Far from the madding crowds of Zakynthos' beach resorts sits this beautiful trio of serviced villas, perched right on the turquoise sea outside the village of Ammoudi, designed for peaceful families, honeymoon couples and chilled-out friends. Inside the three villas flawless tones of blue and white blend with stone arches and parquet floors; beds are plump with pretty netting and windows frame intoxicating azure views. Outside, driftwood tables and cushioned loungers lie on stone terraces with sit-outs and a couple of sea-view Jacuzzis that extend like ship decks over the ocean – waves are often the only sound.
To swim, guests walk down to the private rocky cove or stroll five minutes to the quiet sandy village beach; the largest villa has a pool too. To eat, there are the villas’ modern kitchens and a BBQ or Ammoudi’s trad tavernas. For divers or sailors, the Ionian Sea has secluded coves and spectacular caves to explore. For children, the lush shared garden has a playground. For everything else, there’s concierge-style service from the team. We’re so excited to have discovered their exceptional villas in this hidden corner of Zakynthos and can’t wait to stay.
Highs
- The villas are impeccably decorated; 1 for a couple, 2 for 4-5
- A lovely welcome basket with seasonal fruit and veg, coffee, Greek wine and olive oil, and homemade desserts every other day
- Steps from uncrowded beaches with crystal-clear waters, and private seafront terraces with Jacuzzis, umbrellas and seating
- Daily villa cleaning and a shared laundry room
- For kids, a play area with slides and swings, plus a ping-pong table
Lows
- The two smaller villas are in the same building (but are well separated)
- The two smaller villas have Jacuzzis, only the Standalone villa has a pool
- Bathrooms are rather small
- Ammoudi village has limited amenities; drive to Zakynthos Town (20 mins) for a wider range of restaurants and shops
Best time to go
The mid-season months of June and September are our favourites; warm weather, and touristy sites like Shipwreck Beach are less crowded. July and August are high season – hot and busy, but you can always cool off with a boat trip (the waters here are among the bluest in Greece). May and October are low season months – the weather is still sunny, but in May the sea is still quite cool for swimming. The villas are typically closed from mid-October to late April.
Our top tips
Location
The villas are located on the east coast of Zakynthos (Zante) island, by the village of Ammoudi, 15km from Zakynthos Town.
By Air::
Fly into Zakynthos International Airport (18km) and book a transfer or hire a car to get here. Each villa has a parking space.
By Boat:
Alternatively, ferry here from one of the other islands (Kefalonia is close), and take a taxi.
Detailed directions will be sent when you book through i-escape.
More on getting to Greece and getting around
Airports:
- Zakynthos International Airport 18.0 km ZTH
Other:
- Beach 0.1 km
- Shops 0.3 km
- Restaurant 0.3 km
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