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Enjoy privacy & infinity sea views at 3 bed villa in peaceful Old Skala

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Outdoor pool
TV, video games, DVD player, books
3 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, in-room safe, iron/ironing board
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6178 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Enjoy privacy & infinity sea views at 3 bed villa in peaceful Old Skala

Flexible June - arrive Sunday 22, Monday 23 or Tuesday 24 June, for a 7, 8 or 9 night stay between 22/6 - 1/7.

Bookings now taken for 2026, 27 & 28 with just 10% deposit on request.
Discounts for 1-2 guests or 14 night stays.
Saturday arrivals preferred, other days on request, subject to availability.
Maximum of 6 adults, additional child or baby in cot on request.
Rates include a welcome hamper, twice weekly maid service, towels, bedlinen, air-con & Wi-Fi.

Peaceful, private & not overlooked, this 3 en suite bedroom villa, has unrestricted sea views & a large infinity pool, situated in pretty countryside in sought after Old Skala area, 10 mins drive to Skala town & its long sandy beaches, beach sports & tavernas.

The spacious open plan villa has air-conditioning & heating throughout & is comfortably furnished & well equipped to suit a couple or large family, with lots of extra comforts including free unlimited Wi-Fi, UK TV, bluetooth speaker, badminton & tennis rackets, games/DVD/CD/book library, Egyptian cotton bedding, cool box, outdoor cushioned loungers, XL indoor and outdoor sofas. Private chef & grocery delivery service are available on request at additional charge.

The villa comfortably sleeps 6, in 3 sea view, en suite bedrooms, all similar size. A king size bedroom downstairs leads out onto the pool terrace. Two twin bedrooms upstairs share a large balcony & can be made into super-king size beds on request. A baby or young child can be accommodated in a cot or fold down bed on request (with extra linen charge).

Watch a video tour of Villa Ambelonas here www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFEApbbZcVY

A large floodlit infinity pool with jacuzzi bench, measures 13m x 5m, depth 0.6m - 1.9m, perfect for swimming laps & room for children to play & swim. During a summer drought, the infinity overflow may switch off to preserve water.

Outside a large shady covered terrace with bougainvillea clambering up the pillars is a great outdoor living, dining & snoozing space, with a dining suite & 2 large sofas to relax & escape the midday heat.
A large balcony & huge sunny patio with loungers, parasols & BBQ gives everyone space to relax.

Located in South East Kefalonia, near Skala, Katelios, and Poros, in a beautiful area with mountain & beach views, there are lots of walking & cycling trails, a great choice of golden sandy beaches, from quiet Mounda 'turtle' beach, to Skala's 3 km long sandy beach, with deserted quiet stretches, as well as boat trips from the beach, water sports, tavernas & beach bar service, depending on which area you choose. Local landmarks include Skala's Roman Villa, Mycenaic Tomb and Moni Iperagias Theotokou Atrou.

EOT Greek tourist licence (MHTE αριθμόςμητρώουτηςεπιχείρησης 0830K10000864901) confirms that Villa Ambelonas & its swimming pool (operational licence N.3766/09) have been inspected by the Greek Tourism Organisation & by Fire & Safety Officers & certify the villa & pool conform to Government safety standards. Rigorous cleaning protocols have also been implemented, to ensure your family enjoy a safe holiday.

New Greek accommodation tax can be paid in cash during your stay or in advance, E15 per night (per villa not per person).

Pets, on-site parties and group events are not permitted sorry.

We love watching the yachts & cruise ships sailing by & enjoying the views across the sea to Olympia on mainland Greece & the neighbouring island of Zante. We hope you love the villa as much as we do - happy holidays!

Changeover day in peak season is usually Saturday, with other days on request, coinciding with the widest choice of direct flight options to Kefalonia (EFL) including Gatwick, Manchester, Heathrow, Stansted & Bristol. May & October we can be flexible on arrival day and length of stay, contact me with any special requests.

SATURDAY flights from UK airports to Kefalonia (EFL)
- Birmingham: Jet2
- Bristol: EasyJet
- East Midlands: Jet2
- Gatwick: EasyJet
- Heathrow: British Airways
- Leeds Bradford Jet2
- Stansted: Ryanair, Jet2
- Manchester: Jet2

WEDNESDAY flights from UK airports to Kefalonia (EFL)
- Birmingham: Jet2
- Bristol: EasyJet
- East Midlands: Jet2
- Gatwick: EasyJet
- Glasgow
- Leeds Bradford Jet2
- Stansted: Ryanair, Jet2
- Manchester: Jet2

Other days of the week, direct flights are available from:
+ Birmingham: Tui
+ Bristol: Tui
+ Bournemouth Tui
+ Cardif Tui
+ East Midlands: Tui
+ Edinburgh: EasyJet
+ Gatwick: Tui
+ Glasgow: Jet2
+ Luton: EasyJet
+ Manchester: EasyJet, Tui
+ Newcastle: Tui, Jet2
+ Stansted: Tui
+ Leeds Bradford: Jet2

Property manager

Irene Price

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Not inside. Outside take care fire spreads quickly

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,916 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 0830Κ10000864901

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 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

Map
Skala, Peloponnisos Dytiki Ellada ke Ionio

What's nearby

  • Archaic Temple of Skala - 10 min drive
  • Skala Beach - 12 min drive
  • Kato Kateleios Marina - 14 min drive
  • Kaminia Beach - 17 min drive
  • Katelios Beach - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Argostolion (EFL-Kefalonia Island Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Remetzo - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Jerry's Elliniko - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Anemos - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪taverna Apostolis - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Agrapidos - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Enjoy privacy & infinity sea views at 3 bed villa in peaceful Old Skala have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Enjoy privacy & infinity sea views at 3 bed villa in peaceful Old Skala pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Enjoy privacy & infinity sea views at 3 bed villa in peaceful Old Skala?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy privacy & infinity sea views at 3 bed villa in peaceful Old Skala?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy privacy & infinity sea views at 3 bed villa in peaceful Old Skala located?

This family-friendly Kefalonia villa is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Ionian Sea, Moúnta and Kaminia Beach. Spithi beach and Skala Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Enjoy privacy & infinity sea views at 3 bed villa in peaceful Old Skala Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bev C.

Perfect Villa, beautiful views, ideal for family holiday
Excellent, great customer service all the way. Many thanks to Irene we had a fabulous time in your wonderful villa.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lesley C.

Stunningly beautiful!!
What can we say, perfect villa in such a stunning location. Did wonder where we were going, down the tiny little road but wow was it worth it. Don't think you could better the view anywhere in the world, absolutely stunning. Villa was perfect, lovely surprise hamper when we arrived even down to the lil pot of Nescafé so we could have a coffee straightaway, amazing. Never had such a fully equipped kitchen before! everything you could think of to make your stay perfect and home from home. We would rate this villa 11 out of 10 and would definitely love to go back. Perfect holiday, thank you so much xx
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Lovely Villa
There is no point repeating all the points in the previous reviews - just to say that we endorse everything that is in them, it's all true. The pool is big enough to have a proper swim, it has massage jets which are fun, and the underwater pool lights add to the night-time ambience. There is very little light pollution here, and on our last night we lay on our backs with our legs dangling in the pool looking at the constellations and shooting stars - superb. All the windows have flyscreens so you can leave the windows open to get a lovely through draught - even though it was hot we barely need the aircon. The beach at Mounda was our favourite, a 15 minute drive to a wonderful long sandy beach, gently shelving into the warm sea, that must be one of the best beaches on Kefalonia . Great holiday!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Angela K.

Traumhaft
Wir haben die Woche in diesem wunderbaren Ferienhaus sehr genossen. Die friedvolle Ruhe , das super ausgestattete Haus, der traumhafte Pool, mit diesem gigantischem Blick einfach nur zauberhaft.Alles war super sauber, wir wurden mit einem liebevoll eingekauften Korb und einer gekühlten Flasche Wein verwöhnt. Der Kontakt war sehr herzlich . Wir können nur empfehlen dieses tolle Anwesen zu mieten.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ray M.

Lovely villa with a spectacular view
Wonderful secluded setting for a relaxing holiday, yet only a short drive from Skala town and all its facilities. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susanne W.

Traumhaft!
Wir hatten wunderbare und sehr erholsame Tage an diesem traumhaften Ort. Das Haus bietet mindestens alles, was man benötigt, die Betten sind bequem, die Küche groß und gut sortiert. Dass jedes Schlafzimmer ein eigenes Bad hatte, war für uns als Familie sehr komfortabel! Die Lage des Hauses ist unbeschreiblich, ein 180 ° Blick auf den Peloponnes und umliegende Inseln, der große (im Oktober schon sehr erfrischende ;-)) Infinity-Pool und die vielen Möglichkeiten, auf der Terrasse zu sitzen/liegen etc. Da musste man sich schon sehr aufraffen, diesen Ort für Ausflüge überhaupt zu verlassen. Obwohl auch die Umgebung sehr schön und das Aufraffen wert ist! Die Kommunikation mit Irene war hervorragend, ebenso die mit Elaine vor Ort, wir fühlten uns rundum gut und sehr gastfreundlich betreut, herzlichen Dank! Genossen haben wir vor allem den traumhaften Blick, die absolute Ruhe und das leise Bimmeln der Ziegen und Schafe im Hintergrund sowie den Platz und Komfort der Villa. Absolute Empfehlung!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Charles N.

Beautiful villa
A very well appointed villa with stunning views over Skala and the sea. Peaceful and a great place for a relaxing holiday
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Fabulous!!
Had an amazing stay at Ambelonas Villa, the villa and location are incredible. Irene made us feel so welcome when booking and throughout our stay. Nothing was too much trouble and she gave us so much information to enhance our holiday. We felt totally looked after, with Elaine only a short distance away if we had any difficulties. This is the most beautiful, tranquil place we have ever stayed and can’t wait to go back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nick A.

Family holiday in skala
This is a unique villa stay due to the amazing view and location. It is based in old skala so a car is essential and you have to be willing to drive to beach, restaurants, town etc. However, what you get is a beautiful View, complete privacy and lots of friendly goats! The house is clean, has everything you might need and Irene and the house keeper helped with anything we needed during our stay, The welcome basket on arrival was a lovely touch. We loved it and made the most of the view and amazing pool during our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dawn R.

Special place
Absolutely amazing villa. Spotlessly clean, amazing view and peaceful location - very private. Some nice touches from the owners (welcome pack with basic foodstuff, cool box for trips out). Very comfortable beds and great communication from the owners and villa manager. We had the perfect holiday here - highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

sarah e.

Great week
Lovely villa - very clean and well equipped. The welcome pack is a nice touch. The roads are very windy - lots of hairpins. Local super market in Skala was fine for all our needs and nearest taverna is very good but it’s a 20 minute walk away . Lots of tavernas in Skala we only tried a couple and both were very good .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Agneta T.

Amazing place
Villa Ambelonas is a perfect place for relax. We are very satisfied with everything. We definitely want to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

Fab location
The villa has everything you could need and the owners are so helpful. The views are amazing, hearing the bells on the goats in the morning and evening as they came up and down the mountain just added to the relaxed feeling. I very rarely say I will return anywhere but this villa is so wonderful I will book it again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

zoe j.

What a view! Great villa quiet location :-)
We had a brilliant week for half term October. Weather was warm low 20’s but still lovely to laze by the pool, a day of rain but didn’t stop us exploring . The villa is very comfortable and had everything we needed, the grocery concierge service from bond Viveur was brilliant, cold beer in the fridge when we arrived was just perfect. We loved the location of the villa , in the hills with the goats and sheep and the view is amazing and you get the sun all day by the pool. Being October it was the very end of season and mostly all tavernas were closed but we liked the quiet and we almost had the beach to ourselves at Kaminia. We liked the tavernas in Kateleios and poros plus the amazing butchers there ! Would definitely recommend this villa and we hope to return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

Lovely clean villa with stunning views
We had a great holiday. Although we were up a mountain it was great being away from the small town centre. The villa was spotlessly clean and had great facilities. The town itself is very quiet at this time of year but the weather was mostly great and overall we had a lovely week. Would happily return.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Olaf O.

Phantastische Lage
Ausstattung wie beschrieben, alles sehr sauber, traumhafter Blick auf das Meer und den Ort Skala. Die Villa (incl. dem grossen Pool) ist sehr zu empfehlen.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

You won't want to leave.
The property is approached by a narrow road that winds up the hillside and is home to many goats. This was the start of a fabulous week. The property is lovely with views to instigate jealousy from friends on your Facebook page! The only sound you will hear is the melodic chime of the goats' bells. The house is really well appointed and we arrived to a welcome basket which included the very necessary English tea. The bed linen was fresh and of good quality and the rooms all had aircon when it got a little too hot. There are ample books and DVDs to choose from which catered to all of our tastes. The pool was very clean and the pool guy came very discreetly early in the morning to keep it looking good. Outside there are plenty of sunbeds, parasols, tables and chairs. No need to fight over who gets there towel down first! Just down the hill is a lovely taverna with good food and really friendly welcoming staff. Skala is full of places to eat and all reasonably priced. Would we stay here again? That gets a big resounding yes. Our only caveat is could you arrange for the wasps to move to another hillside as they were a tad annoying. It is a gorgeous house in a gorgeous location.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jayne W.

Peaceful and everything you could wish for
Thank you for letting us stay in your wonderful home. We didn't want to come home. Old Skala is lovely, so untouched and the surrounding area. This is on our list for a return visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Fiona W.

What an amazing villa!
Villa Ambelonas is amazing! It is situated on the hills about the town of Skala so hiring a car is essential. The villa is positioned so that it is not overlooked and it doesn't overlook any other villas so you really do have an uninterrupted view of Skala and beyond to Zakynthos and mainland Greece. The pool is a good size (approx 12 metres long) and the terrace is well equipped with sun loungers and umbrellas. There is often a breeze which is helpful as otherwise it might be too hot at times. The inside of the villa is comfortable and well equipped. All the rooms have ensuite bathrooms and there is air conditioning in every room. The villa very clean on arrival with towels provided for both inside and around the pool. Elaine visited during our stay to change towels, sheets and give the place a clean. She was really friendly and was very helpful with tips on places to visit. Irene is lovely! She was extremely helpful with answering questions prior to our holiday. She was quick to respond when I sent an email and gave me good advice on car hire. We visited the beaches at Kaminia and Mouda Beaches where there was a sandy beach and clear water. You could hire sunbeams and umbrellas for a few euros. At Kaminia beach there is a lovely restaurant called Anemos where we had lunch and also dinner. The food was really good and it had a lovely relaxed atmosphere. Other restaurants we visited in/near Skala were Old Times, Mikelatos and Kelari Taverna (which is very close to the villa and you can walk there). I would highly recommend Irene and Rob's villa. It is very peaceful and relaxing. A great place to stay.

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Fantastic!
This is our 5th visit to this beautiful villa, which is very quiet, not overlooked and with fantastic views of Scala and across the sea to mainland Greece and Zante. There is everything you could wish for in this beautifully clean villa, it is really a home from home, housekeeping is exceptional and nothing is too much trouble. The infinity pool and patio area is just wonderful! The local Kerali Taverna is a must for local cuisine and views, and the staff are friendly and very helpful. We have already booked for next year as we love it so much. The owners, Irene and Robert, are always extremely helpful and accommodating, and a pleasure to liaise with.

10/10 Excellent

Bob W.

5 star location skala
Excellent location well maintained property. Have stayed here 3 times now & will return
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Daniels S.

Wonderful
A beautiful extremely well equipped villa in an amazing location - it couldnt have been a better holiday
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

matteo t.

Splendida vacanza
Una vila magnifica, con tutti i confort. La posizione è superba, sopra Skala, una location ottima con spiagge bellissime e tutte le comodità. Siamo rimasti molto colpiti dall'accoglienza: al nostro arrivo, la sera tardi, abbiamo trovato caffè, latte, formaggio, biscotti, pane, vino...La casa è perfettamente attrezzata, ha tre camere molto confortevoli (con aria condizionata), un bel salone, una piscina magnifica. E' in perfetto ordine, molto pulita e il servizio (giardiniere, pulizie) eccellente. La consiglio vivamente.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Simon P.

Beautiful property with amazing sea views
A high spec, well equipped Villa. If it's sea views, peace and quiet and a great view you want, look no further. Irene and the local team help ensure you have everything you need. Ideal for family groups and anyone who loves a good pool and relaxed evening bbq's. Location is 5 mins drive to local village for supplies, but local taverna within 1.5km does good food and delivers.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

Beautiful place to stay on Kefalonia
We had a great time on the island and loved the villa. The location is wonderful as a base from which to explore the island and come home to a well-appointed house and pool overlooking the Ionian Sea. The owner and staff are responsive and professional. In short, everything was first rate.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017