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The Walnut Tree |
Kephalonia, Ionian Islands, Greece |
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This is the rural idyll: a villa in Greece surrounded by olive groves and orchards, set in a horseshoe of green hills with a view of the Bay of Sami and the island of Ithaca beyond. Apart from a little shopping and perhaps cooking, our staff look after you from the start of your holiday until you leave refreshed and energised! |
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Property Info |
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Accommodation Type:
| House / Villa |
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Property Setting:
| Near the Sea / Beachfront / Village / Rural |
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Holiday Type:
| Relaxing / Family / Sports & activity |
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Bedrooms:
| 5 |
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Guests:
| 12 |
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Catering:
| self-catering |
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General Info |
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Kefalonia, the largest of the Ionian Islands, has a beauty all of its own; it comes from the tree covered mountains (particularly on the north coast and around the Sami area), beautiful white- stoned or sandy beaches and the clear azure water of the many coves and bays. The valleys and hillsides are covered in olive groves and orchards. Summer arrives in mid May and lasts until mid October. If you are not relaxing at home or on the beach, there are many charming villages and towns to visit, museums, archaelogical sites dating from Mycenean and Roman times, churches, caves and wonderful walks or cycle rides with views for inward and outward eyes to feast on. A week or two in Kefalonia can only whet the appetite for savouring the peace and tranquillity of this island’s coast and countryside. |
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Details on the area surrounding the property/accommodation |
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The Walnut Tree's central position on the island ensures easy access to Kefalonia's airport, the capital of Argostoli and other major attractions which include the cave/lake of Melissani, famous Myrtos Beach and the beautiful little port of Fiskardo. Activities available locally are sailing, diving, snorkelling, windsurfing, cycling, walking and a good deal of lazing about around the pool drinking in the beautiful views! There is a very good riding school just outside the town. There are tennis courts at Karavomolis. At Antisamos beach, there are all the usual beach attractions - windsurfing, pedalos, water-sking, etc. There are plenty of delightful restaurants, bars and cafes within a short drive in Karavomilos, Agia Efimia and Poulata. Three kilometers away, the bustling port of Sami has banks, post office, medical centre, tourist office, supermarkets and shops. However, the charm of The Walnut Tree is its wonderful views of surrounding green countryside, the mountains and the sea. |
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Getting there & away/local amenities |
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Getting There:
| Kephalonia has its own airport Keffalinia (EFL) with direct flights from Athens at least twice a day and direct charter flights during the season (May to October). There are also ferry services from the mainland and Italy to Sami (3km from the villa), Poros (half an hour away), Fiskardo (an hour away) and from Argostoli (the capital about thirty five minutes away). |
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Nearest airports:
| Keffalinia (EFL), Argostoli thirty five minutes drive |
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Nearest ferry terminal:
| Sami |
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Nearest bus stop:
| Sami |
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Car Hire:
| Advised |
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Nearest restaurant:
| Robilis Taverna, Poulata |
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Nearest beach:
| Karavomolis (1.5km) |
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Nearest shop:
| Karavomolis (1.5km) |
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Nearest market:
| Argostoli |
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More Info |
Owner Info |
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Name |
Cecilia Jenkins |
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Contact Phone No. |
01395 263032 / 07784 230424 |
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Accommodation details |
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Activities Nearby |
Beach within 30km / Birdwatching / Cycling / Horse Riding / Tennis / Walking / Watersports
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Interior Facilities |
Air Con / Cot / Highchair / Dishwasher / DVD player / Internet Access / Linen provided / Log Fire / Maid Service / Television / Washing Machine
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Interior Details |
The accommodation is arranged on two floors. On the ground floor there are three bedrooms (one with french windows onto the pool terrace), a bathroom, a shower room and a separate lavatory. There is a large living space with a kitchen area and a separate laundry/utility room. On the first floor there are two bedrooms (both with balconies) and a large bathroom. There is a put-u-up bed available as well. There is a large living/dining/sitting space with kitchen area with two french windows on the a balcony which runs along the whole of the back of the house overlooking the pool terrace. All bedrooms have remote control air conditioning. There is full central heating and wood burners on each floor. The villa has twice weekly maid service and the pool and garden are fully maintained. Internet Access by arrangement for a small weekly fee. Evening babysitting can be arranged.
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Exterior Facilities |
Balcony / BBQ / Garden / Parking / Swimming Pool / Terrace
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Exterior Details |
The Walnut Tree has its own pool (10m x 5m ungated and non-diving) and is set in landscaped grounds of over an acre. Outside there is plenty of garden and pool furniture. The garden was landscaped in the autumn of 2005. A small vineyard of 75 vines,two areas of fruit trees, another of ornamental trees, over twenty olive trees, a wild area and the grassed area around the pool terrace are all maturing nicely. Next year we will be planting climbers all round the perimeter fence and adding a barbecue area. There is a boules court below the pool terrace.
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Further Details |
Visitors at The Walnut Tree can soak up the atmosphere of the towns and villages, feast on Kefalonian traditional cooking with the many local variations, delight in Greece and especially one of her most fascinating islands. Sami is a charming town and port - the main port of the island. There are beautiful walks all around the town, particularly to the lighthouse, the beautiful beach of Antisamos and (if you don't mind a bit of a climb) to the town's own Acropolis, some fascinating ancient ruins which are still undergoing excavations. The nearest village is Karavomolis – just 1.5km (3 min drive or 20 min walk). It’s on the coast and has two hotels, four tavernas, a supermarket and a bakery. Poulata is 2kms and is up in the hills, wonderful views and one fabulous tavern. Sami is 3km and is the main port of the island with all the necessary conveniences. Aghia Efimia is 7km and has lots of little beaches and fantastic views of Ithaca, with a pretty harbour and some excellent restaurants.
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Conditions of
Rental |
Deposit of 25% of total rental payable on confirmation of booking. Copy of travel insurance required. Balance of payment due eight weeks before start of rental.
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Other Information |
Babysitting available / Child Friendly
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What visitors have said about The Walnut Tree |
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The Walnut Tree was an absolute delight.
Kate Heard, UK, Jul 2008 
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‘We had the most fabulous time. Everything was perfect. The villa was absolutely out of this world. We simply loved the views and every day commented how lucky we were to be where we were. I must mention the lovely couple who so discreetly kept the pool immaculate and the gardens to an amazing standard. They were superb. Plus having the villa cleaned twice a week was amazing and a great touch. One thing we particularly loved was how well equipped the villa was. There was simply everything there for us to prepare any dish that we wanted to in the evening. We even used your outside oven twice and with great success I might add. What can I say about Spyros? He is perfect. Very helpful and a great guide. We ate out quite a few nights and as you said Baby Sam was welcomed everywhere we went. We particularly liked the restaurant in Ag Efimia and the local taverna.’
Emma Lane, Bristol, Sep 2008
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just I'd like to thank You for the really beautiful villa we spent our vacations in.
Our staying in Walnut Tree has been really perfect as we hoped.
Spiros was every ready to give us every solutions we've asked him.
We spent perfect holidays (too short...)
Giancarlo Rago, Italy, Aug 2009
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After having returned home yesterday from our Greek holidays we want to let you know that we enjoyed an excellent stay in 'The Walnut Tree'.
Your villa was an ideal place for our family holidays. The house is very nicely located, quiet, very well equipped and tastefully done.
Spyros was very kind and active (as always) and the cleaning lady and the gardening couple were very caring.
We discussed at length whether there was something missing but honestly could not find anything! Sorry for that. It is simply all there.
Huizing, The Walnut Tree, Jul 2009
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We had a fantastic time, the villa was great, extremely well equipped and pleasant to live in. The pool provided hours of fun for big and smalls, the terrace was great for all meals and the views and location were excellent. Spiros was most helpful (on several occasions, he came very shortly after we reported an incident) and charming.
We did lots of excursions around Sami including the day trip to Ithaca. Kefalonia is truly an amazing island and is definitely worth visiting. After The Walnut Tree, we rented 2 apartments on Ithaca (in Kuoni) for 4 nights and spent one day in Delphi and returned to Athens on Saturday.
All on all, we had a great holiday and will definitely recommend your villa to friends and family. I also need to thank you for your help with booking the different steps of our trip. It was really appreciated.
Mrs Thompson, UK/France, Aug 2010
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I'd just like to say we had a fabulous time! The villa was perfect and the kids LOVED the pool! Only rained one day (sadly the last day!) Otherwise gorgeous weather as well.
Caroline Presland, UK, Sep 2010
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You have provided us with an excellent and memorable holiday at the WT and we are all hugely grateful. All expectations were wildly exceeded for all 3 generations and our only big mistake, huge mistake was to book it for just one week. Like dry martinis, WT is best taken in plural quantities.
R Pumphrey, UK, Jul 2010
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