About this property
Offering contemporary cool, sophistication and luxury in lavish abundance, Villa Ryegrass is perfect for two couples or a small family. It is nestled within very attractive gardens on a marvellous estate overlooking the Bay of Tsilivi. This exclusive estate enjoys four acres of ornamental trees, medicinal and aromatic plants, ornamental grasses, colourful flowers, intimate courtyards and beautiful winding paths that lead you to the balmy shore and azure blue Ionian Sea. Hidden within the estate gardens, the serene Eleftheria Spa allows you to reconnect your mind, body and soul offering indulgent massages and treatments including hydrotherapy and aerotherapy in its Unbescheiden tub. You can choose to have spa treatments in your villa if you prefer. Villa Ryegrass offers two gorgeous bedrooms, a stylish open-plan living space, a small office space and a sensational outdoor space. If your friends or other family want to book a villa to join you, they could look at our three-bedroom Villa Pampas or two-bedroom Villa Blue Grass on the same estate.
Tsilivi sits on the northeast coast of Zakynthos or Zante as it is widely known. Just 9km from the airport, you will be relaxing in no time. Tsilivi is a bustling tourist resort with plenty of traditional family-run tavernas, restaurants, bars and nightclubs making it one of the island’s most popular hotspots. Its huge sandy beach offers a long list of watersports including paragliding, jet skis and much more plus there are boat tours to the Blue Caves and Smugglers Cove.
You will discover light-flooded, laid-back, chic interiors with ample living and dining space at Villa Ryegrass. The villa is brimming with sumptuous contemporary furnishings, splashes of vibrant modern art and cool marble floors. The villa’s open-plan living space is chic, effortlessly stylish and oozes luxury. Its sleek, dazzling white and black kitchen will please the chef in your group with its excellent appliances including a Nespresso coffee machine. The villa enjoys a stylish dining area and a fabulous living space featuring sumptuous sofas, a 43-inch smart television and vibrant contemporary artwork. A wall of glass sliding doors opens to the pool terrace and garden. The small office space is perfect for catching up on emails and comes with a sofa too.
The ground-floor bedroom also opens to the pool and terrace. It boasts lavish twin beds adorned with lux linens and gorgeous soft furnishings. The beds can be set up as a kingsize bed on request. Black-out curtains mean that you will dive deep into slumber. The pristine family shower room is nearby with excellent fittings. The master bedroom suite sits on the top floor, along with a huge terrace with a round sofa, canopy, coffee table and breathtaking sea views. The room enjoys a beautifully dressed king size bed, a day bed where you could sleep an extra child, a desk with a chair and an ensuite bathroom that is separated by a glass partition. The bathroom enjoys a freestanding bath where you can soak away your stresses.
Villa Ryegrass’ outdoor space boasts a wonderful infinity swimming pool with hydromassage, pretty gardens and magical alfresco dining and lounge spaces. You can meander through the estate gardens, stop at intimate courtyards to count your blessings and take the path to the beach for picnics, paddling, sandcastles, snorkelling, swimming and blissful sunset walks.
Guests also enjoy a welcome glass of champagne on arrival, complimentary water and organic Greek Mediterranean breakfast delivered daily, Nespresso capsules, luxury toiletries, on-demand television channel selections upon request, excellent concierge services, daily cleaning and private transfers to and from the airport or to and from the main port. On request for an additional charge, you can have a private butler, personal trainers, yoga and pilates tuition, massage, hairdressing, private chefs, sailboats and exclusive tours.
If it is too tempting to hole up in this beachside hideaway, you need to remind yourselves of the island’s sleepy stone villages, lush pine forests, towering chalky cliffs, electric blue Ionian sea, glorious sandy beaches, small pebbled coves, summer festivals, local Verdea wines and delicious local Prentza cheeses all waiting to be discovered.
Zakynthos is a sensational Ionian island blessed with breathtaking landscapes, exotic, sandy beaches and turquoise bays. It offers a very vibrant nightlife. Many of the beaches, including Tsilivi, Laganas and Kalamaki enjoy an excellent range of watersports. For those that love hiking and cycling, there are many old footpaths leading to mountainous villages, monasteries and medieval towers. A visit by boat to the Keri Caves and Marathonisi, located at the bay of Lachana, is very popular. You will have the chance to swim or snorkel, meeting the famous Caretta turtles that swim in this wonderful natural environment. The island’s famous Blue Caves are one of its most fascinating, natural attractions. They are of great geological interest and are located along the northwestern side of the island, between Agios Nikolaos and Cape Schinari.
Zakynthos’ beaches are stunning. Tsilivi Beach is wonderful, offering a good range of watersports and organised sun loungers, parasols and beach bars. Another of the most popular beaches is the sandy beach of Kalamaki. With fine, golden sand and shallow water, it is the ideal spot for families with young children. You can even horse ride on some beaches. Keri Lighthouse is a magical spot to enjoy colourful sunsets and magnificent views of the tall rocks.
One of the most famous sights and a must-visit is ‘The Shipwreck’, a magnificent real shipwreck on the secluded coast of St George. The wreck was discovered on 5 October 1980 and has become a major tourist attraction in its wild, beautiful landscape. There are frequent boat trips to the wreck.
In Zakynthos Town, Solomos Square is a focal spot with many restaurants and bars and the interesting Byzantine Museum and Cultural Center. Bochali is a 2km stroll from the centre of Zakynthos Town. Its panoramic views of the pretty harbour are stunning as are those towards Argassi and the Bay of Laganas. You will discover charming, narrow alleys lined with traditional cafes and old houses. The castle at the top of the hill is well-maintained and a popular attraction. Delicious wines can be tasted and bought at Solomos Wines distillery. The cellars are very attractive and worth a visit.
Laganas is one of the two main tourist hotspots in Zakynthos along with Zakynthos Town. Kalamaki is not far behind, though it is a little more laid-back. There is a good choice of restaurants at all of these resorts. The main street of Laganas runs along the lovely beachfront to Kalamaki. The 5km beach is wonderful with fine, silvery sand lined with sun loungers and parasols. Pedalos and boat trips are available to catch a glimpse of the protected Caretta turtles swimming around the bay. The beaches are part of the National Marine Park. The rare Caretta turtles lay their eggs in the sands of Gerakas, Dafni, Kalamaki, Marathonisi and Sakania, east of Laganas.
Agios Sostis is a charming, quaint coastal Greek village close to Laganas. It is surrounded by beautiful countryside and was named after a 16th-century church dedicated to Saint Sostis. The village has a stunning backdrop of the mountains and a delightful beach. There are some waterfront charismatic bars and restaurants where you will receive a very warm welcome. You can also hire a boat from Agios Sostis over to Marathonisi Island.
Accommodation
The Villa
2 bedroom villa sleeping up to 4 guests plus an extra two children in cots, with private pool
Ground floor:
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Dining area
- Living room
- Twin /or Double bedroom with pool/garden view
- WC with shower
- Library/Office
First floor:
- Double bedroom with en suite and private veranda
Exterior:
- Private swimming pool
- Private parking
- Seating area
- Acces to private path to beach
- Outdoor dining
- Garden
Additional facilities
- Pool loungers
- Outdoor sofa
- Security system
- Independent air conditioning
- Suitable for wheelchair access
- Nespresso capsules
- Luxury toiletries
- Complimentry water and Greek Mediterranean breakfast daily
- On demand TV channel selection
- Heated pool
- Welcome drink