Gate and Drive (1/25)
Private pool with sea views over a valley. (2/25)
Portokali Cottage (3/25)
(4/25)
Double Bedroom (5/25)
Twin Bedroom (6/25)
Bathroom (7/25)
Pool Terrace (8/25)
Pool and Loungers (9/25)
Shady Outside Dining (10/25)
Upper Terrace View (11/25)
The area is well known for sunsets (12/25)
Pool at night (13/25)
Double room - window to pool terrace (14/25)
Double room - door to landing (15/25)
Dining area (16/25)
Comfortable sitting TV area (17/25)
Open plan kitchen dining area (18/25)
Door to main terrace (19/25)
Spiral staircase (20/25)
Landing (21/25)
Main outdoor living area (22/25)
Pool with view over valley towards the sea (23/25)
Pool Terrace (24/25)
Pool at night (25/25)
Cottage with Pool
Cottage Ref: 13432
Licence Number: AMA: 00000941037
- Sleeps 4
- Self Catering
- 2 Bedrooms
- No Smoking
- 1 Bathrooms
- No Pets
- Original Building
Artistic Style
Great Location - Car essential
Changeover
Sunday
Nearest Airport: Argostoli (52km)
Not suitable for infirm
Description
Portokali Cottage is a quintessentially Greek rural house. It was built into the hillside over a hundred years ago as a traditional home providing a first floor for its owners and a ground floor (a katoi) for the owners’ animals.
The building materials were obtained locally - locally quarried stone made the strong and characterful walls whilst Cypress trees were cut by hand from the forested valley below to provide the solid and abundant ceiling beams both downstairs and upstairs.
The cottage has been sympathetically and tastefully renovated during the last 20 years; great care has been taken to retain the original features and character.
Calm Mediterranean blues and greens alongside the original stone and cypress wood provide an aura of tranquillity.
Throughout the house there are pieces of antique furniture which add charm and ensure that this is a home away from home rather than a holiday house.
The cottage is located in a valley on the edge of a small village, Agrilias, on the West coast of Northern Kefalonia about 5kms outside Fiscardo port. Manganos, with a selection of tavernas, coffee shops and grocery stores is a five minute walk away. The nearest beaches are Alaties and Aghia Gerousalem – both are a 5 minute drive away.
The open plan ground floor is partly carved out of the rock foundation so remains comfortably cool in the summer whilst retaining warmth in the cooler months. The wooden ceiling provides a wonderful scent of pine. The ground floor consists of a comfortable sitting area, a dining area and a very well-equipped kitchen.
Upstairs is reached by a bespoke spiral staircase. Here the cypress ceilings are high which gives a light and spacious feel. Two bedrooms and a bathroom are reached via the landing; both bedrooms are light and airy with two windows and high ceilings. The double bedroom looks directly onto the stone pool terrace and towards Dafnoudi valley. The twin bedroom has an exterior door which opens onto a terrace with views towards Lixouri.
Outside
The swimming pool at Portokali Cottage is set on a private stone walled terrace behind the house. The pool terrace overlooks a gentle tree clad valley which stretches towards the sea at Cape Dafnoudi. Superb sunsets can be enjoyed from the pool terrace and the front of the cottage.
The gardens around Portokali Cottage are mature and well established among the stone terraces. On the drive, there are two small orange trees and a particularly bountiful lemon tree. In Greek, the word for orange tree is “Portokali” and it is from this tree that the cottage takes its name. The other mature trees and shrubs are typically Mediterranean and include a walnut tree, a plum tree, olive trees, lavender, bougainvillea, plumbago and oleander bushes.
In front of the main entrance to the cottage is a large shaded terrace with a farmhouse table for al fresco dining.
Location of holiday rental in Agrilias near Fiskardo, Kefalonia (Cephalonia), Ionian Islands
| Holiday Type: | Beach, Rural, Local Nightlife, Family |
| Local Activities: | Walking, Fishing, Tennis, Cycling/Mountain Biking |
| Nearest Airport: | Argostoli | 52km |
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| Nearest Ferry Port: | Sami | 34km |
| Nearest Bus Station: | Argostoli | 44km |
| Nearest Beach: | Alaties | 2.8km |
| Nearest Pub/Restaurant: | Manganos | 0.85km |
Location description
Set above a wooded valley with views down to the sea below.
Other activities
Scuba diving, Kayak hire, Boat hire and Daily cruises can all be arranged from Fiscardo.
Local events
There is a religious festival in mid August celebrating the patron saint of the island, Saint Gerasimos.
Tourist attractions
The village of Fiscardo is a tourist attraction. The entire area is renowned for its natural beauty and a visit to the village of Assos, and Myrtos Beach are recommended.
Directions
Portokali Cottage is an hours scenic drive from the airport. Driving directions are sent on booking. A hire car is highly recommended as the cottage is more than an easy walk from Fiscardo and most beaches. However, the village of Manganos with shops and restaurants is just a 5 minute walk. Taxi's are readily available for those planning an evening out and not wishing to drive home.
Accommodation, Facilities and Services
| Suitability: | Not suitable for infirm, No Smoking, No Pets |
| General: | Air conditioning, Internet Access, Hairdryer Air conditioning in bedrooms only. |
| Bedrooms: | 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4 1 Double/s, 1 Twin/s |
| Bathrooms: | 1 Bathroom/s 1 Shower/s, 1 Wash basin/s, 1 Toilets/s |
| Lounge: | Seating for 4 people Satellite/Cable TV, CD Player, Radio, Books/Magazines, Selection of Music |
| Dining Area: | Seating for 4 people , High chair A high chair and cot are available on request. |
| Kitchen/Utility: | Oven, Hob, Grill, Fridge, Freezer, Kettle, Toaster, Dishwasher, Washing machine, Ironing board, Iron The washing machine is located in the bathroom. |
| Outdoors: | Swimming Pool, Private garden, Terrace, Sunloungers, Patio table, Patio chairs, Sunshade |
| Access: | Car essential, Off road parking |
| Services: |
Linen provided |
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Rates
| Period | Weekly | Minimum Stay |
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| 01 May to 13 May | £760 | 5 Days |
| 14 May to 27 May | £840 | 5 Days |
| 28 May to 30 June | £1,260 | 5 Days |
| 01 July to 22 July | £2,260 | 5 Days |
| 23 July to 02 Sept | £1,960 | 5 Days |
| 03 Sept to 16 Sept | £1,560 | 5 Days |
| 17 Sept to 30 Sept | £1,260 | 5 Days |
| 01 Oct - 15 Oct | £960 | 5 Days |
| 16 Oct - 31 Oct | £860 | 5 Days |
Please Note: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion. Currency conversions are not guaranteed to be accurate.
Deposit/Booking Notes
Arrival days flexible low season but we prefer Sunday arrivals in July and August.
We request a 25% deposit on booking and the balance paid eight weeks prior to arrival.
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Owner Details
Owner Name:
Abi
Property Ref:
13432
Languages Spoken:
English, French, Greek
Preferred Contact Method:
Enquiry Form
Primary Telephone:
+44 7434990071
Secondary Telephone:
+44 7486523975
Owner joined website:
12 February 2016
Property listed since:
23 December 2019
Link to owners website:
www.greekislandcottage.com
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Owner Details
Owner Name: Abi
Property Ref: 13432
Languages Spoken: English, French, Greek
Preferred Contact Method: Enquiry Form
Primary Telephone: +44 7434990071
Secondary Telephone: +44 7486523975
Owner joined website: 12 February 2016
Property listed since: 23 December 2019
Link to owners website: www.greekislandcottage.com
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