Artelia

An enchanted evening at Artelia.The double-height ceilings above the dining area creates an airy atmosphere.Artelia's irresistible infinity pool.Enjoying the refreshing embrace of the pool.Glorious views out over the Gulf of Laganas and the National Marine Park of Zakynthos.Welcome to Artelia!The luminous, generously proportioned open-plan living and dining area.Wherever you look there are fantastic sea views.Back in the wonderfully spacious ground floor communal space.A time for feasting.The beautifully crafted, well-equipped kitchen.Banks of sliding glass windows allow the interiors to flow seamlessly outside.Breakfast with a view.The convivial, shady al fresco dining area is served by an outdoor kitchen.Breakfast is served!The three-sided gallery walkway on the first floor.The double-twin bedroom on the ground floor (bedroom 1).The shower room next door to the double-twin bedroom on the ground floor.The first floor gallery walkway off which one accesses four of the bedrooms.The main bedroom (bedroom 2), a double, with its magnificent views.The main bedroom's private balcony.The double-aspect main bedroom also offers views of the wooded hills.The beautifully finished en-suite shower room of the main bedroom.One of two double-twin bedrooms on the first floor (bedroom 3).The first double-twin seen from another angle.Its en-suite shower room.The second double bedroom on the first floor (bedroom 4) with its magnificent sea views.The shower room shared by the second double and the second double-twin bedrooms.The second double-twin bedroom on the first floor (bedroom 5).Artelia's huge multi-dimensional sea-view terrace caters for all pleasures.The perfect way to cool off!The refreshing waters of the pool.Inspiring views for a yoga workout.Hanging out at Artelia.After dinner there's only one place to gather.Literally the focal point of al fresco life.The bar really comes into its own as the sun sets.One last swim before dinner?Artelia sits amidst a private 250-acre estate in the southwest of Zakynthos.Home-grown produce with which the chef will prepare mouthwatering meals. Artelia (bottom left) sits at the heart of a 250-acre estate which includes a manège.The estate is home to some rare breeds of horses including the Akhal Teke from Turkmenistan.Guests are welcome to visit the stables and manège during their stay.The perfect spot from which to survey the glorious views.Keri beach on the coast below Artelia.Keri is part of the National Marine Reserve of Zakynthos. © Dominic PetrocTaking a boat trip to explore the caves of Keri.The gorgeous waters and setting of tranquil Marathias beach.Swimming with the Caretta caretta turtles in the National Marine Park on the south coast.Koiliomenos, one of the little villages near Artelia.The village of Exo Chora is home to the oldest olive tree in Zakynthos - 2,000 years old.The bay of Porto Roxa.The transparent waters of Porto Limnionas.The port of Zakynthos Town. © Dominic Petroc