House in Idyllic Olive Grove with Stunning Panoramic Views
8 Minutes Walk to Our Quiet Local Sandy Beach
Sleeps 5 (3 Bedrooms)
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Equipped to a high standard for our own use our 3 bedroom house is ideal for a relaxing summer holiday, a spring or autumn break and as a base for touring local castles and the archaeological sites of the Peloponnese. It is in a rural peaceful location with stunning panoramic views of the Gulf of Messinia, a peaceful garden and many sandy beaches nearby, our local and favourite beach is 8 minutes walk. Eat outside on the south and east facing terrace at all times of the year listening to the birds, enjoying a champagne breakfast or counting the shooting stars at night. Our house has air-conditioning. Spring and Autumn are ideal times to visit with olive groves full of flowers in the spring.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 19 April 2011 - 26 May 2012 | £495 | - | ||
| 26 May 2012 - 22 September 2012 | £695 | - | ||
| 23 September 2012 - 27 October 2012 | £495 | - |
Notes on prices
For bookings of 4 & 5 people from 27th May to 9th September add £100 to these prices.
Changeover day
Flexible to suit your travel arrangements.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with double bed and built in wardrobes. Bedroom 2 with 2 single beds and built in wardrobes. Bedroom 3 with 1 single bed. |
| Bathrooms: | Bathroom with bath, separate shower area and wc. Second wc upstairs. |
| Kitchen: | Open plan lounge/kitchen. The kitchen is fully equipped with fridge/freezer, full size integrated cooker and hob, microwave, kettle, juicer and all necessary utensils. |
| Utility Room: | Washing machine, iron, ironing board and clothes horse. Beach umbrellas, mats, and cool box with ice packs. |
| Living Rooms: | The kitchen and lounge/dining area has exceptional views out of every window and leads outside to the terrace where you can eat and relax with stunning panoramic views of the Taygetos mountains across the bay. Micro Stereo for CD iPod/iPhone Dock & USB |
| Other: | The separate wc and third bedroom complete the first floor. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Towels and linen are included and are changed weekly, cleaning is weekly. A twice weekly service is available on request. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer microwave washing machine iron/ironing board air conditioning barbecue |
| Location Type: | beach rural |
Notes on accommodation
Two Hair Dryers, CD/radio. Air-conditioning/heating is included in the rental price. Please note this is a 'no smoking house'. Sorry but no pets. The third bedrooom can be used as a cosy and quiet reading room.
Accessibility
Easy assess from car to front entrance with small step, wide enough for a wheel chair. Downstairs bedrooms, bathroom with bath and shower (no disability adaptations). Patios with tables and chairs outside the bedrooms overlook olive groves towards the sea and mountains. Easy assess to and from the front patio and gardens. Portable barbeque. Stairs to kitchen/lounge area, third bedroom and second wc.
Outside
Marble patio table with chairs on upstairs balcony. The front garden terrace and rear terrace provide shaded areas at different times of day with there own patio tables and chairs. Outside shower and barbecue.
Coast/Beach
There are many sandy beaches nearby the nearest of which is a quiet beach 8 minutes walk though the olive grove then down & along a short track past lemon and orange trees. You may be lucky enough to see a tortoise on the way. Guests have seen turtles swimming close to our local beach, in Koroni harbour and hatching on Zaga beach.
Zaga, Memi and Peroulia are nearby sandy beaches within 10 minutes drive with shady beach side tavernas and stunning mountain views, Peroulia is 20 mins walk.
Travel
Consider starting your holiday with a cheap flight to Athens and a drive on the quiet motorway to Kalamata. We can help you with all travel arrangements, locate the cheapest flights, car hire and if required arrange overnight accommodation on arrival at Athens airport where Theodore will meet you. Alternatively flights to Kalamata are from May to October then a 40 minute drive on local roads through rural Greece.
Distances
Koroni and Methoni castles are Venetian castles which were once the eyes of Venice surveying the shipping lanes between the Adriatic and Crete. Ancient Messinia is an hours drive away. Pylos with its wonderful square and castle is a must see and 50 minutes drive from Koroni with the idylic bay of Voidokilia a further 15 minutes drive. Ancient Olympia is approximately 2.5 hours drive. Too many interesting archaeological sites to mention here.
Further details
Koroni has two banks with cash machines and a post office. There is a pharmacy and a health centre in Koroni and in Agia Andreas. Numerous bakeries, butchers, grocery shops, patisseries, newsagents everything you need for the self catering holiday.
Koroni's Sunday morning fruit and vegetable market is worth a visit.
Windsurfing, sea kayaking and sailing are available on Memi beach.
Scooter and cycle hire in Koroni. Painting/drawing sessions and horse riding available locally. Scuba diving, fishing trips and boat hire are availbale in Pylos.
The nearby town of Harakopia has traditional bars and a taverna.
Booking notes
A deposit of 25% is required on booking, the balance is then payable 1 month prior to your holiday. Payment accepted in UK pounds or euros, for payment by euro the total price of your holiday will be fixed using the exchange rate at the time of booking. In the event of cancellation monies paid will be refunded if we are able re-rent the property.
Guest comments
We have found paradise here and have absolutely fallen in love with this villa, the spectacular views and stunning scenery... this has been a magical experience....just incredible.
Beautiful house, fantastic beaches, great food and friendly people. All together making for a relaxing and peaceful holiday.
Lemoni Spiti rapidly became our home...
House swap
House swap considered.
Owner profile
About the owner
We consider ourselves so lucky to have found this plot and the property where we have spent many relaxing holidays in Greece.
Year purchased: 2006
Why the owner chose a home in this location
In an unspoilt part of Greece, our house has all the advantages of a rural location in walking distance of our quiet local beach yet within easy reach of Koroni with its shops, banks and local tavernas. Once you have unwound from the hassle of work there many places to explore with a sandy beach or a local taverna available at every stop. You will remember the views from our balcony.
Unique benefits of the property
Since 2006 ourselves and our family have had fantastic holidays. We are sure that you too will have an equally memorable holiday in this unspoilt part of Greece.
For booking and further information
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Pat Ringrow
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1494 565177
Mobile: (UK) + 44 (0)7768 045550
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