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Barefoot Contessa

Cephalonia, Ionian Islands

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Guests Like the LocationThe location was rated 4.524 by the guests who stayed here.

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4.5/5

GoodFrom 20 reviews

5.0/518 Sep 2025

Davendrakumar • Couple Trip

Very clean and smart room. 50yards to the beach

5.0/54 Sep 2025

Michael • Couple Trip

stayed here for 10 days in late august. nice modern and clean apartment with regular cleaning and friendly staff. there is a great beachside bar called Hemmingway's too, which had the best food with great portions along the beach front in Lourdas.

5.0/516 Aug 2025

anna • Couple Trip

Great location and friendly staff, one min walk to beach acomfy beds. The room needs more steogar butvthat was the only down side

5.0/514 Aug 2025

Liliya • Family Trip

Very nice apartment.

5.0/54 Jul 2025

Sarah Louise • Solo Trip

I stayed at Barefoot Contessa in mid-June 2025. I was holidaying as a solo traveller which I have only done a few times before and so was very anxious leading up to the trip. I needn’t have worried as I had an amazing week. The resort/village and apartments were both fantastic and the staff at Barefoot Contessa/Hemingways were always really friendly and helpful: Dimitra, Olga and Spiros and co. The apartment was really lovely and clean. Comfortable and nicely furnished. Good shower and bathroom. It has everything you would need including a small oven/grill and two rings - although I didn’t actually cook as there are a small number of good restaurants very near by including Hemingways bay-restaurant just a few seconds walk away. The apartment is literally a stone’s throw from a really beautiful beach - mainly sandy with crystal clear waters and backed by the most beautiful mountainous scenery. It is literally 2 mins walk from the apartment - possibly less! The village itself is beautiful and was not at all crowded. It suits anyone looking for a quiet, scenic and relaxing break from daily life. I would thoroughly recommend Barefoot Contessa.

5.0/518 Jul 2024

Stefano • Couple Trip

In our opinion, property and services are really excellent. As a general suggestion about surrounding could be that to move cars and trucks access behind the different properties and use the present way, on the beach side, only for walking

5.0/527 Sep 2023

Maryam • Trip with Friends

It was amazing. Confortable, relaxing and very convenient. And lovely owner !

5.0/520 Sep 2023

Craig • Couple Trip

We absolutely loved our stay at Barefoot Contessa, waking up to the most beautiful view of the sea and mountains and listening to the waves of the sea it was truly perfect. We had everything we needed in the apartment apart from a toaster, but we didn’t miss it. You’re moments away from a beautiful beach and a few tavernas and little bars. There are more up the hill which is a bit of a trek but having a car allowed us to explore everywhere much more easily. The only negatives we had were on arrival the shower had hairs still in it but as it was very late we didn’t get this rectified as we both wanted to shower before bed, it didn’t look like it had been cleaned very well. Towels are changed daily which is great but quite a few of the towels were frayed/stained. The only thing we think that would also need improving cleaning wise is having the apartment floor mopped half way during the week as it did get dirty when staying for the week. Other than those small negatives everything else was perfect and we would most definitely come and stay again. This was our first time in Kefalonia but won’t be our last!

5.0/512 Sep 2023

Donna • Couple Trip

The property was perfect for our needs having visited Lourdas a number of times, we know the area well. So close to the beach and local bars and tavernas. The property is very tastefully furnished and extremely clean. Towels changed daily, bins emptied daily and bedding once during our weeks stay. Would definitely, without hesitation, stay here again.

5.0/526 Jul 2023

Verified traveler • Couple Trip

This is an excellent place to stay, the people who run it and the bar/restaurant nearby are friendly and super accommodating- even waiting for me to arrive for check in after my flight was delayed. The place itself is big and clean and comfortable. The best thing about it for me was the fact that the beach with cheap say beds was 2 mins from the room, it really helped ease us into holiday mode as soon as we got there. The food in the area was great as well. It was a really wonderful stay

5.0/523 Aug 2022

Cathy

We had a beautiful sea view on our balcony where we would enjoy a morning coffee or evening glass of wine. The beach was beautiful with a gradual slope. It has small washed rock until you are a few feet in the water and then there is a sandy bottom.The staff was very friendly and accomodating. I highly recommend the Barefoot Contessa

5.0/515 Aug 2022

Jeroen • Family Trip

Close to beach and walking distance to several good restaurants. Nice for a couple of days of doing very little..

5.0/518 Jul 2022

Kate • Family Trip

Very relaxing .. very clean perfect spot

5.0/529 May 2022

Örje • Couple Trip

Trevlig värd...romantiskt & smakfullt inredd lägenhet...bra med utrustning i kök och ett väl fungerande kylskåp...nära till strand och ett par enkla men bra restauranger...

4.0/511 Aug 2025

Sabrina • Family Trip

Abbiamo soggiornato per 9 notti. Luogo incantevole, silenzioso, appartamento esattamente come descritto dalle foto, pulito, munito di tutto il necessario. Parcheggio ombreggiato in loco. Impagabile essere di fronte al mare, a pochi passi, con terrazzino da cui godere tramonti e spledida luna sul mare. Uniche note negative che consiglierei di migliorare sono: armadio a vista con troppo poco spazio per riporre vestiti per 3 persone, lavabo nel bagno davvero piccolo per lavarsi ed il condizionatore troppo rumoroso, anche se non ne abbiamo avuto particolarmente bisogno essendo capitati in giornate abbastanza ventilate. Consiglierei di cambiarlo.

4.0/513 May 2025

Amy

The beautiful beach view was a highlight of this property. It was quiet and we were well taken care of! Thank you!

4.0/521 Jun 2024

Paul • Couple Trip

An excellent property we very much enjoyed our stay. Lourdata is a lovely place to be very laid back not over commercialised. Nice restaurants and bars everything we needed for a relaxing week. Hemingways Bar at the end of the driveway was very friendly and convenient for breakfast dinner,tea and cocktails. The apartment was comfortable and very clean, the kitchen was nice to have for a fridge, freezer and kettle. Only negatives were the shower head being completely blocked with limescale and held up by a tie wrap and a safe that didn’t work. Otherwise perfect

4.0/527 Sep 2023

Sean • Couple Trip

Great spot. Handy having the bar/taverna right in front. Host empties the trash and brings fresh towels daily. Only disappointment was that the sun beds shown in the photos are not included with the room rate. Beds in the room left us with a bit of a back ache as well.

3.0/525 Jun 2025

rachel • Couple Trip

Apartment lovely, but got accosted by staff saying we hadnt paid !!! Obviously we had through expedia so spent an hour on phone to expedia to sort ,!! Not great

1.0/515 Jul 2023

Monika • Family Trip

Nothing too relaxing very bad experience. If you choose that apartment in Lourdas you will get a minimum of equipment, bar very expensive and redness from owners. We ordered Greek salad but they give us without oil and olive no taste only veg Shame on you. The first time we have something like this. I do not know maybe you have a problem with people like us. The beach is beautiful and the seawater is amazing and the view is unforgettable with the mountain in the back of your place but you can get better accodomnetion in Lourdas than this. For the sunbed, you pay € 8 per day if you use it. Other than accommodation have or for free. Only one toaster for the whole 10 rooms??? Glass limits available. One little square kitchen towel to clean your dishes?? Most important the Air conditioning old fashion very old-fashioned and if you use makes horrible noise! the kitchen area yes has its windows but it's very warm, the owner should think about it. No that's enough. We could give more, that it's our opinion. We will be back with no option but no barefoot contessa We get information from different accordaminations and we notice the better place for that money. We travel a lot and we can compare, it poorly. Internet rubbish:(

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No Elevators

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Lourdas Beach, Lourdata, Kefalonia, GR

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Accommodation Rules

Check-in Procedure

Check-in3:00 PM

Check-out12:00 PM

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information. The host will greet guests on arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

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Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
The property is professionally cleaned.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

About Barefoot Contessa

Barefoot Contessa Location
When you stay at Barefoot Contessa in Kefalonia, you'll be on the beach and steps from Ionian Sea. This beach guesthouse is 11 mi (17.7 km) from Port of Argostoli and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Trapezaki Beach.

Barefoot Contessa Facility and Service
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.

Barefoot Contessa Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Restaurant and Cafe
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Barefoot Contessa. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.

Room Type and Price

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 - Fri, 24 Jul 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children