4 Bedroom (Sleeps 8) Villa in Skiathos

Orchard Villa is a traditional island family villa, in a private terraced hillside garden with pool and absolutely stunning views and top reviews (90%, 4.5 / 5.0)

At a glance: Child Friendly, Pet Friendly, Wifi, Air Conditioning, Parking, Private Pool, Garden.
Reference: P161543 - Book via Simply Owners and pay no booking fees or extra charges

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Owner/Property Manager: Kevin James
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Overview

Property Type: Villa
Location: Skiathos
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4 Bedrooms
Bathrooms: 3
Minimum nights stay: 7
Price Per Night: From £212 - £285
Price Per Week: From £1484 - £1995
Please contact the owner directly to confirm the price and availability

Description

Welcome from me, Kevin James, to Orchard Villa (Aug-Sep still avail!) - which nestles in its half-acre hillside olive-grove, one of a few villas and 3 top tavernas along the low Katsaros ridge with the best viewpoints on Skiathos - the incomparable '7-islands' panorama across Skiathos Bay and the sandy beaches just below (nearest is Vassilias, 5 mins drive down).
The villa is within 10-25 mins drive of most of the 60 or so mainly sandy beaches, 9 mins to Skiathos village, port, and airport - and within 12 mins. walk of 3 of the top-10 (but affordable) Skiathos taverna-restaurants.
Here's an informal overview of Orchard Villa, Skiathos, and Travel ... for more, please visit my official site " www.SkiathosGreekVillas.com", and check the contractual details in the formal 'Letting Agreement' I send before you book. (and in case issues like covid affect travel, do check "Changes to your Letting" below).

... and first ... CHANGES to PHOTOS ...
... there's a lot of refurbishing for 2024 not yet shown in photos - new curtains, dining suite, pool/decking. But general quality/appearance is same or better!

ORCHARD VILLA and GROUNDS
There's a shared gated entrance and the whole setting is very peaceful and quiet. It is a traditional Greek island villa with blue shutters, red-tiled roofs, and its own roof-terrace. There’s a large cool flag-stoned living room, split-level to the winter log fireplace and sofa, four air-conditioned bedrooms with exposed timber beams and roof, and a fully-equipped open-plan kitchen, with an English ‘pub' bar and stools. You can sleep 2 - 8 in cosy bedrooms, with an en-suite wet room and two shower rooms. The villa's attractively-sited pool is fenced and gated, set into the terraced garden with beautiful views across the bay to the nearby islands.

- Kitchen - Ceramic-hob cooker and hood with fan oven, microwave, toaster, electric kettle, filter coffee, two fridges with small freezer
compartments, double sink, and dishwasher. And there’s a washing machine, ironing board, steam iron, umbrella clothes dryer in garden.

- Guest Rooms and shower rooms - 4 air-conditioned bedrooms sleep up to 8 adults (1 double, 3 twins). The master-bedroom wing (l. of
fireplace) has 1 double and an en-suite wet room with double vasque vanity unit and w-c; the 3 twin-bedroom wing (r. of fireplace) has
2 shower-rooms each with a small vanity unit and w-c.

GARDEN SUN-TERRACES and POOL
The villa and grounds are quiet and not overlooked, fenced, with parking for 4 cars out of sight on a private entrance drive at the 'road' side of the villa.
You have 4 terrace areas, all with superb views ... The large unoverlooked roof sun-terrace has a 360º view from Skiathos bay's ‘7-islands’ to the wooded Kechria valley and the north channel. Then there's a split-level dining courtyard/patio (through 4 French windows from the lounge); a top ‘party’ terrace with sun-loungers; the pool-area terrace with slate-top drinks table; and the grassed picnic slope below.

The ‘above-ground’ POOL and wood decking is attractively set in-ground on its own ledge cut into the hillside. At 7½ x 3m. it’s like most mid-size Skiathos villa pools. But the new decking is just for a pool-side drink or sun-bathe ... not for a dive- or jump-in, as the pool is just a child-secure 1¼m. deep!
For adults it’s (as in Sophie’s 5* review) “ ... Great for a refreshing dip” ... rather than serious swimming, for which you have Skiathos’ 60+ safe and mainly sandy beaches, most only 5-25 mins drive.
The pool-side and decking are child-fenced for 4m. along the lower terrace, with level access to the pool ladder by 2 steps down from the far end of the terrace, with its slate-top aperitifs table and bench - another spot to sip your aperitif enjoying the stunning panorama over Skiathos bay, with an eye on the kids - or sunset.

SERVICES/SUPPLIES
The price includes the following: welcome pack; weekly bed/bath linen; paper/cleaning products; end-clean; gardening; and (within limits such as "loss due to ‘natural events" in the Letting Agreement), breakdown maintenance for equipment and facilities.
Greek holiday letting laws give you rights as a "Tenant", not a hotel-type "Guest". So the above items and all the villa facilities have not been supplied on a serviced hotel/etc. basis, but have been arranged by me at your request within the price to be managed by you as Tenant.
INTERNET - Very good 3-4-5G signal for mobiles as hot-spot for your tablet or laptop, and free WiFi at most tavernas, bars, and cafes. (sorry, fixed-line router impractical)

HOLIDAY THEMES and SUITABILITY for your party:
- Beach and Sea relaxation and Sports & Activities
- Village and harbour exploring -shops, tavernas, cafes, bars, shopping and all services - click "About Skiathos" on official site above
- Hill-country hikes and exploring
- Villa life with vine-covered courtyard, terraced garden, roof sun-terrace and pool (both secure for youngsters, fenced and gated), all with panoramic views
- Family / group holidays and events (Skiathos weddings v popular! - call for info)

GREEK EATS, DRINKS, and AMBIENCE (also see part 3 of of free 'Villa Guest Guide' sent with my offer)
- Affordable 'food guide'-standard tavernas and restaurants (three of the 'top-10' within 14 mins walk of Orchard Villa)
- Traditional tavernas, restaurants, and 'zacharaplasteos' (tea-room - ice-cream, cakes, and coffee)
- Cafés, bars, and night-clubs

SPORTS and ACTIVITIES:
- Beaching, swimming, snorkelling, SCUBA (booked in village)
- Water sports on all main beaches - water-ski, wind-surf, speedboats, sailing dinghies
- Sea and pier fishing
- Hill and forest walking (accompanied available)
- Cycling and MTB
- Tennis club (in village)
- Horse riding

EASE of ACCESS to villa
- Easy front-door access from car in drive - 2 shallow steps only (many coastal villas don't warn you about long steep stone stairs to the door!)
- A few steps between split-levels in the villa and patio, and gentle path / shallow steps down to terraces and pool

KITCHEN and utilities:
- Oven, ceramic hob - Microwave - 2 Fridges - Double sink - Dishwasher - Coffee Maker
- Toaster - Dishes & Utensils - Washing Machine - Iron + board

DINING:
Most guests prefer meals and drinks ('til after midnight!) outside in the patio/courtyard (tastefully wood-furnished for up to 12)

INDOORS:
- Split-level dining/living room for 8, (high-chair avail)
- Across the 'pub' bar and stools to open-plan to kitchen
- Traditional Skiathos fireplace inside looks lovely, but not for use in summer (fire risk)
- Sofa, easy chairs

SMOKING ... outside only (wood beams and ceilings inside!), and not on pine-wood walks (local penalties)

BED and BATHROOMS - all with bed/bath linen (please b-y-o beach towels).
- Master bedroom: large double bed, en-suite wet room with shower, wc, and double vasque wash-basin vanity unit.
- Guest wing: 3 more (twin) bedrooms, and 2 wet rooms with shower, small vanity unit, w-c.
- Bedrooms have air-con, bed linen, fitted wardrobes, small dressing table, bedside tables/lamps - plus 1 hair dryer.

PASTIMES
- Cook-books, maps, guides - DVD (b-y-o discs) - Board games - Hi (-ish) Fi, CDs - even cassettes (60s rock/c&w, classical) - small modern TV

CHANGES to your letting, or to villa amenities due to issues beyond reasonable control
By booking Orchard Villa you accept the Letting Agreement contract (which I send before you book). You need to arrange your own insurance to cover consequences of situations* or natural events* (which I do not compensate) which affect either of us, and either prevent you from taking up your booking, or prevent me from providing the villa or any of its facilities (given I will make reasonable "Best Efforts" to mitigate such issues).
* inc health, epidemic, pollution, and the usual insurance "Force Majeures" and "Acts of God"
But if you are unable to obtain reasonably-priced insurance &/or or airline refund guarantees against issues like covid preventing travel to Skiathos, and you obtain my express consent before you book, I will transfer your letting free to the next year.

10 Reviews

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"Best view in Mediterranean" !

By James and Sophie on 05-Sep-2020

Hello Kevin, this is to say thank you so much for letting us have the villa. It’s such a beautiful place, and we’re having a lovely time. When you said it was the best view in the Mediterranean I thought you must be exaggerating, but now I think it may well be true! The pool is great for a refreshing dip, and we’ve enjoyed the range of comfortable shady spots to sit reading under the grapevine pergola or up on the roof terrace. Wonderful restaurant only 5 mins walk, said to be best on the island, we’ve been twice already and planning a third visit. James and Sophie 29 Aug - 4 Sep 2020

Lovely rustic villa

By Kate V. on 31-Jul-2019

We stayed for a week in early July and had a fantastic week. The views are wonderful, Kevin the onsite manager is helpful and fantastically quiet. You do really need to hire a car because it is a ten minute drive out of Skiathos Town with only one restaurant within easy walking distance. The villa is full of Vivienne's personal possessions so it feels very homely but some might think its a bit cluttered. Warm pool, plenty of sunbeds, effective aircom and several sunbathing decks. Charming.

Wonderful memories - Fantastic week - Beautiful setting - Wonderful holiday

By F.M - G.S. - M.S. - S.H on 31-Jul-2018

F.M. - July 2018 - return visit We had a lovely time again at Orchard Villa. We made a video with a selection of our photos creating more wonderful memories. G.S. - July 2018 Just to let you know that we had a fantastic week in your villa. The photos really don't do the villa justice, the views all round, are as good as I’ve ever seen from a holiday let. The booking, communications, car hire and meet and greet couldnt have gone any smoother and the pre-holiday information you sent us was perfect and we used it as our "Rough Guide" We didn't get to see the whole island, as we were happy to laze around the wonderful terraces/pergolas and pool area of the villa. All in all it was the most memorable relaxing holiday we have ever been on, and a lot of that is down to the detailed information you provided, and the local team who looked after us well. M.S. - June 2018 We enjoyed our stay on Skiathos and the wedding went very well, everyone seemed to enjoy themselves and the bride looked lovely, despite the 33 degree heat! The villa setting is beautiful and the villa is so well equipped, the terraces are beautiful with lots of sitting areas. The views are stunning – day and night, we were lucky with the full moon S.H - June 2018 We had another wonderful holiday! We love your villa and the views and we really enjoyed ourselves thank you.

Lucinka E August 2017 - Unforgettable getaway - 5/5

By Lucinka E on 31-Aug-2017

If I could come here every year I would! The views alone would do it - truly spectacular view of the sea from the terrace and a lovely pool that we struggled to tear ourselves away from despite having come to spend time at the beach. One of the best things about this place is that it is family owned and run, so it is beautifully cared for and feels like a home rather than an agency letting. That said all v well organised and clean. ..... The villa is comfortable, spacious, with a beautiful outdoor space organised with tables and sun loungers on different levels, surrounded by fig trees, grape vines, flowers.... You could happily hang out at the villa and not go anywhere for a week! That said it would be a shame as Skiathos is so lovely. It's really worth having a car on the island as there are so many lovely beaches and restaurants and sites to visit, but not impossible by bus. The nearest beach to the villa is walkable - we did it a couple of times - but a long steep schlep in high temperatures. Lovely Olive Thea restaurant round the corner (also walkable but take a torch at night!) with incredible views and lovely food, but our favourite place to eat was the fish taverna on Sklithri beach, lovely and laid back by day and intimate and romantic at night, with tables right on the beach, dinner by lamplight. The monastery was also a fantastic place to visit, incredibly serene and stunning setting. The other briliant thing about the villa is that the owner Vivienne is incredibly helpful and was always available to answer questions, offer advice, help with organising travel or car hire - and clearly knows the island very well and loves it. We left feeling fully recharged, rested and relaxed.

Wonderful stay at Orchard Villa

By Debbie R. on 01-Aug-2017

We had such a wonderful stay at Orchard Villa in Skiathos. The villa was well stocked with everything we need and there was a welcome pack of wine and beer and food enough to make a basic meal. The views for the villa were so beautiful and well positioned for town too. Very quiet, and Vivienne had provided a comprehensive guide to everything about the villa and Skiathos which was really helpful. We would definitely come again.

Perfect family villa, stunning views, great place for our family holiday

By Steve G on 01-Jun-2017

From our booking through to our departure we were impressed by the care and dedication of Orchard Villa's owner Vivienne and her support team. Vivienne furnished us with all the information one could wish for to help get our holiday on Skiathos off to a great start. Info included travel suggestions, places to shop, eat and visit etc.. and this was before we had even left the UK! We were met by the property manager and given a comprehensive tour of the property and an overview of the facilities including the do's and dont's of life on a Greek island. The 'welcome pack' was very impressive and included EVERYTHING we needed and more for our first night at the villa, we have travelled extensively and have never been so well looked after. The gardens are a delight, mature vines over trellis and copious flower pots and planted beds, a grassed area off to one side and plenty of seating, dining and chill out areas. There is a sun deck with loungers and a pool deck with a generous sized pool overlooking the gorgeous views. All in all a perfect holiday.

Location

Suitability

Children Welcome
Wheelchair Access
Pets Welcome

Facilities

Fridge
Hob
Oven
Microwave
Dishwasher
Pantry Items
Coffee Maker
Toaster
Dining Seats
Dining Room
Internet
Fireplace
Air Conditioning
Linens Provided
Washing Machine
Parking
Living Room
Hairdryer
Ironing Board
Television
DVDs
Music Library
Games
Books
Private Pool
Balcony
Garden
Bicycles
Tennis
Boat
Kayak/Canoe
Water Sports Equipment

Theme

Family
Romantic
Sports activities
Tourist attractions