Levendis Estate

Ithaca, Ionian Islands

Facilities

  • Seven-acre garden with hammocks slung between cypress trees

  • 5x15 metre salt-water infinity pool of shimmering quartzon and Bulgarian limestone, with a marble colonnade modelled after a Greek temple

  • Coffee shop, barbeque, and poolside honour bar for all-day refreshments

  • Quiet pebble beaches in walking distance

  • Each cottage has its own phone line with a dial-up internet connection

  • Holistic massage in a wooden pavilion screened by trees

  • Daily cleaning service at your preferred time (10am-1pm)

  • Laundry service

  • Complimentary pick-up and private boat transfer from Cephallonia or Patras

  • One rental car per cottage included in the cost

  • 10 mountain bikes, including kids' sizes, to borrow

When to go?

Open April – October. Availability is limited during July / August; book well in advance. The first two weeks of May and September 2008 are devoted to Adult Retreats. Discounted rates for spring activity holidays, including wildflower walks, painting workshops, and cookery classes. In summer, Ithaca has a glut of church festivals, with all-night song and dance fuelled by masses of roast meat and wine (Exogi, July 17; Kioni, July 20, Stavros, August 5 & 6; Anogi, August 14; Platrithia, August 15).

Features include:

  • All meals included
  • Organic produce
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch by arrangement
  • In house cook
  • Garden
  • Daily maid service
  • Laundry service
  • Internet access
  • Outdoor pool
  • Bicycles available
  • Off street parking
  • Airport Transfers
Save to favouritesPrintMailLevendis EstateHomeland of Homer's exiled hero, rugged little Ithaca remains surprisingly untarnished by tourism. Yachts cruise the azure coves, but few visitors venture into the lush hills that conceal ancient ruins and dramatic hiking trails. Nestled on a wooded slope with stunning sea views, Levendis is a cross between an elite gated retreat and a homespun organic farm. 4 modest [r:GR003:cottages] are camouflaged among terraced gardens perfumed with sage, rosemary and thyme; stone steps lead to an infinity pool straight out of the Hollywood hills. Only the chime of church bells punctuates the peace. When Spero and Mal built the estate in 1997, their dream was to share the natural beauty and bounty with others. They run the place with easy-going grace, despite the gritty labour involved in maintaining the organic orchards and olive groves. Even the toiletries are home-blended and homeo-pathic. Water comes straight from Kalamos spring; allegedly, those who drink from it will always be happy, healthy and return to Ithaca. Perhaps that’s why over half the guests are regulars.

Book this hotelRates from 271EUR

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