Spiti Martini is set in a most lovely part of Skinaria in North Zante surrounded by olives , pines ,cypress and gorgeous views. The small house is well situated overlooking the sea from the swim pool and yet way from the busy coast road. A stunning completely private 10 x 5 metre pool,pergola for shade . Martini is peaceful , with an open fireplace. Terracotta floors and whitewash walls. Three large bedrooms, high beamed ceilings, two shower rooms, one en suite, arranged as 1 double and 2 twins ( one on mezzanine level upstairs ) The kitchen is compact and fully equipped providing all necessary facilities. Washing machine,gas BBQ and large drinks fridge. Freezer .Comfy sun loungers by the pool. French windows open to a large private walled garden and walled estate of two acres & terraces paved with handmade tiles & ample outside seating. Al fresco dining is popular with our guests. Old Olives for shade . A quiet cove below the house is within 5 minutes, & a long beach shingle/sand/pebbles with umbrellas, & taverna 8 minutes away.
WIFI and 4g signal strong .
Description: The internal walls of the villa are whitewashed with antique plain terracotta floor tiles and hand knotted rugs. Bathrooms are fully tiled with beamed ceilings. Comfortable soft sofas, plenty of seating both inside and out. Beds are solid hand made pine , made by our local carpenter Georgos, fully fitted pine wardrobes hand made. All windows have shutters . Internal doors are green pine with Norfolk latches .Secluded and private seating around the swimming pool new pergola for shade.
Spiti Martini is designed as a one family home . The two main bedrooms are linked and the third bedroom (a twin ) , is up stairs above the sala . ( sitting room ) It’s NOT suitable for two families.
Modern Air-conditioning is fitted in each bedroom. (2022 ) remote control operated and very quiet. It’s also in the main living room.
The sea is 3 kilometres by car. Quiet secluded coves or larger beaches with more to offer are close at hand. Boat hire is available from fishing village below house. Most cooking is done outside, there is a gas bbq , and a second drinks fridge and an oven in a small cottage in garden. Lovely walks in the surrounding hills. Our guest book tells of families and couples who have returned to Martini to enjoy the friendly and peaceful nature of the house. the rear garden terrace is walled and private
Nearby: The pretty traditional Greek villages of Ano Volimes and Volimes are 5 minutes drive away. Here you can buy freshly baked bread, fruit, vegetables, eggs ,home made honey and most other provisions that you may need. We have a list for guests in the house of tavernas we like, updated by us every spring. The northern part of the island remains mainly undeveloped and therefore has retained a sense of the past where time does not matter and life goes on at a leisurely pace.Excellent walking.There are two small coves just below the house where swimming in crystal water is an alternative to the pool.Three monasteries within a 30 minute drive, one in a ruined state, and when walking from the hamlet the smell of wild herbs makes the experience memorable. The Macherado pottery is only a twenty minute drive.
Daily Ferries run from the port of Saint Nicholas, 14 minutes away, and day trips to Cephalonia are possible and fun. The Peligoni sailing club is 9 minutes away.
General information: The pool is 10m x 5m x1.5m deep and is surrounded by its own terrace with a shaded area and sun loungers . It is private and not overlooked .We provide a table-tennis table with bats. Most entertaining and eating takes place outside where there is a gas barbeque on the rear terrace and a large shady eating area. This is a lovely peaceful place where you can relax and switch off .
Traditional mountain villages may be visited within a radius of 15 km.
Zakynthos town itself is a busy , bustling place with open squares , a lovely harbour , excellent shopping and dining. Car ferries daily to the mainland.
From the peace of Martini it is only a 40 minute drive to visit the main town.
The Peligoni Club (sailing , windsurfing and much more) is 9 mins drive from our house , and al fresco lunch or evening meal may be possible there. Some of our guests choose to join the club on a weekly basis and even sail and windsurf there. ( but not in August ) EOT license number : 0428k10000459101 Fully approved for letting 2022
