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Astoria

Ai Helis, Svoronata, Kefalonia

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Accommodation

At a glance

  1. Sleeps 10
  2. 3 Double Bedrooms
  3. 2 Twin Bedrooms
  4. 3 Bathrooms
  5. Air Conditioning
  6. WiFi
  7. Beach 500m
  8. Minimarket 900m
  9. Taverna 350m
  • Ground Floor: Open plan living area (A/C, TV, WiFi) with French and patio doors to seating/dining terrace. Kitchen (oven, microwave, dishwasher) with breakfast bar.
  • Lower Level: Double bedroom (A/C) with terrace. Twin bedroom (A/C) with terrace. Shower room. Utility area (washing machine). Games area (table tennis).
  • Upper Level: Double bedroom (A/C) with balcony. Twin bedroom (A/C) with balcony. Shower room.
  • Top Level: Double bedroom (A/C) with en suite shower room and large balcony.
  • Outside: Covered entrance/dining terrace. Sun terrace. Shower. In Built Barbecue. Gated Entrance with private parking. Mature, lawned grounds.
  • Private swimming pool (9m x 3m).

Set within expansive, well kept, private grounds with ample lawn, mature well-established shrubs and numerous fruit trees including fig, pomegranate, orange, lemon and lime, this exclusive five-bedroom property occupies one of the most desirable locations in Kefalonia. Sitting just above the sandy, blue flag beach of Ai Helis (500m) there are beautiful sea views to enjoy as well as several local restaurants and bars, a coffee shop, bakery, excellent supermarket and even the award-winning Sarris Winery all within a 10-20 minute stroll.

Perfectly situated to explore the island, Astoria is also just a twenty-minute drive from the bustling capital Argostoli. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and rich history the harbourfront here is lined with cafes, restaurants and shops of all kinds (look out for the wonderful array of fresh produce) rewarding visitors with stunning views of the sea and surrounding mountains as well as regular visits from a local family of graceful sea turtles.

Inside, Astoria is spacious, fully air-conditioned and offers accommodation that flows effortlessly over several levels, creating additional privacy for sharing guests. Bright and appealing the open plan ground floor features a modern, well-equipped and Italian designed kitchen, an island breakfast bar and a generously proportioned living room with impressive sliding doors leading onto the substantial outdoor dining/barbecue terrace.

A short marble staircase descends to the lower level where you will find two bedrooms, each with direct access to the garden and pool area, plus a shower room, a games room with table tennis and a utility area with washing machine.

Upstairs you will find a shower room plus two further bedrooms, each with patio doors leading to a delightful balcony with wonderful sea views, as well as a principal bedroom and en-suite shower room on the top floor. The balcony which wraps around the top floor affords quite spectacular 270° views over the Ionian Sea, surrounding countryside, valleys and mountains.

Externally, Astoria is equally impressive with a large patio, dining area and various seating areas to enjoy. An impressive staircase sweeps down to the private swimming pool and lovely surrounding grounds. The views from all areas of the garden and pool terrace are wonderful… and there is even a dedicated basketball area for further fun in the sun.

  • Property licence number: 00001376104.

Pricing & Availability

Additional Pricing Information

All Prices are per property, not per person.

Please note: The Greek Government has introduced a Climate Tax which is payable by guests staying in hotels and other properties. For Astoria the charge is a flat rate of €10 (£8.70) per night. For your convenience we will add this amount to your booking, rather than you having to pay it in resort.

Location of Astoria

Locality

Great Things to Do Near Astoria

Drogorati caves

Although they have deservedly become a serious attraction on the Island, it’s never so busy that you have to spend much time waiting to see them. We recommend that you try to arrive there either early(ish) morning or late afternoon, so as to be sure to avoid any bus party that may be visiting the caves as part of their Island tour. The Stalagmites and Stalactites are well worth the effort of driving here.

Saddle up and explore

There is an excellent established riding school located in the village of Zervata, 4km south of Sami. A truly wonderful experience, their experienced team offer everything from 1-5 hours trips, to camping overnight with barbecue and campfire. For horse riding enthusiasts, this has to be high up on your list of things to do

Olives, ouzo and octopus - try them all?!

Treat yourself to a typical Meze – a series of tiny dishes that accompany the aniseed based liquor, you can try an Ouzerie, that is similar to a Spanish Tapas bar – a great way to spend a lazy afternoon.

Turtle rescue fund

The Kefalonia locals are extremely proud of the fact that the 'caretta caretta' turtles continue to use these unspoilt beaches in the south of the island to nest their eggs. As one would hope and expect, these beaches are protected and supervised to ensure that the eggs are not disturbed by the invasion of sun umbrellas and beach barbecues that can often be found on such stunningly beautiful beaches. Mounda Beach itself is the nearest beach to the villa, unspoilt, beautiful and fascinating.

Take a trip...

to the aquamarine waters of Melissani Lake. We should entitle this 'not to be missed'. Melissani Lake is simply stunning: the colours and eerie atmosphere is something you will never forget.

Argostoli back streets - explore a little...

For retail therapy, the pedestrian Lithostrato offers a wonderful selection of shops offering everything from local produce to stylish leather shoes. Plenty of local cafes for refreshment and the Orthodox church of St. Spiridon and Catholic church always have their doors open. ( Make it Tuesday, Thursday or Fridays in the evenings when all the shops are open!)

Antisamos - What a Beach!

A great beach used as a backdrop for much of the Captain Corelli movie. A sweeping white pebbly bay, great for snorkelling. Chilled out beach bars on hand to offer bar service to your sun lounger!

Zax - a - ro- pla - stio ( pastry shop in other words!)

Visit any Zaxaroplastio for a sweet pastry! This complicated word denotes popular pastry shops that have a large array of tiny, sticky, confections, using filo pastry, nuts, honey, figs and raisins, some cakes ooze chocolate - – naughty but nice….

The hills are alive ....

Yes, you can drive all the way to the top of Mount Aenos- save your energy for taking photographs and taking in the panoramic views. You may even spot the elusive and extremely endangered wild ponies.

Nearby neighbour- island hop to Zakynthos

Another island, not so far away from Kefalonia, but it could be at the other end of the world, such is the contrast between these beautiful islands. Take the daily ferry over from the port of Pessada for the 90 minute crossing to Skinari, in the north of Zakynthos, and from there you could take another boat trip to the amazing ship-wreck beach, or go for a sightseeing tour before catching the evening ferry back.

The king of the castle!

St Georges Castle is the historic capital of Kefalonia. A great place to wander and explore. There are many alleyways, along with a wonderful old church and monastery with ancient icons on display. Afterwards, why not stop for a coffee or lunch there.

Wine lovers - rejoice!

Kefalonia has many excellent wineries, all of which are delighted to offer wine tastings. But please respect the laws, and don’t drink and drive. Why not go twice, and swap drivers? Or try the nearby Gentilini winery, the taxi drivers know the way ( and back!)

Pie in the sky?

The Greeks love their pies, and the Kefalonians have taken it one step further in producing this nourishing dish. Everyone has their own secret recipe, so we are unable to tell you exactly whats in it, but it is flaky filo pastry stuffed with minced pork meat & rice along with the secret recipe of spices and sauce. It is delicious -and will have you walking on air...

Love thy neighbour - why not explore Lefkas - the island next door?

Lefkatha means white and the islands' name of Lefkas reflects the towering white cliffs and beaches on the Western shores of this green and unspoilt island. Sailing from Fiscardo to Vassiliki, plenty of windsurfers consider this bay serious windsurfing territory. Apart from watching the colourful sails as they strut their stuff, exploring the rest of the island is a delight. Sivota, Nidri, Geni and Lefkas Town offer a wonderful variety of beaches, villages and towns to explore

Nearby

Towns/Villages

Svoronata 5 mins 
Lassi 15 mins 
Argostoli 20 mins 
Svoronata 20 mins 

Beaches

Avithos 5 mins 
Ai Helis 10 mins 
Spartia Beach 20 mins 
Lourdas Beach 25 mins 

Airports

Kefalonia 10 mins 

ports

Sami 50 mins 
Times are approximate

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