Xenon Estate

Spetses, Greece

Kids

Children of all ages are welcome and families often stay, especially in summer, which can be a great opportunity to socialise. If not, you might feel a little self-conscious, but as you can retreat into your own villa and do your own thing - as long as your children aren't total hell-raisers we think you'll be all right!

Note that the island of Spetses is a 2-5 hour ferry/hydrofoil trip from Athens. For some, the journey is part of the fun, but for others...maybe not!

  • Best for: Babies (0-1 years), Toddlers (1-4 years), Children (4-12 years)
  • Family friendly accommodation: Families of 3 should book Villa Lethe which has plenty of space; for those with 2 or more children, Villa Althea has a twin bedroom and 2 doubles and Astraea can sleep up to 8 in 4 doubles.
  • Babysitting: English-speaking babysitting available by advance request. See rates.
  • Baby listening: Monitors reach to the pool area, but you need to bring your own.
  • Baby equipment:
    • 3 cots
    • High chair
  • Children's meals: Villas are self-catering and have microwaves and blenders. There are tavernas, food shops and restaurants within walking distance. You can also get takeaway nearby. Bring unbreakable plates and baby cutlery with you if needed.
  • Kids Activities on site:
    • Swimming pool with shallow end
    • 1,500sqm of manicured lawns for children to play in (all fenced in)
    • Children's DVDs
  • Kids Activities nearby:
    • Horses
    • Beaches
    • Horse and carriage rides
    • Watersports
    • Boat trips
  • Families Should Know: The pool isn't fenced and there are no stairgates inside the villas.

Distances:

  • Airport: 2-5 hours away by hydrofoil or ferry
  • Hospital: 15 minutes
  • Doctor: 3 minutes
Save to favouritesPrintMailXenon EstatePerched on a hillside in a secluded corner of Spetses, a beguiling Greek island 2-3 hours from Athens, Xenon Estate is ideal for those looking for peace and privacy in a sleek, self-catering set up. It's reached along narrow, winding roads lined with whitewashed cottages, and set in beautiful landscaped gardens complete with gnarled olive trees, sun-bleached pebbles, a fragrant herb garden and flower-covered pergolas. A glorious pool, with wooden decking and canvas loungers, provides a shared focal point. You feel far from the noisy mopeds of Dapia and bustling restaurants of the old harbour (though they're only 20 minutes' walk); and a world away from the noisy madness of Athens. Adjoined but completely autonomous, the 3 [r:GR038:villas] – with names derived from Greek mythology – blend traditional island architecture and boutique hotel design, with the advantages of a rented villa. You get fully equipped kitchens, sitting rooms with flatscreen TV and surround sound, luxurious bathrooms with robes and Korres toiletries, and diligent attention from owners Alex and Elina, who spend summers here with their little girl. And did I mention the panoramic views? Over pine trees and the rooftops of Dapia, you look across the startling blue of the Saronic Gulf to the jagged islands of Hydra and Dokos, and the mountainous outline of the Peloponnese Coast. Car-free Spetses has some lovely beaches, so explore the island by fishing boat or moped, then cool off in its largest pool.

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