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Olive Grove Apartments
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(Apartments in Svoronata)
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9/10 |
Ally Henderson (June 05, 2008) |
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Just returned from the Olive Grove having spent the half term break there with my family including two children aged 3 and 6. I have to say it was better than expected and very quiet. The proximity to the airport was not problem as very few flights and not very loud.
We had a two bedroom apartment which was well maintained and cleaned thoughout and had a full size fridge freezer in the kitchen.
The swimming pools were excellent and safe for children and the pool bar represented good value for money.
The nearest supermarket is about a ten minute walk away and stocks a reasonable range of products but appears expensive but this is only due to the terrible exchange rate at present.
There are six tavernas within a ten minute walk and all offer a good range of food at reasonable cost but it appears Gemini bistro has either closed down or not yet open
The closest beach (Avithos) is a thirty minute walk away but a decent beach with three tavernas next to it.
We attended the welcome meeting with Thomas Cook and they give you a leaflet from Avis for car hire the prices of which can only be described as shocking  . Luckily I had read previous posts and knew that Greekstones ( a ten minute walk) was the place to go. We booked our car for HALF the price of the Thomas Cook deal and it was much better in terms of insurance cover provided. Have a look at their website before you go and you will see what I mean
We got out and about in the car and the roads are no different than other Greek Islands we have visited and ther is a great deal to see. The underground lake was the highlight for all of us and antisamos beach is beautiful.
Enjoy
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| | Ally Henderson (May 14, 2008) |
You can book with Thomas Cook as I have done for two weeks time.
I hope its as good as the reviews sugest.  |
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 | Can U Help? | susan Batham (April 27, 2008) |
We stayed next door at the Niko apartments in 2003 but went across to the bar at the olive grove each day as they had a bar  We would luv to go back there this year & stay at the Olive grove but which travel company operates with them?? We have tried various but no luck!! Anyone can you help please?? 
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10/10 |
carly jarman (August 28, 2007) |
| just arrived back from the olive grove apartments, fantastic. we had a late deal so i wasn't expecting such a nice place. the pool was excellent, really friendly staff and ready to help whatever you needed. it was kept so clean. the bins in the rooms were emptied every day. it was only 10 mins from the airport and it was so quiet. i would definatley recommend the Gemini Bistro for eating out, especially if you have kids! |
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| Ina (September 13, 2005) |
| We have just been to the Olive Grove and its brilliant, throughly recommend it. Quiet, very pretty and clean. Gardens are lovely and there are some beautiful cats there - (give the black and white one some food he has a sore mouth and needs a bit of help poor thing!). The apartments are clean and nice, although quite basic for self catering just two rings no kettle or anything. Pool good, quite big and like 2/3 pools jouned together. Wonderful beach at Avithos and great tavernas nearby especially Preview, food great and waiter very nice. Good idea to hire a car though.
Good mini market not too far away, very friendly and well stocked.
Would love to go back some time. |
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| Rodney Tweedie (August 28, 2005) |
| Just booked for olive grove apts, in svoronata, kefalonia. Could anyone give me a description of type and condition of pool. It looks ok in pix i have seen. |
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| Stuart Melville (July 18, 2005) |
Olive Grove is set down a road approx 10 mins away from the tavernas, this is a nice gentle walk and is completely flat.
We have been there twice. The staff are great and always pleased to help. Yassu Costa and Kiki. The accomodation is basic yet clean and well maintained. The pool are is a great asset especially on a hot day and you can't make the beach, all about 25-35 mins away but worth the walk.
There is a nice pool bar open all day and night until the last person goes to bed. It is not a busy bar at night so it won't disturb you if you are in bed! Sky tv is available so you can sit there all day with a beer watching England thrash the Aussies!!!
Sagitarius rent a car is probably the best place to get a car from. 60 Euros for 3 days. Car is recommende but do not get it through First Choice, they wanted 130 Euros for the same thing!
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| Julie Renshaw (October 15, 2004) |
| We have just come home after a wonderful fortnight in Kephalonia and would visit the island again without a doubt. The Olive Grove Apartments was a great place to stay but you need a car or scooter to discover the island. If you don't mind a 15-20 minute walk there is a great beach at Avithos and the kiosk owner is very friendly with plenty of choice for beach snacks and drinks. Our apartment was very comfortable with everything you need. If you want to get involved you can, but if you want to go off and do your own thing, no one minds. It's so laid back. Kephalonia is a superb island with so much to see and do and everyone was very friendly towards us. Our local market man was great too, helping us pick up a bit a Greek along the way. Make sure if you go late season you don't stay longer than mid October as most things seem to close down by then but quite a few good local restaurants to chose from. We've just got the photos back and are going to spend this weekend reliving what was the most fantastic holiday. I would recommend the Olive Grove highly and will definitely go back there ourselves when we visit the island again. ENJOY!! |
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| kathleen dunsford (September 14, 2004) |
| can anyone tell me what the three bedroom apartments are like at the olive grove as we are going there in october thank you |
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| Kim Edwards (August 23, 2004) |
There are no tennis courts at or near these apartments, we took rackets, but weighed cases down for nothing. At first I thought never again, basic apartments and middle of nowhere, but everyone got cars and so the pool and sun beds were never busy, and the quietness suited us at night for sleep. You do need to walk to the local restaurants and everyone seemed to eat around 9 to 10 p.m. so the walk was cooler, or hire a car to go into Lassi or Argostoli. But we are planning to go there again, so that speaks for itself.
Don't be alarmed by the laid back ownere Costos. There is no reception and in our apartment the safe was not attached to the wall, but everything was ok. |
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| Kim Edwards (August 22, 2004) |
To Paul King,
Went here in July. There are no tennis courts at or near these apartments. We took tennis rackets in case, but won't bother next time. My first reaction was basic apartments in the middle of nowhere, but after a few days appreciated this. Everyone hires a car, so the pool area is never busy, and if you can put up with basic kitchen and bathroom (who goes on holiday to cook anyway) and are prepared to walk or get taxis to restaurants further afield like Lassi and Argostoli (although there are some in Svoronata varying from 15 to 30 minute walk.) you will love this place. May well be going back next year. |
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| Paul King (August 09, 2004) |
| Can anyone help?! We are going to the Olive Grove Apartments at the end of the month & wondered if anyone can tell us if there are any tennis courts in the area? Many thanks. |
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| Neil Medhurst (July 16, 2004) |
Hey Simon
Why didn't you mention your joining of automobile metal with an Austrian
gentleman on the road with said hairpins???????
Neil |
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| Robert Berry (July 14, 2004) |
My wife and i went there, hoping for a quiet week away, and tat was exactly what we got. If you want lots of noise and things to do, this is not the place.
the pool was great, the# service was great, the rooms were basic, but very good standard for greece! i would recommed whole heartedly the olive grove and will one day return,
you will not regret going, if you want rest and recuperation
Well Done Costas |
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found her a complete waste of time booked with her to go on trip when we got to bus was told we were not on list .will be going back to olive grove next year but will book direct everyone was very friendly bar was not over priced pool was nice and clean enjoyed the barbecue. can,t wait to go again.
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