Enjoy peace, privacy & infinity sea views at 3 bed luxury villa in Old Skala

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

3 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6178 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Pool

Barbecue grill

Housekeeping

Kitchen

Explore the area

Skala, Peloponnisos Dytiki Ellada ke Ionio

Archaic Temple of Skala
10 min drive
Skala Beach
12 min drive
Kaminia Beach
17 min drive
Argostolion (EFL-Kefalonia Island Intl.)
43 min drive

Room options

About this property

Entire place

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

Bookings now taken for 2025, 2026 and 2027 with just 10% deposit on request.
Discounts for only 2 guests, or 14 night stays.
Maximum 6 guests.

Rates include a generous welcome hamper, twice weekly maid service, all towels, bedlinen, air-con, unlimited Wi-Fi & local taxes.

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. The pool is accessed by non-slip marble steps. During a summer drought, the infinity overflow switches 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.

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

During your stay at this villa, you're just a quick walk from Ionian Sea. You'll find features like an outdoor pool, a water park, and concierge services. The villa includes amenities such as free WiFi and a private pool.

Air-conditioned villa with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
Free WiFi
Splash around at the water park or swim in the outdoor pool
Services include a concierge
Onsite recreation includes a playground
Steps from Ionian Sea and 10 minutes by car from Archaic Temple of Skala

This villa offers its guests a water park and an outdoor pool. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly villa.

This Kefalonia villa is smoke free.

Property manager

Irene Price

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

Near the beach
Beach towels

Pool/Spa

Private pool
Outdoor pool

Internet

Free WiFi

Parking and transport

On-site parking
Car recommended

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Toaster
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Spices

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathrooms

3 bathrooms
Bath or shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Hairdryer

Living spaces

Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Terrace
Fenced garden
Barbecue
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Dock

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Services and conveniences

Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Safe
Chef
Iron/ironing board
Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

Near the sea
In the mountains
In a rural location
Near a health or beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near the bay

Things to do

Water park
Fitness facilities nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Winery tours nearby
Cave exploring nearby
Wildlife and game walks nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Cycling nearby
Swimming nearby
Hiking nearby

Safety features

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

General

Unit size: 1916 sq ft (178 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

No pets 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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated 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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property Registration Number 0830Κ10000864901

We should mention

Onsite cash transactions can't exceed GBP 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Enjoy peace, privacy & infinity sea views at 3 bed luxury villa in Old Skala Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Ray M.

14 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Charles N.

9 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

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

7 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

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., Edinburgh

22 Jul 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Bev C.

19 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Dawn R.

13 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

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., UK

30 Jun 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Jane S.

3 Jun 2019

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.

28 Oct 2018

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.

10 Oct 2018

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

Debra B.

18 Sept 2018

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., Burgess Hill

10 Sept 2018

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

David B., Manchester, United Kingdom

25 Jul 2018

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

Lesley C.

28 Oct 2017

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

Daniels S.

2 Sept 2017

Wonderful

A beautiful extremely well equipped villa in an amazing location - it couldnt have been a better holiday

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Robert D., Austin, Texas, USA

20 Jul 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Jackie S.

23 May 2017

Stunning villa and views and a fantastic island

We stayed here in early May 17. The villa surpassed all our expectations and the views over the south east corner of Kefalonia that were amazing. The owners were exceptional and made the booking process seamless as well as giving us lots of advice and info prior to our stay. The location is very private but there are other villas in the area. Skala is a nice place with plenty of very nice tavernas and bars. Sciroco bar and restaurant, Mikelatos family taverna, Sunrise fish taverna, Sallys bar and Captains bar are highly recommended. We found this area a good base to explore almost all of the island. Head up to castle of St George and stop at Il Borgo for lunch. Also make sure you get in Assos and the Melassani caves as well as Myrtos beach. The list of places is long and none will disappoint. A car is pretty much essential and we used Simotas car rentals. Vigelis, the owner of the car rental, couldn't have been more helpful and the whole process was a pleasure. We also went sea Kayaking with Sea Kayaking Kefalonia and again the we could not fault the experience and would thoroughly recommend this. We went from Skala to Poros. The only thing I would point out is that a lot of places, trips, etc. were only starting to get underway so we missed out on a few things we had planned, most only start towards the end of the 2nd week of May, but it didn't spoil a fantastic holiday on a beautiful island. I thoroughly recommend Kefalonia and Villa Ambelonas.

Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Angela K.

14 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Susanne W.

18 Nov 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Agneta T.

22 Jun 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Dr. Olaf O., Starzach

29 Sept 2018

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

matteo t., Milan

28 Aug 2017

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

Enjoy peace, privacy & infinity sea views at 3 bed luxury villa in Old Skala

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Exceptional

Entire home

Popular amenities

Explore the area

Room options

About this property

Entire place

Enjoy peace, privacy & infinity sea views at 3 bed luxury villa in Old Skala

Property manager

Languages

Property amenities

Beach

Pool/Spa

Internet

Parking and transport

Kitchen

Dining

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Living spaces

Entertainment

Outdoor areas

Laundry

Comfort

Pets

Suitability/Accessibility

Services and conveniences

Location highlights

Things to do

Safety features

General

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Pets

Children and extra beds

Important information

You need to know

We should mention

Enjoy peace, privacy & infinity sea views at 3 bed luxury villa in Old Skala Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ray M.

Lovely villa with a spectacular view

Ray M.

10/10 Excellent

Charles N.

Beautiful villa

Charles N.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Fabulous!!

Verified traveller

10/10 Excellent

Nick A., Edinburgh

Family holiday in skala

Nick A.

10/10 Excellent

Bev C.

Perfect Villa, beautiful views, ideal for family holiday

Bev C.

10/10 Excellent

Dawn R.

Special place

Dawn R.

10/10 Excellent

sarah e., UK

Great week

sarah e.

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

Fab location