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Forestata Village

Beach guesthouse with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant

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Garden
Comfort Double Room, Sea View | Private kitchen
Comfort Double Room, Sea View

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$165
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May

Explore the area

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Kouvalata, Lixouri, Kefalonia, 28200
  • Petani Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Port of Argostoli
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Saint Theodoron Lighthouse
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Argostolion (EFL-Kefalonia Island Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

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About the area

Lixouri

At Forestata Village, you'll be 8.4 km (5.2 mi) from Lepeda Beach and 10.7 km (6.6 mi) from Petani Beach. Highlights at this beach guest house include a restaurant, and in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. .The restaurant, Forestata Restaurant, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. At the guest house's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 30-minute drive of this Kefalonia guest house include Xi Beach and Kounopetra Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Petani Beach - 20 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Xi Beach - 20 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Port of Argostoli - 37 min drive - 31.6 km
  • Saint Theodoron Lighthouse - 40 min drive - 34.4 km
  • Makris Yalos Beach - 45 min drive - 33.4 km

Getting around

  • Argostolion (EFL-Kefalonia Island Intl.) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Καφέ - Ουζερί "Η Γέφυρα - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Η Παλιά Πλάκα - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Pero - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mimóza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Αμπελάκι - ‬38 min drive

About this property

Forestata Village

Beach guesthouse with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Forestata Village. The guest house can provide concierge services and wedding services. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Kefalonia guest house.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2006
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Forestata Village offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to furnished balconies. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks and dining tables. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Kitchenettes offer full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 20-inch LED televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English, Greek

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 18 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Forestata Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Free cot
  • Highchair
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • 20-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Free bottled water
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Paper towels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 0.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Towels fee: EUR 0 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 18 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 120 per vehicle (return, maximum occupancy 5)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Villa Forestata Hotel Lixouri
Villa Forestata Hotel
Villa Forestata Lixouri
Villa Forestata
Villa Forestata Cephalonia/Lixouri
Villa Forestata Aparthotel Lixouri
Villa Forestata Aparthotel Kefalonia
Villa Forestata Aparthotel
Villa Forestata Kefalonia
Villa Forestata
Forestata Village Kefalonia
Forestata Village Guesthouse
Forestata Village Guesthouse Kefalonia

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Forestata Village?

Yep, Forestata Village has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Forestata Village?

As of 22 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Forestata Village on 12 May 2025 start from NZ$161.51, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Forestata Village?

The closest beach to Forestata Village is Myrtos Beach (15.2 km).

What makes Forestata Village a romantic place to stay?

Ocean-view dining and couples dining, as well as comfy beds and fireplaces in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Forestata Village.

Is Forestata Village family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and a BBQ, as well as highchairs and free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Forestata Village is a hit with families.

Does Forestata Village serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet brekkie is available daily from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Forestata Village?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Forestata Village?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Forestata Village?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Forestata Village?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Forestata Village, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet.

Forestata Village Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

eric

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruno

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aiva

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Lieliska viesnīca ar burvīgu skatu

Viss ideāli. Tīrs, plašs studio ar mazu plīti ar cepeškrāsni. Kondicionieris, logu žalūzijas, moskītu tīkls. Skats uz apkārtni burvīgs, jo viesnīca kalna galā.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

wendy

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely,clean,airy room. Wonderful views. Pleasant garden to sit and relax with local wine. Good breakfast included. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Konstantinos, Athens

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect view, very good people, when we go to Kefalonia, we will stay again there!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great for families and couples

Villa Forestata sits above the town of Lixouri which is opposite a small stretch of water from the capital Argostoli. Note that the inter-island ferry port of Poros is a 50 minute drive over the mountains to Argostoli, and although you can drive around the gulf to get to Lixouri, it is quicker to get the 15 minute ferry ... less driving and a better experience. Needless to say, you need a car. Villa Forestata is 10 minutes away from the town, with a fantastic view of the water. It is quiet, clean and best of all run by a couple of local sisters who are terrific hosts. The dinners were home-made and delicious. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location with great views across the Gulf of Paliki towards the mountains. Well maintained spacious studio apartment which was serviced regularly. The villa and the 6 apartments could be described as ecotourism anywhere else with solar power and solar heating . A daily highlight was a breakfast buffet provided by the host on the sunny terrace - which was fresh and mostly sourced from the surrounding orchards and olive groves. An Idyllic peaceful setting. The host was very accomodating and explained everything in English. Nothing seemed too much trouble for her.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Rouli, Greece

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Wonderful view!!! Big rooms, good breakfast!

We stayed (me my husband and our two young children , 9 and 6 years old) at Villa Forestata for 6 nights. We enjoyed our staying there. Big room with beautiful balcony and beautiful garden around the hotel. Very nice owners.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had an enjoyable stay at Villa Forestata
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Argyro, London, GB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly hotel nice location

The hotel is outside Lixouri. It has fantastic views and the apartment was very comfortable clean and functional. All people there were very friendly and helpful - they made our stay more enjoyable. The accommodation offers breakfast and I must say that all the homemade delicacies were yummy. We had wifi with no problems all the time. Locationwise Lixouri is amazing with lots of places to dine coffee and drinks.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

marko, Slovenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and very cool view to the sea. Very setisfied with almost everything...but very dissapointed with the so called "fish picknic" ...which was organized by the owner suggestion..the fish was OK..but the price for it was a BIG DISSAPOINTMENT!!! I told myself that I was gonna to tell the owner the last day of our stay my oppinion...but I was so angry that it would, if i told him make a international incident..

8/10 Good

Tihomir, Sofia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place for relax. You must have a car as the nearest beach is at about 7km. I think the price for dinner is quite high. 30 Euro for one fish is Not a reasonable price for me.

6/10 Okay

Steve

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

Functional but dated

Pros: spectacular views, good amounts of space, clean and with functional aircon. Downside: 80s throwback in desperate need of repair and refurb, stranded on top of hill, with disappointing breakfast and patchy communication from the albeit quite friendly owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ATTILIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Vacanze in pieno relax

Lo consiglio cucina casalinga ambiente familiare accoglienza bellissima, la signora cucina benissimo posto panoramicò ottima la colazione
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
L’hospitalité et le service de restauration sur place
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christina/Uwe, Mannheim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir haben wundervolle 2 Wochen in Villa Forestata verbracht.Es hat alles gestimmt, das Studio war sehr geräumig, die Küche gut ausgestattet , der Kühlschrank groß und der Blick wunderbar.Es wurde täglich saubergemacht , frische Handtücher alle 2 Tage ( oder nach bedarf), alle paar Tage frische Bettwäsche . Das Frühstück war OK , aber das Abendessen( wir haben meistens im Haus gegessen) war unschlagbar. Christos hat uns jeden Wunsch erfüllt und die familiäre Atmosphäre ist nicht mit einem 08/15 Restaurant vergleichbar.Alles hat sehr gut geschmeckt , aber die gegrillte Seebrasse hat jede Erwartung übertroffen . Der Garten ist sehr groß , man kann dort abends gemütlich sitzen ,ein Wein trinken und die wunderschöne Landschaft bewundern . Parkmöglichkeiten sind genügend. Da es auf dem Berg ist, braucht man selbstverständlich ein Auto, die Entfernungen sind aber nicht groß . Bis in Lixouri / Fähre cca 10 min. Die Lage ist sehr ruhig, man hört nur die zirkaden und das Geläut der Schafe. Wir können diese wunderbare Unterkunft uneingeschränkt weiter empfehlen, besonders den, die auf individuellen Urlaub stehen und Ruhe suchen. Da es um einen familiengeführtes Haus geht, hat man die Möglichkeit an der griechischen Lebensart teilzunehmen , was lustig ist ! Vielen Dank an Christos und seiner Familie !
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Lage top, Rest flop.

top: Die Lage, Auto jedoch zwingend naja: Die Anlage ist in die Jahre gekommen, für diesen Preis bekommt man sicherlich bessere Unterkünfte. Die Familie ist sehr bemüht und nett (ausser der zuständige für die Buchhaltung, scheint immer etwas schlecht gelaunt zu sein und schreit permanent herum, etwas mühsam dieser junge Herr). Frühstück war im Vergelich zu anderen Unterkünften in Griechenland ein Witz, viel zu wenig Auswahl. Das kostenpflichtige Abendessen war hingegen top!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ottima struttura, colazione abbondante con prodotti freschi, personale molto gentile
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bettina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Empfehlung

Super nette Besitzer, die alles tun, damit man sich als Gast wohl fühlt. Gleich bei der Ankunft gab es Karten Material und Ausflugstipps, die allesamt richtig gut waren. Die Unterkunft liegt etwas außerhalb von Lixouri in einem Bergdorf mit Meerblick. Aber ein Auto braucht man sowieso auf der Insel. Schöner großer Garten mit vielen Sitzmöglichkeiten und Hängematte. Die Zimmer sind sauber und zweckmäßig eingerichtet, gut funktionierende Klimaanlage. Wlan vorhanden. Gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis, wir werden auf jeden Fall wiederkommen!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Ottima posizione a gestione familiare cortesi e gentili L’unica nota negativa è la colazione poco curata anche se nel complesso accettabile
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Familien geführte Pension mit herlichen Ausblick und schönen Garten . Sehr freundliche und hilfsbereite Familie , wir haben uns sehr wohl gefüllt. Auto ist umbedingt erforderlich da etwas einsam am Berg daher was für Ruhe suchende. Ab und zu ein paar Flugzeuge ( aber nicht laut) . Die Insel Kefalonia ist für uns die grünste und schönste Insel .
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Schöne und ruhige Unterkunft. Sehr nettes Personal, sehr hilfsbereit. Zimmer schön eingerichtet. Bad in sehr gutem Zustand.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019