Kefalonia Pool Suites

Rooms

There are five chic apartments in total, differentiated by the private outside area – two with a veranda, two with a loft and one with a balcony. All are poster children for minimalist contemporary design, and have a master bedroom with a queensize bed and its own ensuite shower bathroom. The second bedroom in all five can be set up as a twin or double. Every apartment comes with an open-plan living room and kitchenette.

The Veranda Apartments are both on the ground floor; their twin rooms have their own separate shower bathrooms. Both bedrooms open out onto the dedicated veranda with breakfast table and chairs.

The Loft Apartments are arranged across two levels. We stayed in the slightly larger Loft 1, which had a bedroom and shower bathroom on the ground floor, and an ensuite bedroom up a metal staircase. It was quite snug, but we liked how cosy it felt and the view across rooftops towards Argostoli harbour. The living room has a double-height ceiling which keeps it bright and there's a kitchenette at the back. This room opens onto the private patio; ours had gorgeous views across the sea to the Paliki peninsula and felt more private than most, slightly concealed by the garden.

The Balcony Apartment is similar in layout to the Veranda Apartments although smaller and on the first floor. The open-plan living room and twin room (which has a separate shower bathroom) both open onto the balcony.

All the apartments have fantastic long views across the island and the Ionian Sea, high-speed WiFi throughout (though ours was patchy in the upstairs bedroom) and private parking on the property.

Features include:

• Air conditioning
• Hairdryer
• Safe box
• Slippers
• Terrace/balcony
• Toiletries
• WiFi

Eating

Each apartment has a well-kitted out if bijou kitchenette. With surface space at a premium you won't be whipping up big family-style meals, but it works for a simple dinner. Then move outside for a sundowner on your terrace, as the west-facing apartments see gorgeous sunsets over the city.

A shopping service can be pre-booked if you would like provisions to await you on arrival; tea, coffee, salt and washing up liquid are provided, along with a local treat - ours was a box of caramelised almonds. There's a guest book in each apartment detailing local food shops, restaurants as well as activities and beaches. The nearest shops are in Argostoli, 3.5km away by car. Platys Gialos (6km) has a taverna, a café and a supermarket.

With no restaurant on site, your best bet is a quick hop to Argostoli which, being the capital of Kefalonia and a busy port, is where the best choices are. The harbour is lined with restaurants but if you're not sure where to start, the concierge will be happy to offer suggestions and make bookings. For traditional fare, check out Tzivras Restaurant 1933 (the classic Greek beef and phyllo pie kreatopita, roasted vegetables briam and moussaka are very popular), or head out of the city to Il Borgo which serves similar local fare but in the grand setting of St George’s Castle, so perfect for a romantic dinner.

Features include:

• Kitchenette
• Shopping service

Activities

• There’s plenty to do in Argostoli but it’s best for eating, drinking and shopping. However, Kefalonia is a large island so it’s worth getting a car or booking one of the many tours; check in with the concierge for more details
  
• Sunworshippers are spoiled for choice when it comes to beaches. Famed for their beauty but further afield are Myrtos, Petani and the horseshoe-shaped Antisamos cove (Captain Corelli was filmed around here)...
  
• ...or closer to home, Kalamia is a petite and pretty cove, and Makrys Gialos Beach (5km) is a long stretch of white sand popular with Argostolians
  
• Day trippers should visit the gorgeous Melissani Cave – including a boat trip on its glassy waters – and take in the eerie splendour of the Drogarati Cave. The Castle of St George is a bit of a climb but great for a wander around its vast ruins before a dip in the sea and a drink at Peratata village below
  
• Definitely try to visit the villages of Assos and Fiskardo on the north of the island. The former has a small, picturesque bay lined with tavernas, while the latter is known for its chic boutiques and trendy quayside restaurants; plus the mountain drive is a spectacle in itself
  
• Densely forested Mount Ainos is the national park and has a number of walking trails and some (elusive) wild horses. At its height, 1600m, the views are unparalleled. Also check out the stunning Agios Gerasimos monastery, where Kefalonia’s patron saint St Gerasimos is mummified

Activities on site or nearby include:

• Boat trips
• Hiking
• Historical sites
• Private guided tours
• Shopping / markets
• Snorkelling
• Swimming

Kids

All children over the age of 12 are welcome. Note that there are no extra beds.

Best for:

Teens (over 12)

Family friendly accommodation:

All apartments have a second double/twin bedroom and all except Loft 2 have two bathrooms.

For more family-friendly places, see our Kids Collection

Location

Kefalonia Pool Suites are situated around 3.5km from Argostoli, the island's capital city, on the Ionian island of Kefalonia.

By Air
Kefalonia airport (Anna Pollatou, 7km away) is served by charter flights from the UK and Europe throughout the summer; at other times you can fly via Athens.

From the Airport:
Taxis are freely available, you can also book a transfer, and if you want to hire a car to explore the island see our car rental recommendations. There is also onsite parking for rental cars at the Suites.

By Ferry:
Poros port, which connects the island with Kyllini in the Peloponnese, is 41.5 km away on the southeast side of Kefalonia. Sami port connects the island with Patra, also in the Peloponnese, and is 28 km away on the northeast side of Kefalonia.

Detailed directions will be sent when you book through i-escape.