A straight line into the sea

8 Guests

4 Bedrooms

4 Bathrooms

The sleek cubist design of Penio makes the very most of its stunning panoramic position on the south coast of Lefkada. Walls of floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors flood the interiors with light and views and create an effortless indoor-outdoor experience. This synergy between the house and its surrounding terraces is mirrored by that of the pool and the sea, which are linked not only by the infinity effect of the former, but also by an umbilical pathway connecting the two.

Key Highlights

  • Garden gate beach/sea access
  • Infinity pool
  • Sea views
  • Roof terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Table tennis

Gallery

Aerial views of Penio.

The clean lines of the villa at dawn.

The clean lines of the villa at dawn.

The dining room has sliding glass doors and stunning views.

The dining room has sliding glass doors and stunning views.

The comfortable and stylishly furnished living area.

The comfortable and stylishly furnished living area.

The contemporary design of Penio with its walls of glass sliding doors.

The contemporary design of Penio with its walls of glass sliding doors.

The steps connecting Penio with the sea.

The steps connecting Penio with the sea.

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– Harrison, visited 2024

Overview

  • GuestsUp to 8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Double beds2
  • Double bed or Twin beds2
  • Bathrooms4
  • En-suite bathrooms4 of 4

Features and Amenities

The property

  • Sea views
  • Roof terrace
  • Private parking

Geography

  • Garden gate beach/sea access

Pool & Wellness

  • Infinity pool
    23x6m

Services

  • Local knowledge and recommendations
  • On-the-ground support
  • Wine delivery service

Kitchen & Dining

  • Barbecue
  • Kitchen essentials
  • Dishwasher

Entertainment & Tech

  • Table tennis
  • 4G Wi-Fi Internet
  • Satellite TV

Includes

  • IncludedThe Thinking Traveller's expertise to help you fine-tune the logistics of your trip and access to exclusive experiences
  • IncludedExclusive use of your private villa and grounds
  • IncludedEffortless trip sharing with your guests on our online platform
  • IncludedAward-winning local expertise throughout your stay

Excludes

  • Not IncludedFlights
  • Not IncludedCar hire
  • Not IncludedTransfers
  • Not IncludedMeals (unless otherwise specified)

Getting to and around

Aktion/Preveza airport53km-33miles-1hr05
Nearest shops and tavernasIn Sivota - 2.5km-1.5miles-5mins drive or Vassiliki - 11km-7miles-15mins
Nearest sea accessAt the bottom of the garden
Nearest beachesAfteli - 8.5km-5.3miles-18mins; Ammousa - 10.5km-6.5miles-20mins; Vassiliki - 11km-7miles-15mins; Mikros Gialos - 15km-9.5miles-25mins
Nidri18km-11miles-25mins
Lefkada town34km-21miles-50mins

Bedroom details

  • Bedroom 1: double-twin bed (180/90x200cm), en-suite shower room
  • Bedroom 2: double-twin bed (180/90x200cm), en-suite shower room
  • Bedroom 3: double bed (200x200cm), en-suite bathroom
  • Bedroom 4: double bed (165x200cm), en-suite shower room

NB: Bedroom 4 is accessed externally via a few steps from the entrance hall.

NB: A double-twin bedroom has two single beds that can either be joined together to create a double bed or left separate as two single beds.
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About the property

Inside

the main entrance takes one into a hallway off which one may access all areas of the villa. To the left are the sleeping quarters, while to the right, past a guest bathroom, a few steps lead down into the large, bright and extremely panoramic open-plan living area and kitchen-diner. Floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors on three sides ensure not only that the superb sea views are omnipresent, but also that the large pool terrace and the al fresco dining and barbecue zone can be accessed with complete ease.

The kitchen is top-notch, both in terms of its facilities (think gas and induction hobs, a double-size fridge, etc.) and its position, which allow cooks to take inspiration from the sea views. The double height ceiling of the living area is traversed by a floating gallery, accessed via a flight of stairs near the entrance and leading to a pair of incredibly panoramic roof terraces.

Heading back past the main entrance, a few stairs lead down to the main sleeping quarters, comprising two double-twins with en-suite shower rooms and the main double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with tub. All three have sea views and access to the main pool terrace.

Accommodation is completed by an independent suite accessed once more via a few steps from the entrance hall. Here there is a cosy living area, a bedroom with small kitchenette, an en-suite shower room, garden views and access to a private terrace.

Outside

Penio is surrounded on three sides by sea-facing terraces, which offer stunning views across the Ionian waters to Lefkada's neighbouring islands (Ithaca, Cephalonia and the tiny island of Oxia, recently purchased by the Emir of Qatar) and the Greek mainland.

Running along the front of the house, and accessed from the open-plan living area and kitchen-diner and three of the bedrooms, is the main terrace, featuring an infinity pool of two halves, bisected by a walkway that connects with the steps down to the transparent sea below. To one side of the house, just outside the kitchen-diner, is a shaded al fresco dining and barbecue area, while to the other, just round the corner from the shaded section of the pool area, is yet more sea-view terracing and an outdoor shower.

The independent suite also has its own patio area to the side and rear of the house. Last, but certainly not least, are the two roof-top terraces, accessed via the floating gallery above the living area. Here the views just get better and there couldn't be a more dreamy spot for an evening aperitif or a few sun salutations at dawn!

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About the Area

Penio is situated in the southeast coast of Lefkada just a short drive away from the village, harbour and seafront tavernas of Sivota. Also within an easy drive of Penio are many idyllic beaches, including those at Mikros Gialos and Vasiliki.

Exploring the island of Lefkada, which is 35km long and 15km wide, is relatively easy in a week (if you can pull yourselves away from the views and pool of the villa!) and offers a great deal to see and do. The azure, transparent waters of the Ionian Sea are a real attraction and the varied coastline includes a host of golden sandy beaches and the dramatic white cliffs Cape Lefkatas on the southern tip. The wooded mountains of the interior, some of which rise to over 1100m, offer excellent walking, some truly beautiful scenery and a scattering of unspoilt villages where the way of life remains profoundly connected to the island's ancient traditions and customs. The island's capital, Lefkada Town is a buzzing centre with plenty of seafront tavernas and bars, a good selection of shops, and a busy marina.

At its northern point Lefkada is connected to mainland Greece by a causeway and, via frequent ferry services from the ports of Nidri and Vasiliki, to several of the other islands of the Ionian archipelago (including nearby Meganissi), making it eminently possible to explore further afield.

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Considerations

Penio features a fantastic infinity pool, offering swimmers stunning views while in the pool. There is a drop from the infinity edge (as well as a few others inside the property and around the grounds) so we recommend younger children are supervised by an adult at all times. Please refer to our general safety page if you would like more information about infinity pools and other features.

Due to the nature of the property including terraces low walls and several drops around the grounds, children must be supervised at all times.

Some areas of this property may be overlooked.

The sea access in front of this property is via rocks and so may not be possible to use if the sea is rough.

Due to its location, the internet network at this villa is slower than in many of our properties. While it does allow standard browsing, it is not adequate for online streaming or remote working.

Read more about our Health and Safety Policy here

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Guest Reviews

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Harrison, visited August 2024

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Diego Martinez, visited June 2024

I love Penio.

Mr Ethan Hill, Portugal, visited August 2022

5 out of 5 for Penio.

Mrs Yannis Russo, Portugal, visited July 2021

Penio was excellent and in a prime position.

KM, Portugal, visited September 2020

Penio is 5 star.

Mr Ethan Hill, Portugal, visited August 2020

The website was very accurate: Penio was a beautiful villa.

ED, Portugal, visited September 2019

Penio and its grounds were superb in every detail of design and function. All staff excellent - cooks amazing and prepared Greek feasts for 4 nights of our stay. We barely left the villa.

Mrs Nina Fontana, Portugal, visited August 2019

The contemporary design of Penio with its walls of glass sliding doors.

Looking to know more about Penio?

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