Kefallonia (Cephalonia) holiday villa: Vlachata / Lourdas

We have stayed in many Villas however Villa Imagine is one of the most luxurious and beautifully located villas we have experienced.

The views from all the rooms are spectacular and the Villa is fitted out to the highest of quality.

A full Wine rack is available and local restaurants and shops are within walking distance.

We would highly recommend this fantastic property and hope to return one day soon.

Just IMAGINE lying on comfortable sunloungers by a crystal clear pool while the cicadas chirrup in the background or sipping a cold glass of Robola on a balcony watching the sunset over a castle in the distance. Well you don't have to imagine just go to IMAGINE and all this and more will be waiting for you!
The linen, towels and voiles blowing in the (welcoming) breeze all added to feeling of romance and being pampered. the interior decor befitting such a spacious and modern villa.
Sammy and Viki were really friendly and very helpful during the booking process and afterwards, the welcome pack generous and Melanie, who comes to clean, chatty and informative.
If you have children you will be hard pushed to get them up from the basement with its Wii and pool table, its a blessing that they can go there though out of the heat of the midday sun!
The kitchen was well equipped, although, in our case, only used for breakfasts and light lunches as we found Andromeda's Taverna in Lourdas served the best Moussaka on the island!(as well as many other lovely meals of course!) Say hiya to Kostas and Teresa for us.
Please also visit The Castle taverna next to the castle at St George's it has wonderful views and lovely food (do you notice a theme here? - food - views - food - views!!)
IF you can drag yourselves away from IMAGINE then travelling around the island is both easy and picturesque. Make sure you visit Assos - very, very quaint; Fiskardo - pretty harbour and shops; Myrtos - nice white pebble beach and turquoise sea but it shelves steeply so will not be suitable for younger children. The beach at Trapezaki is lovely for children with its sandy shallow waters.
Our holiday was tranquil, calming, peaceful and relaxing - all the things we needed!
We really, really didn't want to come home!!!
Please try IMAGINE for your next villa holiday, I can guarantee you won't be disappointed - but don't book the same weeks that we want!!!
Have fun x

First of all, what a fantastic villa !
We were with 4 adults and 4 children in this villa ,the space we had was unbelievable , everything you read in the description of the villa is available ,and the view what you have is fantastic !!.Upon arrival, we rented scooters 4 in lourdas, and we will be driven around the whole island , a car or scooter is a must if you want to see the island .First of all lourdas ,nice place with many restaurants and markets, we have eaten there often and always good and fresh ,and only 5 min walk from the villa !! the coast and the beaches that you see from the villa are great.Argostoli ,As with many waterfront towns there is a hive of activity all along it with tavernas restaurants, shops and an excellent fresh fruit and vegteble market open every day. If you need to buy something this is where you will find it ,and if you're lucky you can see turtles in the port .(we have seen them !! ) Lassi is a popular destination for all holidaymakers , there are nice beaches with clear water and watersports .in Argostoli we have taken the boat to Lixouri a fun trip and the scooters just along on the boat ,on that side of the island you have many beaches with red sand ,and you can also thake a mud bath ,(We have not done ) in Lixouri are many shops,bars and small tavernas ,where you can buy a drink before you go back with the boot .The boottrip is cheap ,1 or 2 euro .the ride with the scooter to fiskardo was fantastic ,the road was good, and the view is great !! we drink something in Assos ,with his castle and a village square with a few tavernas a small harbour with turquoise water lapping gently at the shore. very nice place to go .A little bit further ,you came along Myrtos beach ,Myrtos is magnificent, a true paradise !the water is as clear as glass and you see the bottom perfectly. The setting is spectacular, but it's not a great place for playing in the sea. Sami ,fantastic ride through the mountains and The beach of Antisamos is great ,with a beautiful view of the mountains full of trees ,and also very clear water .Poros, fun to go along with its restaurants and the ferry .Skala , touristic, long beaches, many water sports, and an old Roman villa . lourdas beach ,great restaurants .we rent a boat for 80 euros a day, good snorkelling, fishing and we saw dolphins !! (Fantastic) !! It is certainly not the last time we have been in this Villa . GREAT WE CAME BACK !!
Regards Paul ,Jan and Family