Guest book

CONTACT AND GUESTBOOK

Are you interested and would you like to know something more about the house or would you like a quote or availability for a certain period? You can contact us by phone or by email and we will be happy to help you.

Email details: info@villa-anatoli.com

Telephone details: +31 35 656 4851

Some feedback of our guests:

14th September 2008

We arrived late in the evening (thank god we’ve rented a 4-wheel drive jeep by Avis for the last 100 metres). First of all we checked the selection of CDs and we found Pink Floyd’s ‘Echoes’. Then we are sure this will be a good place for us.

We read all the information and brochures and we feel a very warm welcome.

While we enjoyed the wine, the spectacular view and the full shining moon the weather changed; heavy storm and blizzards and a magic moment with the dark side of the moon (Richard Wrick dies this week) unfortunately the next days there has been a lot of rain. But the house is big enough to have good places to sit, so read, to listen to music, to cook and eat, etc.

The last two sunny days we discovered the island and the beaches. Really great places as Egremini and Porto Katsiki.

At the end of the day it was a pleasure and a good feeling to ‘come home’; to enjoy this wonderful, quiet and peaceful site.

Thank you very much to share this place with us!

Markus and Maica

 

31st of August 2008

Superb view and totally peaceful surrounding exactly as promised. Fantastic pool both for swimmers and non-swimmers.

Excellent, well equipped villa – brilliant shutter/blind/window system.

Early September has delivered absolutely perfect weather for gazing by pool – sufficiently hot to discourage too much touring around.

 

We visited here as taxi driver, delivering our daughter to Ionian Dolphin project on Kalamos Island – so most of our time away from the villa was over the water where we visited Paleros and Mystikos – both attractive little places.

 

Nicole has supplied an encyclopaedic guide to eating on the island – everyone will have their favourite “of the moment”. Can we suggest “Breath of Zorba” (just round the corner from Hotel Alexandros in the Nikiana area). Little blue and white wooden tables and chairs set straight at the waters edge under white painted trees – as traditional as we’ve seen in years. And like this villa a million miles away from the noise of the busy main road. Good fresh food – the leaves for my wife’s green salad were picked straight from the garden (and we didn’t have Rick Steins’ TV Guide). Their octopus was by far the freshest we tried.

My daughter had a wonderful week on Kalamos out in a rib scooting around the island for 4 or 5 hours a day, recording dolphins, sea turtles, swordfish, tuna…. If you know if any university age “children” who might be interested you can look it up at tethys.org.

 

Advice to hot, tired new arrivals? Don’t shop at Lidl tonight (or al all) – eat out, then zoom off to Nidri or (even better) Lefkas tomorrow early (when parking’s easy) and shop in the small shops and markets.

Oh, and get up 15 minutes before sunrise to watch the sea and light turn from pewter to amethyst, to apricot, to gold and then Ionian blue – the villa is well named!!

Pam, John Gould and Rachel, Northumberland, England

 

 

Merci Beaucoup!

Your house is wonderful, it’s a pleasure to visit Greece from this house…

A little note for the next visitors:

- Nidri ships are great (especially Kosmos and its nice sailor J)

- all the little cakes are delicious, you must taste them!!

- don’t forget a little bottle of ‘Ouzo’.

Patricia, Vincent, Esteve, Elodie and Laureline, France

 

August 2008

We spent very good holidays in Lefkada. We enjoyed the home with the fantastic view and the swimming pool. The beaches on the West coast are really beautiful, the colours of the sea are incredible, especially Kathisma beach and Milos beach.

We rent also a little boat in Nidri and went around Scorpios Island and Negoris – it was really nice.

Thank you also to the bottle of wine – it was very good!

Milene et Philippe, Antoine et Diane, Ricolos et Diane, France

 

July 2008

We have had a fabulous week here in Villa Anatoli on our honeymoon. The villa is superb – kitted with everything you might need which gives it a wonderful, relaxing and homely feel. This, with the pool, the view and the peace have made for a great holiday.

We have spent many days relaxing or the villa but have also enjoyed interesting trips to Karia, Poros and Sivota.

Restaurant highlight for us was definitely Kolonels House (next to Keramidaki, down steps near the sea) – fantastic food, service and code rails. On the pricey side but worth it  and ok to walk if you have a torch.

We hope to come back next year with friends and family!

Thank you

Gemma and Ben, Cornwall, UK

Ps. It doesn’t take much wind to blow the umbrella over!

 

22nd of June 2008

Arrived tired but were immediately uplifted by the villa and what must surely be the most beautiful views of the whole Ionian.

          We have had the most fantastic time. The weather has been in the high 30’s, hitting 42 degrees on some days.

          Karia was worth a visit the food was very good in the main square. Lefkas town was also good, full of nice boutiques, make sure you find the main square to watch the world go by.

          The sunrise is definitely worth getting up for, it was spectacular!

 

Finally a big thank you to Voula – a great help!

The Sherlocks, Bedfordshire, England

 

1st of June 2008

We’ve had a fantastic time in Lefkada thanks to our stay at Villa Anatoli. This was our first time in Greece and having such a lovely home to return to each day was a magnificent gift. Her are some highlights from our stay:

Beaches:

-         take the Nidri Star’s full day cruise around the island to get a sense of the different beaches and ports. Our favourite spot was Porto Katsiki – it cannot be missed.

-         Also on the west coast, Kathisma beach. The drive is 45-1hr long and there are amazing views from the winding roads high up in the mountains. You an rent chairs. There’s a good quick taverna/grill (on the beach) but many more dining options are in Agios Nikitas next door.

-         Rachi Waterfalls-Drive to the centre of Nidri, turn right and drive 15 min to a brief walk/hike and be delighted by the waterfalls.

 

Restaurants: (we cooked here mainly)

-         Our favourite was the Chicken Bar in Lefkas Town It’s amazing and cheap.

-         Keramidaki – so nearby and great views. Good menu.

-         Panaroma – Italian and Greek in the centre of Nidri.

 

Shopping:

-         Champion is a very over priced supermarket and you’re better off going to the local side markets in Lefkas or Nidri. My favourite place is next to the Chicken Bar in Lefkas Town. Better than standard quality – variety. Get meat from George’s right nearby.

 

 

 

2nd of September 2007

This is our last day at Villa Anatoli. We had the most exciting day on ‘Misty Too’. Eddy and Anneke were very helpful and great hostesses. They even let me and my brother drive. Nidri was wonderful. The shops there are wonderful for bread – the bakery, meat – the butcher, prezzzies – the gift shops, souvenir. If you want to eat and swim somewhere, the Ionian Blue is perfect for the family! Thanks to the team that looks after this house.

 

Caitlun, Joe, Angela, Caroline, Des

Surry, England

 

18th of August 2007

This is our final day in this fantastic villa. We have been very impressed by all of it. It has everything we needed and more for a relaxing week after our week sailing.

We celebrated our sons 10th birthday here – something he won’t forget.

The views were to die for and we never got tired of them. The kids made the most of the pool and we loved our BBQ’s in the evening.

Thanks to all at Anastasia for their help and thank you for the bottle of wine.

Best wishes

Andy, Julie, Dean and Bronagh.

Kent, England

 

12th of August 2007

A fortnight spent on Lefkas has thrown up some challenges and some memories. The drive is a challenge and in the end we decided to park on the corner at the bottom – much safer. The 8 hr water cuts and ‘other’ drivers are certainly Greece. However the views and scenery of the island are excellent and a trip around the west cost worth while. Sivota bay for dinner is also very good with a cosmopolitan atmosphere and good tavernas. The best beach is Dessimi bay, Arrive early as there aren’t that many sun beds and you can hire some motorboats or pedalo’s etc. The square in Karya is excellent to wine away a couple of hours. Geni is also good for dinner and taverna Eleni is very welcoming. The villa is good and provides everything you need for a self catering holiday.

Daren, Abbie, Megan, Lisa, Lookie – Cardiff

 

 

29th of July 2007

We had a fantastic, hot and sunny week. We have holiday’d in many villas – this is the best we have ever stayed in. We have enjoyed the amazing views. Temperatures have been very high this week – 42 °C in the shade.

Well worth a lunchtime visit is the squire in Karia. The shade from the trees was very pleasant and the food, traditional Greek, and service were good. We also spent a great day our on ‘Misty Too’. Eddy and Anneke are very welcoming and give you a tour around the islands and, if you want it, an introduction to sailing. Even our 2 teenage girls enjoyed the trip.

Patsy, Richard, Toni and Alice. Leeds, England

 

18th of July 2007

This is our second visit to Perigiali but our first stay in this house. We have spent a wonderfully relaxing ten days in this lovely house and often found it difficult to tear ourselves away!

Both places that we have stayed in Lefkas have had load of information supplied but places to eat have not been recommended. We have found a few places nearby that are really worth mentioning. The Scorpios hotel has an incredible view (very different from the one from this house). The food and the Mythos are quite tasty too!

On the road going towards Nikiana and Lefkada at the right hand side are two restaurants next to each other (only 5 mins drive from here). The Keramidaki has good food and service. The Kolonels house which is next door downs lots of steps is more expensive but has excellent food which is well worth it! Both restaurants have parking by them and excellent vies over the sea.

Going home is going to be hard!

Sally and Rob

 

1st of July 2007

The first holiday week went fine and we have enjoyed the stay at Villa Anatoli very much. First half of the week it was pretty warm weather (40°C), but the second half of the week with around 37 °C felt even more comfortable to us Finns. The villa is perfect and the home alike interior was very suitable to our family. We are very grateful that we could spend a week in this lovely place.

Ossi, Camilla, Jonas, Kim and Patrik Koskinen

 

24th of June 2007

Our first time in Lefkas and we couldn’t have asked for anything better. The villa has everything your could possible want and more. The views are priceless. You have some wonderful friends here who really care about your villa and clients. Thanks for a lovely holiday.

Janet and Pat Bicker and family

 

10th of June 2007

Once we overcame the daunting challenge of backing down the driveway and sleeping under a duvet in a Greek summer, we found Villa Anatoli to be an absolutely magical place. We have travelled all over Greece, and this qualifies as one of the most comfortable – and certainly one of the most beautiful – places we’ve experienced. It was a great pleasure to be able to share it with friends.

Athena and Dick Kimball

 

3rd of June 2007

We have just had a wonderful week – your villa is superb and you even so had good weather for us! When we sail past in future we will look up t the villa with very happy memories.

Thank you, Steve, Sue, Molly and Phil Inglis

 

10th of May 2007

Wij zijn hier een week geweest, wat eigenlijk veel te kort was. Het huis is fantastisch met alles goed verzorgd. Het uitzicht is fenomenaal en we zullen er met veel plezier aan terug denken.

Jan en Tineke, Holland

 

14th of April 2007

This house is truly a home away from home!

Bert Schillings, Holland