Villa Pasque

Villa Pasque is a characterful, vintage-inspired villa on the Greek paradise island of Lefkada. On arrival, you'll receive a warm welcome from the villa team in the form of a hamper with local food and drink specialities, including wine, honey, fresh bread, coffee and fruit.

Enter through a winding stepping stone path that leads up to the beautiful stonework exterior, built in a heritage style. Stone fortification-style walls surround the property, while an expansive garden encompasses the property, peppered with Mediterranean plants and trees.

There's a huge swimming pool reminiscent of the turquoise Ionian Sea, plenty of sunbeds for soaking up the rays and an outdoor shaded area with a marble-topped dining table. Take a refreshing dip to cool off from the summer sunshine and rejuvenate, then take in the dreamy island atmosphere.

The delightful villa is spread over three floors. Ascend the steps to reach the two charming, minimal bedrooms, which have queen-sized beds dressed in lemon or soft grey bedspreads and fresh white walls. In one of the rooms, the queen bed is convertible to a twin, depending on your preferences. White drapes flutter at the large windows and allow the Mediterranean sunshine in. Ensuites are colourful, with retro tiles and shower cubicles, with complimentary toiletries and beauty products.

The compact yet cosy living space includes a well-equipped kitchen and a pull-out sofa that can serve as an extra bed for two guests. Curl up and watch a movie together on satellite television. Guests also have the option of dining in this area around the wooden cream table.

The kitchen even has two kinds of coffee machines - espresso and French press. Whip up a home-cooked feast or pick up some tasty Grecian cuisine from a traditional tavern nearby. The side door opens out onto the pool area, allowing fresh air and showcasing beautiful views.

Features

The Villa
Villa Pasque is a 2-bedroom villa sleeping up to 4 guests, located just a short distance from Lefkada town. The accommodation is set over 3 levels. An additional 2 children can make use of the sofa beds in the living room.

Lower Ground Floor

• Fully-equipped kitchen with oven, microwave, coffee machine, kettle, fridge , dishwasher and dining facilities. Also sofa bed that can accommodate 2 small children.

Ground Floor

• Living room with traditional stone fireplace and TV

First Floor

• Master bedroom with queen-size bed and en-suite bathroom
• Bedroom with queen-size bed with en-suite shower room (can be set up with two single beds on request)

Exterior Grounds

• Private swimming pool (28sq m, depth 1.50-1.80m)
• Covered dining area
• Barbecue
• Sun loungers

Additional Facilities

• Wi-Fi
• TV
• Hairdryer
• Washing machine
• Iron & board
• Safe deposit box
• Parking

Location

Famous for its spellbinding beaches yet still flying under the radar (despite being one of the few Greek islands you can access by car), Lefkada is a fantastic island to be based on. It is conveniently connected to the mainland by a causeway. Meanwhile, the airport is 25km away in Aktion. The villa itself is in Sfakiotes, in the north of the island, a peaceful and authentic local area.

Lefkada has a charming, typically Greek town centre full of narrow streets and alleyways. There's fantastic shopping in the form of cute boutiques and gift shops, and the main square has a plethora of characterful cafes and quirky bars. The town comes alive at night, when everyone gathers for delicious food and conversation, creating an infectious buzz.

With dazzling beaches on every coast, you'll be spoilt for choice when planning a beach day in Lefkada. The postcard-perfect beach used in many marketing campaigns is Porto Katsiki, a beach with soaring white cliffs topped with greenery, a delicate ribbon of white sand and a spectacular turquoise sea. Alternatively, head to relaxing Agios Nikitas beach, with beautiful water and lots of high-quality seafood restaurants because of the fishing village. Around the island, watersports are very popular, including paragliding, windsurfing and kitesurfing.

Yachting is a popular pastime for locals and visitors - visit the sophisticated Lefkada Marina and watch the fancy catamarans and yachts bobbing in the harbour. Boat trips to different beaches around Lefkada and neighbouring islands like Skorpios and Meganisi can be arranged.

Visit Nydri waterfall, accessed by a short yet scenic hike through olive and citrus groves and over rocky areas. The reward is a jaw-dropping wall of water that descends into a pool where you can swim. In high season, local stalls sell honey from around this region.

For culture fans, explore the Monastery of Panagia Faneromeni, surrounded by captivating gardens and perched high atop a hill. There is a museum inside with icons, chalices and manuscripts, and even a small zoo dating back to the 17th century.

The food on Lefkada is similar to that of mainland Greece and the Mediterranean area - except many of the restaurants here have amazing sweeping mountain views. One dish to try in a traditional taverna is a tasty moussaka - layers of minced meat and tomato sauce with aubergine and creamy bechamel sauce, baked like lasagne. Another dish to try is souvlaki, which is skewered and grilled meat and sometimes with vegetables. A local speciality is a creamy and zingy tzatziki with freshly baked crusty bread.