Xasteria

Main House

South Wing

• Bedroom 1: double bed (180x200cm), in-room sinks, walk-in shower room and separate WC
• Bedroom 2: double bed (160x200cm), open bathroom with walk-in shower and separate WC
• Bedroom 3: twin beds (for single use only) (70x200cm) which uses bathroom facilities of bedroom 2. Suitable for a child whose parents are staying in bedroom 2

North Wing

• Bedroom 4: double bed (200x200cm), en-suite shower room
• Bedroom 5: double bed (180x200cm), in-room sinks, walk-in shower and separate WC
• Bedroom 6: double bed (180x200cm), in-room sinks, walk-in shower and separate WC

Guesthouse

• Bedroom 7: double bed (180x200cm), en-suite shower room

Reduced Occupancy

During the shoulder seasons, Xasteria has a reduced price for a group of up to 10 that only need up to 5 bedrooms or for a group to up to 6 people that only need up to 3 bedrooms. The bedrooms not required will be closed, but the rest of the villa, its amenities and its grounds will remain at the complete disposal of guests. Should you book the reduced occupancy rate of 5 bedrooms, bedrooms 1,2,4,5 and 6 will be prepared for you, as for the reduced occupancy of 3 bedrooms, bedrooms 1,4 and 5 will be prepared for you.

Inside

accommodation at Xasteria is laid out over two wings, north and south, on three levels, and an independent guesthouse.

The main entrance to the south wing leads into a luminous and airy living room with inspiring sea views, banks of sliding glass doors accessing the terraces, comfy sofas, a designer fireplace, and a corner snug with a pair of designer chairs and a large built-in daybed to the far end. The quality and elegance of the furnishings, the clean lines, and the meticulous finish of this space set the tone for the rest of the property.

To one end, the living area flows into a bright, contemporary, L-shaped kitchen-diner. A large dining table looks out to sea and connects via a wall of sliding glass doors to an al fresco dining area situated between the two wings, white walls and ceilings are offset by warm wooden cabinetry, and a sizeable island offers ample space for cooking up feasts.

By the snug corner at the far end of the living room, a flight of stairs leads up to the first floor, which is home to the first bedroom, a dreamy sea-view double. A centrally positioned bed is divided from a pair of in-room sinks by a partition wall, and there's a walk-in shower room, a separate WC, and sliding glass doors leading out onto a pair of fabulously panoramic terraces.

Back by the main entrance, a second flight of steps leads down to the lower ground floor and a spacious sea-view double bedroom with terrace access, a dressing area, an open bathroom with double sinks, a walk-in shower, and a separate WC. Just across the hallway is a bedroom with a large single bed.

The main entrance to the north wing opens into a little hallway, off which, to the right, is a extremely pleasant double-aspect living room, with a large L-shaped sofa and two sets of sliding glass doors accessing the central al fresco dining area and the other terraces.

Back in the hallway, moving past a guest WC, is the north wing’s first bedroom. An ample dressing area, with French windows opening out onto the terraces, flows into a long en-suite bathroom with double sinks on one side and a walk-in shower and a separate WC on the other, to a generously proportioned double bedroom with a built-in cushioned sitting area with sea-view picture windows.

Just to the right of the north wing’s main entrance, a flight of stairs leads up to the first floor, which is home to another luminous double bedroom with en-suite shower room, a sitting area, and a glass door opening out onto a superbly panoramic terrace.

The remaining accommodation of the north wing is found on the lower ground floor, which is accessed via a staircase in the living room. Here there are the 2 staff bedrooms (one of which is occupied by the villa housekeeper), a small double, and the final bedroom, a double accessed via a corridor with double sinks on one side, and a walk-in shower and separate WC on the other. View pan out to sea and French windows open onto the terraces.

The guesthouse is situated a few metres behind the kitchen and comprises an airy double bedroom with en-suite shower room and an al fresco courtyard shower.

Outside

Xasteria is surrounded by terraces, both open, with undisturbed views out to sea, and partially secluded ones veiled by walls in the local stone used for the exteriors of the house itself. Where the terraces end, the grounds fan out, planted with indigenous flora so as to merge seamlessly with the surrounding terrain.

The focal point for communal al fresco life is on the sea-facing side of the house, where a swathe of gorgeous terraces wrap around an irresistible 15m-long infinity pool featuring a shallow shelf that's perfect for keeping cool while admiring the views.

Where the two wings meet, and accessed from both living areas and from the kitchen-diner, is the first al fresco dining area. Then, running along almost the entire façade of property is a large wooden structure which provides shade for a sitting area. A few steps from here is a poolside decked area furnished with comfily cushioned mattresses.

To the far end of the pool, meanwhile, is the second al fresco dining area, a well-shaded spot with a bar and an outdoor kitchen with barbecue looking out to sea. This is such a convivial spot that you may never feel inclined to dine out.

All of the bedrooms, including the one in the guesthouse, have their own terraces with al fresco showers. The two on the first floor of either wing open out onto panoramic rooftops furnished for lounging and soaking up the magical sea views. The one on the ground floor of the north wing opens out onto a secluded courtyard, while the two bedrooms on the lower ground floor open out onto sea view terraces.

Last but not least, one of the walled courtyard areas near the entrance to north wing is set up as an open-air cinema, a great way to spend an evening or two in the company of friends and family.

Xasteria features a fantastic infinity pool, offering swimmers stunning views while in the pool. There is a drop off the infinity side so we recommend children are supervised at all times. Please refer to our general safety page if you would like more information about infinity pools.

As this villa is located on an island, we recommend extra caution when booking your flights to avoid problems or delays with ferries and hydrofoils. It may be advisable to arrive a day earlier and depart a day later. Please contact us for any information or advice.

The final section of the access road to Xasteria is a little rough, so we recommend guests hire a 4x4 or at least a car with good ground clearance.

Please note that due to the risk of wildfires, the use of fire pits and barbecues is restricted when the weather is windy or temperatures are high. This is particularly common in July and August. More information will be provided in your House Guide and via your local specialist.