotours in de buurt
  • Jetskiën in de buurt
  • Kajakken in de buurt
  • Motorbootverhuur in de buurt
  • Mountainbiken in de buurt
  • Natuurwandelingen in de buurt
  • Paardrijden in de buurt
  • Parasailing in de buurt
  • Pretpark in de buurt
  • Rondleidingen bij wijnmakerijen in de buurt
  • Rotsklimmen in de buurt
  • Scubaduiken in de buurt
  • Snorkelen in de buurt
  • Speleologie in de buurt
  • Vismogelijkheid in de buurt
  • Vogelspotten in de buurt
  • Wandel-/fietsroutes in de buurt
  • Waterskiën in de buurt
  • Watertuben in de buurt
  • Windsurfen in de buurt
  • Zeilen in de buurt
  • Zwemmogelijkheid in de buurt

Veiligheidsvoorzieningen

  • Koolmonoxidemelder (de eigenaar heeft aangegeven dat er een koolmonoxidemelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie)
  • Rookmelder (de eigenaar heeft aangegeven dat er een rookmelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie)
  • EHBO-doos
  • Brandblusser
  • Veiligheidsslot

Algemeen

  • Composteren
  • Recycleren
  • Schoonmaakservice (op verzoek)
  • Ten minste 80% van de verlichting werkt met leds
  • Tuin
  • Unitgrootte: 200 vierkante meter
  • Zonne-energie

Gelijkaardige accommodaties

Beleid

Inchecken

Inchecken kan vanaf 16.00 uur
Minimale leeftijd om in te checken: 30

Uitchecken

Uitchecken voor 10.00 uur

Speciale incheckinstructies

Je ontvangt een e-mail van de eigenaar met instructies over het in- en uitchecken
De informatie die de accommodatie verstrekt, is mogelijk vertaald met automatische vertaaltools

Uitcheckinstructies

De eigenaar vraagt je het volgende te doen voordat je uitcheckt:
De vaatwasmachine vullen en opzetten
Gebruikte handdoeken verzamelen
Persoonlijke voorwerpen verwijderen en restjes eten en drinken weggooien
De lichten uitdoen, de deuren op slot doen en de sleutels teruggeven
Als je deze instructies niet volgt, kan dit leiden tot een negatieve beoordeling door de eigenaar.

Huisregels

Refer to The Villa Guide for a full list of house rules. This is kept in the villa, contact the owners for a copy.

Huisdieren

Geen huisdieren toegelaten

Kinderen en extra bedden

Kinderen zijn welkom.

Evenementen

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Events only by prior arrangement (fee payable)

Roken

Smoking is not permitted

Belangrijke informatie

Algemene info

Deze accommodatie wordt beheerd door een particuliere eigenaar, d.w.z. een persoon die niet handelt vanuit zijn/haar vakgebied, bedrijf of beroep. De consumentenwetgeving van de EU, met inbegrip van het herroepingsrecht, is niet van toepassing op je boeking. Voor je boeking geldt het annuleringsbeleid van de particuliere eigenaar.
Afhankelijk van het accommodatiebeleid kan voor extra personen een toeslag worden aangerekend.
Tijdens het inchecken dien je in het geval van incidentele kosten mogelijk een geldig identiteitsbewijs voor te leggen en een borgsom in contanten, per bankkaart of kredietkaart te betalen.
Speciale verzoeken kunnen, indien mogelijk, bij check-in worden ingewilligd. Hiervoor kunnen extra kosten worden aangerekend. Speciale verzoeken kunnen niet worden gegarandeerd.
Feesten en evenementen (inclusief familiefeesten, verjaardagsfeesten en trouwfeesten) met max. 75 aanwezigen zijn ter plaatse toegelaten
Opmerking van de gastheer/-vrouw: Events only by prior arrangement (fee payable)
Langdurige huurders welkom.
Deze accommodatie maakt gebruik van zonne-energie
De eigenaar heeft aangegeven dat er een koolmonoxidemelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie.
De eigenaar heeft aangegeven dat er een rookmelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie.
De accommodatie beschikt over de volgende veiligheidsvoorzieningen: een brandblusapparaat, een EHBO-koffer en een veiligheidsslot
Deze accommodatie heeft buitenruimtes, zoals balkons, patio's en terrassen, die mogelijk niet geschikt zijn voor kinderen. We raden aan om in geval van twijfel vóór aankomst de accommodatie te contacteren en te vragen of ze een geschikte kamer voor je hebben.
Deze accommodatie wordt beheerd via onze partner, Vrbo. Je ontvangt een e-mail van Vrbo met een link naar een Vrbo-account, waarmee je je boeking kunt aanpassen of annuleren.
Registratienummer van de accommodatie 00000478417

Overige info

Wegens de nationale wetgeving mogen contante betalingen bij deze accommodatie het bedrag van GBP 500 niet overschrijden. Contacteer de accommodatie via de gegevens in de boekingsbevestiging voor meer informatie.
Er wordt een auto aanbevolen om van en naar deze accommodatie te reizen.

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Over deze buurt

deze villa ligt in een landelijke omgeving en bij de zee in Kefalonia. Bezoek enkele lokale bezienswaardigheden, zoals Oud-Vlachata en Akropolis van Sami. Je kunt ook enkele van de activiteiten in de buurt beleven, bij Haven van Argostoli en Haven van Ithaka. Reis je met kinderen? Overweeg dan Marine- en Folkloremuseum van Ithaca en Natuurhistorisch Museum van Kefalonia en Ithaca. Bekijk de lokale fauna tijdens activiteiten zoals een wildexcursie en het vogelspotten. Bekijk onze reisgids voor Sami
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In de buurt

  • Melissani Lake is located in a cave near the town Sami, on Kefalonia island, Greece. 
Here water from the ground and sea meets and makes for some of the clearest water you'll ever see. 

#bvsblue
    Ondergrondse Meer Melissani
    5 min. rijden - 2.7 km
  • Karavomilos Beach
    3 min. rijden - 1.9 km
  • Drongarati-grot
    7 min. rijden - 4.2 km
  • Haven van Argostoli
    40 min. rijden - 28.1 km
  • Haven van Fiskardo
    52 min. rijden - 41.8 km

Lokaal vervoer

  • Argostolion (EFL-Internationale luchthaven Kefalonia Island) - 55 min. rijden

Restaurants

  • Familia
    3 min. rijden
  • Adonis
    4 min. rijden
  • Πέργκολα
    9 min. rijden
  • Soulatso
    4 min. rijden
  • Open Seasami
    3 min. rijden

Veelgestelde vragen

Beschikt Spacious secluded rural villa with private pool, panoramic views, AC sleeps 6-13 over een zwembad?

Ja, deze accommodatie heeft een buitenzwembad.

Zijn huisdieren welkom bij Spacious secluded rural villa with private pool, panoramic views, AC sleeps 6-13?

Nee, assistentiedieren zijn niet welkom bij deze accommodatie.

Hoeveel kost het om hier te parkeren?

Er zijn parkeerplaatsen beschikbaar bij de accommodatie.

Hoe laat kan ik bij Spacious secluded rural villa with private pool, panoramic views, AC sleeps 6-13 inchecken?

Inchecken is mogelijk vanaf 16.00 uur.

Tot hoe laat kan ik bij Spacious secluded rural villa with private pool, panoramic views, AC sleeps 6-13 uitchecken?

Je dient om uiterlijk 10.00 uur uit te checken.

Waar staat Spacious secluded rural villa with private pool, panoramic views, AC sleeps 6-13?

Deze gezinsvriendelijke villa in Kefalonia ligt bij de zee, op 3 km afstand van Ionische Zee, Karavomilos Beach en Ondergrondse Meer Melissani. Ook Drongarati-grot en Oud-Vlachata liggen op 5 km afstand.

Beoordelingen over Spacious secluded rural villa with private pool, panoramic views, AC sleeps 6-13

Beoordelingen

Uitzonderlijk

Alle weergegeven beoordelingen zijn gebaseerd op echte gastenervaringen. Alleen reizigers die een verblijf bij ons hebben geboekt, kunnen een beoordeling indienen. We verifiëren beoordelingen op basis van onze richtlijnen en plaatsen alle beoordelingen, of ze nu positief of negatief zijn.
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Gastenscore: 10 - Uitstekend. 36 van 37 beoordelingen
Gastenscore: 8 - Goed. 1 van 37 beoordelingen
Gastenscore: 6 - Redelijk. 0 van 37 beoordelingen
Gastenscore: 4 - Matig. 0 van 37 beoordelingen
Gastenscore: 2 - Ontzettend slecht. 0 van 37 beoordelingen

10

Netheid

9,6

Locatie

Beoordelingen

10/10 – Uitstekend

Janice L.

Positief: Netheid

Visiting our roots!

Great stay, very comfortable, well equipped. Older grandaughters enjoyed their own area upstairs.Pool and patio lovely! Enjoyed the goats, chickens and peacock sounds. Sami great place to stay as we explored the island. Visited my grandfathers village of Simitata.
8 nachten verbleven in juni 2025

10/10 – Uitstekend

Rebekah R.

Positief: Netheid

Family holiday

We had a wonderful holiday at The Walnut tree villa. The villa was perfect for our big family, all the children loved playing in the pool and exploring the grounds, not to mention table tennis tournaments too! The air conditioning was amazing as the heat was incredibly high in August. The villa was well equipped including a great little cupboard of toys and games etc. It is a perfect location too just down the road from lovely Sami. We would love to come back here one day, highly recommended,
10 nachten verbleven in augustus 2024

10/10 – Uitstekend

Melanie P.

Positief: Netheid

beautiful

Amazing villa, has everything you need. pool is amazing. views are incredible. there was 10 of us staying for a friends wedding and it worked perfectly. We didn't hire a car so used quite a lot of taxi's which was fine, they're €10 to sami. Adrian and Jackie couldn't of been more helpful. Thanks for a lovely stay
3 nachten verbleven in juli 2024

10/10 – Uitstekend

Andreas B.

Positief: Netheid

Wedding Week in Sami

Our stay at the Walnut Tree Villa was absolutely incredible! We had our Wedding in Sami and the house was perfect for us and our close friends. Everyone had perfect accommodations for sleeping and plenty of room to hang out in the living rooms together. We really enjoyed the use of the pool and laying out in the sun. It was fun to go out and pick fresh fruit to eat off of the trees. Adrian, from management was very helpful during our stay. We had the best time! Really recommend!
7 nachten verbleven in juni 2024

10/10 – Uitstekend

Karen H.

Positief: Netheid

Family wedding in Kefalonia

My family visited Kefalonia for a wedding nearby. The villa was perfect for all the family to spend time together from my father 80 years old to the grandchildren who are young adults. They had the upstairs apartment and the oldies had the downstairs and this worked brilliantly . The managing agents were very helpful and the villa and ground were very well kept.
7 nachten verbleven in mei 2024

10/10 – Uitstekend

Gail G.

Positief: Netheid

Holiday

A lovely place to stay with my family. Far enough from Sami for peace but close enough to enjoy all that is there.
9 nachten verbleven in oktober 2023

10/10 – Uitstekend

MICHELE T.

Positief: Netheid

Kefalonian Birthday Retreat

We had a large group (11 people) stay - and were thrilled with everything from the location, to the view, to the overall accommodations. The property manager was friendly and responsive, and the host checked in with us often, and even assisted us with our Private Chef by meeting him ahead of our stay. We loved everything about this VRBO and would go back in a heartbeat.
3 nachten verbleven in september 2023

10/10 – Uitstekend

Patricia M.

Positief: Netheid

Great property in great location.

We rented this for a family group of 8. It worked really well. Lovely pool and pool area. Good size kitchen and lounge. Well equipped/ everything we needed was there.
7 nachten verbleven in september 2022

10/10 – Uitstekend

John L.

Positief: Netheid

Family in Poulata

The villa lived up to our expectations We were a family aged 5to 77 and we all enjoyed the villa and the facilities on offer Of course the pool was a great hit with the children. It is ideal depth Adrian and Caroline were efficient friendly and knowledgable about the area A fabulous holiday. Thank you
14 nachten verbleven in augustus 2022

10/10 – Uitstekend

Karen P.

Positief: Netheid

Great house away from it all

Beautiful house in quiet location in easy reach of Sami and beaches. Good facilities throughout the property. The only issue we had was with wasps, so had to eat indoors during the day which wasn't ideal, waiting until dark to eat our evening meal outside.
7 nachten verbleven in juli 2022

10/10 – Uitstekend

Andrew James B.

Positief: Netheid

Great holiday

Excellent location and villa. We had a great time. Hosts and management team very helpful
8 nachten verbleven in juni 2022

10/10 – Uitstekend

Nina D.

Positief: Netheid

Lovely villa in a great location

We spent 2 weeks at the Walnut Tree Villa and couldn't have asked for more. The villa itself is extremely comfortable and well equipped. The location is perfect for exploring such a beautiful island and Celia could not have been more helpful during all of our communication in the lead upto and during our holiday. I would highly recommend staying here!
14 nachten verbleven in juli 2021

10/10 – Uitstekend

Emily N.

Positief: Netheid

Great family size villa with beautiful views

This 5 bed villa is split over 2 levels, effectively a 2 bed apartment upstairs and a 3 bed apartment downstairs. The grounds are spacious and well maintained. The pool is excellent and especially good for smaller children as the swallow end is clearly marked and the slope is gradual. There are plenty of sun beds and outdoor seating. The kitchen area is small but well stocked with cooking utensils etc. All the bedrooms have air conditioning and plenty of storage and hanging space. The villa is ideal for family groups as there are books and games, pool toys, snorkelling equipment, table tennis and much more to keep everyone entertained. The villa is 5 minutes drive from the beach and numerous taverns in Sami, and the views of the surrounding hills are beautiful.

10/10 – Uitstekend

Linda J., Edinburgh, Scotland

Positief: Netheid

Loved it! Loved it!, Loved it!

Ten of us, 8 adults, 2 children and one teenager went for a week to The Walnut Tree. I have nothing negative to say about this gorgeous villa, it really is fantastic! It was clean, roomy, well organised, and had everything possible we needed thoughtfully arranged. Communications with the owner were exceptional and the property managers - Adrian and Caroline were also wonderful and looked after us really well. It's the first time I'd been to Greece but totally loved the island of Kefalonia and the village of Sami which is a short drive from the villa down to the coast where we could purchase everything that we needed. We had an action packed week: we hired boats and dived from them into the sea exploring the coastline, visited the caves, saw the turtles in Argostoli from electric boats, visited a couple of the many beaches, hired quad bikes and explored the villages and visited some of the many restaurants enjoying the local food. After every trip we could go back to the cool of the villa and enjoy the pool where the children (and adults) had so much fun. It was the trip of a lifetime for me and such a joy to have the family there so thank you again Celia for allowing us to have a share of your delightful Greek home.
7 nachten verbleven in juli 2019

10/10 – Uitstekend

Annette K.

Positief: Netheid

The Walnut Tree Villa is definitely worth a visit.

We stayed here for 2 weeks and were not disappointed in any way. The villa is spacious, very well maintained and equipped with everything you might need. A lovely pool and gardens, and fruit and olive trees galore. The views are stunning and it is only a short drive from Sami ...we couldn't of asked for more. We took advantage of the table tennis , swimming pool and boules daily and enjoyed these immensely. The villa also has a great bbq that we enjoyed as a family on a few occassions buying local organic meat and produce. If you want a relaxing holiday , stunning views and a villa that has everything this is the place to be.
14 nachten verbleven in juni 2019

10/10 – Uitstekend

Julie M.

Positief: Netheid

Walnut Tree, Kefalonia

Outstanding accommodation in a lovely quiet setting just outside Sami. The villa and gardens were a delight and the pool was a perfect “playground” for the 5 children. After a day exploring the island it was such an idyllic place to relax and enjoy a swim, spark up the barbecue and then settle back with a drink or two to look out over the beautiful gardens. The villa has everything you will need to enjoy a wonderful holiday. Contact from the owner (Cynthia) prior to travel and the local support provided by Adrian and Carloine made the whole process so easy. Our only regret is not booking more time at this outstanding villa.
7 nachten verbleven in juni 2019

10/10 – Uitstekend

Eitan O.

It was great location close to SamI and Afima. Assos and. Fiskardo are an hour drive and Skala.

It was Avery good maintained vila. Great location with starting point to visit Asos, Fiskardo and Skala . Afima which is close by is great for the evening. The vila is quite and very good for families.
7 nachten verbleven in augustus 2018

10/10 – Uitstekend

Sharon R.

Perfect Villa in a stunning setting

Hired the villa as a group of 12 consisting of three families of four. Excellent communication from Celia from the moment we enquired about the villa to just before departure. Always on hand to answer any questions and recommendations for car hire etc. The villa itself was perfect for our group, being on two split levels. Fantastic facilities within the villa including DVD player with a whole heap of films (good to amuse the kids when they needed to be out of the sun). Well stocked kitchens on both levels, never ran out of playes and cups! Stunning view from the pool, we all commented on how unique the setting was. We loved picking fresh fruit everyday from the garden! Used the bikes a few times to cycle to the bakery for morning goods but you definately need a car being in this area. Excellent service from Nikos at Star Villas. We had cars for 12 of the days and used them everyday for travelling all over the island and for the evenings down to Sami for dinner. Would definitely recommend this villa and will definately return in the future!
14 nachten verbleven in juli 2018

10/10 – Uitstekend

jane m.

Perfect pool and glorious setting

Three generations (9 of us in all) had the most wonderful week here. The pool has gentle steps and easy access for kids with a great shallow end. This did not hinder the adult swimmers. The views to the mountains were stunning and the large garden kept us very private. Star-gazing was splendid! The villa was well-equipped and comfortable. We loved the area - Sami has good food shops and lots of restaurants - we really liked Dolphins. We visited Myrtos, Petani and Antisamos beaches all good but not sandy. Assos was a delightful lunch stop - try O Platanos for meat and game. None of us wanted to leave!
7 nachten verbleven in mei 2018

10/10 – Uitstekend

Graham M.

Perfect for a family holiday

Our party comprised 2 grandparents, 4 parents and 5 grandchildren. The Walnut Tree was an idyllic property, in the perfect location, situated just outside Sami in a quiet area of the countryside. The property was very well maintained and had all the facilities one could need. The fact that the property comprises two self contained apartments worked well as the first floor provided a quiet area away from the garden and swimming pool. We were also impressed by the fact that the property was cleaned and seviced twice per week. The swimming pool was perfect for the family and was in constant use. It was also kept in perfect condition and was cleaned and serviced on the same days as the rooms The BBQ area was used a lot and it was very enjoyable to sit outside under the stars eating and drinking after a day's exertion. We covered most of the island during our stay and found that Sami was the location that met our family's needs best, the town offered all the shopping outlets that were needed and there was a good choice of restaurants and bars. There were also a number of places of interest locally that helped entertain the children and the grownups, the Drogarati caves, the Melissani underground lake, and also horse riding and donkey trekking that can be found nearby. A search on the internet also gave us leads as to some local festivals that were taking place, one of these was a music and dance festival, at Falaga in the wine area, which we visited one evening (OK if you like a late night). We also hired boats in Agia Effimia and spent the day swimming off the boats and mooring at secluded beaches. Trips to the pretty villages Fiskado and Assos also provided pleasant day trips out and some stunning scenery.. Whilst we visited Mirtos Beach for one day we were not impressed with the facilities there, and we preferred to use the more local beach at Adissamis Bay where you had all the facilities, bar, restaurant and water sports. As you can probably tell our holiday in Sami was a hit with all that went and The Walnut Tree provided a perfect base from which to see the highlights of Kefalonia.

10/10 – Uitstekend

Suzie C., Nr Reading

The properties were fantastic, beautifully appointed for a wonderful holiday

We were a family of 12, ranging from 2yrs to 83yrs. Celia was in constant touch making sure that every wish was fulfilled. She arranged a taxi on arrival at the airport and then for departure. The villas were filled with every conceivable item you needed. Fantastic music library, good wifi and films galore. Lots of pool equipment and games. The only thing that I wasn't aware of was that the top and bottom villa were 2 seperate villas on top of each other with an external staircase. There were 4 little children and they slept uostairs( with their parents!) but when they went to bed we had to lock them in so I would advise taking a baby monitor! It worked out fine but is worth bearing in mind. It is certainly not a crtisism of this lovely place. The beds were comfy, bathrooms well equipped as was the whole place actually and there was so much storage! Although to be honest you don't really need that many clothes! The Windows all have shutters and mosquito netting. We didn't see many actually and used the little coil burners every night when we sat outside. There are mosquito swats in every room which is actually a great and very useful touch. Even adapter plugs in all the drawers! The hairdryers in the bathrooms are very powerful so you don't need your own!The weather was fabulous. The pool is gorgeous and not too deep. There is a dark blue line in the shallow end that the children learnt not to cross unless we were in the pool too. There are shallow steps into it which they loved playing on. I could stand in most of it easily. There is lots of shade, loads of beds and great seating outside for eating. A BBQ area, that is hidden behind a hedge, vines, fruit trees galore and an enormous garden that Celia puts her heart and soul into. It is all very safe and secure. The children loved all the little hiding places and the lawn to play football on. We loved hunting for the tiny lizards that are everywhere, although we never saw them inside! It is wonderfully situated with very few neighbours, the sounds of the countryside, bells of the goats and the occasional squawk from a peacock!! You do really need a car as although walkable to the nearest village to the gorgeous bakery quite a trek still, especially in the heat. It wasn't a problem at all though. Sami is wonderful, full to bursting with places to eat authentic Greek food, ice creams and cofffe with cake. There's a new supermarket, although plenty of choice from the older ones. I could go on & on!
9 nachten verbleven in mei 2017