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The website looked enticing and pre-holiday conversations encouraging, but we still only could hope it would live up to expectations for our first and much needed family holiday. We've had the most wonderful stay, peace and calm refreshing and my brain has gone to putty. We slipped into a lovely slow routine. It usually takes me a week to de-frazzle, so it was nice to reach that stage in less than 48 hours - clearly a testimony to the unique environment created here. Can't get over the view, and it gets better after the evening wine! You've got the balance just right. The kids have loved exploring the forest, having picnics on the tree stumps, looking for gifts from the fairies (fire flies), swimming in the pool and collecting pebbles at the beach. We've loved the gardens in all their flowering glory and the foods are wonderful. The sheep have been a big hit, even if they had absolutely no interest in eating, but were more keen to show off to their small visitors. We'll be back to this special place.
Carolyn, Alister, Eliza (3) and Seb (23 months), May 2008

Wish we could stay longer, thanks for your fresh bread! Loved catching the octopus but threw him back.
Lauren (12) and Ben (9)

It's easy to run out of superlatives, quite simply there's a stillness here. Pool? best ever on a holiday. Food? Fresh, local and very special. House? perfect resting place. Garden?
Well, no words, but idyllic springs to mind. Company? our thanks for connecting and caring.
Lauren and Ben's parents, May 2008

Thank you all for the effort you put into your little bit of the world and letting us share it with you. You've set the bar very high and will be the standard against which all fuure family holidays will be compared.
Paul Lynn and Maddy (2), May 2008

Truly one of the most special places on the planet, peace, tranquility and beauty second to none. Don't hesitate to book your holiday otherwise you'll regret it. Levendis is the perfect place whether you are a couple or family. We took our 15 month old on our first family holiday and it could not have been better. All the things we needed for him were there when we arrived, travel and airport transfers were a breeze and he made friends with everyone. We enjoyed being in our garden, at the barbeque or the swimming pool whilst our son slept - it's a totally safe place. We always left our cottage door open whether we were there or not. Every morning Ben helped feed the sheep - his holiday highlight! Every part of Levendis gives you fabulous views but the outdoor dining area ones are especially wonderful. We've been to Ithaca before and the island didn't disappoint us a second time. The ethos and ethics of Levendis are superb - it's been created with a refreshing passion. See you next year!
Tanya, Mark and Ben (1-1/2), May 2008

After four years of chatting, we've had a brilliant holiday, perfect, and we can't wait to come back!
Laura and Felix, Tess (20) and Ged (18), May 2008

Our first trip to Greece and we have loved it. This tranquil, beautiful hillside has been all we've needed and we'll miss our morning chatOus, lazy afternoons under the mulberry tree. We're leaving feeling rejuvenated and with great affection for Levendis Peter, Melissa, William (3) and Thomas (13 months)

I must say that we've stumbled across a little bit of luxury here, peaceful, beautiful and above all idyllic. Ed (2) became obsessed with helping with gardening and pool care chores. We didn't travel far but then can you blame us when you have this lovely pool and fabulous views? Thank you for warm hospitality, we've found the perfect place for May holidays with small children and we'll see you again next year!
Lisa, Chris and Edward, May 2008

Every care caressed away, every organic need provided, how can we leave this magic place except with the promise to return. Our family's grateful. Thanks,
Diana, June 2008

Having trawled the internet for days looking for the ultimate child-friendly holiday, I am pleased to say, by jove, that we found it. We've all four had a smashing time, adult highlight the massages in the forest, the child highlight the pool. We'll be back soon.
Mike and Jenny, Edith (4) and Zachary (1) June 2008

We've really enjoyed this beautiful place, it's relaxing. My little sister has learnt how to dive in the pool, the food is great and I'm sure we'll decide to be back next summer for the third time.
Alessandro (10), June 2008

We've all had a wonderful holiday - just what was needed, physically and mentally. At Levendis you really are away from it all, and we really needed to get away! Thank you for what you gave us to help us relax and restore, rest for the soul. We have trawled your books and read and read - in the hammocks, sprawled inside and outside the house, by the pool. We've popped off to beaches, explored the villages, but always so very happy to be back. As I sit here our teens and assorted others are in the pool, having watched a stunning full moon rise. We all hope we'll be here again one day.
Ian and Deborah, Alexandra (16) Christopher (13)
and Nathaniel (6), July 2008

They say it's better to travel hopefully than to arrive, but Levendis is the exception. Our days were spent poolside and glorious afternoons snoozing in the cool of the cottage while the baby slept and the two older boys explored with their new-met friends. After a week we decided to leave Levendis during daylight hours, so had a trip to a beach but quickly we all decided that the next week should be spent in blissful relaxation at Levendis. We went out to enjoy evenings in the villages but enjoyed more the star-gazing and cool nights here at 'home'. Our heartfelt gratitude goes to all at Levendis.
Patricia and Graham, Sam (11) Fraser (9) and Kelvin (1), July 2008

A place 'to be', a place to open the heart and a place that allows you to 'tune' back into the essence of yourself.
Our children (4 and 7) enjoyed the nature, making friends, having the freedom to explore away from traffic and concrete. A hard place to leave so we will return to this gem of a place. Thank you for all the amazing massages and the child care that gave us time off and long evening dinners under the stars.
And for a seamless journey back home...very smooth, great organization. You can rest assured we will return to the cottage with the sweeping views.
Pete and Thaisa, July 2008

We commend you on your thoughtful Estate and the appointments in the villas. They've provided a complete Greek experience and relaxation - without TV, radio and newspapers. There has been more than enough do occupy us and we've enjoyed being near our family and meeting other visitors.
Jim and Barbie, July 2008

We have loved our second holiday at Levendis and have met some lovely families (Emma, age 8) I love it at Levendis and have made lots of new friends this year.
(James, age 11) July 2008

Third visit to Levendis, not the usual 20 days - only 5 after lots of travelling in the Peloponnese, but five days are enough to regret that we hadn't more and enough to decide to come back to somewhere that feels like home.
Antonio, Antonella and Valeria, August 2008

Our second visit and we have had just as wonderful time as we did first time round. The peace and tranquility have been restorative and we leave feeling inspried as well as rejuvenated. 'Til next time,
Jackie, Ivan and Rosa (16), August 2008

Loved early mornings under the mulberry tree and afternoons in the forest hammocks. Having stayed two weeks we got about a bit but my favourite was the Kathara monastery with evening views down into Vathy and Skinos bay.
Rosie and Anthony, Annie (18), Dora (13), Tallulah (11) and Jasper (10),
August 2008

We loved this holiday, the swimming pool was great and I liked the chocolate cake (Robbie 8, and Scott 6) Thanks so much for creating this wonderful haven, the island and beaches and villages are great, but mostly the people, sounds and smells of Levendis.
Nick, Aileen and boys, August 2008

All the restaurants and villages are cool. They are actually quiet, but so busy compared to Levendis! It's been lovely, thank you for all the things you've done for us (Carly, 12) Amazing place. I have to admit that before our holiday I had doubts but I needn't have worried. The pool is incredible, I've had so many wonderful experiences, thanks to everyone at Levendis and the other families here at Levendis. You'd be mad not to enjoy this place (Jake, 14). Ithaca is simply breath-taking at every corner and Levendis the most perfect, idyllic setting - a place where relaxing is mandatory. You've developed a unique environment where time doesn't matter. Every aspect of our holiday has been amazing. We've travelled widely but never experienced a setting as beautiful or breathtaking. The island is unspoilt and around every corner another incredible view that over two weeks never ceased to impress. Levendis?
small and highly personable. We were made to feel very special, constantly spoilt and pampered, yet with total privacy. Be prepared for the clearest seas I have ever seen with clarity in places over 30m and water as blue as anywhere in the world. Best advice? book it - one of the most unspoilt venues in Europe.
Sarah and Grant, August 2008

Having arrived late this afternoon to the welcome calmness and serenity of this beautiful place, I now write this dizzy-eyed after a snooze. We are still feeling shell-shocked because the last few weeks at home have been hectic. This is like doing an emergency stop on the motorway!! We're off to sleep now to the sound of the sea.
Sandra, Andrew, Ella and Tom, August 2008

Had an absolutely lovely time at this very special place - this peaceful island on an island.
Vivienne, Anais and Stephen, September 2008

Tomorrow it's back to reality, but today we are enchanted by Levendis' magic. What did we do? Pretty much the same as everyone else here, but what we certainly take from here is the much needed battery top-up we sought. Thank you for your help with our twins and for entertaining them so wonderfully whilst we had time to ourselves. This isn't our first trip to Levendis and I sincerely hope it won't be our last, see you all again soon.
Dan and Katie, Evan and Maddie

This place called Levendis Estate; Packs a welcome and comfort that's great; The deck-chair views; The coffee shop news; It's all there between the olives and the gate! We've walked the paths for 10 days, sipped the water at the spring, so are bound to be back - we're addicted to walking on this magic island.
Elizabeth and Claire, October 2008

Travelling from Australia to the most beautiful place with exactly the rest and relaxation and experience I was looking for. This is a special trip for us and I do hope we're back here together sometime...and perhaps next time with the kids! The whole of Ithaca was a treat with unexpected pleasures appearing every time we turned a corner or crested a hill. Sitting under 'our' olive tree at Levendis, admiring the scenery with a cold glass of champagne is an experience I will always remember.
Penny and Chris, May 07

Instantly relaxing and welcoming. Arrived tired and frazzled and leave the most relaxed I can remember being for years. This was also the first holiday with our 10 month old twins and they have laughed and smiled so much, the levendis charm clearly infectious to all ages. We're planning September 2008 and leave with the amazing view imprinted on our mind's eye.
Dan and Kate, May 2007

Arrived on a Sunday, left on a Sunday, and in between everything just dripped by. having found Levendis on the internet 12 months ago, and looked back at it regularly when the pace of life was hectic I began to worry that I'd built up our holiday way too much. But it's exceeded all expectations. We've enjoyed the luxury of hotel-like facilities with utter independence; and our 21 month old daughter has been so well looked after whilst we've explored the island. It might be worth checking under the bed for Mark - I have a sneaking suspicion he will avoid going home!
Karen, Mark and Katie, May 07