Luxury Villa, featured in Grand Designs with Large Private Pool and Magnificent Sea Views
Totally Private in Extensive Mature Gardens, Uncrowded Beaches Five Minutes Away
Sleeps 8/9 (4 ensuite bedrooms)
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Maistrali overlooks the Ionian sea, private in its extensive mature gardens and orchards of olive and almond.A perfect holiday for all your family and friends. There are extensive opportunities for water sports, sailing, fishing, tennis and walking. The accomodation comfortably sleeps 8 to 9. This contemporary house was designed by an English architect and is built, furnished and equipped to the highest standards. In Maistrali the attention to detail is stunning throughout - from Egyptian cotton linens through the comprehensive range of extra services. Experience total freedom; treat Maistrali as your own private five star villa. The villa is fully serviced and maintained by our house manager who will ensure that your holiday is worry free.A number of beautiful uncrowded beaches are minutes away and the picturesque fishing village of Agios Nicholaos where there are excellent beach tavernas and where you can catch the Cephalonia ferry.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 12 April 2012 - 16 May 2012 | £960 | 7 | ||
| 17 May 2012 - 30 May 2012 | £1700 | 7 | ||
| 31 May 2012 - 4 July 2012 | £2000 | 7 | ||
| 5 July 2012 - 29 August 2012 | £3900 | 7 | ||
| 30 August 2012 - 26 September 2012 | £1800 | 7 | ||
| 27 September 2012 - 25 October 2012 | £1700 | - |
Changeover day
Preferred changeover day is Thursday.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 twin beds, Bedroom 2 twin beds, Bedroom 3 large king, Master bedroom super king/twins, all have extensive storage - all en suite - each has french windows and sea views. There is an extra fold-away bed available. |
| Bathrooms: | En-suite to all bedrooms - with showers,heated towel rail,fully tiled, English plumbing. Master bathroom has a separate bath and shower. There are luxury white towels and pool towels. We offer our guests complementary organic Korres spa products. |
| Kitchen: | New Kitchen for 2011 fitted with large fridge/freezer, dishwasher, dual gas/electric cooker, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, food processor/juicer fully equipped to the highest culinary standards. China,glass, flat wear for 18 people. picnic set. |
| Utility Room: | Equipped with a large fridge/chiller, washing machine and laundry equipment, and the safe. |
| Living Rooms: | This large living area has luxurious, squidgy sofas and chairs, soft rugs, music system, ipod player, cinema system, feature gas fireplace. A large dining area with seating for up to 16 around a beech refectory table. French doors opening to terrace. |
| Other: | As you enter through the front door there is a reception area for hanging outdoor clothes, with a Chinese cabinet containing books and games.To the south and east there is a shady veranda with comfortable seating and a private master bedroom terrace. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Top quality Egyptian cotton percale linens and luxury white towels and pool towels are provided. The house is cleaned for your arrival and when you leave. We offer daily or midweek maid service and linen change as an extra please ask for details. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer fridge microwave dishwasher washing machine iron/ironing board tv central heating room fans cot high chair barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) |
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Notes on accommodation
The house is suitable for children over the age of five and younger under parental supervision. The pool has walk-in steps which are suitable for easy access. Wifi is available nearby. New for 2010 - Jane and Robert Ellis ,the owners say 'We want our guests experience at Maistrali to be as good as or better than any boutique hotel - at a fraction of the cost. We would like our guests to tell us what is important to them. So if you would like a special occasion planned and organised like a wedding, we can cater for 100 guests,an anniversary or a special birthday please ask for details. Imagine arriving by boat for your Greek wedding on the beach. We can provide a chef or a cook, a spa therapist,babysitting, a maid or your shopping done just ask and it will be organised for you. Alternatively you may prefer to be left alone - the choice is yours'.
Accessibility
Maistrali has not been specially constructed for wheelchair users but those people with mild mobility problems should discuss suitability with the owners.
Outside
There are spacious dining and BBQ areas and comfortable places to sun bathe or lounge under the shady verandas or by the inviting pool. The totally private pool is 10 metres by 5 metres with walk in the shallow end. There terraces and verandas have comfortable teak furniture with linen cushions. There are sun sails for addition shade. There is plenty of space for children to play. At night the terraces and the pool are atmospherically lit to add to the enjoyment of your alfresco cocktails, dining and barbeque. The mature garden contains palm, fig, bourganvilia, lavender, succulents and herbs. Olive trees provide shady corners. There is parking for 8 cars.
Coast/Beach
A number of beautiful uncrowded beaches are form 5 minutes away, the famous ship wreck bay, and the picturesque port and fishing village of Aghios Nikolaos features a number of small beach and port side tavernas. There is a daily ferry service, to Cephalonia, and excursions to the famous Blue Caves with perhaps the prospect of a seal or dolphin sighting on the way.
Special interest holidays
Swimming, snorkeling, water sports, small boat hire self drive, yacht charter, fishing and sailing, wind surfing, tennis, at the Peligoni club. For those who prefer an active holiday the island is particularly good for coastal and hill walks and is on the major path for migrating birds in spring and autumn. A lively Night life exists in Zakynthos town or the southern resorts on the island. Sight seeing and visits to the many historic sites on the island is strongly recommended.
Travel
Zakynthos is just over three hours away from the UK and there is a wide choice of flights from most of the airports in the UK.The airport is 45 mins drive from Maistrali. Ferries to Kilini on the Greek mainland sail from the port in Zakynthos town 45 minutes away.
We can provide help and information on flights and recommended car hire.
Distances
The nearest beach at Agios Nicholaos is 10 minutes away. There are a wealth of other beaches of all types, Climati, Micro Nisi, Macro Galos, Xhgia, Porta Roma and Alikes at between 10 and 30 minutes away . The Peligoni Club is 7 minutes away for drinks and meals and as a member for sailing,wind surfing,water sports and tennis, tuition is available. Shopping - there are local shops at Agios Nicholaos,Micro Nisi - Volimes 10 minutes away for shopping and gifts and supermarket at Katestari.
Further details
Conde Nast Traveller in 2009 said that ‘the north of Zakynthos was barely touched by mass tourism’. Not much changes here, the fishing boats put out their nets and you are often temporarily halted by flocks of sheep and herds of goats tended by old men on their donkeys. Zakynthos is the most Southern of the Ionian Islands and one of the greenest. It boasts mountains, fertile hills, translucent seas, soft sand and the smallest pebble beaches and staggeringly beautiful countryside.
The beautiful north of the island is designated an area of outstanding natural beauty and is perfect for late, spring, summer and autumn holidays. Compared to the rest of the Mediterranean it is affordable. The beaches are suitable for young children and there are many charming seaside villages with plenty of good restaurants. The island has an Italian feel from its long association with the Venetians
Zakynthos town which is 50 mins away, is a thriving, charmingly enchanting place to visit, with good shops, restaurants, churches and museums. The town has a good nightlife and an outside cinema. Spring is an especially pretty time on the island as the all the wild flowers are blooming and the colourful migratory birds are abundant.The island is fascinating to explore include the mountain villages, monasteries and the turtle beaches. The world famous turtle beach is worth a visit and you will spot the odd dolphin and seals with luck and a sharp eye.
Booking notes
A 25% non returnable deposit on booking is required and the remaining 75% is required 6 weeks before departure to secure the booking. There is a £200 fee to cover breakages returnable on clear check.
Guest comments
2010
'An amazing place that has left us totally relaxed,the three grandchildren required virtually no watching over'. Murphy.
'feels like being a guest in a home rather than holiday accomodation, beautifully designed house sitting perfectly in its landscape'. Moon.
'If we were any more relaxed we would slip into a coma'. Samson.
'It was everything we had hoped for and more'. Rankin
House swap
House swap considered.
Owner profile
About the owner
Jane and Robert’s love affair with Zakynthos began 25 years ago when they toured the island’s mountainous chalk roads on motor bikes and were blown away by the stunning scenery and crystal clear blue Ionian sea. They vowed to come back one day. In 2000 they bought a beautiful piece of land with magnificent sea views and built a wonderful house. This they designed and brought to life with the help of an English architect friend. Jane managed the project and spent nine months living with the builders to see it through. In 2006 the house was featured on ‘Grand Designs’ They would like guests to experience the stunning natural beauty of the island, and the local community of Volimes who have made their lives there with their friendliness and old fashioned Greek hospitality.
Year purchased: 2000
Why the owner chose a home in this location
We have always had a a love affair with Greece and the people, we have been on holiday to Greece since we were students and in turn brought our family. In 2000 we had a marvelous holiday on Zakynthos and this encouraged us to come back and buy the land where we built Maistrali .The area is an EU designated area of outstanding natural beauty. The combination of sea and mountains and the views of Cephalonia make Maistrali as exciting today as it ever was and we are delighted to share this with our guests.
Unique benefits of the property
The climate in summer is just perfect.Warm in the day and cool enough to sleep well at night. Total, privacy, silence, space, comfort, a tremendous feeling of well being, everything for your needs, everything works. Close by sports, restaurants ,bars and entertainment. The local people are hospitable and genuinely welcoming. There is no mass tourism at the north of Zakynthos.
For booking and further information
Property Ref GR427
Contact Name:
Robert&Jane Ellis
(UNITED KINGDOM) +44 1989730750
Owners Website: Click here
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