Villa in Zakynthos, Greece
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this villa rental
Spiti Martini is set in a most lovely part of Skinaria in North Zante surrounded by olives , pines ,cypress and gorgeous views. The small house is well situated overlooking the sea from the swim pool and yet way from the busy coast road. A stunning completely private 10 x 5 metre pool,pergola for shade . Martini is peaceful , with an open fireplace. Terracotta floors and whitewash walls. Three large bedrooms, high beamed ceilings, two shower rooms, one en suite, arranged as 1 double and 2 twins ( one on mezzanine level upstairs ) The kitchen is compact and fully equipped providing all necessary facilities. Washing machine,gas BBQ and large drinks fridge. Freezer .Comfy sun loungers by the pool. French windows open to a large private walled garden and walled estate of two acres & terraces paved with handmade tiles & ample outside seating. Al fresco dining is popular with our guests. Old Olives for shade . A quiet cove below the house is within 5 minutes, & a long beach shingle/sand/pebbles with umbrellas, & taverna 8 minutes away.
WIFI and 4g signal strong .
Description: The internal walls of the villa are whitewashed with antique plain terracotta floor tiles and hand knotted rugs. Bathrooms are fully tiled with beamed ceilings. Comfortable soft sofas, plenty of seating both inside and out. Beds are solid hand made pine , made by our local carpenter Georgos, fully fitted pine wardrobes hand made. All windows have shutters . Internal doors are green pine with Norfolk latches .Secluded and private seating around the swimming pool new pergola for shade.
Spiti Martini is designed as a one family home . The two main bedrooms are linked and the third bedroom (a twin ) , is up stairs above the sala . ( sitting room ) It’s NOT suitable for two families.
Modern Air-conditioning is fitted in each bedroom. (2022 ) remote control operated and very quiet. It’s also in the main living room.
The sea is 3 kilometres by car. Quiet secluded coves or larger beaches with more to offer are close at hand. Boat hire is available from fishing village below house. Most cooking is done outside, there is a gas bbq , and a second drinks fridge and an oven in a small cottage in garden. Lovely walks in the surrounding hills. Our guest book tells of families and couples who have returned to Martini to enjoy the friendly and peaceful nature of the house. the rear garden terrace is walled and private
Nearby: The pretty traditional Greek villages of Ano Volimes and Volimes are 5 minutes drive away. Here you can buy freshly baked bread, fruit, vegetables, eggs ,home made honey and most other provisions that you may need. We have a list for guests in the house of tavernas we like, updated by us every spring. The northern part of the island remains mainly undeveloped and therefore has retained a sense of the past where time does not matter and life goes on at a leisurely pace.Excellent walking.There are two small coves just below the house where swimming in crystal water is an alternative to the pool.Three monasteries within a 30 minute drive, one in a ruined state, and when walking from the hamlet the smell of wild herbs makes the experience memorable. The Macherado pottery is only a twenty minute drive.
Daily Ferries run from the port of Saint Nicholas, 14 minutes away, and day trips to Cephalonia are possible and fun. The Peligoni sailing club is 9 minutes away.
General information: The pool is 10m x 5m x1.5m deep and is surrounded by its own terrace with a shaded area and sun loungers . It is private and not overlooked .We provide a table-tennis table with bats. Most entertaining and eating takes place outside where there is a gas barbeque on the rear terrace and a large shady eating area. This is a lovely peaceful place where you can relax and switch off .
Traditional mountain villages may be visited within a radius of 15 km.
Zakynthos town itself is a busy , bustling place with open squares , a lovely harbour , excellent shopping and dining. Car ferries daily to the mainland.
From the peace of Martini it is only a 40 minute drive to visit the main town.
The Peligoni Club (sailing , windsurfing and much more) is 9 mins drive from our house , and al fresco lunch or evening meal may be possible there. Some of our guests choose to join the club on a weekly basis and even sail and windsurf there. ( but not in August ) EOT license number : 0428k10000459101 Fully approved for letting 2022
WIFI and 4g signal strong .
Description: The internal walls of the villa are whitewashed with antique plain terracotta floor tiles and hand knotted rugs. Bathrooms are fully tiled with beamed ceilings. Comfortable soft sofas, plenty of seating both inside and out. Beds are solid hand made pine , made by our local carpenter Georgos, fully fitted pine wardrobes hand made. All windows have shutters . Internal doors are green pine with Norfolk latches .Secluded and private seating around the swimming pool new pergola for shade.
Spiti Martini is designed as a one family home . The two main bedrooms are linked and the third bedroom (a twin ) , is up stairs above the sala . ( sitting room ) It’s NOT suitable for two families.
Modern Air-conditioning is fitted in each bedroom. (2022 ) remote control operated and very quiet. It’s also in the main living room.
The sea is 3 kilometres by car. Quiet secluded coves or larger beaches with more to offer are close at hand. Boat hire is available from fishing village below house. Most cooking is done outside, there is a gas bbq , and a second drinks fridge and an oven in a small cottage in garden. Lovely walks in the surrounding hills. Our guest book tells of families and couples who have returned to Martini to enjoy the friendly and peaceful nature of the house. the rear garden terrace is walled and private
Nearby: The pretty traditional Greek villages of Ano Volimes and Volimes are 5 minutes drive away. Here you can buy freshly baked bread, fruit, vegetables, eggs ,home made honey and most other provisions that you may need. We have a list for guests in the house of tavernas we like, updated by us every spring. The northern part of the island remains mainly undeveloped and therefore has retained a sense of the past where time does not matter and life goes on at a leisurely pace.Excellent walking.There are two small coves just below the house where swimming in crystal water is an alternative to the pool.Three monasteries within a 30 minute drive, one in a ruined state, and when walking from the hamlet the smell of wild herbs makes the experience memorable. The Macherado pottery is only a twenty minute drive.
Daily Ferries run from the port of Saint Nicholas, 14 minutes away, and day trips to Cephalonia are possible and fun. The Peligoni sailing club is 9 minutes away.
General information: The pool is 10m x 5m x1.5m deep and is surrounded by its own terrace with a shaded area and sun loungers . It is private and not overlooked .We provide a table-tennis table with bats. Most entertaining and eating takes place outside where there is a gas barbeque on the rear terrace and a large shady eating area. This is a lovely peaceful place where you can relax and switch off .
Traditional mountain villages may be visited within a radius of 15 km.
Zakynthos town itself is a busy , bustling place with open squares , a lovely harbour , excellent shopping and dining. Car ferries daily to the mainland.
From the peace of Martini it is only a 40 minute drive to visit the main town.
The Peligoni Club (sailing , windsurfing and much more) is 9 mins drive from our house , and al fresco lunch or evening meal may be possible there. Some of our guests choose to join the club on a weekly basis and even sail and windsurf there. ( but not in August ) EOT license number : 0428k10000459101 Fully approved for letting 2022
Amenities at Delightful country villa, private pool, near sea , peaceful Skinaria , Zante.
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Zakynthos, Greece
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsBeautifully renovated traditional Greek cottage with a fab pool and great for a family holiday. Lovely gardens and rustic charm capture the essence of old Greek Islands. Highly recommend for a relaxing stay.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
Quiet and private with a beautiful garden and pool. The bench near the olive tree at the back on the house is my favourite place in Greece.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
Excellent communication with George on the ground and the owner. Perfect spot for a 12 night stay. Really large outside space offering shade/pool and protection from extreme heat of the island. Highly recommended- thank you
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
Absolute perfection. Privacy, rustic charm, beautiful private pool. Could not have felt more comfortable and relaxed.
5 / 10·Aug 2018
We have just returned from a lovely week in Zante at Spiti Martina. Want to cover a few points to note about the property before the good bit:It is a two bedroom property with an open planned mezzanine above the living room. This would only be suitable for families as we took a friend who did not have any privacy apart from changing on the shared bathroom. Also not appropriate for older famiky members as mezzanine is up a steep set of stairs. Take lots of insect repellent, we did but were still eaten alive as property is rural. Ensure that you hire a good car and do not mind driving on coastal cliff roads as this is the only way in and out of the villa and can be a little worrying if you are not a confident driver at night. Make sure that you fill up with shopping on the way to the villa at one of the large supermarkets near Zante town as is much more reasonable and the villa has a fridge freezer. Please note it does not have an oven so cooking will be by hob or grill on the BBQ. The swimming pool is set up steep uneven stone steps and therefore can not be seen from the house not ideal for young children to be left unattended.We had a wonderful time at the Villa, we went with my three children, husband and a family friend. The children loved the pool and I loved the sun terrace. Very private and all day long suntrap. The walled garden outside the villa gave us a lovely setting for al fresco dining or chilling with a coffee and a book in the shade. The villa was lovely and clean an rustic just what I needed. There is a small shop over the rd for basics and cafes in Volimes which is a 8 min drive into the hills. Go to Aghios Nikolaus only 8 mins downhill and catch boat trips or attend a Greek night on a Friday at the small seafront restuarant at the end of the bay. Be sure to go on Trainaki in Alykes leaves at 10.45 every day feom the Jammin bar is a lovely tour. If you are looking to be able to rest and enjoy self catering this holiday is for you , it is not within walking diatance of bars and tavernas so you will need to drive. The amenities were great and the staff (pool and cleaners) very helpful. Spiti Martini is a lovely place to be creative or just kick back and switch off. My children enjoyed not having Wifi and although their 4g worked they dis not use it instead we played Coita, Boule, Cards, Draughts , Backgammon and one night they put on an X factor type show on the natural stage in the garden. We will definitely return to the villa
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Top rated by guests
9.9Outstanding
(38 Ratings)
Beautifully renovated traditional Greek cottage with a fab pool and great for a family holiday. Lovely gardens and rustic charm capture the essence of old Greek Islands. Highly recommend for a relaxing stay.
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