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Overview
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
6 guests
7 nights minimum 
Villa
Standing proudly on the hilltop of the tiny village of Platystoma,in the cetral highlands of the island, the elegant mill is a carefully restored place, still possesing the good energy of people who were working there for life’s bare essentials for more than a century. The mill is situated in 2000 sq.m. of private land. With its breathtaking , unlimited view of the complex of miniscule islands, known as the Greek Polynesia (and in which Scorpios and Meganisi are included), the elegant mill is a fairy-tale , yet alternative holiday destination, with guaranteed absolute privacy. The ground floor, contains a functional kitchen, while the first and top floors are transformed into cozy bedrooms. The bathroom and a second fully operational kitchen with big BBQ, are situated just outside the ...Standing proudly on the hilltop of the tiny village of Platystoma,in the cetral highlands of the island, the elegant mill is a carefully restored place, still possesing the good energy of people who were working there for life’s bare essentials for more than a century. The mill is situated in 2000 sq.m. of private land. With its breathtaking , unlimited view of the complex of miniscule islands, known as the Greek Polynesia (and in which Scorpios and Meganisi are included), the elegant mill is a fairy-tale , yet alternative holiday destination, with guaranteed absolute privacy. The ground floor, contains a functional kitchen, while the first and top floors are transformed into cozy bedrooms. The bathroom and a second fully operational kitchen with big BBQ, are situated just outside the mill. A 45 sq.m. studio with private bathroom is located next to the open air kitchen. The infinity pool , facing the aforementioned spectacular view of the greek Polynesia, is situated on the studio’s east side and the mill’s south. In the mill’s garden, there are various seating places for your breakfast, lunch or dinner or just relaxing . The elegant mill is ideally located on the centre of the island , 15 km from the town of Lefkas, only 2 km away from the village of Karya- where you can find tavernas , mini markets, bars, pharmacies and cafeterias- and 15 to 30 min by car from practically every beach of the island, through a very good asphalt road network. The elegant mill sleeps 4 & measures approx. 62 sq.m in three levels. The studio sleeps 2 & measures approx. 45 sq.m Included: WiFi Internet Parking lot Ground Level: Open plan kitchen equipped with coffee machine, toaster,a normal two hob cooker + extractor hood, and small fridge. Small dining table with 3 chairs. Wall mounted radiator 1 window facing south Stairs lead up to 1st level (11 steps): 1 double bed bedroom 1 closet and clothes hangers 1 chair 1 window facing south-east Wall mounted radiator Portable electric fan Stair leads up to 2nd level (10 steps): 1 double bed bedroom 1 closet 1 chair, 2 nightstands and clothes hangers Safe Wall mounted radiator Ceiling fan 4 windows facing north, east, south and west. North east outside terrace with hill & sea views: 1 bathroom with step-in shower hairdryer Open air fully equipped kitchen with oven, a four hob cooker, dishwasher, deep freezer, washing machine, microwave oven & a big BBQ for roasted meat on a spit. Lunch table with bench and 4 chairs The studio contains: 2 single beds (that can be combined to a double) Private bathroom with step-in shower 1 closet TV Air conditioning 2 tables, 2 stools, 1 armchair Iron, iron board Swimming pool South east outside terrace with panoramic sea views: Various seating places Dining table with 6 chairs South west outside terrace: Big pergola West outside terrace with hill & valley views: Small breakfast table with bench & 3 chairs Tourist License / Licencia de turismo N °: 000000142635
House Rules
Pet-friendlyKid friendlyNo smoking
Bedrooms
2 Doubles2 Singles
Bathrooms
2 Showers

Meet the host
Thomas V
Hosting since November 2015
Languages spoken: English
Response Time: Within a few hours

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jezza66
jezza66
Atworth, United Kingdom2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Idyllic. Practically perfect in every way
We have just arrived back home after two glorious weeks at The Elegant Mill. It really is the perfect place on a perfect island. We have visited many islands but Lefkada itself was new to us and we were delighted with the sheer variety of places to visit. From the beautiful hill towns of Karya and Eglouvi (my favourite) with their lovely tree-shaded places to eat and drink, and the far more touristy Nydri with ferries, boat hire (recommended) and lots of bars and restaurants, to the beautiful beaches on both the east and west sides of the island, The Elegant Mill is perfectly positioned for everything. Although the temptation to do nothing but simply lie poolside and take in the breathtaking view or relax in the gorgeous pool itself was sometimes too much to resist. The accommodation was spectacular, beautifully designed and laid out and of a very high quality. Nestled in the surrounding countryside with just the sounds of the cicadas and crickets (the gorgeous crickets were regular guests for drinks and dinner) and at night the whirring of the Nightjar and sonar-hoot of the Scops Owl across the hillsides it’s the best of all worlds. Finally, thank you to Thomas and Yiannis who were attentive and kind throughout - even when we broke the cooker! They left us in peace on day one but were always available if needed. Perfect hosts. Perfect home. Perfect holiday.
Visited July 2022
Written 7 August 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Θωμάς Β
Θωμάς Β
Thank you so much Jeremy and Harvey! We hope to have you back
Written 9 August 2022. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

dummbatz
dummbatz
Lubeck, Germany7 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Elegant mill- a different experience
We rented the mill for fourteen nights in October. The first night we were woken up by a very noticeable foot-tapping and squeaking noise. It turned out that a squirrel had moved into the roof of the mill. After we informed the owner about this, the owner spread mice poison in the roof of the mill, which the squirrel ignored, however. At the same time, the owner offered to pay us back to find accommodation elsewhere. We decided to ignore the problem as we were otherwise delighted with the mill. We accepted the restless nights. 1. Mill in the sunshine For the view, the outdoor kitchen, the garden and the pool, the mill deserved 5 stars. The mill was handed over to us very clean and tidy. As a welcome gift we received 2 bottles of wine, honey, jam and a fruit basket. 2. Mill in the rain During our stay in Lefkada we received 3 weather warnings from the Greek government via mobile phone. We are aware that the owner cannot do anything about the bad weather. However, we had problems with the hot water during this time as the solar system could not heat the water due to the lack of sun. In addition, the air conditioner stopped working after 2 days of continuous rain in the studio, so we could not heat. The fuse for the air conditioner switched off after strange noises came from the fuse box. There was also water ingress through the roof in the studio, so the floor, tables and sofa were soaked and flooded. The 2nd bathroom was full of several hundred ants after the storm, which had obviously tried to get to safety from the rain, so that the 2nd bathroom was no longer usable for us. We accepted that too, because the bathroom in the studio was ant-free. We informed the owner about all the issues immediately. 3. Behaviour of the owner We had contact with Yiannis on site and with Thomas by phone and email. Both responded quickly to our contacts and tried to solve the problems by instructing workmen. Following the water ingress into the studio and the weather forecast for our last 4 nights (further heavy rain was forecast) we asked Yiannis to refund us for the last 4 nights. Due to our experience that the studio cannot withstand heavy rain, we wanted to spend our last holiday days in a warm and dry accommodation. In this respect, staying exclusively in the mill without the studio during continuous rain was out of the question for us due to the cramped conditions in the mill. Yiannis was already becoming noticeably more aggressive on the phone, but agreed to a refund. We arranged to meet at the mill and had already packed our bags. When Yiannis arrived at the mill, he told us surprisingly that he would not reimburse us for the accommodation costs. He became more and more aggressive and he started calling us liars. He told us that the technicians he had called to check the air conditioner and the fuse box had found no problem. He said he would have the roof repaired in the afternoon and that the ants in the bathroom were normal in nature. He also kept repeating that there was no problem with the property. He reproached us for doing nothing but work all the time and for not wanting to stay in the mill in the first place. We were completely shocked and irritated. We have never experienced such a way of dealing with people in our time as travellers. In the other reviews, Yiannis is always described as a warm and accommodating person. Unfortunately, we had a completely different experience with Yiannis and had the feeling that we were dealing with a completely different person. After 2 hours of being repeatedly called liars, we left the mill. Yiannis kept all the money and did not refund anything. 4. Conclusion When it's warm and sunny, the mill is gorgeous and certainly worth 5 stars. When the weather is difficult, the mill is not recommended. So you should think twice about whether the mill is suitable as accommodation in autumn and spring. The behaviour of the owner was absolutely unacceptable. It is easy to be a good host when the sun is shining and everything works, but the real strength of a host is shown when you remain approachable and understanding even in difficult situations and, above all, keep your promises. Through our experiences with the owner and the mill in the rain, we cannot give more than 2 stars.
Visited October 2021
Written 24 October 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Miss D
Miss D
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Breathtakingly Beautiful - Perfection!
What a find! I am torn between gushing about the perfection of this place and keeping it to myself so that it is not booked out in the future. I would describe the entire place as a masterful work of art. Clearly, the eye of an artist influenced every detail of these grounds. The view, the pool, the mill, the studio, the gardens, the multiple sitting areas, the interior decor, absolutely everything was dream-like. If you are looking for a place to relax, enjoy nature and find your inner peace, it is ideal. At the same time, the kids found equal enjoyment in the pool, sleeping in the cool windmill and playing with the resident cat! We will definitely come back. Thank you, Thomas & Yiannis! xo
Visited August 2020
Written 31 August 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

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Navigate22488233774
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Atemberaubend in vieler Hinsicht - absolute Ruhe, herrlicher Blick, individuelle Gestaltung, viel Platz
Den Superlativen der vorausgehenden Bewertungen können wir uns nur anschließen. Unser dritter Urlaub auf Lefkada ist dank dieser Unterkunft eindeutig zu unserem Besten geraten. Wer Wert auf Ruhe legt und den perfekten Blick gepaart mit individueller Gestaltung sucht, ist in der Mühle genau richtig. Für vier Kinder war die Mühle etwas eng, was wir aber gerne in Kauf genommen haben. Vielen Dank Thomas und Yiannis für den zuvorkommenden Empfang.
Visited July 2020
Written 10 August 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

holam
holam
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Perfekte Ferien
Wunderschönes Ferienhaus, entspannte Ruhe in intakter Natur. Ein Refugium für pure Erholung! Ein besonderer Dank gilt den Eigentümern für den herzlichen Empfang und die persönliche Betreuung! Rundherum ein Ort für perfekte Ferien!
Visited September 2019
Written 5 October 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Lorraine B
Lorraine B
London, United Kingdom9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Good for your soul!
We absolutely loved this place, we would change nothing. The views, the gardens, the nature on your doorstep it’s all simply wonderful. We’ve been lucky enough to travel the world but the views from the villa rival anything we have seen, they are simply breathtaking. Now it won’t suit everyone - if a few bugs in your outdoor kitchen bother you then go somewhere else. But for nature lovers it’s perfect and we certainly left a little bit of our heart behind with Michalakis the resident cat. Hire a car and discover the island - the owners will recommend restaurants - take their advice and you will enjoy the best food and service the island has to offer. We will be back ... in fact I may rebook right now :)
Visited September 2019
Written 5 October 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Θωμάς Β
Θωμάς Β
Thank you so much Lorraine! We most certainly looking forward to welcoming you back !
Written 9 October 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Emmanuel R
Emmanuel R
Mulhouse, France434 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Paradise on Earth
Don' t know if the words will be enough to describe the place. Amazing place in the nature with incredible view on the ionian sea and island located in the nature and the wineyards The place is also not far from a cultural village (3 km) with all the restaurants and supermarket. No need to go in the busy touristic area. Perfect accommodations : the studio and the mill are so well equiped. Nothing is missing. Fell like at home, even better ! The garden is like Eden with a beautiful swimming pool ; just the right size with amazing sea view… We spent probably our best holidays ever over there. The most important is also the people : the owners are so nice, friendly and helpful. Just for that reason we will be back ! We warmly recommend !!!
Visited August 2019
Written 25 September 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Θωμάς Β
Θωμάς Β
MERCI BEAUCOUP ! IL ETAIT NOTRE HONNEUR D'AVOIR ACCOMODE LA SUPERBE , SENSITIVE FAMILLE ROLL. A LA PROCHAINE1
Written 9 October 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

MuchmorAgain
MuchmorAgain
London, United Kingdom2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Absolutely Stunning!
Which says it all! The views, the Mill, the studio, the grounds and the cat - his name is Michalakis and he's quite a little sweetheart. The Mill is indeed very excellent as is the location very private, very quiet and very unique! Thank you team Thomas, Yiannis and Michalakis for looking after us. Xxx
Visited July 2019
Written 14 July 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Θωμάς Β
Θωμάς Β
Thank you so much Morgan and Paul. We are looking forward for your return to the mill.
Written 16 July 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Ute M
Ute M
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Urlaub im Paradies
Wir haben Urlaub gebucht, und sind im Paradies gelandet. Nach unsrer Anreise wurden wir von den Eigentümern, Thomas und Yiannis in der Mühle ganz herzlich begrüsst, wie bei Freunden Zuhause. Wir wurden mit Wein, Obst, Getränken empfangen, und durch das ganze Anwesen geführt. Die Mühle liegt einfach nur wunderschön auf einen Hügel umgeben von Bäumen und Olivenhainen und Blumen, Kräutern und der Blick ist einfach nur Atemberaubend..man sieht das Meer, und die umliegenden Inseln. Der Pool ist traumhaft mit einem Wahnsinns Blick auf die Insel... Es gab einfach nichts was fehlte, wir haben uns von der ersten bis zu letzten Sekunde erholt und konnten einfach nur geniessen. Die Beiden haben uns auch während der gesamten Aufenthalts betreut, mit allen Fragen und Wünschen die wir hatten. Vielen Dank nochmal von ganzem Herzen... Wir werden die Tage in „The elegant Mill“nie vergessen, und kommen auch sicher wieder. Nochmal ganz Liebe Grüsse an Thomas und Yiannis und vielen Dank für Alles P.S. Haben da auch eine süße Katze angetroffen, die sich ganz schnell in unser Herz geschlichen hat.
Visited June 2019
Written 5 July 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Θωμάς Β
Θωμάς Β
Dear Ute and Christian,thank you for your wonderful review. We are so looking forward to have you back at the mill
Written 7 July 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Michael F
Michael F
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Amazing property, perfect hosts, fabulous holiday!
Having travelled throughout the Mediterranean over the years, I can truthfully say that our vacation at the Elegant Mill was the best holiday experience we have ever had. The property is wonderful; nicely balancing its quirky character with practicality in a setting that is simply beautiful. The owners have created a special environment for you to completely relax in. This was our first visit to Lefkada and we were very impressed by the friendliness of its people, its excellent food and inspiring landscape. Thomas and Yiannis are wonderful hosts, striving hard to ensure we got the most from our stay with excellent recommendations for restaurants in particular. We will be returning next year!
Visited August 2018
Written 30 August 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Θωμάς Β
Θωμάς Β
Thank you very much Michael for your stellar review. Looking forward to your return at the mill next year!
Written 31 August 2018. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

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What this rental offers
Entertainment
  • Stereo system
  • Television
Outdoor amenities
  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Private outdoor pool (unheated)
  • Private yard
  • Terrace
Bathroom and laundry
  • Washer
Scenic views
  • Waterfront views
Wi-fi and internet
  • Wi-fi
Kitchen and dining
  • Grill
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Cooker
Things to do
  • Watersports
Location info
  • Kid friendly
Parking
  • Secure parking available
Indoor amenities
  • Air conditioning
  • Internet access

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Cancellation policy
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  • No refund available once booking is confirmed

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