Villa Stoupa 3 Greece

Enjoy a relaxing holiday in the two bedroom, two bathroom modern stone built Villa Stoupa 3. The end house of a three villa complex, the semi-detached, Villa Stoupa is built over two floors, and can comfortably sleep up to four guests, or five with the additional sofa bed. Ideal for a family or friends sharing get away from it all holiday. The villa commands stunning Aegean Sea views, and is located in the tranquil village of Stoupa on the Western Mani Peloponnese Peninsula. The villa has its own parking spot, comes complete with complimentary Wi-Fi and air-conditioning throughout, and a safety box for your valuables. Villa Stoupa 3 is decorated with contemporary furniture in neutral colours, with dashes of sea blue and sunny yellow highlights.  To make your holiday a home from home at Villa Stoupa 3, all of the guest rooms have large flat screen televisions, sea view balconies, hairdryers, beach robes and slippers, beach and pool towels, and lovely bathroom amenities.
Enter the villa at ground floor level where you will find a spacious open plan living area. In the seating area there is a stone-grey L-shaped sofa, that can transform into a double bed, side and coffee tables, a comfy rich blue armchair, a 40” flat screen satellite channel television, whilst modern art adorns the walls, and potted succulents make the villa feel like a home. The dining area is a contemporary wooden table with bench seating and chairs, perfect for some indoor entertaining. A fully equipped all white kitchen has all you need to cook up a storm during your stay, not to mention the obligatory espresso machine for your morning coffee, and a mini bar. An ultra-modern bathroom with walk-in shower, wash basin, and WC completes the ground floor. Take the stairs to the first floor where you will find two large bedrooms. The spacious master bedroom is tastefully decorated with some trendy art with cool whites and soft grey furnishings. There is a king size bed, dove grey armchair, and a dressing table with chair, fitted wardrobes and a 50” flat screen HD Smart TV. The second bedroom has two twin beds, that can be made into a double bed, fully furnished and has its own 50” flat screen TV. Both bedrooms have French doors that lead onto their own sea view glass enclosed balconies, furnished with wicker table and chairs. There is a second larger bathroom with a pebble effect walk-in shower, vanity unit and WC.
Access the terrace from the ground floor, where there is a large rectangular private pool, a lovely stretch of lawn for sunbathing, comfortable sun loungers with shaded parasols, an alfresco stone shower, and a wicker seating lounging area, the ideal hot spot to sip cocktail or two as the sun sets over the horizon.Villa Stoupa 3 is located in the village of Stoupa itself, on the Western Mani Peloponnese Peninsula, Southern Greece. There is a new road that connects the airport to Kalamata, and is approximately fifty five kilometres, a one and a half hours scenic drive through the Greek countryside and coastline. The village itself is just a 5-minute drive away, where you will find plenty of local provisions for your stay, welcoming cafes and bars, twenty restaurants and a church or two. There are two great beaches within the area, the nearest is Stoupa, and just over the hill is Kalogoria with inviting turquoise water and rich marine life, made famous by Nikos Kazantzakis and the film Zorba, the Greek. The fishing village of Agios Nikolaos is just three kilometres from the villa, where you can delight in the charms of traditional Greek life.
The village of Limeni is also well worth a visit, a thirty five kilometre drive from the villa. Renowned for its wild beauty and emerald waters, Limeni is an historic harbour town, where you can explore the recently restored 1762 Castle of Movromichalis. Limeni doesn’t have a beach but you can access the sea via steps or platforms from the rocks, then enjoy its unique ambiance in one of the many cafes and restaurants. The flourishing financial and cultural centre of the town of Aeropolis is a twenty five minute drive away. Famed for its tower houses built out of local stone, it has a new and old town, and an open-air market every Saturday. Reputed to the be the starting point of the revolution against the Ottoman Empire, discover its history in the Pyrgos Pikoulaki, the museum of Mani. Meet in Plata Athanaton, the central square, where you will find the Taxiarches Cathedral, a museum of religious artefacts, and the Byzantine Chapel of St John. Stroll down the picturesque streets, shop for souvenirs, sip an ouzo in a local café and watch the world go by. And if it’s nightlife you are after Aeropolis is the place to be. The Mani Peninsula is famed for its food, most notably the local delicacy of glina or syglina, a smoked pork sausage, the wild herbs of thyme, oregano, and mint, and homemade honey naturally scented with pine or orange blossom from the indigenous flora. Kalamata claims to be the best olive oil in the world, and you can test this for yourself with a walking tour and tasting with a dedicated olive oil sommelier. The Maniots claim to be descendants of Mycean, Dorian, Spartan, Byzantine, Franks, Saracens, Italian, Venetian, and Ottoman cultures, all play a part in their local history. Take the car and discover the numerous castles and fortresses, churches and chapels, monasteries and ruins scattered throughout the coast and peninsula.
For those who fancy a more relaxing holiday the area is blessed with many beautiful bays and beaches, such as Neo Otilo or Itylo, where you can sunbathe on loungers with parasols. Whilst the more active can practice water sports at Vathy or Mavrovouni beach and jet ski in its deeper waters. Take a walk and trek one of the many nature trails to discover the area’s natural flora and fauna, and authentic Maniot village life. Follow in the steps of the author Patrick Leigh-Fermor to Kardamyli, where you can visit the home which inspired many of his books. And for film fans it is also the setting for the romantic comedy Before Midnight. Further afield make a cultural odyssey to the ancient towns of Argolis, Sparta, Mystros, Monemvasia, Diros, Olympia, Delphi, Meteora, and the Corinth Canal, where you will discover the world of Homer and the ancient Greeks.At Excellence Luxury Villas we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the
concierge request form or contact Excellence Luxury Villas Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
– Maid service/extra cleaning- Private chef/cook/catering- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge- Local day-trips or tours- Airport pick-up/drop-off- Babysitting/childcare services
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfill your requests!