Villa Pasque

Description

Villa Pasque is a characterful, vintage-inspired villa on the Greek paradise island of Lefkas. On arrival, you'll receive a warm welcome from the villa team in the form of a hamper with local food and drink specialities including wine, honey, fresh bread, coffee and fruit.

Enter through a winding stepping stone path that leads up to the beautiful stonework exterior, built in a heritage style. Stone fortification style walls surround the property, while an expansive garden encompasses the property, peppered with Mediterranean plants and trees.

There's a huge swimming pool reminiscent of the turquoise Ionian Sea, plenty of sunbeds for soaking up the rays and an outdoor shaded area with a marble-topped dining table. Take a refreshing dip to cool off from the summer sunshine and rejuvenate, then take in the dreamy island atmosphere.

The delightful villa is spread over three floors. Ascend the steps to reach the two charming, minimal bedrooms, which have queen-sized beds dressed with lemon or soft grey bedspreads and fresh white walls. In one of the rooms, the queen bed is convertible to a twin, depending on your preferences. White drapes flutter at the large windows and allow the Mediterranean sunshine in. Ensuites are colourful, with retro tiles and shower cubicles, with complimentary toiletries and beauty products.

The compact yet cosy living space includes a well-equipped kitchen and a pull-out sofa that can serve as an extra bed for two guests. Curl up and watch a movie together on satellite television. Guests also have the option of dining in this area around the wooden cream table.

The kitchen even has two kinds of coffee machine - espresso and French press. Whip up a home-cooked feast or pick up some tasty Grecian cuisine from a traditional taverna nearby. The side door opens out onto the pool area, allowing fresh air and showcasing beautiful views.

#### Features
The Villa

Villa Pasque is a lovely holiday home for up to 4 people, featuring 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

Lowe Ground Floor
- Fully equipped kitchen with dining area and sofa bed

Ground Floor
- Open-plan living area with fireplace

Semi First Floor
- Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom
- Double bedroom (can be made twin) with en-suite shower bathroom

Exterior
- Swimming pool (28 sqm)
- Sun loungers
- Alfresco dining area
- Barbecue

Additional facilities
- Central air-conditioning
- Wi-Fi
- Satellite TV
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Safe deposit box
- Hair dryer & toiletries

#### Location
Famous for its spellbinding beaches yet still flying under the radar (despite being one of the few Greek islands you can access by car), Lefkas is a fantastic island to be based on. It is conveniently connected to the mainland by a causeway. Meanwhile, the airport is 25km away in Aktion. The villa itself is in Sfakiotes, in the north of the island, a peaceful and authentic local area.

Lefkas has a charming, typically Greek town centre full of narrow streets and alleyways. There's fantastic shopping in the form of cute boutiques and gift shops, and the main square has a plethora of characterful cafes and quirky bars. The town comes alive at night, when everyone gathers for delicious food and conversation, creating an infectious buzz.

With dazzling beaches on every coast, you'll be spoilt for choice when planning a beach day in Lefkas. The postcard-perfect beach used in many marketing campaigns is Porto Katsiki, a beach with soaring white cliffs topped with greenery, a delicate ribbon of white sand and spectacular turquoise sea. Alternatively, head to relaxing Agios Nikitas beach, with beautiful water and lots of high-quality seafood restaurant because of the fishing village. Around the island, watersports are very popular, including paragliding, windsurfing and kitesurfing.

Yachting is a popular pastime for the locals and visitors - visit the sophisticated Lefkada Marina and watch the fancy catamarans and yachts bobbing in the harbour. Boat trips to different beaches around Lefkos and neighbouring islands like Skorpios and Meganisi can be arranged.

Visit Nydri waterfall, accessed by a short yet scenic hike through olive and citrus groves and over rocky areas. The reward is a jaw-dropping wall of water that descends into a pool where you can swim. In high season, local stalls sell honey from around this region.

For culture fans, explore the Monastery of Panagia Faneromeni, surrounded by captivating gardens and perched high atop a hill. Dating back to the 17th century, there is a museum inside with icons, chalices and manuscripts, and even a small zoo!

The food on Lefkos is similar to that of mainland Greece and the Mediterranean area - except many of the restaurants here have amazing sweeping mountain views. One dish to try in a traditional taverna is a tasty moussaka - layers of minced meat and tomato sauce with aubergine and creamy bechamel sauce, baked like a lasagne. Another dish to try is souvlaki, which is skewered and grilled meat and sometimes with vegetables. A local speciality is creamy and zingy tzatziki with freshly baked crusty bread.