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- Romantic cottage for 2
- Cute and contemporary
- Sea views
- 15min walk to tavernas
- Close to Frikes and Stavros
NEW FOR 2025
Combining sea views with a charming rural setting, this is an idyllic bolthole for a couple looking for a more authentic Greek island experience, without any sacrifice in modern comfort. The villa is bright, light and brand new (2024), attractively designed in traditional style and decked out in the classic pastel shades of the island. Private villas just for two are a relative rarity, and this one is both cute and spacious, with a super-king-size bed and wonderful views over Afales Bay and Platrithias village.
The setting at the edge of Kolieri village is delightful, with olive trees to the rear and a wide terrace in front where you can sit and enjoy the ever-changing colours of the Ionian sea below. Exogi village clings photogenically to the hillside above, and you can reach the popular villages of Stavros and Frikes in just a few minutes by car. Strolling out to dinner is a holiday highlight, so it’s a real bonus to have a couple of excellent tavernas within about 15 to 20 minutes’ walk (a little longer on the way back up). To complete the scene, the owners are installing a new private pool for summer 2025, so this villa really will have it all.
Ithaca is one of our most popular destinations for walkers, and you can walk to the School of Homer, believed to be the long-lost Palace of Odysseus, right from the front door. These fragments of the ancient world are small and beautifully evocative, much like Ithaca itself, which is all part of this island’s enduring appeal.
Good to know: we are pleased to offer a reduction of 10% on the accommodation price at Phileo until photographs of the finished swimming pool are available in the spring of 2025.
In Greece, a tourist tax may apply at your accommodation which will be payable locally, in cash, during the course of your holiday. Please use the link to view details specific to your accommodation. View tourist tax rates here.
Accommodation
- 1-bedroom cottage (sleeps 2)
Layout
- Open plan living/dining/kitchen area with Smart TV; leads to terrace
- Kitchen includes dishwasher, washing machine, fridge-freezer, oven, hob and Nespresso coffee machine
- Double bedroom (160cm bed) with en-suite shower room and WC
General
- Air conditioning
- Complimentary WiFi
- Iron, ironing board, hairdryer
- Washing machine
- Simpson Travel pool towels
- Mid-week cleaning and linen change
- On-site car parking
- Safe
- Swimming pool (6m x 3m) under construction ready for May 2025
- Shaded outdoor dining area
- Guided walks, massage treatments, self-drive boat hire, kayaking, SCUBA diving (payable locally)
WiFi
- All properties with WiFi are able to support basic functionality such as web browsing and checking emails. We aim to offer an uninterrupted service but sometimes, due to factors beyond our control, reliability can be affected.
National tourist licence application (EOT): 1320594
Transfers
- Kefalonia airport to Sami port by private taxi or minibus 50min
- Waiting time at Sami port is usually short at the port café
- Sami port to Ithaca (Pisaetos) by sea taxi or ferry and depending on the mode of transport the journey will take 40-50 minutes
Location
- Myrtia restaurant 15min walk
- Yefuri restaurant 4min drive
- Afales beach 7min drive
- Stavros village 8min drive
- Frikes 10min drive
- Vathy 35min drive
- Port of Pisaetos 35min drive
Car hire
Car options
Based on the number of people travelling, the following hire car(s) are included in the package price of your holiday:
- 2 guests – 1 Group B, Nissan Micra or similar*
* All our cars include full comprehensive insurance with no excess charge. Please note that damage to the undercarriage, wing mirrors, windscreen and tyres is not covered by insurance.
Car specification
Group B – 1.1 litre engine, 1 large suitcase*
The following cars are available as alternatives on request (supplements apply). Please call our travel specialists for details.
Group C – Citroen C3 or similar, 1.2 litre engine, 1 large and 1 medium suitcase*
Group D – Automatic Nissan Micra or similar, 1.1 litre engine, 1 large suitcase*
Group E – Daihatsu Terios 4x4 Hard Top or similar, 1.4 litre engine, 2 large and 2 medium suitcases*
* Suitcase sizes are based on a large suitcase being approximately 75cm x 41cm x 31cm, a medium suitcase of approximately 65cm x 46cm x 29cm and a small suitcase of 55cm x 40cm x 20cm.
Our choice of Greek properties is as diverse as the islands themselves, ranging from simple seaside charm to genuine luxury and style. Much of our portfolio is privately owned, and price alone is therefore not a universal guide. We contract all our accommodation in person, and each property has its individual appeal. To help you make the right choice based on your own priorities, we have devised a simple grading guide to be considered in conjunction with each individual property description, awarding up to a maximum of five stars for the below categories.
* For further clarification on Facilities and Amenities, please view the 'Details' tab for each property or speak to one of our experienced sales consultants.
The fabled land of Homer’s Odyssey and a safe harbour through the ages for Romans, Venetians and Ottomans, Ithaca is historic to the core: a beach holiday destination that comes with an epic story to match its beautiful landscape. The sweeping panorama of Vathy’s bay and a shoreline of eucalyptus-shaded coves give way to undulating hills of pine, olive and cypress groves, whilst timeless rural life plays out in the island’s unspoilt interior, ensuring that Ithaca remains a place to truly relax.
To help you unwind in style, we offer a selection of handpicked luxury villas, giving your Ithaca holiday a welcome touch of comfort.
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