YIALENIA

In many respects Villa Yialenia could be said to be ‘off the beaten track’ – set on a gently sloping, grassy hillside overlooking Navarino Bay, site of two great naval battles, it is only 20 metres from a seemingly endless sand beach that is quiet enough to be a nesting place for the protected caretta-caretta turtles of the Ionian Sea. Close to the small harbour village of Gialova, the villa is ideally located for the breathtaking beaches, endlessly interesting historic sites and fascinating wildlife of this region.

Villa Yialenia is a holiday home that more than lives up to expectations. Strikingly contemporary in style, the handsome stone-built villa has a magnificent kitchen with elegant adjoining breakfast area, and a living room furnished with generously-sized, comfortable seating. Angled windows overlook stunning views across the pool and garden and out to sea. Of the bedrooms, perhaps the most striking is at the top of the house, with its canopied bed poised at the centre of a web of wooden rafters, the light from low-level windows reflected on the gleaming wood flooring. Out of doors, an awning-covered dining terrace overlooks the L-shaped pool and the beautifully serene view, making a delightful setting for those informal, convivial holiday meals. With direct access to the beach, and situated 200 metres from the luxurious low-rise Costa Navarino hotel complex with its fine golf and spa facilities, Villa Yialenia takes a holiday in Greece in a new direction. Equipped with the finest linens and tableware, and featuring original artwork, the villa is quite simply superb.