THE FACTS ABOUT TRIZONI

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Restored from scratch by its Greek-American owner, Trizoni, in northern Cephalonia, looks like any other simple, stone cottage clinging to a remote hillside. You could easily drive past without noticing it, and absolute privacy is part of its charm. From the road, a path leads down to a flagstone terrace framing a narrow, dark-bottomed pool, cleverly designed to blend in with the landscaped gardens. The same subtle attention to detail features in the well-decorated interiors, where authenticity is combined with modern European flourishes such as plastic designer chairs: the kitchen may look rustic, with its terracotta floors and butcher's block worktop, but it is fitted with state-of-the-art appliances. Floor-to-ceiling windows in the living/dining area have views across lush hills to the Ionian Sea. Upstairs, the breezy bedrooms have chequerboard floors and sleek grey-and-white marble bathrooms screened by wooden partitions. SLEEPS Six in one double and two twin-bedded rooms, all en suite. The third bedroom is in a separate annexe COST From £750 per person per week based on six sharing, includes an open-top Jeep and welcome hamper CONTACT Tapestry Holidays (020 8235 7788; fax: 8235 7501; www.tapestryholidays.com)