| Reference | kef19 |
|---|---|
| Sleeps | Up to 8 |
| Bedrooms | 2 Doubles and 2 Twins |
| Activities | Cookery, Day Trips, Day Trips, Day Trips, Sightseeing |
| Pool | Private (10m long) |
| Beach | 1 mile |
Villa Battus is located amongst Olive groves and rural farmland above the sea and is built to a very high standard.
Constructed to the highest quality and is situated amongst olive groves and rural farmland high above the sea in the area of Trapezaki. The panoramic views from all angles of the villa are stunning as you look down across an area dotted with private villas towards the Ionian Sea and the Island of Zante in the distance.
The villa is reached via a short unmade lane off a quiet sleepy country road and takes around 30 minutes to reach the airport or 30 minutes to the capital of Argostoli by car. Peace and privacy is assured at Villa Battus and the accommodation consists of a very large open plan air-conditioned lounge/dining room with feature fireplace, satellite TV, DVD and CD player. A breakfast bar separates the kitchen, which is nicely fitted in dark oak units and comes complete with large fridge/freezer, dishwasher and microwave. There is also a washing machine for your added convenience close by.
Off from the kitchen an inner hall leads to a cloakroom with WC and the first of the villas four air- conditioned bedrooms. This is a twin with patio doors to a small terrace on the side of the villa and a large double shower room en-suite. The second twin bedroom leads off from the hall and faces the front of the property with a side terrace and boasts a large double shower en-suite.
A marble staircase leads to the first floor and the two double bedrooms. The first has patio doors leading to a small terrace with seating overlooking the pool with those fabulous views and this has full bathroom with shower en-suite. The master double bedroom is on the opposite side of the house and has patio doors leading to a very large terrace with seating and sun loungers. This again takes full advantage of the villas stunning position. There is a small dressing area and double shower room en-suite.
The outside area of Villa Battus is exceptional. A large 10 metre pool has steps down into a shallow end for children and there is a Jacuzzi built into the side of the pool for your added enjoyment and a brick built barbeque compliments the outside dining furniture.
Villa Battus is located just one mile away from the pretty village of Trapezaki with its taverna and mini markets for your shopping needs. The sandy beach at Lourdas is 2 miles away and boasts a beachside taverna and boats for hire, whilst the small beach at Trapezaki is only a mile away.
Kefalonia is the largest of the Ionian Islands, but among the least commercialised. The coastline offers mile after mile of sandy beaches and unspoilt rural areas that are waiting to be explored.
The weather on the island of Kefalonia consists of rainy winters and dry, hot summers. With higher winter rainfall, Kefalonia boasts verdant plains, forests and hillsides dotted with grazing mountain goats.
Great food is certainly a feature of Kefalonia. Feta cheeses from goats and ewes milk, olives and fresh fish from the ports at Sami, Poros, Argostoli and Fiskardo are among the islands' specialities served at excellent tavernas across Kefalonia. Our full listing of Kefalonia holiday accommodation includes villas, cottages and apartment options.
For more information on Kefalonia, its resorts and villages click the tabs above. Our 'Getting there' section includes flight routes to Kefalonia and ferry options.
Flights to Kefalonia are available from the following UK airports:
Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Gatwick, Luton, Manchester.
The majority of flights depart on Sundays or Tuesdays and the flight time is approximately 3 hours 15 minutes. Daily flights to Kefalonia are available from Athens airport.
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Andromeda Cookery School run 1, 3 and 7 day courses, covering many aspects of traditional Greek cookery. A sample class includes preparation of fresh salads, including Greek salad and Tzatziki, appetizers including giant beans, meatballs and stuffed aubergines, along with main courses from beef stifado, moussaka and pastitsio. The price includes all ingredients, a certificate and an apron.
Greek wine has an increasingly good reputation, and Kefalonia famous is for its Robala grape which produces the most famous red wines in Greece. There are several vineyards on the island and all are op[en to the public pretty every day of the week during summer and offers visitors a fascinating glimpse of the the cultural side of Kefalonia. The owners are delighted to show off there wares and you can try (not too much!) before you buy and prices are very competitive.
Myrtos Beach on the west coast of Kefalonia is regularly included in the worlds 10 best beaches. When you arrive there are spectacular views from above the beach, but is equally impressive on the surf line! unbelievably it can often be fairly quite as it is not near to any resorts...
Argostoli is the capital of Kefalonia and is well worth a visit, particularly in the aerly evening. The traditional harbour contrasts with smart shopping, and at night the central square surrounded by swish bars and tavernas is the place to hang out with the Kefalonian Cognescenti!
Situated 5km to the south of Sami is Drogatari Cave sits on top of Melissani Lake. It has a rare beauty with almost translucent ameythest waters that reflect the sunlight that pours through the roof back onto the cave walls. You can take a boat trip around the cavern which although a little bit on the touristy side is well worth the experience...
