The stone house in the emerald hills
12 Guests
6 Bedrooms
6 Bathrooms
Imbued with the timeless tranquillity of Zakynthos’s emerald hills, and discreetly camouflaged in stone, Louisa is at once unassuming and inspiring. Airy interiors flow out onto an abundance of terraces, 180-degree panoramas take in the azure waters of the Ionian Sea and a wide expanse of the island’s northeast coast, and a sense of calm, dictated by the gentle rhythms of a choir of cicadas, induces total relaxation.
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Keyholder highlights
- Tranquil atmosphere
- Panoramic sea views
- Superb pool area
- Extensive grounds
- Timeless charm
Gallery
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An inspiring shot of Louisa in all her glory.
Breakfast is served on the al fresco dining terrace.
The shady dining terrace by the pool.
A sunshine aperitif.
Lunch is served at the al fresco dining area on the main terrace.
Includes
- Sole use of the villa and the grounds
- The support of our Villa Specialists to help you select your perfect villa
- The expertise of a dedicated local 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
- A Local Specialist to assist you during your stay and 24/7 emergency support
- A comprehensive guide to your villa and its surrounding area, including our restaurant recommendations, cultural highlights and other activities
- An 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
- The ability to coordinate and share the details of your trip with your group via Your Account
- All sales taxes, electricity, gas, Wi-Fi, linen, bath towels, pool and/or beach towels
- Access 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
- Daily cleaning service (up to 3 hours/day) and a mid-week linen change
- Daily breakfast preparation
Excludes
- Flights
- Car hire
- Transfers
- Meals (unless otherwise specified)
- The Greek government’s Climate Resilience Levy - €15 per villa per night
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The Area
Louisa occupies a privileged panoramic position looking out over the sparkling blue Ionian Sea and the northeast coast of Zakynthos. An easy drive away are a series of idyllic beaches and a number of picturesque villages and towns. At just over 30km long and 20km wide, Zakynthos, also known as Zante, is easy to get around and many of the island's best spots are close to Louisa.
Just 4km from Louisa is the little harbour village of Agios Nikolaos. It may be small, but it offers most of what you will need on a day-to-day basis, including a beach, crystal clear waters, a minimarket, boat rental and a few tavernas and bars.
A few minutes' boat ride up the coast from Agios Nikolaos are the Blue Caves, a series of sea grottoes that are particularly well worth exploring in the morning when the eastern sun illuminates them with the sapphire colours of the sea. It's also a great spot for scuba diving and snorkelling.
Numerous lovely beaches line the northeast coast, including those at Kremidi, Climati, and Makris Gialos, all of which are 10 minutes or less away.
Heading west across the island, meanwhile, you will soon come to Zakynthos's most popular, most spectacular and most photographed beach: Navagio. Taking its name from the shipwreck that has lain on its sand since the early 1980s, the sandy bay is surrounded on three sides by spectacular tree-topped white cliffs and is only accessible by boat. This sublime setting and the bay's transparent, electric blue waters attract the crowds in high summer, but it's most certainly a sight to behold, both from above and below.
In terms of villages and towns in the area, the unspoilt twin villages of Volimes (upper and lower) have some interesting buildings, including traditional stone-built houses, a windmill, a couple of churches and a 400-year-old monastery. There are also a few eateries, should you get peckish while exploring.
Slightly further afield, though still just a 45-minute drive down the coast, is the capital of Zakynthos, Chora (or Zakynthos Town). A few fascinating Venetian buildings survive, and its museums and galleries, vibrant summery atmosphere, and host of bars, cafés and tavernas make it an attractive proposition for a day out.
