Hilltop Retreat, Private Idyll
Sea Breezes and Star-Gazing
Sleeps 8/10 (4 Bedrooms)
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An exclusive retreat nestled amongst the hills offering spectacular panoramic views to the islands of Skorpios and Megannissi. A short 5 mins drive brings you to the local habour town where shops, banks, restaurants and all amenities including mooring are available. The interior designed villa has been styled using rare fabrics and antiques from throughout the world.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 2 January 2011 - 1 May 2011 | €1200 | 7 | ||
| 1 May 2011 - 12 June 2011 | €2400 | 7 | ||
| 12 June 2011 - 26 June 2011 | €3000 | 7 | ||
| 26 June 2011 - 10 July 2011 | €3800 | 7 | ||
| 10 July 2011 - 28 August 2011 | €5300 | 7 | ||
| 28 August 2011 - 11 September 2011 | €3800 | 7 | ||
| 11 September 2011 - 30 October 2011 | €2600 | 7 | ||
| 30 October 2011 - 17 December 2011 | €1200 | 7 |
Notes on prices
Actual price will depend on number of persons, please contact owner for quote. Families with lots of kids note we can take parties of 12/14 with out using public spaces Villa Octavius is bigger than you think. Villa Octavius is very todder friendly:-)
Changeover day
Preferred changeover day Sundays. Low season this can be flexible.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bed 1 Four poster room: largest room, mountain views Bed 2 Bird of paradise room: double bed, exquisite sea views. Bed 3 Blue room: double bed, sea/mountain views. Bed 4 Dancing camels: twin, mountain views. Bed 5 Twin: can be made up on request. |
| Bathrooms: | En-suite bathroom to bedroom 1 with bath, shower room, wc. En-suite shower room to bedroom 2 with wc. En-Suite shower room to bedroom 3 with wc. En-suite shower room to bedroom 4 with wc. Wc and wash basin on ground floor by morning coffee room. |
| Kitchen: | Very large fully equipped kitchen with island. Appliances from Whirlpool include, cooker, hob, small fridge, large fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, kettle and toaster. The kitchen overlooks the swimming pool and has superb sea and mountain views. |
| Utility Room: | Washing machine, tumble dryer, ironing board and iron. |
| Living Rooms: | Extra-spacious living room with sofas seating up to 10 people. State-of-the-art satellite/DVD/entertainment system with 40" Sony full high-definition digital TV. Open wood-burning fireplace. Spectacular views over the sea. Adjoining dining room seats 10. |
| Other: | A coffee morning room is located by the kitchen-and this area can be changed into a fifth bedroom on request. The first floor features a spectacular Moroccan-style roofed hammock tower. Ideal for private siestas, quiet reading and chilling out. |
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Our standard cleaning service is midweek and weekends - though if you prefer less frequent cleaning periods, this can be changed at your request. Towels (including pool towels) and linen are included, and sheets are changed twice a week. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer fridge microwave dishwasher washing machine tumble dryer iron/ironing board satellite tv tv internet access central heating air conditioning cot high chair barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) |
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Notes on accommodation
Each room in Villa Octavius has been individually themed and decorated by Miranda Holland-Cooper to create surroundings of peace, tranquillity and total luxury. Ethnic furniture is complemented by carefully chosen traditional and modern art, wall-hangings and antiques-and lighting throughout the villa is subtle, mood-enhancing and totally controllable. All areas benefit from air-conditioning/heating, and Sonos Music System allows you to play different music in any and all three individual zones-(i)indoors, (ii)pool/patio and (iii)hammock tower. Music is sourced from the internet (recorded music or internet-available radio stations, including many BBC and UK local radio stations). An iPod sound dock is available, so that you can listen to your own MP3 music.
Outside
With easy access from the ground floor, a 200sq metre patio features: private 45 sq.m. walk in swimming pool (with 10 sunbeds); barbecue area; shaded dining area; open-air lounge with the much loved fire pit and wonderful views of Lefkas's eastern coastline - including the island Scorpios, owned by the Onassis shipping family. The patio area is ideal for barbecues,parties, corporate events, family celebrations- and even wedding receptions! Catering can be arranged on request, as can live music and other entertainment. Steps lead down from the patio to a totally private walled garden featuring four-person Jacuzzi, from where you can enjoy spectacular views of the dramatic high mountains to the west, lying beyond a valley of olive groves. Villa Octavius's garden has been landscaped with a series of stone terraces and surrounding flower beds, specially planted with blooms and herbs that give off delightful scent from dusk onwards. The villa has gated parking for over four cars.
Coast/Beach
There are many excellent beaches on the island of Lefkas, the water is clear and clean-and the sea temperatures are perfect for swimming for many months of the year. The closest beaches are less than five minutes' drive away -and to the north, near Lefkas town, Windmill beach is world famous for kite-surfing. To the south, at Vassiliki, the beach is one of the best in Europe for windsurfing and cat sailing. Beaches to the west coast are stunning and easily found by car.
Travel
Preveza (PVK) is the nearest airport approx 40 mins drive from Villa Octavius. Flights from many UK airports operate from May till the end of October. Flights from Holland and Scandinavian countries also come to Preveza. UK flight are usually on Sundays, Fridays and Wednesdays. Flights from Holland are on Saturdays.
Distances
The coastal village of Nidri is 1.5km from Villa Octavius. Lefkas town only 15kms away.
Further details
Steven Clarke-Lens, the English owner of Villa Octavius, is a well known historian and astronomer-and he runs a regular Sunset and Stars evening astronomy and mythology excursion from Nidri (www.uniqueexcursions.com) to a secluded beach for food and drink, stargazing and stories of ancient Greece. Steve also has a Mead LX200 10" telescope which he'll be happy to set up at the villa, if you'd like to enjoy your own astronomical exploration of crystal-clear night skies free of light pollution and clouds!
Booking notes
20% deposit to secure a booking, balance due six weeks before arrival.
Owner profile
Steve Clarke-Lens :- Designer and owner
For booking and further information
Property Ref GR472
Mr Steven Clarke-Lens
Tel: (Greece) + 30 2645 092 355
Fax: (Greece) + 30 2645 092 355
Mob: (Greece) + 30 6934 040 384
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