General
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Although the island has high summer temperatures, on Kefalonia there is usually a pleasant breeze particularly in the afternoons (great for sailors and windsurfers). May and September are very lovely months to spend in Kefalonia with warm days and cool nights.
There is a wealth of places well worth visiting all over the island. Of course, Argostoli, (where the airport is located) with its shops, museums and bustling waterfront should not be missed. There is also the very pretty little harbour of Fiskardo (largely unscathed by the 1953 earthquake) and Assos, a charming little harbour with a castle towering over it. There are the island’s vineyards, the most famous of which is the Robola Vineyard – and close by this is the Monastery of Agios Gerassimos.
Interior facilities
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Aircon , Audio tape player , Child cot , Child highchair , Clothes dryer , Computer and internet , Cooker , Dishwasher , Dvd player , Freezer , Fridge , Heating , Hob , Ironing board/Iron , Linen provided , Microwave , Radio , Shower , Towels provided , TV , Vacuum cleaner , Washing Machine
Bedroom Facilities
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All bedrooms have remote air conditioning, larger than average beds with cotton bedlinen. There are extra blankets and pillows should they be required. Three of the bedrooms have their own balconies and one of the ground floor bedrooms has its own shower room.
Bathroom Facilities
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All bedrooms have remote air conditioning, larger than average beds with cotton bedlinen. There are extra blankets and pillows should they be required. Three of the bedrooms have their own balconies and one of the ground floor bedrooms has its own shower room.
Exterior facilities
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Balcony , Barbecue , Car Parking , Covered patio , Garden , Patio , Private pool , Terrace
Local information
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Car recommended , Chemist nearby , Doctor nearby , Family Holiday , Walking
Local Activity
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Water sports , Tennis , Shopping centre , Scuba diving , Sailing , Mountain biking , Horse Riding , Fishing (sea) , Cycle hire , Culture , Bird watching
Suitability
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Child friendly
Nearest Airport
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Keffalinia - 35 ks
Location type
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The Walnut Tree's central position on the island ensures easy access to Kefalonia's airport, the capital of Argostoli and other major attractions which include the cave/lake of Melissani, famous Myrtos Beach and the beautiful little port of Fiskardo. Activities available locally are sailing, diving, snorkelling, windsurfing, cycling, walking and a good deal of lazing about around the pool drinking in the beautiful views! There are plenty of delightful restaurants, bars and cafes within a short drive in Karavomilos, Agia Efimia and Poulata. Three kilometers away, the bustling port of Sami has banks, post office, medical centre, tourist office, supermarkets and shops. However, the charm of The Walnut Tree is its wonderful views of surrounding green countryside, the mountains and the sea.
Location
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Walking , Swimming , Sea view , Rural , Near beach , Mountain view , Countryside
Notes
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Sami is a charming town and port - the main port of the island. There are beautiful walks all around the town, particularly to the lighthouse, the beautiful beach of Antisamos and (if you don't mind a bit of a climb) to the town's own Acropolis, some fascinating ancient ruins which are still undergoing excavations.
There is a very good riding school just outside the town. There are tennis courts at Karavomolis.
At Antisamos beach, there are all the usual beach attractions - windsurfing, pedalos, water-sking, etc.
However, the main attraction of Sami and its surrounding area is its delightful gentle pace, the olive groves, the sound of sheep and goat bells and just enjoying the wonderful views in any direction you care to look.