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As lockdowns lift across Europe and with travel options opening up again, people are turning their attention to their 2020 summer holiday. But, perhaps not surprisingly people are more concerned now about the safety of their holiday. At Villa Gabriella we’re blessed with one huge advantage – our location. Nestled in the cypress forest we’re 600 metres from our nearest neighbours and blessed with the finest of sea views. But we’re also only a few minutes drive to the beach. This safe and secluded luxury villa on Lefkada is just perfect for those who want to enjoy their holiday but have some concerns about travel.

This seclusion benefits those that want to while away their time around our private infinity pool. It benefits those who prefer a quiet book under our shaded pergola. And those who’d like to chill to some music in our shaded poolside bar. Or those who’d like a long lunch on our dining terrace with its stunning views. Whatever your preference you’ll find it at this secluded luxury villa on Lefkada.

Uncrowded beaches

For those wanting to venture out, Lefkada’s had a marvellous record during the coronavirus pandemic – just a single case on the island. The bars and tavernas are all now open, albeit with appropriate measures in place. The beaches aren’t crowded so social distancing is, at present, very simple. In fact life on the island is almost normal – a pleasant change from many other places. And at this secluded luxury villa on Lefkada it’s 100% normal – as long as you ignore the bottles of hand sanitiser we’re providing!)

We’ve also been updating some of our policies and procedures, mainly around check in and sanitisation. We’ll still be doing a personal check in by our villa hosts Jon & Gill, but it will be socially distanced. We’ll ask one guest to take the villa walk round with Jon whilst the others chill on the terrace with a drink. And soak up our amazing view.

COVID-19 sanitisation programme

We’ve invested in a commercial fogging machine and Viro-Kill^TM to allow us to seal the villa and then fog it with a fine dry mist proven to kill coronavirus. By extending our changeover window from 6 hours to 30 hours we give ourselves the opportunity to sanitise, clean and then sanitise again, to make sure our guests can feel comfortable in the knowledge they’re entering a fully sanitised space. It’s a programme we’re expecting to run through both 2020 and 2021.

Travel options

Another piece of good news, for UK based guests, is that UK flights to Greece are approved from July 15th. And the 14-day quarantine will no longer be required on your return from Greece after July 10th. So it’s quite possible, wearing your face mask, to fly direct to our local airport of Preveza (PVK) with a range of airlines – check out your flight options here and check availability at Villa Gabriella Lefkada here.

To grab one of the last few weeks available in the shortened 2020 season at this secluded luxury villa on Lefkada, or to get in early for 2021, please get in touch. We’d love to help you plan your lockdown antidote!

Villa Gabriella. Ionian Luxury. Immerse yourself.

With summer 2020 making a late start you may only now be thinking about getting away from home and from lockdown. You’re doubtless thinking it’s time to enjoy some freedom and some relaxation in the Mediterranean sunshine. Tourist flights to Greece are starting on either June 15th or July 1st (depending on country of origin). And Villa Gabriella will be opening our doors, in line with Greek Government guidelines, on July 1st. All of which make it a good time to book your perfect holiday at this luxury family villa on Lefkada.

Greece – the safe choice in 2020

With Greece being one of those countries who’ve managed the COVID19 crisis the best, it’s an ideal country to visit in 2020. Throw in Villa Gabriella Lefkada’s uniquely private location amidst the cypress forests above the small port of Nidri and it makes a perfect combination for a safe and luxurious family holiday. We pride ourselves on our first class cleaning regime and we’re putting even more focus on this for 2020. Of course, you also get to enjoy these amazing views as well as stunning solitude. The nearest “neighbours” are some 600 metres away – as the crow flies!

Flight options

Our local airport of Preveza (PVK) reopens on July 1st and you can already book flights. We’d recommend looking at either Skyscanner or Charterflights to consider your options which include, amongst others, Easyjet, & Norwegian. From Preveza, you’re just a short 45 minute drive, in your own rental car, from the beauty, luxury and tranquility of Villa Gabriella. Together, it’s a perfect location for a luxury family villa on Lefkada in the aftermath of spring 2020’s lockdowns.

With tourist numbers expected, not surprisingly, to be lower in 2020, we’re also offering some amazing deals. You can see our full availability and pricing here where you’ll find discounts of around 30%.

We look forward to welcoming you to our luxury family villa on Lefkada for a unique blend of luxury and privacy. A perfect chance to relax against the backdrop of one of the most stunning views in the entire Ionian.

Villa Gabriella. Ionian Luxury. Immerse yourself.

With an end now in sight for the COVID 19 related lockdown in Greece, we’re sure some people’s minds are turning to a summer holiday to help them forget lockdown restrictions. And what better way to have your summer 2020 holiday than at a large Ionian private villa? Here at Villa Gabriella, we’ll be open from July 1st, in line with the guidance from the Greek Government. We’re certain that the private location of Villa Gabriella makes it an ideal choice for a holiday given the uniquely remote location. Our nearest neighbours are some 600m away, as the crow flies.

We’d also like to ensure that your summer holiday is as affordable as possible so with that in mind (and our own need to fill weeks in a very shortened season) we’re offering our lowest ever prices for the period from July 1st with discounts of up to 28% from our peak season rates. Take a look here.

Luxury

With the combination of privacy and these prices we hope to welcome some old friends back and make some new friends at Villa Gabriella in the 2020 summer. As always our guests will enjoy all the luxuries offered by this large Ionian private villa. From four ensuite bedrooms, with fully tiled bathrooms and complete with luxury linens and towels to one of the most stunning views in the entire Mediterranean.

Exceptional cleaning

We’ll continue to pride ourselves on the highest possible standards for cleaning and hygiene – another critical detail in setting guest’s minds at ease post lockdown. With our own full time villa management team you can be sure that the highest standards are being maintained as we’ve no contract cleaners and no rushed jobs. We’ve also invested in a hospital grade fogging machine using ViroKill (TM) anti-viral spray to ensure the safest possible environment for your party.

The private infinity pool will be waiting, as will the hot tub, obviously deep cleaned for each new set of guests. And our amazingly beautiful view will be on offer from sunrise until you turn in each night. There’e really no better large Ionian private villa in which to enjoy your 2020 summer holiday.

Flight options

Flight prices are also much lower this year than last and with airlines promising to keep middle seats empty everyone seems to be doing their bit to make sure there’s a good possibility for your summer holiday at this large Ionian private villa.

You can check out flight prices at Easyjet, at Norwegian, at TUI and at Charterflights.

Villa Gabriella. Ionian Luxury. Immerse yourself.

As most of Europe struggles through its second month of lockdown there are some signs that progress is being made in the fight against COVID 19. Some countries are gently relaxing their lockdown rules and there suggestions that many things may return to a “close to normal” state by June. So perhaps now is a good time to plan for some Greek sunshine on your exclusive family holiday on Lefkada. Enjoy the privacy and isolation of Villa Gabriella. Nestled in a pine and cypress forest, where your nearest neighbours are some 600m away. That’s social distancing done right!

The flight situation

Of course it’s still the case that flights are hard to predict as airline fleets are grounded. But Easyjet, for example, show a full schedule to Lefkada from the start of May. And in June they have flights on no less than five days a week, rising to six in July and August. And perhaps because of the current crisis prices are lower than before. We’re confident that as soon as governments lift the lockdowns there will be flights to being you to Greece and your exclusive family holiday on Lefkada.

Avoiding the crowds

We’re sure that many people will remain concerned about COVID 19 throughout 2020. Perhaps that’s another reason why Lefkada is a good choice for your holiday. Less well known amongst international holidaymakers, it’s a much less crowded than many Greek islands. Of course there are tourist hotspots but there are also plenty of small, quiet beaches where you’ll find fewer people. And Villa Gabriella’s isolated location makes it a perfect place to be away from the crowds with all the luxury of your own infinity pool, hot tub and 200 square metre pool terrace with poolside bar. Truly an exclusive family holiday on Lefkada.

Make a plan!

For more information please get in touch with us here. And why not check out flight options with both Easyjet and one of the many other airlines that fly to Preveza in the summer.

Villa Gabriella. Ionian Luxury. Immerse yourself.

Almost everything you read right now talks about unprecedented times and this post is no different. Currently shut up and waiting happier times is Villa Gabriella Lefkada, our large private villa on Lefkada. With Greece (and much of the rest of the world) in lockdown and fighting COVID 19 it’s hard to know when normality might return.

Normality will return

But normality will return, the lockdown will end. And the beautiful Greek sunshine that’s currently powering our solar array and feeding into the Greek national grid, will warm your face. It will warm your back. And it will warm your soul.

The beautiful beaches on Lefkada, currently deserted, will welcome people back. And they’ll welcome them back to a wonderful change of scenery after lockdown. A change of scenery that’s certain to be good for everyone’s mental health.

The Ionian will be warm, as will the legendary Greek hospitality. And the tavernas will be preparing the usual simple, fresh and delicious Greek food. Food to feed both body and soul. The wine will flow and happier times will return to this large private villa on Lefkada, to the rest of this beautiful island and to the rest of this world.

At Villa Gabriella the terrace will be dusted off, the pool will be ready (and warm – we promise!!). And the view from this large private villa on Lefkada will remain one of the finest in the Mediterranean.

In the meantime we’re getting the villa ready. We’ve completed our essential winter maintenance. The pool’s been painted, the driveway maintained and we’ve bought a hospital grade anti-viral fogging machine. This sprays a mist proven to kill coronaviruses to help protect your safety on your long awaited holiday. Like you we long for lockdown to end and for holidays at this large private villa on Lefkada to resume. For the villa to, once again, be full of sounds of happy people enjoying their summer holiday amidst the beauty of the Ionian.

Thank you to health professionals worldwide

Whilst we’re all waiting we’re finding new ways of working, new ways of educating ourselves and our families and new ways of entertaining ourselves. We stay strong & safe, and we ask you to do the same, by following your local lockdown requirements and supporting & appreciating the wonderful work of our healthcare professionals worldwide. And we keep our sanity, and we invite you to do the same, by thinking of beautiful times past on this lovely island and all the beautiful times still to come.

Collectively we’ll beat COVID 19. And when we do we look forward to welcoming you back to Villa Gabriella Lefkada where you can enjoy the best the Ionian has to offer at this large private villa on Lefkada. If you’d like to enquire about this summer, or even next summer (2021), do please get in touch with us here.

You can find an English summary of Greek government lockdown information here. In the interim all we can do is echo this message from Visit Greece: Stay Home. Stay Positive. Stay Safe.

Villa Gabriella. Ionian Luxury. Immerse yourself.

Villa Gabriella Lefkada is a perfect choice for an exclusive family vacation on Lefkada. There’s the privacy, the luxury and the space – things that appeal to everyone in the family. And there’s the private infinity pool, heated in low season, the hot tub and the extensive grounds.

When you arrive at the villa you enter through the remote controlled gates into a fully fenced site. That said you’ll not see the fence for the trees and the lush vegetation. It’s secure and very private and the kids can make as much noise as they like in the pool. Our nearest neighbours are some 600 metres away. It’s truly an exclusive family vacation on Lefkada.

Privacy. Priceless!

So whether it’s one more huge splash in the pool or one more game of hide and seek in the grounds you’ll know that they’re safe and that you don’t need to worry about the noise they make.

With three doubles and one twin room, all ensuite (two walk in showers and two showers over baths), we’ve got plenty of space. We’re also happy to add one or two fold up beds or cots for smaller children or babies.

We’ve plenty of shade by the pool, either under the pergola, which even has wind down side shades!, in the poolside bar or in the outside lounge. So you can keep them out of the heat of the midday sun if you need. And when it comes to meal times the shaded dining terrace is perfect for family meals or an early dinner for the little ones.

And when the kids are in bed, there are relaxing options for mum & dad, from the hot tub hidden amongst the trees, to a quiet drink in the outside lounge. Perfect relaxation on your exclusive family vacation on Lefkada!

Take a look through our gallery of images, watch our short video to see all that Villa Gabriella can offer for your exclusive family vacation on Lefkada or take our 360 degree villa walkthrough here.

Travel to Villa Gabriella Lefkada

And all you’ll need, aside from getting in contact with us to book (here), are flights to our local airport of Preveza. Preveza is just 45 minutes drive away making Lefkada an ideal Greek island for children it’s connected to the mainland by a bridge. So no need for long, complicated journeys involving ferries.

With an increasing number of flights to Preveza you’ll find one that suits your times, locations and your budget. We recommend Skyscanner as a good starting point. And we also suggest you should check your options at Charterflights.

Villa Gabriella. Ionian Luxury. Immerse yourself.

One great joy of an Ionian holiday are the sea views and they don’t come any better than those from Villa Gabriella, a large seaview villa on Lefkada. Wake up to the sunrise from behind the hills on the mainland or dine on the terrace as the moonlight plays across the inland sea. Either way you’re blessed with one of the most beautiful views in the entire Mediterranean. You’re also staying in a uniquely private Ionian seaview villa. Few, if any, other villas on the island enjoy such privacy and solitude. Away from the tourist crowds you’re nestled into a forested hillside and the nearest villas are some 600m away.

With these views and privacy come a sense of wellbeing. The chance to unwind and truly relax away from the hubbub of modern life. Relaxed dining on the terrace with fresh local produce. And of course a chilled glass of the good quality island wines or perhaps an ice-cold beer.

Infinity pool, hot tub, outside lounge or bar?

Soak up the sun on Villa Gabriella’s 200m2 pool terrace or retreat to the shade of the poolside pergola or the cool of the poolside bar or the outside lounge. Enjoy a swim in your private infinity pool (heated in low season). Or soak away any tensions in the six seater hot tub. This large seaview villa on Lefkada really has everything you need for a perfect holiday on this beautiful island.

And when you’re completely relaxed at this large seaview villa on Lefkada, you’re ideally situated for a short drive to any number of beaches, including the world famous Egremini beach.

If beaches aren’t your thing then there’s activities galore and numerous quaint villages dotted across the island. Some in the centre don’t seem to have changed in 100 years and show you the true heritage of Greece. Like most of Greece, culture abounds – from old castles and monasteries to vineyards, markets and local shops.

And for the more active …

For the energetic take the opportunities for sailing or windsurfing – Vasiliki is considered one of the finest windsurfing bays in Europe. And there are single track mountain biking opportunities all over the island. Take a look at the guided rides offered by the lovely people at Get Active Lefkas here or the eBikes and tours from Lefkada eBike Adventures here.

And at the end of each day you’ll retreat to the peace and quiet of your private Ionian seaview villa safe in the knowledge that the view awaits. Watch the sunlight turn the hills on the Greek mainland a soft shade of pink as the sun sets behind Villa Gabriella.

To book your luxury Greek villa holiday go to our “Contact Us” page and get in contact. Or find us on Airbnb or other platforms.

Villa Gabriella. Ionian Luxury. Immerse yourself.

Over the years several couples have chosen Villa Gabriella as their luxury honeymoon retreat on Lefkada. And why not? Despite the Villa’s ability to sleep eight it’s blessed with a wonderfully intimate feel from the personal furnishings throughout. This is personalised luxury not vanilla villa rental. And the secluded location amidst the pine & cypress forest make it a perfectly private honeymoon villa on Lefkada.

From a generous hot tub, to a private, heated infinity pool. From a chilled poolside bar to a dining terrace with the finest of views across the Ionian. From a master suite with a superking bed and private terrace to a pool terrace just made for lazing. And most importantly, the ultimate luxuries of space and privacy. Ingredients that make the perfect recipe for a private honeymoon villa on Lefkada.

Beyond our gates there’s an island blessed with some of the Mediterranean’s best beaches, seven of which have Blue Flag ratings for cleanliness. For the active there’s windsurfing, sailing or mountain biking / eBiking. And for the culture vultures there’s the antiquity of a Greek island, believed by many scholars to be the true setting of Homer’s Iliad. Whatever your style, Villa Gabriella makes a perfect luxury honeymoon retreat on Lefkada for you to enjoy.

Click here to take a short video tour of Villa Gabriella and see exactly why it makes such a perfect luxury honeymoon retreat on Lefkada.

To find out more about how Villa Gabriella could become your private honeymoon retreat on Lefkada why not click through to our “Contact” page and get in touch.

Villa Gabriella. Ionian Luxury. Immerse yourself.

Your perfect choice for your summer 2020 holiday.

With Christmas and the new year behind us perhaps now’s the time to turn your attention to your family summer holiday for 2020. And where better than a week or two at Villa Gabriella. Located on the beautiful Greek island of Lefkada this private Ionian seaview villa is a perfect get away from the hustle & bustle of 21st century life.

Privacy

If you’re looking for seclusion & privacy for your family – a haven of peace and quiet amidst the forest – with breathtaking views across the Ionian sea and the Princess Islands (including the legendary Skorpios) then Villa Gabriella will suit you perfectly. The nearest neighbours are over 500 metres away as the crow flies and the villa is nestled amongst its own forested grounds. This is a uniquely private location.

Space

But alongside the almost unique privacy you’ll want space for family and friends – a large space. Space is plentiful at Villa Gabriella with four spacious bedrooms, all with their own ensuite bath or shower rooms. A large kitchen and living space, a huge shaded dining terrace – with that amazing view and almost 200 square metres of pool terrace. A perfect, private Ionian seaview villa.

Luxury

And of course you’ll want luxury. A 7mx5m infinity pool (heated in early and late season); a six seater hot tub, comfortable beds and high quality linens. Whisper quiet air-con and ceiling fans. Fully tiled bathrooms and beautiful large towels. And a generous hamper of fresh local food for your arrival to take care of your catering needs for the first night. This really is the perfect private Ionian seaview villa.

Time on your hands

Many guests spend their days lazing around the pool in the Greek sunshine. Long lunches on the dining terrace and hot afternoons under the jasmine fragranced poolside pergola or in the cool of the poolside bar. And evenings or late nights in the warmth of the hot tub with a glass of something cold.

Others choose to spend their days exploring this beautiful island seeking the many unspoilt beaches and bays. Or they find the rich cultural history of churches, monasteries and castles. Yet others enjoy the world class watersports on an island noted for its windsurfing bays and sailing. If this is you, check out our own “10 best things to do on Lefkada” sheet.

However you fill your time though, at the end of each day you’ll be comfortably ensconced in your private Ionian seaview villa. And we absolutely promise you won’t find a villa with a better view by day or by night. Anywhere.

Availability, prices & flights

To check our availability and prices and get in contact just click here. And if you’re looking for flights to our local airport of Preveza (PVK) which is just 45 minutes from the villa then try either Skyscanner or Charterflights.

Villa Gabriella Lefkada. Ionian Luxury. Immerse yourself.