You can rent the entire estate for a spectacular family
holiday. The main house and guest house sit on the ridge, the
rest are scattered throughout the five acres of terraces below. An
idllyc escape for familes and large groups.
Price based on 7 night stay. Property also available per night.
You can rent the entire estate for a spectacular family
holiday. The main house and guest house sit on the ridge, the
rest are scattered throughout the five acres of terraces below. An
idllyc escape for familes and large groups.
Ilias sits above a terraced olive grove overlooking the sea in front and the Taygetos Mountains behind and is within easy reach of some of the most important historical sites in the world: Olympia, Messene, Mystras and Epidavros. The stunning terraces and infinity pool make it an unforgettable holiday.
The main house comprises a large drawing room with AC and overhead fans, library mezzanine, open fireplace and French windows opening onto terraces facing both sea and mountains. A big kitchen with AC and big farmhouse kitchen table that sits up to 16. Below is a large utility room. Many of the various guest houses also have their own living areas.
Daily maid service and change of linen twice a week. Early morning swimming pool maintenace and gardener. Local chef can be organised at an extra cost.
The bedrooms are arrnaged throughout several terraced levels. Main house with Emporer Bed, Guest House with two singles and a double, Girl’s House with two double bedrooms, Boy’s House with three double bedrooms, Shepherds Hut with a double room, and a luxurious Yurt with double bed and wooden flooring.
9 bathrooms most of which are ensuites, with either baths or showers.
Avenue chose this estate as it is great for groups, but large enough to give individuals the privacy they require on holiday.
The Mani has a coastline of hidden coves and beaches, some rocky, some pebbly, some with sand. The long beach at Santova, along from Kitries, is ten minutes by car or an hour on foot. It has beach bars and full-moon parties in the summer months- ideal for those needing a break from the tranquility or parents. Alternatively, the beach at Kardamili, with its dramatic backdrop of mountains, is great for swimming, reading and siesta after a long lunch at one of the many tavernas that look onto the beach.
There are excellent tavernas in the charming local villages, whether by the sea or up in the hills. All of them serve good Greek food. Kitries is the local fishing village and has two on the seafront. Kardamili has several, as do Stoupa and Agios Nikolaos further down the coast. For Greek dancing, the enchanting village of Pigi is a drive to the south.
Kardamili is the local village and one of the most charming in the Peloponnese. A very long time ago, it was a city offered to Achilles by Agamemnon to tempt him from his tent. Now, it's a village with a long beach, fabulous tavernas and an international jazz festival every May.
