The Patrick and Joan Leigh Fermor House
per week
Overview
This is a magical hideaway created by charismatic travel writer Patrick Leigh Fermor and his wife Joan. The Leigh Fermors spent long summers hosting the likes of Nancy Mitford and Evelyn Waugh in a haven of creativity and cultural celebration. The house is featured in the well-known film trilogy ‘Before Midnight’.
On the water with beach access
Concierge service
5 bedrooms
Main House (3 bedrooms)
Upper level
Double bedroom with en suite
Double bedroom with en suite
Sitting room with fireplace and garden views
Garden level
Double bedroom with en suite and private veranda
*The upper level and garden level are connected by an external staircase.
Traditional House (1 bedroom)
Double bedroom with en suite
Open plan sitting area
Private veranda with garden and sea views
Guest House (1 bedroom)
Double bedroom with en suite
Kitchenette (with tea and coffee making facilities)
Patio
Swimming pool (10m x 5m)
Sea front property with beach access
Terraced seating area with wonderful sunset views
Wi-Fi
Air conditioning throughout
Safe
Included services
Breakfast is prepared daily for guests (groceries payable locally)
Concierge Service
Daily cleaning service
Mid-week linen change
*Please note: Guests are not allowed access to the kitchen. Breakfast service is included and guests can choose to have lunch or dinner at a fixed price per menu per person, this can be arranged with house staff as and when. There is a daily concierge service to the property and guests can order their drinks or coffee during the day. There is also an open bar in the main house, kettle and filter coffee machine in the traditional house and the guesthouse.*
The house is located just outside Kardamili village in the Mani, a region in the southern Peloponnese.
There is a beach below the house. The access to the beach via the house is private but other people are also able to use the beach.
Kalamitsi beach is a couple of minutes walk.
Other beaches can be found within 5 minutes’ drive.
Kardamili village is under 5 minutes drive and has a very good selection of tavernas.
Kitries is 20 minutes drive.
Kalamata is 45 minutes drive.
Fly to Kalamata airport
The house is just over and hour’s drive from Kalamata airport.
Car hire is recommended
This beautiful stone house, set within a Mediterranean garden of cypress trees, olive trees, fragrant shrubs, white oleanders and wild flowers is a sight to behold. Careful restoration of the building and surrounding landscape ensures the original character of the property has been meticulously preserved, and the fabulous team on the ground will make sure that no-one wants for anything whilst you are there.
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all details are subject to final confirmation on booking/enquiring. Please contact our team for more information.
