Stylish Stone Cottage with Pool near Fiskardo | Cottage in Agrilias
2 Bedroom Cottage in Manganos, Agrilias
Portokali Cottage is a quintessentially Greek rural house. It was built into the hillside over a hundred years ago as a traditional home providing a first floor for its owners and a ground floor (a katoi) for the owners’ animals. The building materials were obtained locally - locally quarried stone made the strong and characterful walls whilst Cypress trees were cut by hand from the forested valley below to provide the solid and abundant ceiling beams both downstairs and upstairs. The cottage has been sympathetically and tastefully renovated during the last 20 years; great care has been taken to retain the original features and character. Calm Mediterranean blues and greens alongside the original stone and cypress wood provide an aura of tranquillity. Throughout the house there are pieces of antique furniture which add charm and ensure that this is a home away from home rather than a holiday house.
The cottage is located in a valley on the edge of a small village, Agrilias, on the West coast of Northern Kefalonia about 5kms outside Fiscardo port. Manganos, with a selection of tavernas, coffee shops and grocery stores is a five minute walk away. The nearest beaches are Alaties and Aghia Gerousalem – both are a 5 minute drive away.
The open plan ground floor is partly carved out of the rock foundation so remains comfortably cool in the summer whilst retaining warmth in the cooler months. The wooden ceiling provides a wonderful scent of pine. The ground floor consists of a comfortable sitting area, a dining area and a very well-equipped kitchen.
Upstairs is reached by a bespoke spiral staircase. Here the cypress ceilings are high which gives a light and spacious feel. Two bedrooms and a bathroom are reached via the landing; both bedrooms are light and airy with two windows and high ceilings. The double bedroom looks directly onto the stone pool terrace and towards Dafnoudi valley. The twin bedroom has an exterior door which opens onto a terrace with views towards Lixouri.
Outside
The swimming pool at Portokali Cottage is set on a private stone walled terrace behind the house. The pool terrace overlooks a gentle tree clad valley which stretches towards the sea at Cape Dafnoudi. Superb sunsets can be enjoyed from the pool terrace and the front of the cottage.
The gardens around Portokali Cottage are mature and well established among the stone terraces. On the drive, there are two small orange trees and a particularly bountiful lemon tree. In Greek, the word for orange tree is “Portokali” and it is from this tree that the cottage takes its name. The other mature trees and shrubs are typically Mediterranean and include a walnut tree, a plum tree, olive trees, lavender, bougainvillea, plumbago and oleander bushes.
In front of the main entrance to the cottage is a large shaded terrace with a farmhouse table for al fresco dining.
Stylish Stone Cottage with Pool near Fiskardo is located in Manganos. Stylish Stone Cottage with Pool near Fiskardo provides accommodation, featuring Security/Safety, Internet, Kitchen, among other amenities. This Cottage features Security/Safety, Internet, Kitchen, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Stylish Stone Cottage with Pool near Fiskardo has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Manganos has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Manganos, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Air conditioning
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Heating
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Towels provided
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Shower
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Hair dryer
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Bed sheets provided
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2 bedrooms
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Living room
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Fireplace
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Refrigerator
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Cookware/dishes/utensils
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Coffee/tea maker
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Oven
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Toaster
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Dishwasher
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Laundry facilities
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Washing machine
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Near the beach
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Onsite parking
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No pets allowed
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Smoke-free property
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Hiking/biking trails nearby
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Snorkeling nearby
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Scuba diving nearby
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Swimming nearby
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Hiking nearby
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Birdwatching nearby
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Sailing nearby
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TV with cable/satellite service
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Books
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Stereo
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Greek
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French
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English
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Near the bay
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In a rural location
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Near the sea
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In a village
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In the mountains
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Travel crib
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Iron/ironing board
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Safe
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Free WiFi
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Outdoor furniture
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Garden
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Patio
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Fire extinguisher
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First aid kit
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Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
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Private pool
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Fence around the pool
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Outdoor pool
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number 00000941037 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
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