Villa in Argolis, Greece
14 guests · 6 bedrooms · 5 baths
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About this villa rental
This is a beautiful villa that combines comfort with elegance and makes the most of its location: set into the side of a hill with a path through its own wooded gardens running down to a pretty pebble beach below. The 3 and a half acre (14 hectare) plot is extremely rare because it was planted forty years ago with every local species of plant imaginable. There are olives galore, a lemon grove, orange, fig, pomegranate, grapes and the full range of wild herbs. Feel free to help yourself! In the spring the wildflowers are breathtaking, we even have some rare orchids. From the house at the top of this valley there is no better view in the Peloponnese. Even the sun sets in precisely the right spot. The bay is perfect for both children and strong swimmers and, apart from August, you may well have the whole beach to yourselves. The building of Villa Artemis is told entertainingly in the best-selling book 'Blue Skies and Black Olives' by the broadcaster John Humphrys and his son Christopher. Although we limit the villa to 14 people we have an arrangement with the excellent apartments in the next bay that can sleep another 20 people. Get in touch if you are a larger group!
Christopher, the owners' son, is British but lives in Greece. Although based in Athens, he often stays in the small cottage at the bottom of the property. He is happy to give advice on the local area, point out the best places to eat and generally make sure that your holiday is as enjoyable as possible. A fluent Greek speaker, he is always available on the phone to deal with any problems or questions.
Amenities at A modern villa in a unique setting with stunning views. The real Greece.
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Argolis, Greece
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsBeautiful location with spacious accommodation, welcoming host, refreshing air-conditioning, gorgeous pool, and stunning views. Highly recommended for families and couples.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Sep 2025
A dream of a villa. We had an amazing time. The views are staggering. Out across the sea, for miles and miles, all framed by the Peloponnese and Methana. The house is perfect. Stylish without being precious, and very well-equipped and usable. The pool and outdoor dining area are wonderful and it's a joy to be able to trundle down the steps to the near-private beach below. The photos absolutely do not do it justice; and Christopher, the owner, couldn't have been nicer. Communicative, helpful charming - he allowed us to arrive early and leave late. The immediate area is fascinating and beautiful - Methana is extraordinary, and Galatas is a wonderful port town, while the amazing theatre at Epidavros is just a short drive away. I can't recommend the villa more highly. We had the most perfect holiday, with more than enough room for twelve of us. Thank you. We could have stayed for ever ...
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 2025
Start and finish with the location - quite superb. Tranquil, a view over the sea and the Pelopennese that starts in the morning with a golden glow and finishes in the evening with the most astonishing sunsets. A well equipped, comfortable home, always a shady spot in baking July. A few minutes walk down to "our" beach with gorgeous swimming - and basically nobody else there. Stroll along to the Ammos beach bar for a quencher and basic - but good - food.Galatas, about 15 minutes drive - the most wonderful views across to Poros, take the water taxi over for a buzzing marina and a plethora of bars and restaurants.Chris was so helpful with any questions we had - he kindly arranged local food delivered into us one night. No hassle and delicious, very worth while doing.We went to Epidavros one day - a must-see miracle of ancient architecture and culture. But back at the house. A good book, a glass of wine, think your thoughts whilst looking at that glorious view. Villa Artemis - I think it's the complete package, thank you so much for having us.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jul 2025
We were a group of 12, made up of three families with teenage and grown-up kids, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed our 12-day stay at Villa Artemis. It is ideally located in a secluded area on a hill, with a path leading directly down to a pebbly beach (we got so used to having the beach to ourselves that we were almost shocked to find three other people there on the last day!). The sea is full of life, which is fun to watch while swimming — we even “befriended” a sea turtle that we greeted every morning (it didn’t seem to mind). The villa and the surrounding garden are spacious, with more than enough room for everyone to spread out and never feel cramped. The air conditioning in the bedrooms is a blessing, as it got quite hot on most days and didn’t cool down much at night. The kitchen is very well equipped — you can easily cook for a large group if you prefer, but there is also a wide choice of tavernas in Methana or Poros/Galatas, all within about a 20-minute drive. The view over the bay is absolutely stunning at any time of day, but especially so at dawn and sunset. And finally, a special thank you goes to the host, Christopher, who truly cares about making your stay as smooth as possible and is always happy to help with advice or come to the rescue if needed (we had a power cut on our first evening and couldn’t figure out whether it affected only the house or the whole neighborhood — it turned out to be the latter and was quickly resolved).
5.0 / 10.0·May 2018
We loved the position of the comfortable house. We never tired of the wide open views of the sea, the sky and the mountains, or of swimming in the warm, calm sea from the deserted beach below. We ate every meal outside. The area is very unspoilt, and the Methana Peninsula has a wild quality to it. As well as swimming we enjoyed visiting nearby ancient sites, walking, shopping in Galatas and Poros and eating fish in the local tavernas. The owner could not have been more helpful and the home-cooked Greek food, delivered to the door, was delicious.
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9.5Outstanding
(34 Ratings)
Beautiful location with spacious accommodation, welcoming host, refreshing air-conditioning, gorgeous pool, and stunning views. Highly recommended for families and couples.
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