Welcome to Villa Livadi

A serene, spacious architect-designed Greek hideaway, situated in the hills of northern Zakynthos

Villa Livadi is our much loved family holiday home. Situated in the green hills of tranquil Northern Zakynthos, the house was designed by renowned architect, Dominic Skinner. It is a fantastic exemplar of vernacular architecture combined with the comforts of modern life.

Approached through a large courtyard bordered by olive trees, rosemary and lavender, the house has five air-conditioned double bedrooms all with ensuite bathrooms. Two of these are attractive bedroom suites attached to the main house by charming archways, providing privacy and a degree of separation, perhaps for grandparents, teenagers or staff. 

Bright master bedroom with private terrace
The central courtyard
Living room with French doors to a covered terrace
View of a swimming pool surrounded by greenery and olive trees
A view through to the twin bedroom

The main house has a well equipped, airy kitchen and dining room leading to an enormous drawing room which in turn opens on to a TV room. The kitchen has an American style fridge, Smeg double oven stove and two dishwashers. All these rooms have French windows opening onto the main terrace.

In the basement there is a separate room for fitness with a rowing machine, Swiss balls, weights, yoga mats and so forth. Upstairs the house has three more generous bedrooms. The primary suite has a broad balcony with wide-reaching views of the Ionian Sea, Kefalonia and Ithaca. All the bedrooms have air conditioning.

The covered terrace stretches the main breadth of the house providing a wonderful spot for shaded suppers outside and drinks. Stone steps fringed by oleanders and olive trees lead down to a 100 square metre elliptical pool. Aside from secluded areas for sunloungers and day beds, there is an outdoor kitchen and charcoal barbecue. The outdoor kitchen has a sink, fridge and dishwasher.

Livadi is also available to rent with Allegra, our neighbouring smaller villa. Find out more about Allegra here

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Livadi is situated on a hillside, surrounded by lush green trees and beautifully landscaped gardens
View of a house with stone columns, a tiled roof, and a porch with outdoor furniture, surrounded by lush green bushes and plants under a clear blue sky.
Bright master bedroom
Living room with open doors leading to an outdoor patio and scenic landscape, white walls, sofas with purple-patterned pillows, and decorative blue vases
master Bathroom with views
Bright living & TV room with large windows
Bright bedroom with two twin beds, a wicker chair, and two large windows showing greenery outside.
Bright kitchen and dining area with large windows, dining table and chairs
Bright dining room with white walls, large windows
Living room with white walls, large windows, a white sectional sofa for relaxing
Bright room viewed through a stone archway with a white table and chair, a pink-cushioned chair, a framed colorful artwork, and a view of a green outdoor garden through large window/doors.
Bathroom vanity with a rectangular mirror, white vessel sink, wall-mounted faucet, red and pink flowers in a red vase, red decorative bottle, and stacked white towels beneath, with beige tiled walls and a window to the left.
An outdoor patio with a round table and chairs surrounded by lush green trees and bushes, set in a scenic garden with rolling hills in the background.
Outdoor patio with a dining table and chairs under leafy trees, with a white daybed with blue cushions on the side, overlooking a lush green hillside.
Outdoor dining terrace with a round white table and metal chairs surrounded by greenery and trees.
A bright bedroom with two white beds, a wicker chair with a pink cushion, two large windows and a glass door showing a garden outside, a colorful area rug, a small white side table with a pink lamp, and a small piece of colorful artwork on the wall.
Bright bedroom with white walls and ceiling beams, open door to outdoor patio with greenery, framed art on wall, and dresser with decorative vases inside.
Interior view of a bedroom with an open double glass door leading to an outdoor patio with a large potted plant and trees.
Bright bedroom with white walls and high ceiling, featuring a bed with patterned pillows, a blue patterned chair, a mirror, and a door leading outside to a stone patio.
A round outdoor table with six ornate chairs and cushions, set in a garden surrounded by trees and shrubs, with pools and distant mountains visible in the background on a sunny day.
A Mediterranean-style courtyard with stone and white stucco walls, green potted plants, and trees, featuring a large clay pot in the foreground and an arched gateway in the background.
Large white house surrounded by landscaped gardens with trees, shrubs, and flowering plants on a hillside with mountains in the background under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
Bathroom vanity with a pebble-textured wall behind a mirror, a white vessel sink, a decorative vase with dried branches, and a rolled white towel underneath.
A modern indoor shower with blue mosaic tiles, a silver showerhead, and a glass door. Visible through the doorway is a bedroom with two white beds, a striped rug, and a white wardrobe.
A cozy bedroom with a white bed and floral pillows, a bedside lamp, a white wardrobe, and a door leading to a bathroom with natural light.
Dining area on a porch with a wooden table set with glasses of juice, bowls, and fruit, overlooking a scenic landscape of trees, hills, and the ocean in the distance under a clear sky.
A bedroom with two windows and a glass door, a chair with a blue patterned cushion, a bedside table with a vase of flowers, and a mountain view outside.
Covered outdoor patio with stone columns, overlooking green hills, distant mountains, and the ocean. Furnished with sofas, pillows, and a round wooden table with drinks.
A bedroom with a red upholstered headboard, white bedding, and a matching red and white patterned pillow. A framed abstract colorful artwork hangs on the white wall, and a window with a white frame and blind is in the corner.
A bright bedroom with white walls, a wooden door, two windows, two twin beds with white patterned bedspreads, and colorful pillows. Decor includes framed artwork and a travel poster of Greece.
A bedroom with white walls, a white bed with floral pillows, a white wardrobe, and a small balcony opening with a sea view. There is a colorful abstract painting on the wall, and an open door leads to the balcony with a chair outside.
A bedroom with a white bed, pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, a desk with decorative items, and a large window revealing a landscape outside.
View of a Mediterranean-style courtyard with stone walls, potted plants, and buildings in the background, framed by an archway.
Outdoor patio with a curved stone counter holding bowls of fruit and vegetables, set against a backdrop of trees and a house, under a clear blue sky.
A serene outdoor scene featuring a swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and trees, with hills in the background.
Villa Livadi - with terracotta roof tiles and green shutters, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
Green shrubs and trees surround the house, with a clear blue sky in the background.
A house with a terracotta tiled roof and a stone chimney in a lush green landscape, with hills and the ocean in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
Bathroom with blue mosaic tile wall, white vessel sink, and mirror showing window and outdoor scenery.
View of a house with a red-tile roof, stone and white exterior walls, beige shutters, in a lush green mountainous area.
A house with a white exterior, stone columns, brown shutters, and a porch with outdoor furniture, surrounded by green bushes and trees, with mountains in the background under a clear blue sky.
A white house with a red tile roof surrounded by lush greenery and terraced garden plants.
A courtyard with a small tree in the center, surrounded by white buildings with tiled roofs, set against a backdrop of green hills.
A view through a stone archway shows a courtyard with trees and a white building, with green hills in the background.
Swimming pool with lounge chairs and pillows, surrounded by trees and bushes, with a white house on a hill in the background under a clear sky.
A scenic outdoor patio with a round table and decorated chairs, overlooking a lush garden with pink flowers, trees, pool, and distant mountains under a clear blue sky.
A sunny outdoor swimming pool surrounded by white lounge chairs with blue cushions, lush green trees, and a mountain in the background.
An outdoor patio with a round white wrought-iron table and six matching chairs, surrounded by lush green trees and bushes in a hilly landscape.
A large Mediterranean-style house with white walls and a terracotta tile roof, surrounded by lush green trees.
Aerial view of a large villa with white walls and reddish-brown tile roof, surrounded by lush green trees, overlooking the ocean in the distance on a partly cloudy day.
View through an open window overlooking a lush green landscape with trees, a swimming pool, and distant mountains under a blue sky.
Luxury house with a kidney-shaped swimming pool, surrounded by lounge chairs, a cabana, and landscaped gardens with bushes and trees.
Bright bedroom with a white bed, green and beige floral pillows, a bedside lamp, a white wardrobe, and a glass door leading to a balcony.
Bright dining room with white walls and large windows, view through stone archway
A bright bedroom with white walls and ceiling. There is a bed with white bedding and yellow floral pillows on the left. Next to the bed, a wall sconce light is mounted. In the center back, there is a door with glass panels leading outside, with green
Bathroom with textured beige tiled wall, white vanity with a bowl sink, a rectangular mirror, two vases with flowers on the countertop, and towels stored underneath.
A cozy bedroom with a bed covered in white bedding and floral pillows, a nightstand with a patterned lampshade, a wall mirror, a small framed picture, a tabletop with a vase of greenery, and a large window showing a scenic outdoor view.
A bathroom with a modern design featuring a mosaic tile wall in shades of blue, a white vessel sink, a sleek wall-mounted faucet with separate controls, a rectangular mirror, and a window showing green trees outside.
A courtyard with stone walls, a large potted plant, and a white building with shutters and an arched entrance, under a tree with lush green leaves.
Bright, airy living room with white walls, a beige sectional sofa with purple-patterned pillows, a blue and white area rug, and decorative vases and pillows. Sunlight streams through multiple windows, illuminating the space.
Bright, spacious kitchen with white cabinets, marble countertops, and large windows letting in natural light. A dining area with white chairs and table, decorative items, and wall clock are visible.
A bright bedroom with white walls, a large bed with white bedding, and decorative pillows. There are two windows and a glass door opening to a balcony with a metal chair. A small armchair with green leaf patterns and a framed artwork on the wall are
A bright bedroom with white walls, two single beds with white textured bedding, decorative pillows, three windows letting in natural light, and framed artwork on the walls including a vintage travel poster of Greece.
Bright room with large window and glass double doors leading outside, white walls, artwork on wall, beige chair with pink cushion, patterned rug, stone archway, and a small table with a decorative vase and plant.
Bright living room with white walls, four large windows, a brown armchair with a decorative pillow, a gray sofa with colorful pillows, a wall clock, a flat-screen TV, a hanging ceiling light, and a multicolored rug on the floor, framed by textured b
Bright bedroom with two twin beds, white quilt covers, a colorful area rug, a white chair with a pink cushion, and large windows showing greenery outside. Artwork decorates the walls.
Living room with white walls, large open glass doors leading to outside patio and scenic landscape, beige sofa with purple patterned pillows, coffee table with magazines, and decorative vases on side tables.
Interior of a bedroom with white walls and ceiling beams, open French doors leading outside to a garden with bushes and trees, minimalist decor with two gold vases and a small table, and a framed artwork on the wall.
A view from inside a bedroom looking out through open French doors to a courtyard with a large terracotta pot and a tree, with white walls and a framed colorful pop art portrait on the wall.
View of a glass-enclosed shower with blue mosaic tiles, next to a bedroom with twin beds, a colorful striped rug, and a white wardrobe.
Bathroom vanity with white pebbled wall, rectangular mirror, white vessel sink, faucet, brown dried plant in gold vase, folded towel underneath.
View of a Mediterranean-style courtyard with a stone wall, potted plant, and white building with shutters, framed by an archway, with green hills in the background.
A bright bedroom with white walls, glass double doors and windows showing a view of mountains and greenery, a patterned armchair with a cushion, and a beige vase with flowers on a curved white ledge.
Bright bedroom with white walls, a white bed with colorful pillows, a blue patterned chair, and French doors leading outside.
Bathroom sink with a white marble countertop, a white textured vase with dried flowers, a green glass bowl, and a window with mountain and landscape view.
Outdoor patio with a white wrought-iron table and chairs surrounded by lush greenery and trees in a garden setting.
Outdoor patio with stone columns, overlooking lush green hills and a distant blue sea under a clear sky, with wooden chairs and a round table with drinks.
Outdoor patio with a wooden dining table surrounded by white chairs, a white vase with red flowers, and a white bench with blue cushions, all set in a lush green environment with trees and mountains in the background.
Outdoor patio with a round wooden table and six ornate chairs with teal cushions, surrounded by greenery and trees, with a view of a swimming pool, distant mountains, and a clear blue sky.
Outdoor garden with a round table, metal chairs, and lush greenery including trees and bushes.
Outdoor dining area with a large wooden table set with glasses of juice, bowls of fruit, and bowls of food, surrounded by white chairs and wooden lounge chairs with cushions, overlooking a scenic landscape with mountains, trees, and the ocean in the
Outdoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and cushions, surrounded by greenery and a hillside with a white house in the background under a clear blue sky.
A hillside house with a stone and stucco facade, red-tile roof, surrounded by greenery and trees, with a mountain in the background.
A sunny courtyard with white Mediterranean-style houses featuring terracotta tiled roofs, open shutters, and potted plants, set against a backdrop of green rolling hills.
Outdoor patio with white ornate chairs around a wooden table, a vase with pink flowers, lush green bushes, a swimming pool with white cabanas, trees, and a hilly landscape in the background.
A house with white walls and large square columns, surrounded by green bushes and plants, with a mountain and blue sky in the background.
Outdoor kitchen with a stone counter on a patio, surrounded by lush trees and shrubbery, with a residence visible in the background on a clear day.
View through stone archway of a courtyard with trees, a white building with open doors, and green hills in the background.
A white Mediterranean-style house with a tiled roof is surrounded by trees, with green hills and mountains in the background and the ocean on the horizon under a partly cloudy sky.
A serene outdoor swimming pool surrounded by trees, bushes, and lounge chairs with blue pillows under a clear sky with sunlight.
A swimming pool surrounded by greenery, with lounge chairs and cushioned seating in a scenic outdoor setting.
Aerial view of a large Mediterranean-style house with terracotta roof tiles surrounded by green trees, overlooking the ocean in the distance under a partly cloudy sky.
A white Mediterranean-style house with a red-tile roof, surrounded by lush green trees and a landscaped garden with shrubs and flowering plants.
Large white house surrounded by landscaped gardens, trees, and stone pathways on a hillside with a mountain in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
A white house with a red-tiled roof, surrounded by green trees and landscaped bushes, with a stone wall in the background.
A Mediterranean-style house with white walls, tiled roof, stone chimney, and surrounded by lush green trees.
Two-story house with beige walls, tan shutters, terracotta roof tiles, and a chimney; surrounded by lush green plants and bushes under a clear blue sky.
Outdoor patio area surrounded by lush green trees and shrubs with a white metal table and chairs set, and a pumpkin centerpiece.
A reflection in a mirror shows two red beds with patterned headboards and a white pillow with a red and white diamond patterned pillow on one of the beds, a window on the left, and a framed colorful abstract artwork on the white wall.
Bright room with double glass doors opening to a garden, two twin beds with white bedspreads, a wicker armchair with a pink cushion, a colorful rug, a small white side table with a red lamp, and a colorful painting on the wall near the doors.
Luxury house with a swimming pool, poolside loungers, shaded cabanas, and a well-maintained terraced garden with lush greenery and flowering plants.
View of a lush green landscape with hills, trees, and the sea in the distance, seen through an open window with white railings.
Bright living room with white walls, arched doorway, windows, blue vases and decorative items, and a beige sofa with purple and white pillows, a colorful rug, and dining area in the background.
Outdoor dining area

Eating Out

  • This is our closest restaurant located in Askos about two kilometres away. The food is delicious - a more innovative than usual Greek restaurant. It’s owned by Panos and Tonga - who are completely delightful. Wonderful views over the sea. We often come here for supper.

    Tel: 00306974482619 or 0030 2695031555

  • Madrakia is located on the far far right hand side of the concrete area where the ferry comes in at Aghios Nikolaus. This is our favourite lunch taverna. Very traditional, simple food served by Nikos and his family. It’s situated on a little beach, so it’s perfect for a swim either before or after lunch. 

    Tel: 00306973450794

  • Micro Nisi is staffed and run by the nearby Peligoni Club, but is open to all. The food is an excellent mix of Mediterranean and Greek. The location is gorgeous, just above a tiny beach and landing point. Beautiful seas for swimming. It’s only a five minute drive from the house and is also a lovely spot for supper.

    Tel: 00302695031506

  • Mahogani ( also known as Sofia’s Art Place ) is a cocktail bar just beyond Orizodes on the left hand side of the road and up some steps. Sofia’s  is unusual and charming cocktail bar (also serving small plates and snacks). Lovely rambling plants and climbers frame views of the sea. Often dancing late at night….

  • Nobelos is on the right hand side about 100 meters befor getting into the port. 

    The restaurant serves excellent Greek food and wonderful home made ice cream. There’s a good wine list. At night the beach is gently lit up and it’s a very atmospheric place to spend an evening- but it’s not cheap!

    Tel:00302695031400

  • La Storia is the last restaurant in the port as you drive through it on the right hand side. 

    This is a very traditional Greek taverna right on the water. Alex the head waiter will make you feel right at home. The food is very simple - grilled squid etc. It’s not expensive. I recommend booking for Greek night when there is dancing!

    Tel: 00302695031635

  • Orizodes ( on right as you drive into the port ) is run by the dashing Dimitri. The menu and wine list is extensive and the food is generally very good. It can be on the expensive side if you get stuck into the cocktails at the Sky Bar there. Wonderful views!

    Tel: 00302695031627

  • Skinos is in between Orizodes and Nobelos. Stephanos is the proud owner and proprietor of this lovely restaurant with its own pool. There’s a cocktail bar too if you fancy having a drink here before going on somewhere else. It’s also a good place to hang out if there’s a gap between the villa and the airport as it has showers as well as the pool.

    Tel: 00306997047505

A view through a stone archway to the outdoor courtyard

Places of Interest

  • The Monastery of Spillitossa about a 20 minute drive from the house. Both nuns and monks live here. You are welcome to go inside and see the chapel. They have a little shop selling herbs and artifacts which I hope you will buy from as they have very little. 

  • You can either drive and look down upon the shipwreck or go on a boat trip to see it. It is very touristy- but the reason is that the water there is the most extraordinary blue. I’d recommend hiring a skipper to take you in a private group early in the day to avoid the worst of the crowds . Boats available in the port- more details under ‘Boat Trips’.

  • If you hire a skipper to take you to the shipwreck, they will also take you to these amazing caves with electric blue reflective waters. 

  • An old town about 10 minutes drive from the house. If you drive to the shipwreck you will pass through these large villages. There’s a number of shops selling souvenirs and local pottery. Lots of local honey and olive oil.

  • The olive press is a hundred years old and the machinery still works perfectly. It’s where our olives are pressed. Marinetta will tell you its history and explain how it works. In addition you can buy some of the oil, honey and wines. 

  • Located between the Olive Press and The Old Windmill restaurant. Peacocks and other animals… 

  • Exo Chora is about a thirty minute drive. It has what is said to the the oldest olive tree on the island - well over a thousand years old and still going strong. It’s a remarkable sight. There is a cafe there for a drink and a snack as well as a souvenir shop. 

  • In the port you can either hire your own with a skipper ( usual capacity 8 ) for a half day or whole day trip. Ask for details of prices at the cash desk outside the bakery. Say you were sent by Sophia from Livadi. I recommend asking for a half day trip with visits to remote coves and blue caves. It can be expensive- so a cheaper option is to hop on one of the many larger tourist boats that leave every 15 minutes or so. 

    Down in Micro Nisi you can hire your own boat - or one with a skipper. Prices vary depending on how long you want to take it for.

    Yachting - Sea and Stories is a yacht that you can hire for a day and Spiros and his crew mate will take you over to Kefalonia for the day. They will also provide lunch for you if you’d like - though I normally make a picnic. Drinks are provided by the crew at a reasonable cost. Magalie Theodosis Tel: 00306981331802  

    Luxury motor cruising:

    Fiona Hattersley Smith has two motor cruisers. hattersleysmithfiona@gmail.com

Views of mountains the Ionian Sea and Kefalonia

Beaches & Coves

  • Climati beach is our nearest beach. Leave the villa and head down to the village road. At the bin shelter turn right. At the end of the village turn left going down hill. At the next junction turn left again, still going downhill. 

    Drive for about a kilometre and a half until you come to the T junction at the coastal road. You will be able to park on the side of the road here. The track ( 150 meters ) to the beach is opposite the cafe bar EL. 

    I recommend going early or late in the day as it can get crowded in high summer. We swim here every day at 8am and it’s amazing. 

  • Micro Nisi has a tiny beach and a wooden decked area for sunbathing and swimming.

  • Macri Gialos is a large wide bay with beautiful water.  Parking can be an issue - so grab a space early. 

  • ‘The stinky beach’ Despite its name this is a perennial favourite with my family and our guests. The sulphur springs are collagen rich and leave your slung feeling amazing (even if you do smell a bit eggy.)

  • Madrakia on far right in the port has a tiny beach suitable for little children. 

  • Although there’s a beach in the main part of the port, it does get crowded with boats and I only ever swim there off season.

Outdoor patio dining area with a wooden table surrounded by white chairs and a cushioned lounge chair, set in a scenic garden with trees and greenery in the background.

  • Lady St Germans

    (Radio HP Listener)

    “I come back to Livadi year after year to enjoy the architecture, the lavender paths and the way the house sits in the landscape. The views are extraordinary and I adore the pink & violet light at dawn and dusk. I love the abundance of sun hats and books and everything you could possibly need. And the glorious pool!”

    Summer 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

  • Mrs J Watts

    (Radio HP Listener)

    “We had such a lovely week largely due to being based in your beautiful villa which was hard to leave. The views were stunning and there were so much space for us to truly relax and chill. Irina and her team were very discreet and made it a holiday for me, too!”

  • Mrs Alexandra H

    (Radio HP Listener)

    “Absolutely outstanding views from the terraces and wonderfully thought out spaces for sunbathing and reading around the glorious pool”

  • Mrs S Smithers

    “We enjoyed the happiest and most memorable week here. As two families holidaying together, with a range of ages - there was ample space for togetherness, but also plenty of corners to find peace & quiet, including in the beautifully appointed bedrooms. The terraced gardens are just sublime, there are a range of wonderful outdoor spots for lunch or supper, and the pool area is (huge!), and absolutely to die for. The basement gym was an added bonus. Can’t wait to return to this, one of our favourite corners of beautiful Greece.”

Outdoor patio with a circular wooden table, six metal chairs with turquoise cushions, a beige and red flower vase, and a white and beige pitcher. Surrounded by lush greenery, trees, and bushes, with a swimming pool and mountains visible in the background under a clear blue sky.
 

Prices for 2026

Low season (May, June, September & October)

£4,000 per week:

High season (July & August)

£7,995 per week

The house has a manager who will be on hand to help with any queries. Our cleaning staff come every other day. There is a mid week linen change too. All our bathroom products are from Molton Brown.

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