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We've had a wonderfully restful week here again, but been struck down, as so many others, with Levendis Lethargy, so we don't have much to say about life beyon the gates! It is too easy to let days drift by with coffee mornings, swimming, massages and pilates - soooo relaxing! Yefiri Café down the lane was excellent, as always.
Katrina, Nicola and George (2-1/2 years) Englan, September 2011+

After years gazing at the website, tucked away in my 'favourites' this year we finally chose to make the journey to Levendis seeking 'a village holiday'. This is exactly what we've had and we leave feeling restored after an idyllic stay. Such a beautiful spot, run with love and care. The physical environment feeding all our senses and the tastes of all the delicious foods are perfectly matched. We slowed down immediately to a pace that resulted in more miles walked than driven, more lunches chez Levendis than out. Moonlit walks up the hill to marvel at sunrise and lulled to sleep by the waves, goat bells and church bells. We intend to return, and to pass on the Levendis experience to many of our friends in Australia. Much love,
Melanie and Neil, Sydney, September 2011

Packing our bags, filled with wonderful sweet memories of Levendis.....superb massages that we all enjoyed, yoga classes, poet's walk
Gieske, Hans, Lise and Thomas, The Netherlands, August 2011

Three years on and nothing has changed! We had high expectations of our first ever 'holiday return anywhere' and they were all exceeded. The welcome from 'old friends' ensured we quickly relaxed, enjoyed and absorbed the beauty of Levendis and the island. Hospitality, tranquility and comfort ensured that we all suffered terribly with 'Levendis Lethargy' a disease diagnosed as being so relaxed and laid back that just doing as little as possible is mandatory. Thank you for a wonderful holiday, some fantastic fresh foods, endless coffee, permanent smiles and more stars in the sky than we could count. Please don't ever change anything!!!! See you soon,
Sarah and Grant. England, August 2011

Just spent another amazing 2 weeks at Levendis. Love the pool and the view from it! The coffee shop trips in the morning too - I love the friendly environment and how everyone makes me feel so at home. Would strongly recommend waffles at the coffee shop, they took me into heaven each morning.
Carly, 14, England, August 2011

Levendis is absolutely amazing. I really enjoyed playing games in the swimming pool. I also think that milkshakes, figs, yoghurt and certainly waffles with honey at the coffee shop.....well really I just liked the whole of the amazing holiday
Pira, 7, England, August 2011

Hello, this is Sebastian and I am 5 years old. My favourite things here: eating waffles for breakfast, the swimming pool, picking mulberries, eating spaghetti and prawns too, seeing the monastery and watching lizards.
Sebastian, England, July 2011

It would be wrong to say that Levendis lived up to expectations - it blew them away! - the tranquility, views, welcome, pool, breakfasts, and the list could go on. Friendly child care meant we could go out in the evenings. Worth hiring a boat for a day, and if you enjoy snorkelling take the marine exploration day out. We'll certainly be back as we've never been on a holiday where we've relaxed so quickly
Graeme, Helen, Amelia (4) and Bump, England, June 2011

We're so happy to have spent our honeymoon at Levendis and couldn't imagine a more inspiring and romantic setting. A special thanks for perfect child care so that we could get out and about in the evenings. When we're back in the big smoke we'll be dreaming of turquoise seas and olive groves
Seth, Chloe and Leo, Paris, May 2011

The abiding memory will be that you made us feel, from even before we arrived, like old friends rather than paying guests. Thank you a million times for such a wonderful holiday. Now that we are home it does seem like a dream, though we have the photos to prove it real. We really did have a perfect time and I can still taste the fresh breakfasts and see the view from our loungeroom window. It was the perfect place
to holiday with two small children, nothing to worry about at all - you wouldn't believe how many people said that we were very brave heading off to Greece with a baby and toddler, but they clearly had never been to Levendis! See you all again soon,
Alastair and Liz, Isla and Florence, England, September 2010

The holiday started badly. For the first three days it seemed we were trapped on Kefallonia at the mercy of a chaotic and sometimes aggressive hotel staff. And then we stumbled upon Levendis on the internet. Suddenly we were on a ferry to beautiful, sleepy Ithaca. Things were looking up. Fresh breakfasts, babysitting services, a beautiful pool, boat trips, all no hassle. Fate had taken us to The Right Place. Thank you for a wonderful, special and all too brief holiday. With love
Polly, Herbie and Blaise (8 months), Grand Caymen, September 2010

We've had the perfect honeymoon here, slowly being absorbed into the completely relaxed and harmonious way of life, fuelled by excellent coffee and delicious breakfasts. To find and visit Levendis is one of life's great delights and we will cherish our memories from here forever - and may well come back too!! We salute you, thank you for making our stay so perfect. We are recommending Levendis left, right and centre to everyone who asks about our honeymoon.
Alex and Bundy, London, September 2010

Thank you once again for a truly wonderful holiday, fourth time and we can't imagine not coming back! We are so glad we found Levendis when we did so that the children will remember such lovely childhood holidays. Seeing the island wake up during our Easter holiday, and slowly winding down again during the last week of August this year has been a special experience to store. During our first spring holiday at Levendis we so enjoyed the flowers, the more than ever turquoise seas, the cool evenings and the wood burning fires, the deserted beaches and the chance to explore some of the lovely walking tracks, which is impossible in the heat of summer. Thanks again for all the little things that really make a difference and make this holiday so special. I'm sure we'll be back.
Nick, Aileen, Robbie and Scott, England, August 2010

Whoever comes to Levendis once definitely will return! We had a wonderful week and the house and surrounds are absolutely beautiful. The hospitalityof Spero and Mal has been great and we make it a target to come back quite soon. Thank you for everything, we will always have this little paradise in our hearts.
Andreas and Christiana, Athens, August 2010

A little corner of the world where nothing really matters and where the beauty of nature renders everything just as it should be. But more than just a beautiful and peaceful place, Mal and Spero offer something much, much more. And we will go back to our tranquil part of Sussex inspired about what 'welcome' means. Their philosophy extends into evry blade of grass and every perfectly placed hammock and every gorgeous double espresso. Thank you for tanning us on the inside. We leave with new ideas and rested souls.
Gilly and Ned, England, August 2010

'Are you sure you want to come with us? (Molly 16 and Jessica 18) It's going to be really quiet, no clubbing, no TV, no facebook, I don't want two grumpy teenagers spoiling our two weeks.' In between snorkeling, swimming, boating, sunbathing, eating and drinking they read and read and expanded their horizons, thanks to Mal's enlightening library.......My 'no clubbing' was incorrect, there's the fun of Big Wednesday in Frikes each week. Jon managed to turn off his 'crackberry' most of the time, and me? Well how could I not have a wonderful time? Massage and pilates in the most gorgeous setting, Mal's lovely lotions and potions, brilliant food, fun breakfast chats, I've loved it all and will really miss you all.
Trish, England, August 2010

Fitness at Levendis: Exercise No 2 (for Exercise No. 1, see August 2008): Lay flat on the surface of the water in the pool, face up as always....
Look for 1 or 2 yellow butterflies, 1 swallow, 1 hawk and (optional) 1 plane. Keep floating till all of the abovementioned form a perfect vertical line, so that you can only see the lower butterfly. Time required: indefinite. Repeat twice. Practise every day. We, guests at Levendis, like waves, never the same and always the same, with stories unrolling, fall on the shores of this realm, stealing pebbles of beauty whilst withdrawing. Our fifth time at Levendis - some waves come back!!
Antonio, Antonella, Valeria, Rome, August 2010

A perfect environment for family holidays has been created here - fantastic grounds for small children and parents alike - you can get to know other guests, but still have all your own privacy. Restaurant at the end of the track is the best on the island, great boat trips and swimming coves at Frikes are perfect. All in all a beautiful island and ideal place to stay at Levendis and we will be back.
Peter and Tazim, Inaara and Eshan, August 2010

Anything you've read about Levendis is an understatement. We loved our timeghg here, and swimming across the bay below especially pleasurable.
Tariq and Susan, London, August 2010

I truly believe that our souls have been rescued with time spent together in such a beautiful place, the only measure of time being the chiming bells. We have loved every day and can honestly say we will return. Levendis' food has been amazing, and villages are timeless, boating a fab. experience for us all but just swimming in the pool and spending time together has been really precious for all four of us. Thank you
Anne, Charlie, Zak and Oscar, England, August 2010

Two weeks ago our driver told us, as we came here, that we were going to Paradise and he was right! the cosy house, the extraordinary view, the unique pool and the beautiful green garden all make Levendis a glowing jewel of this tiny island. Spero and Mal are so kind and helpful, Levendis' chef made us delicious meals, local café just down the road has delicious food and the service is quick and very good. Frikes village is charming and the the monastery in the mountains has amazing frescoes. Make sure you wake up on time in the mornings not to risk missing the king's feeding time - Frank The-Goat is waiting for you, and for the almonds! (PS: Our favourite things were feeding Frank and having walks in the forest, Francesco and Vittoria)
Valentina, Beppe, Orsina, Vittoria and Francesco, Milan/London, July 2010

Dear Frank the goat, the two sheep, Spero and Mal, I just wanted to tell you that you've made my week here very special and I'm glad I chose Levendis! Thank you for recommending the boat trip, it was a blast. My favourite thing was feeding friendly Frank and seeing the two sheep. Once again, thank you for making my trip the best!
Zeena Kubeisy(10), Dubai/Lebanon, July 2010

Thanks for your kind wishes for our new arrival, and for my 40th brithday celebrations, and for all your help and advice planning our holiday. If all this is indicative of the welcome you give your guests, I can really see why why Levendis gets the positive reviews that it does.
Penny Maroudas, Feb 2010

April is to be recommended, gardens stunning, everything just waking from winter, the pace is perfect for winding down. We’ve done bike rides, a day in a boat, pottered about sleepy villages. Breakfast without parents is the height of holiday glamour and excitement, plus racing around the fantastic grounds, inventing wild games. Thank goodness Marilyn and Spero are such peaceful souls.
Nigel Barden, April 2009

You could bottle the water and retire, knowing you’ve exported the finest liquid in the world, simply life-enhancing, particularly when taken along with the finest honey on the planet, also camomile, ouzo and retsina seem to have a marvellous combined glowing effect. We’re being beckoned back before we leave.
Barden Dolce Collective, April 2009

Every day has been special. We’ve loved the seas, the food, the views, the sun and smells of the flowers here at Levendis such a relaxing and friendly atmosphere – we hope to be back.
Magda, Maciej and Marta, June 2009

Our third summer at Levendis and as usual everything was perfect. We will surely be back!
Franco, Pascale, Giulia (4 years) and Anna (7 months)

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