Kissed by the sun

10 Guests

5 Bedrooms

4 Bathrooms

Occupying a fabulously private position above the sea and the wooded hills of southwest Zakynthos, Artelia inhabits a magical world all of its own where guests will be pampered by the staff and can luxuriate in its splendour. Included in the extensive estate is a manège where guests can delight in the rare Akhal Teke horses an experience not to be missed for all horse-lovers! All this whilst also being in easy reach of sandy beaches, crystal clear coves, welcoming tavernas and character-filled villages, all of which offer plenty to see and experience for guests who manage to tear themselves away from their secluded hill-top hideaway.

Highlights

  • IncludedBreathtaking sea views
  • IncludedIn-villa cook service for two meals a day
  • IncludedA unique infinity pool
  • IncludedSpacious living areas inside and out
  • Included250-acre estate including a manège of rare-breed horses

Gallery

Aerial views of Artelia.

An enchanted evening at Artelia.

The double-height ceilings above the dining area creates an airy atmosphere.

Artelia's irresistible infinity pool.

Enjoying the refreshing embrace of the pool.

Glorious views out over the Gulf of Laganas and the National Marine Park of Zakynthos.

Includes

  • IncludedSole use of the villa and the grounds
  • IncludedThe support of our Villa Specialists to help you select your perfect villa
  • IncludedThe expertise of a dedicated team to help you fine-tune the logistics of your trip and to plan a range of experiences, many of which are exclusive to The Thinking Traveller
  • IncludedAccess to our award winning local support, knowledge and personal recommendations during your stay
  • IncludedA comprehensive guide to your villa and its surrounding area, including our restaurant recommendations, cultural highlights and other activities
  • IncludedAn easy-to-use online holiday planner to keep all your booked experiences and services in one place, ensuring that nothing gets missed during your stay
  • IncludedThe ability to coordinate and share the details of your trip with your group via Your Account
  • IncludedAll sales taxes, electricity, gas, Wi-Fi, linen, bath towels, pool and/or beach towels
  • IncludedAccess to our in-villa wine delivery service – choose from our handpicked menu of the best regional wines and find them waiting for you at your villa
  • IncludedA daily cleaning service (up to 5 hours/day) and a mid-week linen change
  • IncludedDaily cook service for two meals per day: breakfast and either lunch or dinner

Excludes

  • Not IncludedFlights
  • Not IncludedCar hire
  • Not IncludedTransfers
  • Not IncludedThe cost of ingredients for specified meals, payable locally
  • Not IncludedThe costs to heat the pool which amounts to €525 per week, if requested, payable in advance
  • Not IncludedThe Greek government’s Climate Resilience Levy - €15 per villa per night

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Getting to and around

Zakynthos International Airport:

1km-10miles-25mins

Nearest amenities (tavernas, shops, etc):

Agalas - 4.5km-2.8miles-10mins; Lithakia 7km-4.3miles-15mins; Koiliomenos - 9km-6.5miles-15mins; Agios Sostis - 10km-6miles-20mins; Limni Keriou - 13km-8.5miles-25mins

Nearest beaches:

Agios Sostis - 10km-6miles-20mins; Limni Keriou - 13km-8.5miles-25mins; Laganas - 11km-7miles-23mins; Porto Roxa and Porto Limnionas (rocky swimming coves with tavernas) - 20km-12.5miles-30mins

The National Marine Park of Zakynthos:

at Limni Keriou - 13km-8.5miles-25mins

Zakynthos Town:

18km-11miles-30mins

Exo Chora village:

21km-13miles-30mins

Navagio beach:

32km-20miles-50mins (to the cliffs above the beach, which is only accessible by boat)

From the Guest Book

Read the insightful reviews from travellers who have experienced this villa and our service firsthand.

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All went really well at Artelia. From the staff, to the service, the villa as well and the beauty of the island if you avoid the tourist crowd. The yacht rental is a must as well as the beauty from the water is really special. We are very happy with our trip with The Thinking Traveller and will book again without any problems and with pleasure. We will also highly recommend the villa and the island of Zakynthos for a trip with a family. We had a very good time and we will keep beautiful memories too. Thank you to everyone.

GM July 2025

Our stay at Artelia was a dream vacation, definitely a 5-star experience. The villa has extraordinary views with unparalleled privacy and spacious grounds. The view from the deck with the firepit in the middle of the pool is really like something out of a magazine. We didn't want to leave the house! The firepit was an extraordinary way to wind down after a meal. The staff were exceptionally kind, proactive, flexible and professional, and it was such a treat to have a home cooked delicious Greek meal every evening (it's really a vacation for everyone when you don't need to go to supermarket or cook or clean up at all and do so in the comfort of the house and on your own schedule vs. driving to restaurants). Inside the house there is a lot of attention to detail; you have the conveniences of a hotel (labels on bedding and towels, bath robes, toiletries) but the charm of a house.

AL September 2024

We had a unique experience at Artelia and we love it.

Jeremy da Costa September 2024

Artelia's privacy, views and staff were all beyond expectations. What stood out were the views and the privacy (not one other house in sight apart from at the bottom of the valley!). It felt like an exclusive experience in a magical spot. We had an incredible family holiday and the daily breakfast and dinner service with amazing food was the cherry on the cake! We left feeling truly relaxed but we would've loved to stay longer.

Verified guest, August 2024

What stood out for us about Artelia? The aesthetics were great, the place was clean and the cook was outstanding. Zakynthos is an amazing destination - the sea is so blue and we saw one of the best sunsets ever.

Verified guest, August 2024

We had an amazing time at Artelia. The view and the entertainment area was spectacular. Also the staff were extremely helpful and kept the villa in tip-top condition. Nothing was too much to ask for. If this is the standard we will definitely use The Thinking Traveller again. The whole visit and the use of the online service beforehand for boat booking, food and transport worked very well.

TS June 2024

Excellent

4.7/5

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