My Little Place on the Hill

Rooms

The spacious suites are basically apartments; each has its own hallway, bedroom, bathroom, separate living room, kitchenette and private terrace. All Standard Suites have garden views; Superior Suites have even better views and kingsize beds. Although primarily designed for couples, the suites can be reconfigured so that the living room becomes a second bedroom with 2 single beds for children (Family Suites). In keeping with typical Greek style, the design is modern and minimalist with marble tiled floors and white-washed walls. We liked the monochrome furnishings - tasteful stripes, spots and florals with a touch of retro in the steel bedside lamps and hanging lightbulbs.

Bedrooms are comfortable, with wall-mounted air conditioning and plenty of built-in cupboard space. Details are refreshingly simple and unfussy throughout: you’ll find black and white photographs lining the walls (island shots, taken by Vicky), candles in tiny egg cups and flowers artfully arranged in glass vases. Bathrooms are small - standard shower rooms with toiletries and a good flow of hot water, but unfortunately no curtain to stop the entire room getting a soaking.

The living rooms feature a sofa or daybeds, and some have a simple coffee table and/or a small writing desk. All are different. French doors open out onto a terrace with a table and chairs and views over the pool, garden or to the hills. Your kitchenette has adequate facilities for rustling up simple breakfasts, lunches or one-pot dinners.

Features include:

• Hairdryer
• In-room treatments available
• WiFi

Eating

A continental (Greek) breakfast is included in the rates and is delivered daily to your Suite. Each suite has a kitchenette: hob, toaster and kettle will take care of breakfast, while a large fridge keeps provisions and drinks ice-cold. Pots, pans and tableware are all provided. There’s no oven or microwave though, and just 2 hot plates, so eating out might be preferable. Mini-markets are a short walk away while larger supermarkets are a 6km drive.

We opted for breakfast at the poolside bar (extra cost as per menu). Expect fresh fruits, yoghurt and muesli, cakes, jams and locally sourced honey. Fresh fruit smoothies and a variety of coffees (the iced coffee is excellent) are served up with a friendly smile and an interest in the day’s adventures.

Bar snacks - including Greek salads, toasted sandwiches and local olives - are served from 9am-2pm and 6-10pm, alongside ice-cold beer, wine and cocktails. The bar also stays open late on some evenings.

For other meals, explore local restaurants. The closest eateries are a 15-minute walk away - they include 2 traditional Greek tavernas offering decent, good-value food. Pre-booking is advised in high season. Or, if you're happy to drive, there's a great selection further afield. For authentic Kefalonian cuisine with stunning views of the turquoise sea, visit the family-run Avithos Preview Taverna at Avithos beach. Owner Panos is a sommelier and his mother Angela cooks local specialities and homemade recipes that are a cut above most traditional tavernas. We were especially impressed by a salad featuring kritama - a wild seaside plant tasting a little like samphire, hand-picked from the Kefalonian coastline. And do try the olive oil - they make it themselves.

Features include:

• Bar
• Breakfast
• Coffee maker
• Communal dining
• Fridge
• Hob or stove
• Kids' meals
• Kitchenette
• Organic produce
• Restaurants nearby
• Toaster
• Vegetarian options

Activities

• Dive into, or lounge and read a book from the little library by the tranquil 20m pool. Hammocks hanging from towering eucalyptus trees are perfect for a siesta. Note that you'll need to bring your own pool towels
  
• Swim and sunbathe at nearby beaches: it's a 40 minute walk to beautiful Avithos beach along a track lined with wild herbs, olive groves and vineyards. Best to drive with little ones though. Or visit sandy Spartia beach just 5 minutes' drive away
  
• Kefalonia’s most stunning arc of beach, Myrtos - set beneath dramatic cliffs that give way to a turquoise sea - is a 40-minute drive away
  
• Hike in the hills of Mt Ainos National Park amongst fir trees, herbs and wild flowers - or take a jeep safari through the forest
  
• Enjoy a cosy evening at the weekly outdoor cinema nights held by Vicky and Alex
  
• Avid cyclists can get a mountain bike delivered to the hotel - a great way to explore the island in the cooler months
  
• Explore the island’s famous caves: Drogarati has a big chamber filled with stalactites, while the gorgeous Melissani is home to an underground salt-water lake
  
• Hire a boat to explore secluded coves and rocky outcrops along the coast
  
• Visit Fiskardo (60km), a pretty little fishing village in the north with tavernas and pastel-couloured houses lining its waterfront, or tiny Assos (47km) with its fort and harbour views of a Venetian fortress
  
• Visit fantastic wineries and vineyards for wine tasting - Kefalonia is the only Ionian island to have been granted appellation of origin for its wines - robola, mavrodaphne and Muscat
  
• The island’s capital, Argostoli, is just 12km away, great for a wander or stocking up on supplies

Activities on site or nearby include:

• Boat trips
• Boules
• Hiking
• Historical sites
• Mountain biking
• Plantlife / flora
• Shopping / markets
• Swimming
• Wine tasting

Kids

Children are very welcome at My Little Place on the Hill, and will like playing with the cats, although teenagers may find themselves at a loose end. The pool has an adjoining children’s area, although it is unfenced. Driving to the beach is advised with young children as the walk is not great for buggies and is uphill on the way back.

Best for:

Children (4-12 years)

Family friendly accommodation:

Family Suites and Superior Family Suites have a double bedroom, a second bedroom with 2 single beds for children, and space for a baby cot. The differences are the views - those from the Superior Suites are, well, superior - and these rooms also have a kingsize bed

Cots Available, Family Rooms

Distances:

• Airport: 15 minutes
• Hospital: 15 minutes
• Shops: 2 minutes' drive (Spartia)

For more family-friendly places, see our Kids Collection

Location

My Little Place on the Hill is set in the quiet village of Korianna, just 7km from the island's airport and 12km from the capital, Argostoli. The nearest town, Spartia, is a 15-minute walk away.

By Air:
Fly into Kefalonia Argostoli (7km - served by charter flights from the UK throughout the summer), or Athens then get a connecting flight.

From the Airport
You can take a taxi - but we'd recommend hiring a car. A basic taverna, minimarket and beach are all within walking distance, but you'll need a car for food shopping and sightseeing. Note that taxis are expensive on Kefalonia.

By Car:
For car hire see our car rental recommendations. There's parking at the property.

By Boat:
Kefalonia is served by ferries from Astakos (on the Greek mainland), Kyllini / Patras (Peloponnese) and neighbouring islands.

Detailed directions will be sent to you when you book through i-escape.