ID: S125690
Guests consistently praise Olive Mill Villa for its exceptional staff, particularly Yolanda's culinary skills and Effie's housekeeping. The villa's beautiful gardens, pool, and luxurious comfort are frequently highlighted, alongside the unique charm of the adjoining Olive Mill. The property's serene location and the option to hire a yacht add to the exclusive experience. Guests leave with lasting memories, expressing a strong desire to return.
Reviewers unanimously commend the villa for its immaculate condition, with specific mentions of the rooms and facilities being spotlessly clean and well-maintained, reflecting the highest standard of cleanliness.
The villa's location is consistently described as beautiful, with stunning panoramic views and a peaceful setting. It is also noted for its proximity to beaches and local attractions, although the exact location details are not extensively reviewed.
Comfort is a standout feature, with guests noting the luxurious furnishings, the quality of sleep, and the overall warm and inviting atmosphere of the villa, contributing to a restful and enjoyable stay.
Facilities receive high praise for their faultless presentation and attention to detail. The well-kept gardens, pool, and the option for yacht hire are particularly appreciated, alongside the unique dining experiences at the Olive Mill.
The staff's thoughtfulness is evident in the personalised care and attention to detail, including the provision of cooled water and the laying of beautiful tables for meals. While gifts are not explicitly mentioned, the level of service suggests a thoughtful approach to guest hospitality, though it is noted that such personal touches are not guaranteed.
The wonderful Olive Mill Villa is a rural treat on the captivating Greek island of Kefalonia, and one of the few houses on the island with a private chef service. Combining the charm of traditional Greek architecture, think rustic stone walls and terracotta tile roofs, with beautiful gardens, modern guestrooms and a large outdoor Tuscan-style swimming pool. The villa makes the perfect choice for guests looking to relax and recharge in a countryside setting. The villa even basts a helicopter landing area, however, the nearest bakery, taverna and shops are conveniently all within walking distance.
Set amidst a vast olive tree estate for your utmost tranquillity and privacy, and close to the sandy beach of Trapezaki, this charming property offers the best of both worlds – quiet seclusion, yet easy links to discover more of what this breath-taking island has to offer. Inside, the beautifully furnished rooms offer contemporary comfort to complement the classic yet stylish feel, with plenty of luxurious extras including the finest quality linen, hairdryer and toiletries, as well as air conditioning throughout, which gives a pretty good indication of just how seriously comfort is taken here.
The spacious villa is spread across three sumptuous levels and can comfortably sleep between up to eight guests in the main house, and a further two in lower ground floor. Creamy pristine interiors and well-kept outdoor spaces make for a most relaxing hideout. The stone-paved pool terrace includes soft grassy spots perfect for children to play or for you to lay with your holiday read and several loungers are lining the pool for finding your prime sun spot. The garden also boasts an alfresco dining area, more sink-into seating and a barbecue, and is surrounded by flowers, plants and trees for a ‘Secret Garden’ style escape.
Floor-to-ceiling windows let the sunshine flood in, and you can survey the stunning landscape from the private balconies. On the ground floor, there’s a dining area, fully-equipped country-style kitchen, as well as a twin bedroom with an en-suite and a double bedroom with a separate bathroom. On the lower ground floor, there’s also a twin bedroom with an en-suite with it's own entrance, this is available at an extra cost. On the first floor you’ll find the master bedroom with a king-size bed, another twin room and a bathroom with a mosaic shower.
Back to the private chef, Yolanda is very talented and her Moussaka is pretty sensational to. Whatever your choice of food, you will enjoy fantastic freshly cooked meals in these wonderful surroundings. The only way to really experience that is to book a stay at Olive Mill Villa.
Kefalonia is a beautiful island in the Ionian Sea, west of mainland Greece. It's renowned for its sandy coves and dry, rugged landscapes. Its capital, Argostoli, is built on a hillside overlooking a narrow harbour and its coastline is made up of limestone cliffs, bays and short strips of soft white sand. With its sparkling azure waters, dazzling beaches and deep emerald green mountains, the large Greek island is a popular holiday destination for families, friends and couples alike.
The villa is within a short 15-minute drive of Argostoli. There you can stroll through the markets and pick up unique souvenirs, watch the fishermen bring in their catch at the harbour or pay a visit to the Corgialenios Historical and Cultural Museum, where there’s an extensive library of rare books. For lunch or dinner, there’s a central square, lined with plenty of local cafés, bars and restaurants. For picking up your own produce, there are also plenty of supermarkets, bakeries and shops nearby.
The nearest beach to the villa is Trapezaki – just 1.9km from the property-a beautiful stretch of coastline 15km southeast of Argostoli and 2km from Lourdata village. The 5km long beach has shallower and clear waters that are perfect for swimming or snorkelling, and there are opportunities for you to rent small self-driven boats or take part in water sports like sea kayaking and paddle boats. There are also plenty of beautiful underground lakes and caves around the island for you to discover by boat trips or scuba diving excursions.
For day trips, you could drive an-hour from Argostoli to the picturesque port of Fiskardo. There you’ll find charming 18th-century buildings, alongside popular fish restaurants and boutiques. Kefalonia is a short distance from Ithaca, another Greek island in the Ionian Sea. There's a daily ferry that departs from the port of Sami in Kefalonia. You can also hop on a boat to see the nearby islands of Meganisi, Scorpio and Lefkas, and stop off at pristine beaches for swimming.
The Villa
Olive Mill Villa it is surrounded by a vast olive tree Estate that belongs same owners. Located at the edge of village Poriarata and pretty close to the sandy beach Trapezaki. There are 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms in the main house, which can accommodate up to 8 people. A further two guests can make use of the a 5th twin bedroom raising maximum capacity to 10.
Lower Ground Floor (only available for stays between 1st June and 20th Sept)
- Bedroom with twin single beds and en-suite bathroom. Fan only. (can be set up as a double on request)
- Small sitting area
Ground Floor
- Large drawing and dining area leading onto terrace
- Fully equipped country-style kitchen & dining area
- Bedroom with twin beds and en-suite bathroom & pool terrace access (can be set up as a double on request)
- Bedroom with double bed
- Bathroom with shower
First Floor
- Master bedroom with king-size bed and large private balcony
- Bedroom with twin beds and balcony (can be set up as a double on request)
- Bathroom with mosaic shower
Exterior Grounds
- Private swimming pool with grecian steps (13 x 5m, depth 1.2m - 1.6m)
- Outside soft sitting
- Covered outside dining area with ceiling fan
- Large patio & garden area, with lawn and beautiful gardens
- Covered terrace
- Barbecue
- Helicopter landing
- Shaded parking
- Sunbeds x8
- Umbrellas
- Hammock
Additional Facilites
- Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- Fully catered
- Toiletries
- Toweling robes
- Hairdryer
- Safebox
- Laundry & ironing service
- Books
- Yoga retreats available
- In-house massages available
- Parking
Nigella
What a wonderful place in which to celebrate our friend's special birthday. The house; the warmest of welcomes; the delicious (and highly calorific) meals; the restorative pool & gardens were much enjoyed by all. Yolanda, Effie and Lysander could not have done more to enhance our stay - and even our fabulous skipper and his mate, Hercules, came to the rescue with an impressive 'Bondesque' dive to recover one our groups watches from the sea bed! We shall all return with happy & lasting memories of our boat trip, The Olive Mill, the stunning grecian landscape and of course, Yolandas most excellent cuisine!
Bernard
Thank you for a wonderful week in the villa. The house is stunning – and Yolande and Effi were brilliant. The highlight, of course, was the dinner at the Old Mill which we much enjoyed. Thank you for everything.
Nigella
What a wonderful place in which to celebrate our friend's special birthday. The house, the warmest of welcomes, the delicious (and highly calorific) meals, the restorative pool and gardens were much enjoyed by all. Yolanda, Effie and Lysander could not have done more to enhance our stay and even our fabulous skipper and his mate, Hercules, come to the rescue with an impressive 'Bandesque' dive to recover one of our groups watches from the sea bad! We shall all return home with happy and lasting memories of our boat trip, The Olive mill, the stunning Grecian landscape and of course, Yolanda's most excellent cuisine!
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