Overview
Private, peaceful and romantic villa traditional
Zakynthian stone house. Iris is in an outstanding location with
direct access to the sea and the legendary, impressive Priest's Cave.
The
orners have taken the greatest care in designing the villa, which are
all luxuriously and comfortably furnished using only natural materials
which are in full harmony with the environment.
Iris stands majestically on the cliff and offers breathtaking panoramic views.
Accommodation
Iris was built according to the architectural Zakynthian tradition with natural stone and is beautifully decorated.
Iris is a traditionally designed Zakynthian stone house with 3 en-suite bedrooms.
Comfortable family villa which accommodates 6 to 8 people, it is beautifully designed and offers wonderful sea views.
It features its own private pool with hydro-massage and direct access to the sea.
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
Bedroom 1
Double bedroom with en-suite shower room
Ground level:
Bedroom 2
Double bedroom with en-suite shower room
Bedroom 3
Twin/quad bedroom with 2 single beds, 1 bunk bed and en-suite shower room
Living & Dining Areas
Open plan fully equipped kitchen is fully equipped and includes: cooking utensils, gas
oven, gas/electric hob, fridge/freezer, kettle, microwave, toaster,
juicer, filter coffee machine, dishwasher and washing machine. There is
plenty of space for all the family to join in at mealtimes, whether
preparing or just chatting about the day's adventures.
Covered veranda with dining table overlooking the sea
Iris has various options and offers the perfect space for dinning both in or
outdoors. There are dining tables in the kitchen and in the sitting
room, as well as on the 80sqm covered balcony with amazing sea views.
Comfort & Amenities
Children | |||
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Baby crib | High chair |
Confort | |||
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Air-conditioning | Beach towels | Bed linen | Open Fire |
Toiletries | Towels |
Equipments | |||
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Beach Towels | Blender | Coffeemaker | Full Kitchen |
Hair dryer | Iron/ironing board | Juicer | Microwave |
Oven | Washer |
High-Tech | |||
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CD player | DVD player | Satellite TV | TV |
Wi-Fi access |
Outdoor | |||
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BBQ | Beach chair | Beach umbrella | Outdoor dining |
Outdoor furniture | Parking |
Security | |||
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Safe |
Services | |||
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Bicycles | Welcome drink |
Services extra | |||
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Activities and excursions | Car | Complimentary meal provided on arrival | Cost of food and beverages |
Dry cleaning services | Laundry services | Massages | Spa treatment |
Villa pre-stocking |
Sport & leisure | |||
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Bicycles | Kayaks | Mountain bikes | Snorkeling equipment |
Staff | |||
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Concierge | Maid Service | Pool Attendant |
Staff extra | |||
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Chef | Coach | Maid Service | Skipper |
Staff & Services
One of the greatest advantages of staying in Villa is the personalised service provided by dedicated staff.
Iris staff have been professionally trained and will do their utmost to please with their warm and friendly hospitality.
Manager
Your
villa manager and staff provide you with a dedicated and highly
personalised concierge service during your stay. Private transfers and
other in-resort activities can all be organised via our team.
Concierge
From
your first phone call right through until you get back home we're on
hand to help with all aspects of your trip. We can assist with standard
services from spa treatments and restaurant reservations right through
to more challenging and unique requests. You'll also have access to
local support in your destination for on the spot help.
Housekeeping Staff
A discreet daily housekeeping service is provided at the villa.
Cleaning: for those staying for one week our maids clean the villa midweek.
For longer stays, cleaning is offered twice weekly and your requirements can be discussed on arrival.
Private Chef
A highly qualified private chef will be available to prepare yours meals.
Our chef will work with you or your staff to create the perfect menu for your stay (food and wine charged separately).
*Wine list can be provide.
Pool Attendant
A full-time pool attendant ensure the pool look their best, without ever intruding on guests' privacy.
Pool
Private infinity pool with hydro-massage spot
(massaging & swimming against the stream)
Location
We
are surrounded by nature, on one of the last unspoiled areas in the
Northern part of Zakynthos Island next to Agios Nikolaos marina-port.
The villa is situated on private land of over 40.000 sqm offering
breathtaking panoramic sea views, to the North Eastern part of
Zakynthos, Alikes, Vassilikos and Kefalonia Islands.
We are
located in the most beautiful and tranquil Northen part of Zakynthos: 30
km from the main town and airport and 2.5 km from the small port of
Agios Nikolaos, which connects Zakynthos with Kefalonia (1 hour by ferry
boat).
Iris is situated on private land of over 40.000 sqm
just above the famous Blue Caves and 20 minutes boat ride to the famous
Navagio ' the Shipwreck.
They enjoy magnificent views
incorporating both Vasilikos and Alykes bay, and the shores of the
Peloponnese and Kefalonia Island.
Iris has direct access to
the sea by way of a stone path constructed with great care leading down
to the sea and to the impressive Priest's Cave.
Distances
- Sea: 100 m
- Airport ZTH: 35 km
- Zakynthos Ferry port: 33 km
- Agios Nikolaos port: 2.5 km
- Medical Centre of Katastari: 15 km
- Athens - Killini: 280 km
- Patras - Killini: 75 km
Zakynthos Airport "D.Solomos" (airport code ZTH) is located in the south of the island and is 35 km from Blue Villa. During the holiday season (May-October) you can fly directly to Zante/Zakynthos from most European capitals.
By Car
If you travel by car, follow signs to Patra and then to Killini. From Killini port there is a daily ferry connection to Zakynthos. The crossing takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
By Sea
From the Italian ports of Venice, Ancona, Bari, Trieste and Brindisi there are regular ferries to Patras.
From Patras it is a 1 hour drive by car or bus to Killini port connecting the mainland with Zakynthos Island.
Activities
Iris is perfect for relaxing holidays offering an abundance of recreational
activities in the form of hiking, mountain biking, swimming and
fishing. For the more adventurous there is diving in crystal clear sea,
canoeing or trekking in the mountains, these make for an unforgettable
experience.
On holiday at Villa you can easily combine various holiday activities with rest and relaxation.
There
are many sites of exceptional natural beauty to discover and explore
either by car or foot, or on the Villas kayaks or bikes.
Blue Caves
The magnificent Blue Caves are one of the islands natural attractions and some of the most beautiful in Greece.
They are located on the coast just below our Villas and the lighthouse at Cape Skinari.
The
Blue Caves are famous for the reflection and diffusion of sunlight
within the caves; turning the water into an impressive azure translucent
blue.
It is certainly worth renting a boat or taking a boat trip
which departs a short distance from the Villas and to stop at the
numerous caves, bays and swimming spots around the area including the
famous Shipwreck.
Agios Nikolaos (St. Nicolas port)
The
small port of Agios Nikolaos is only 2.5 km from Blue Caves Villas
where you will find plenty of traditional tavernas, restaurants and
cafés along its promenade, in addition to small supermarkets and an easy
accessible beach with free sun beds.
Agios Nikolaos is the second most important port of the island, as it serves the ferry connecting Kefalonia and Zakynthos.
You can schedule a single day trip to Kefalonia, as the ferry departs every day in the morning and arrives back late afternoon.
Shipwreck "Navagio"
The
most famous beach in Zante, and in fact in most of the Mediterranean,
is located on the west coast 20 minutes from Blue Caves Villas.
Shipwreck
Bay, also known as "Navagio" can only be reached by taking a boat trip,
or seen from the top from the viewing platform above the cliff.
Approaching
the beach from the sea provides a breathtaking spectacle ? the huge
cliffs surrounding the bay, bright white pebble sand, blue turquoise
waters, and the stranded ship.
You can combine a trip to the Blue
Caves with your day at Shipwreck Bay. There are a number of boat trips
departing on a daily basis from Agios Nikolaos port (2.5 km) or from the
lighthouse at Skinari (1.5 km).
Surrounding Beaches
The beaches of Zakynthos are famous for their unspoilt beauty and crystal clear emerald waters.
There
are a number of beaches and undiscovered coves surrounding Villa, with
the closest located 2.5 km from the Villa. This is the easily
accessible, beach of Agios Nikolaos.
A further 4km along the
coastal road takes you to the beautiful Makris Gialos beach. It has a
sandy seashore and its crystal waters are ideal for snorkelers who love
to explore the sea caves.
By travelling a further 2 km from Makris
Gialos you will find Xigia beach with bright turquoise waters, white
pebble sand and stark cliffs.
Xigia beach is known for its
therapeutic Sulphur Springs and mineral waters which flow up from the
seabed. These natural spring waters are particularly rich in collagen
and make the water highly therapeutic and extremely relaxing.
Caretta Caretta (Sea Turtle)
During
your holiday in Zakynthos it is well worth taking a boat trip to see
beautiful Caretta Caretta, commonly called Loggerhead Sea Turtles.
They
are the largest hard-shelled turtle in the world and each summer
hundreds of Loggerheads return to Zakynthos to mate and lay their eggs
on the beaches in Laganas Bay, located on the South West coast of the
Islands.
From there you may also take a boat trip to the famous
Marathonisi "Turtle" Island. This picturesque turtle shaped island lies
in the middle of the Laganas Bay, floating like a turtle in the
sparkling seas. The main beach on Marathonisi is really spectacular,
with white sands and turquoise seas.
Throughout the summer months
there are many trips running daily and you can often combine a bit of
turtle spotting with your trip to Turtle Island.
Ancient Olympia
Villa is also ideal as a base to travel not only throughout the island but also to inland destinations.
Ancient
Olympia requires no introduction and is a very special destination. You
will be surprised how magnificent the temple of Zeus is still, one of
the Seven Wonders of the World ? even in ruins - as well as the
celebrated Olympic Stadium, where the first, original Olympic Games took
place.
In a day trip you can easily visit Ancient Olympia, taking a
ferry from Zakynthos town port towards Kyllini and from there Olympia is
a 1 hour drive.
Zakynthos
Zakynthos is the third
largest island in the Ionian Sea, having a distinct cultural presence
and noteworthy agricultural activity.
It enjoys a mild
Mediterranean climate, hence its rich flora and fauna. The natural
beauty and cultural tradition of the island render it one of the most
popular destinations in Greece and Europe, as it has its own airport it
is a unique holiday destination.
Zante has distinctive characteristics in which make it unique.
You
will find rare Mediterranean herbs, such as the Ionian orchid (Serapias
ionica), as well as a number of animal species under international
protection within national wildlife reserves, who come to find shelter
to rest and breed. The rare loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta Caretta) and
the Mediterranean monk seal (Monachus Monachus) are just two examples.
Zakynthos
town today is a modern capital and is continuing to develop. During the
decades after the disastrous earthquake, every building has been
constructed to the highest anti-seismic standards.
Naturally,
Zakynthos is a lively town with developed commercial activity and a
variety of options for nightlife, dinner or drinks.
A visit to the
Byzantine Art Museum at Solomos square and the impressive church of
Saint Dionysios could be part of any visitor's plans.
Experience a Zakynthian Tradition at Villa.
Every month guests can taste seasonal fruits & vegetables and participate in traditional agricultural activities.
Spring
Diary of seasonal Events
Early summer April - May - June are ideal months for salads or pies.
Herbs like rosemary, oregano, lavender, and mountain tea are in season at this time of year.
they make excellent ingredients for cooking, and are used in cold and warm drinks for medicinal purposes.
Summer
Diary of seasonal Events
At
the end of June and during July guests are able to enjoy seasonal
fruits and vegetables that are collected from our gardens: tomatoes,
cucumbers, peppers, eggplants, and zucchini. At the end of July both the
sweetest grapes and black and white figs are available. These can be
picked and made into marmalades or dried.
The most important
activity commences at the end of August - September. During these months
we produce our own wine from grapes collected at vineyard. You can
experience traditional wine production by participating in the famed
grape pressing.
All year you can enjoy fishing, from a boat or
ashore. The fishing season commences in mid-September when local waters
offer an abundance of fish. We can arrange boat rental for
fully-equipped fishing excursions.
Towards the end of September
almonds are ready to harvest and can be added to or made into healthy
and tasty sweet and savory dishes.
Autumne
Diary of seasonal Events
In
autumn October - November one of the loveliest seasons, you have the
chance to participate in one of the most distinct Mediterranean
practices, the olive harvest.
Fortunately at this time of the year,
we are usually blessed with beautiful weather. Our table olives are all
handpicked, washed with water and stored in salt-water which helps the
olive?s natural sugars convert to lactic acid, transforming the olive
into a delicious delicacy.
If you visit us during the last week of October you will find the secret required to produce the finest quality olive oil.
Services included
Exclusive use of the villa and all its facilities.
Free Extras
Mediterranean tastesVilla provide you with all the best that grows from Zakynthian soil. Directly from our gardens, for your personal cooking requirements.
- Fresh, organic and naturally grown vegetables such as tomatoes, paprika and aubergines
- Traditional Greek herbs such as oregano, rosemary and lavender.
- Local seasonal fruit, such as grapes and figs, Olive oil and olives and wine grown and produced locally at Blue Caves Villas
Enjoy the Zakynthian countryside and sea
With the surrounding Mediterranean and Ionian there are spectacular locations to explore using the villas':
- Canoes/kayaks; perfect for sea trips to the Blue Caves
- Snorkeling equipment for underwater exploration
- Fishing tackle and equipment
- Mountain bikes for outdoor trails
- Binoculars for bird watching
- Telescope for astro observation
Custom services upon request
- car rentals
- private transfers from and to the airport
- private trips & transfers with helicopter or Jet aircraft
- boat rentals
- personal training or massage
- provisions and grocery orders and delivery before your arrival
- meals prepared by a local cook
- food delivery
- daily cleaning
Additional Notes
Spa
Designed to create a perfect space for wellbeing & relaxation inspired by the Greek naturePrivate pools with fresh water from natural source
Outdoor Hydro-massage areas for 8 persons in Villa.
Beauty & Wellness Treatments
Experience real comfort at Iris, in calming atmosphere by the seaside,
where you can feel the Sea's & Earth's healing energy to rejuvenate your body, mind & spirit.
Choose from a selection of treatments and enjoy in the privacy of your Villa.
Massage Therapies
- Deep Tissue Muscle Massage erasing stress, tension and lactic acid build up
- Swedish Massage Back, Neck & Shoulders manipulating muscles with aromatic massage oils, is both relaxing and invigorating
- Thai Massage with gentle compression and a series of yoga-like stretches, to unblock latent energy and rebalance the system
- Aromatherapy Massage a relaxing and calming treatment, using natural essential oils
Body & Facial Therapies
Treatments with intensive care products, natural aromatherapy oils, specially tailored to your needs.
- Body Peelings for velvety soft and smooth skin
- Cellulite Reduction Massage
- Revitalizing Leg Therapy ideal for tired or heavy legs
- Facial Skin Care Hydrating, Regenerating
- Waxing
Personal training for individuals or group sessions.
- Yoga classes to reduce stress, improve balance and flexibility
- Pilates for muscle strength and agility
- Aqua aerobic to improve your overall fitness
- Nutritional consultations to enhance your well-being
- Manicure, Pedicure (Express , French , Shellac)
- Hair Styling
Weddings at Villa
Iris offer a selection of unique and flexible holiday solutions for individuals, families or groups of friends.They are also an ideal setting for a private wedding or any other special occasion.
Events
We can host:
- Weddings in an area of extreme natural beauty
- Family reunions, Anniversaries & Celebrations
- Retreats
- Corporate events (Presentation equipment is available)
- Remarkable accommodation for 44-52 people at our six specious villas with private pools.
- Facilities for dining, leisure and entertainment.
- Freedom to choose from a wide range of activities: swimming, snorkeling, diving, kayaking, sailing, water sports, mountain biking, hiking, trips to extraordinary locations.
- Exceptional natural surroundings.
Weddings
Villas offers comfortable and beautifully designed interiors and exteriors, ideal for your wedding, reception and party.
In addition, we offer bespoke wedding solutions:
- Event management
- Delicious Greek menus incorporating fresh products from our gardens and wine from our own vineyards
- Arrangements for live music, singing and dancing by Greek artists and a DJ
- Support in the legal documentation required to perform Civil, Catholic or Orthodox marriages
- Professional photographer
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