two-storey stone villas.


Inside, chunky teak furniture surrounds modern four-poster beds, bathrooms are marble and toiletries are Korres. Hedged paths lead through extensive grounds, so guests can explore to find the tennis courts, chapel and main pool, which has a picture- perfect setting and is backed by the Votsalo restaurant, where simple delicious dishes made from local ingredients are served for lunch and dinner. By the main hotel building, where large buffet breakfasts are served, there’s a second, smaller pool – a good adult escape during the summer high season – and a courtyard pizza restaurant. Facilities include a well-equipped gym, an Elemis spa, a pool table and lounge area, and it’s just a short walk down the hill to the beach. Fiskardo is a 15-minute walk away, or the hotel’s complimentary shuttle bus runs regularly in the day and evening.


w SEE: VILLAGES AND VINES Kefalonia may not be jam-packed with ancient ruins, but there’s still more than enough to see to keep clients who like exploring by hire car happy.


Finding little beaches to


visit really just involves driving along the coast and picking a spot – though it’s worth noting that although white, everything on this island is pebbly, so not one for sand-oholics. The white crescent of Myrtos beach is one of the most-photographed in Greece but, frankly, is better


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FAST FACT Attraction World’s


Discover Kefalonia day


tour visits Myrtos beach, and Melissani and Drogarati caves (£43/£23)


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