Guest Reviews
Some feedback from recent guests
“We are having an unbelievably lovely time and a proper holiday.
The house is absolutely beautiful, very comfortable and feels like a proper home, with so much attention and love having clearly gone into it - making it very unique and wonderful place to stay.
We love the fact that the house’s rural and private location is a few minutes drive away from the bustle of the coast, but within very easy reach of all restaurants, markets and great sea swimming.
Having said that, our kids have not wanted to move much from the villa: they’ve been as happy playing hide and seek, hunting lizards in the courtyard as playing Uno in the pool house. Late night swimming under the stars with the pool lights was a favourite too.
(Parents also very happy with cooked meal service, daily cleaning and massages.) A 10 out of 10 from everyone. Holiday perfection. Thank you! “
- Mrs M S. August 2023
“What a brilliant week we have just enjoyed in Halara
Not sure which I will think about most fondly now that we’re back home in the rain – the magnificent views of Kefalonia and mainland Greece, or the peace and quiet of siestas under the olive trees.
Actually, it’s both of these …. Plus the luxury of such a well equipped kitchen with its two dishwashers!”
- Mrs M O. June 2023
“What a delightful house to host my pre-wedding girls’ party.
The villa had everything we needed for a fun, relaxing and pampering trip. From yoga and pilates by the pool in the morning, with the sun coming up over the mainland in the distance – the scene was picture-perfect to afternoon walks down to the tiny church in the hamlet just below the house were a delight and a fabulous way to work up a thirst for sipping sundowners. And the views over the Ionian Sea are ones I will cherish forever.
Nearby we found the most delightful restaurants able and happy to accommodate our party. But mainly we enjoyed being at Halara. Relaxing by the pool, dining on the terrace, reading books under the shade of an olive tree. Magical. We even found a local masseur who came to the house. A perfect, chilled out and fun filled pre-wedding retreat.”
- Miss F Mc. September 2022
“Halara is set in its own land with wonderful views towards the sea and surrounded by lush gardens.
It is a traditional villa, charming and comfortable with everything that a large party needs. With Vikki’s help we found a boat and a cook which all made for a lovely, relaxing holiday.”
- Mrs L W. June 2023
“Harala is a wonderful villa situated up a hill in a totally rural and peaceful location..
…amongst olive groves with far reaching views of the Ionian Sea, yet only 10 minutes drive from bustling tavernas and local life.
It is a perfect holiday house for friends or families - we had such a wonderful time and it feels like a home with the owner’s great touches and style, comfortable rooms and beautiful terraces around established gardens.
The infinity pool (within it’s own walled garden!) is amazing - the grandchildren adored it and didn’t want to leave.”
- Mrs C I. July 2022
“We’ve just come back from Halara where we spent 5 blissful days with great friends.
We didn’t really know what to expect as our friend had booked it, and when we arrived at the house and walked through to the terrace my jaw dropped at the beauty of the views. My husband and I love to get to know a place, so every morning we set off in our hire car and amazingly we saw pretty much all of the island in a couple of days - it’s so easy to get around. We went to some really good tavernas and ate delicious seafood and loads of local specialities, mouthwatering! One nearby restaurant in a windmill served up the most amazing courgette salad, I asked for the recipe for the dressing and made it yesterday (not as good as theirs though!). We had so much fun staying at Halara, thank you so much - I’d highly recommend getting a gang together and heading out there for a fun filled (and seriously relaxing!!) holiday.”
