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Reviewed 23 July 2010

Just got back after spending a lovely 9 nights at these apartments. The standard of cleanliness is high as is the standard of service from Steve and Eleni. We enjoyed our time round the pool / bar ( that is until some rather rowdie folks arrived) met some wonderful folks, Adam & Gabby, Neil & Kelly and our thanks to a lovely couple who allowed use of their shower on last day, Alan(?) and Susan.
The pool is delightful, clean and the terrace well stocked with umbrellas and sunbeds.The bar area has comfy seats and provides shade throughout the day. Steve cooks a great breakfast and other snacks for quite reasonable prices and this is a great addition as the walk up the hill in search of food will either kill or cure you.Not really suitable for anyone with walking difficulties or totally out of condition. I qualify on both counts so car hire is a must, but don't be fooled into getting it from the rep, go to Avis direct for a rep commission free deal and save yourself up to 50 euros.
The rooms are typically greek,spotlessly clean, basic yet providing for most needs, small fridge, 2 electric rings, hairdryer ,T.V.,and the usual crockery etc. Air con is available at an extra charge.
Steve and Eleni are friendly, hospitable, helpful and try to be the perfect hosts whenever possible.
Restaurants close by are all along the same lines tho the chicken in cream sauce at La Mer is my favourite. 3 supermarkets and a bakery on same road so lots of choice for staples and if you hire a car there is a Lidl on the main road into Argostoli.
Weather was in the upper 40's, and we had a lovely relax so if thats what you're looking for then you will find these apartments hard to beat.

Date of stay: July 2010
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Reviewed 21 July 2010

Steve and Eleni are amazing hosts, beautiful area and apartments. Me and My husband want to go back every year for our wedding aniversary. thanks for another great holiday
Gaby and Adam xxxx

Date of stay: July 2010
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 25 May 2010

This was our 5th visit to Kepholonia, the previous 4 trips were to the (more built up and hectic) Skala. This is a beautiful island, but one does need to hire a car to get around. Our first time to stay at Lourdas. It has to be borne in mind that these quiet apartments are in Lourdas village, NOT the resort/beach. The resort/beach is reachable, by foot, but, be warned it is some distance away and the walk back, up a steep incline should not be attempted unless fully fit, especially in heat (we are both fully fit and did it just once!). The apartments themselves are ALL subjected to walking up and down steps to get around the complex. The room is basic, but having said that, is of a similar quality to others we stayed at on the island. There was a sink, fridge, air conditioning (pay), safe (pay), three sets of crockery, a kettle, hair drier, and two solid electric rings (with no markings on to say which was front/back, and no indication of when they were on a low or high setting). There was no tea towel but two bath and two hand towels. The bath towels were made up from what possibly were bath sheets, cut into two and then machined, thus making them a little on the small side, the hand towels were much, much smaller (about as big, if we were lucky, to be around the size of a normal tea towel). We were there for two weeks, the towels and bed linen were changed half way through the first week, at the end of the first week and half way through the second week. It appears that all the laundry is done on site, but, having said that, all provided was clean, the rubbish bins were emptied just about every day.
There is a beach closer than Lourdas, Kanali Beach (there are no tavernas or anything else there). To reach this beach turn left out of the complex, walk for around 150 yards and just follow the sign & path. Remember that the road is at the top of a cliff and the path goes down a steep hair pin route and many steps (and seats!) but the beach/sea once reached is clean and sandy. If a taverna is needed just keep walking to the the left on the beach and Lourdas Beach will be reached (one will have to clamber over some large rocks to reach Lourdas).
If hiring a car, leave the complex, turn right, walk for about 100 yards and a footpath will be seen on the left, advertising car hire. At the top of this path you are on the higher part of one of the many hairpin bends and spoilt for choice; there are four different car hire places, two opposite the top of the footpath, one to the right and another about 100 yards away on the left. Do get a quote from each one, it will be worthwhile, our cheapest quote was for 25 euros per day for a 7 day hire (175 euro); the next nearest was 190 euro. Our best quote was from Express at the top of the path and we accepted this. The down side was that we had a 300 euro excess (we did not have any claim) where the 190 euro quote included a no excess clause. For a supermarket, Petros, at the top of the footpath has just about everything at fairly decent prices, and the couple that run it are very helpfull and speak good english.
Back to the apartments, built in two main blocks with an access road/car park, swimming pool, sunbeds, easy wicker chairs and bar (owner does snacks) in between. All is clean looking.
The owner and his wife are present every day from 8 am until the last person leaves the bar area, he is very nice helpful man but his wife can be a bit on the firey side and is quick to pounce on anyone she thinks may be doing something wrong and does not apologise when she realises she has made a wrong judgement. A barbeque was organised for the Thurs nights, we did not attend, the cost was 12 euros each (without drinks). As one can eat out, with drinks for around 20 euros per couple it made sense to do that.
For meals out there are a large number of local eating places locally, all within a 15 minute walk, Greek Island (nearest, opened 2010), Olive Lounge (very nice), Zorbas (just to left at top of path mentioned, lots of motor cyclist noise from road) and on other side of the road, further on, Afrodities (excellent food and host). By far the best is the Andromeda Restaurant (turn right out of complex walk straight across crossroads and its on the left, very exclusive).

We found the place a very convenient place and central to stay, especially with the car as the main roads (that's a joke!) were far more accessible than in Skala. We will book to stay in that location again.

Date of stay: May 2010
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Reviewed 25 August 2009

August 2009 ... If you want to relax by the pool, have a meal and a few drinks on the night, Lourdas is for you ... for anything else you need transport. Believe all the reports you read about the walk from the beach they are so true!!
Astromentis Studios are a lovely place to stay, views are amazing (we stayed at room 220) and Steve and his family are friendly people.Payed 50e for the air conditioning for one week dont know if it was worth it though, could only really use it through the night, if you opened the door up to the patio it swithched off and you cant close the door from the outside!! 10e a week for the use of the room safe..We hired a scooter for 5 days (70e) travelled around the Kefalonia ,was well worth it.
All locals are friendly and helpfull from the garage to the supermarket/ hire shop/ restaurants, had great meals from Aphrodities and Olive lounge (toproad) made you feel very welcome and excellent service.

Date of stay: August 2009
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Reviewed 24 August 2009

We stayed for a week at the Aristomenis in August 2009 and had no complaints whatsoever. The apartments are clean, have stunning views of the sea and there is a lovely pool which serves meals and drinks all day. Steve, Eleni and their daughter, Sheri, are lovely hosts and make you feel welcome without been over-imposing. Nice roomy balcony, full size fridge, 2 cooking rings and a kettle, immaculate bathroom with plenty of hot water (oil heating used for the apartments and not solar power). Okay so there is no toaster but this is fairly normal in Greece.

It’s a bit of a hike down to the beach if you are not a pool person so this isn’t a resort for the unfit or those with mobility problems. We’d hired a car for the week so we could explore the island - buses come twice a week, or so we’d heard! Express Car Hire was great – we hired a car via the internet before we went for 6 days which was about 170 Euros – far less than the Thomas Cook rep was charging.

There are some lovely restaurants nearby – I’d recommend Crytalline Palati (Crystal Palace) which is out the hotel and to the left as it has stunning views and fabulous food and also Zorba’s in the main street for its good value and friendly service (main meals in the area cost about 8 Euros and a beer was about 2.50 Euros). If you do leave any food then please spare a thought and feed the local cats, they have a hard life compared to the domesticated cats of the UK, and it doesn’t cost you any extra to take it and give it to them.

If you are looking for shops to browse through at night then this isn’t the resort for you, try Lassi or Argostoli but make sure you visit Lourdata or you’ll be missing a treat. Greece isn't a cheep destination due to the poor exchange rate of the Euro but it's worth it for the scenery.

Date of stay: August 2009
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