Levendis Estate is a 7-acre organic farm offering eco-chic, family friendly
and romantic holidays on the shores of the Greek Ionian island of Ithaca.
Perched on a hillside of the northern-most tip of the island, Levendis is a working Estate which has produced organic olive oil for four generations. Its grounds stretch from the shoreline up the hillside of a quiet wooded valley, providing seascape views and offering guests the seclusion and privacy of a country estate, with the added benefit of the sea directly below, and villages within 3 kilometers.
Accommodation and facilities have have recently been added to the property. Four houses scattered throughout the groves provide quality accommodation for the most discerning guest. Each is set within its own perfumed garden terraces; and outdoor lawn loungers in the shade of trees, along with a summer dining area on vined terraces, take full advantage of spectacular sea views. Footpaths wander throughout the Estate connecting the houses with a morning coffee shop, organic herb and vegetable gardens, an outdoor cooking and refectory dining area, a separate farm area, an infinity pool with shaded colonnade, sun terrace and summer house, and further through a native forest where a holistic therapeutic massage pavilion is secretly hidden, and hammocks and relaxation areas are in shaded glens. In yet another direction, a small pebbled swimming cove is at the end of a 10 minute walk through forests and groves.
An organic farm, by the sea; 7 acres of secure space; the ideal location for family activity holidays; a tranquil and romantic retreat holiday; or small group holidays for walking, cycling and trekking. Levendis gives the experience of traditional life in Greece fused with discrete services and delicious food. Your well-being is their priority and you will leave feeling renewed and re-energised.
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Overall Rating: ★★★★★ (5)
Energy Rating: ★★★★★ (5)
Staff Comment - Energy usage is kept to a minimum
by thoroughly insulated buildings which are positioned and designed to be
efficiently cooled by a combination of through breezes from the sea, shade
from surrounding plantings and the use of slate flooring. There is no need
for air conditioning units. Energy is further conserved by using gravity to
feed water to buildings, thus negating the need for water pumps. Low energy
lighting is installed, the infrastructure for use of solar/wind power is in
place and Levendis is currently in the process of converting to 100% solar
and wind energy by the end of 2010.
Water Rating: ★★★★★ (5)
Staff Comment - Three systems are in place to reduce water usage. Houses are gravity fed
fresh spring water from its source. rainwater is collected, using gravity,
to supply the swimming pool. And a system of gravel pits and slotted water
collection pipes across the property collect ground water, again using
gravity to feed this water to a separate storage tank which is used for
watering gardens in times of necessity. Yet another system of underground
pits and pipes takes grey water from the closed sewerage system to water
trees and forest areas.
Disposal Rating: ★★★★★ (5)
Staff Comment - Levendis aims to leave as small a footprint on our environment. Garden
and kitchen waste and paper/board are composted, bottles re-used as olive
oil bottles,
and jars re-used for preserves storage, our only regular waste is a small
number of cans.
Eco-Active Rating: ★★★★★ (5)
Staff Comment - Currently applying for certification by The European Ecolabel Flower scheme as an environmentally-friendly holiday destination.
Protection Rating: ★★★★★ (5)
Staff Comment - none
Contact Details
Name:
Levendis Estate
Address:
Aphales Bay,
Ithaca,
Greece.
Telephone:
+30 6944 169 770
Website: www.levendisestate.com
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Special place, Saturday, 27 March 2010
Written by Tanya Hughes
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A truly special place. Our last two family holidays (2008 & 2009) have been spent there and our holiday this year will also be at lovely Levendis. It is fabulous for couples and families, especially young families. We had our first holiday here was when our little boy was only 15 months old and it could not have been easier or more relaxing, which was a serious achievement!
We have always said that we would never go anywhere twice, too many places to see in the world, Levendis bucks the trend....GO!
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A wonderful holiday, Thursday, 27 August 2009
Written by Helen Vaslet
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We visited Levendis with some friends who had holidayed in Levendis the previous year,so already it was higly recommended.The proprieters are absolutely charming, and the service was outstanding.The accomodation is wonderful and the setting is like paradise.The island is very lovely and we felt still had a very undeveloped feel to it, the choice of small uncrowded beaches is superb.We would definately want to visit Levendis again and would really recomend this holiday to anyone.