House in Kastraki, Egeo

PEACEFUL COUNTRY VILLA, WITH VIEWS TO SEA, ISLANDS & HILLS

PEACEFUL COUNTRY VILLA, WITH VIEWS TO SEA, ISLANDS & HILLS

Photo gallery for PEACEFUL COUNTRY VILLA, WITH VIEWS TO SEA, ISLANDS & HILLS

The villa in its vineyard; the island across the sea is Paros
Chilled house rosé at sunset, looking over our olive grove, sea & Paros
Property grounds
View from the kitchen at sunset over Paros
Last year's lemons, preserved for tajine,but the new crop is on the tree outside

Overview of PEACEFUL COUNTRY VILLA, WITH VIEWS TO SEA, ISLANDS & HILLS

5 out of 5 Exceptional
5 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10210 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

Kastraki, Egeo
  • Popular LocationPyrgaki Beach8 min drive
  • Popular LocationMikri Vigla Beach10 min drive
  • AirportNaxos (JNX-Naxos Island National)21 min drive
  • Popular LocationPlaka Beach22 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1 Red Ensuite

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Double Futons

Red apartment living room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Green ensuite shower room

Toilet · Shower only

Red ensuite shower room

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

PEACEFUL COUNTRY VILLA, WITH VIEWS TO SEA, ISLANDS & HILLS

An author's home (http://www.cicerone.co.uk/1009) and much loved retreat for 20 years. The house is spacious (210 sq m) and full of light and air, with views over olive trees to fields, sea and islands beneath a huge sky. The open-plan lounge and dining rooms face west, where the sun sets behind the neighbouring island of Paros. On a clear day, many more islands ‘float’ on the horizon. French windows open onto a balcony that runs along three sides of the house.
The house is set in its own acre of land, which is planted with vines, olives, lemon and pomegranate trees among fields on the island’s south-west coastal plain. It faces W and SW to the sea, N, E and S to the hills. Two perfect sandy bays and a long, long sandy beach are 15 minutes’ walk/2 minutes' drive away. It is a peaceful, rural location, off the tourist trail, and an ideal base for exploring the whole island - we ran our walking holiday business, Walking Plus (a beach, a temple and glass of wine) from here for 16 years.
The house was originally 9 studio apartments, which we gutted and transformed into our ideal home. As one guest commented, "it's Greek, but with a delightful English touch of comfort and style". The main bathroom is big, the ensuite shower rooms enclosed and tastefully tiled. Every guest who comes has been captivated by the house, its setting and its location on the island's most beautiful and unspoilt coast.
The sun sets behind the neighbouring island of Paros, and on a clear day, many more islands ‘float’ on the horizon. Two perfect sandy bays and an impossibly long stretch of beach are a few minutes' drive away (5 minutes by bicycle), and never crowded. Two of the island's best tavernas, the Apolavsi and the Axiotissa are a few metres down the road.

Property manager

Gillian Cameron Cooper
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Sea view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We have a cot

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 55 lb per pet (limit one pet total)
Must clean up faeces from property.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 00000370490

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Naxos

Located in Naxos, this villa is in a rural area and on a lake. Bazeos Tower and Vallindras Distillery are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Glyfada Beach and Kastraki Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and cycling.

What's nearby

  • Kastraki Beach - 19 min walk
  • Pyrgaki Beach - 8 min drive
  • Mikri Vigla Beach - 10 min drive
  • Plaka Beach - 22 min drive
  • Agios Prokopios Beach - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Naxos (JNX-Naxos Island National) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Paradiso Taverna - 15 min drive
  • Picasso - 16 min drive
  • Tohu - 16 min drive
  • Yazoo Summer Bliss - 16 min drive
  • Oregano Souvlaki Meze - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is PEACEFUL COUNTRY VILLA, WITH VIEWS TO SEA, ISLANDS & HILLS pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at PEACEFUL COUNTRY VILLA, WITH VIEWS TO SEA, ISLANDS & HILLS?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at PEACEFUL COUNTRY VILLA, WITH VIEWS TO SEA, ISLANDS & HILLS?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is PEACEFUL COUNTRY VILLA, WITH VIEWS TO SEA, ISLANDS & HILLS located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is within 1 mile (2 km) of Glyfada Beach, Kastraki Beach and Mikrí Vígla. Alyko and Mikri Vigla Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

5

Exceptional

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4.8/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

4.8/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

5/5 Excellent

William Clyde W.

Nice property and nice location
We loved our stay in Villa 2. It was convenient to many things, but most interesting were the hosts, who had available for a nominal fee some very well documented hikes throughout the mountains of Naxos. Took us to places we had not seen before. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

5/5 Excellent

Ryan S.

Tranquil Greek Paradise
The villa in Kastraki on the Greek island of Naxos provided the perfect balance of a Mediterranean getaway with the comfort of one's own home. The spacious villa was more than enough room for two couples and a child, and the beach and restaurants were a short walk away. Swimming, sunbathing, sampling the delicious food prepared at the nearby restaurant and sipping the locally made wine all added up to an unforgettable holiday. The property manager was able to pick us up from the port and even arranged for a bicycle to be hired to give us a little extra mobility. She not only explained everything clearly but made us feel incredibly welcome. This is a place my family and I can't wait to return to.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

5/5 Excellent

Arnaud G., Lyon

Gorgeous villa! beautiful seaviews,peacefull place
We have excellent memories from our holidays in this beautiful property. The house is spaceous, tastefully furnished, very well kept and fully-equipped. The beautiful 4 miles long sandy Kastraki Beach beach is only a 5 minutes walk away. We very much enjoyed relaxed evenings on the terrace, overlooking the garden (with fresh vegs, figues & lemons!). The view of the surrundings, the sea and the island of Paros is stunning. The property located in a peacefull area is ideal for our group of 10 (4 adults, 6 children,) The owners and the manager on the island are very friendly and helpful. We much appreciated their restaurant , sight-seeing and walking tips. We warmly recommend this beautiful property to anyone looking for relaxed holidays and hope to be back soon
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

5/5 Excellent

E P.

Wonderful house and hosts
The house was beautiful and very well equipped, with sunny and shady areas to enjoy. It was also great to have fruits from the garden! The house is in a quiet location, close to the sea, and the sunsets are amazing from the terrace. We were there as a family with kids, cousins, grand parents, and the house and surroundings fitted everyone comfortably. A variety of nice beaches are reachable easily and allow to chose between different seaside styles. Also close to a famous windsurf and kite surf spot (one can actually see the kites flying in the sky in the distance). Perfect experience, to be recommended. We're going again! (note to webmaster: arrival date was actually in 2014, but at the time of writing this review the calendar does not allow to go back in time that much…)

5/5 Excellent

Monica T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property with sea view
Gillian's property is the kind of place where you will instantaneously feel at home. You can tell from many details that this is Gillian's home and not just a property for rent. The house is spacious, clean and wonderfully located with a lot of land and nature around, just a few minutes drive to one of the best beaches we experienced in this Greek summer. And close to two perfect restaurants: one is known as the best restaurant on the island, the other one, a real Greek taverna, is even better in our eyes! The wonderful veranda has a stunning view on the sea and sunsets. Allison, the property manager, is one of the kindest and loveliest persons I met. She is enthusiastic about Naxos and generous within kind of information to make the best out of your stay. Always helpful to solve any problem. Thank you Gillian and Allison for making our stay in Naxos simply perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Gillian Cameron Cooper

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I am a writer, journalist and editor by profession (www.gillycameroncooper.com). My husband, Robin, and I operated a small, exclusive walking holiday company based in the Cyclades, for 14 years. We have an extensive knowledge of Greek island culture and natural history - you can share this in my recently published guide book to walking on Naxos, Paros, Amorgos & Santorini https/www.cicerone.co.uk/C1009 . We have upgraded the big, single-storey house to British standards of comfort and taste. We care for the island environment and support the local community.

Why they chose this property

Wake up every morning to big view of sea, islands, sky and hills. In the evenings, sit on the broad balcony and watch the sun set gloriously behind Paros, a glass of chilled local rosé wine to hand. The island's most beautiful beaches are close by and rarely crowded, yet the house is sufficiently inland to have fertile soil for cultivating, washing that isn't salt-encrusted, and to stroll into hills rich with wildflowers.
All that is best about the country is condensed into the wonderfully diverse island of Naxos. It is rich in mythology and ancient history, with temples, stone farm buildings as old as the hills, rare Byzantine frescos and Venetian towers. This is a real, working island rather than a tourist resort, and produces its own high-quality meat, dairy, fruit, vegetables and olive oil.

What makes this property unique

• Convenient for exploring the island's best coast for walking, swimming and wildlife; central villages, N & NE mountains
• Friendly neighbours, including a family taverna, whose sons manage our vineyard
• Completed secluded villa, nestled in an acre of vines and olive trees and surrounded by fields (ie., not in a crowd of holiday villas)
• Wide views of sea and islands W and S, and of waves of rocky hills to N and E
• Self-contained peace and relaxation in a real home in an acre of land, rather than being in a soul-less holiday villa complex
• The house is full of light and space; as one guest put it: "very pretty: Greek, but not too Greek"
• Guests share our inside knowledge of the island - at online blog, and with guidebooks, maps and notes in the house
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