Magnificent view over bay. Clean rooms and bathrooms. Simpson Concierge service was invaluable in terms of advice re eating out/excursions/services required. Weather was perfect for us at 24°–28°. Service at eating establishments was incomparable; it was like a step back in time with the care and attention given. People were the stars. They welcomed all with a warm smile and unconditional assistance. The island has not (as yet) been sullied with rampant greed & selfishness (something a couple we met from the UK who’ve been coming for 23 years commented on – and which we found).
With self-drive we were able to explore a considerable part of the island, and the inner lands making for some very ‘interesting’ moments.
All in all loved it!
Samir & party,
May 2025
From initial contact to final return home we had all the assistance we needed. All questions/queries were answered wholly satisfactorily. Both the sales team and pre-departure team were responsible for this success. Our concierge on holiday accommodated our requests with great thought put into when excursions would be best timetabled, what restaurants we would enjoy, arranging third party transport when necessary, and to oversee and ensure that we had no room for complaint - what more could we ask for - so thank you Yanni.
Mr Samir Shah,
May 2025
Absolutely heavenly. What a perfect spot. Exquisite position with amazing view and the once-in-a-lifetime private pontoon! Great for whole family - plenty of space to be together or independent. Loved local restaurants, all recommended by Yiannis. First time in Greece and with Simpson - won't be the last!
Ms Victoria Fea,
August 2023
We are a family of 5, two adults and three older teenagers. The villa was fabulous, we really didn't need to leave during the day as it was a great setting for lunch and there was an abundance of small supermarkets a 2-minute drive away with brilliant produce. There is a small jetty for diving in the sea at the bottom of the lane, an amazing taverna a few minutes walk away, and the town is about a five-minute drive and the roads are easy to drive on. To make the holiday even more special, our on hand Villa Manager Yiannis booked taxis and restaurants and gave us great advice as to where to go and what to do. This is by far the best villa we have stayed at in Greece, we would thoroughly recommend and Simpson were fabulous to deal with.
The Wootton family,
August 2023
We lost count of the amount of times we said “wow” to the amazing views from every room in the house. We struggled to tear ourselves away with such a lovely pool and private jetty. We snorkelled from the jetty – there were loads of fish. Yiannis made some excellent recommendations for restaurants Thank you for an amazing holiday.
The Harris family,
August 2023
Amazing week at Villa Melia. We loved the views from the villa and enjoyed relaxing by the pool and jumping off the pontoon. The villa has everything you need. Yiannis was so helpful and recommended some great restaurants. Highlight of the week was hiring a boat for a few days and exploring the islands, the coves and having lunches on Meganissi. The water for swimming was amazing and fish so beautiful. Thank you Simpson Travel and Yiannis.
The Thresher family,
August 2023
Lovely villa, lots of room for us! Lovely ever-changing vistas! Lovely swimming in the sea off the pontoon. Take some bread down and feed the fish, you won’t be disappointed! Hope to return.
Mel & Rose,
July 2023
Yiannis gave excellent recommendations for restaurants and boats which made the trip more than memorable. Thank you for a wonderful holiday.
The Forster family,
July 2023
Firstly, a huge thank you to Yiannis, you have made us feel so welcome and how amazingly helpful you have been to us. Blessings to you and your family! We’ve so enjoyed staying at Melia – relaxing by the pool and having a great time on the pontoon. Really appreciated the aircon during the heat wave! So many great places to explore along the coastline and into the mountains.
The Koffel family,
July 2023
Yiannis – what a lovely human being he is and so helpful throughout our stay; booking restaurants, sorting bits and bobs needed in the villa, always so cheerful and making us laugh – thank you. The villa – perfect location and facilities. Everyone happy with their rooms. Fabulous access to the sea for swims and had to tear ourselves away. We ate in the villa 3/7 nights – thanks to Lidl and a well-equipped kitchen. Yiannis found us a gym, which was very well kitted up. We went on a 4-hour sea kayak tour to the Blue Caves (with snorkelling and a picnic lunch). We walked up to the waterfall Nydri, it was pleasant but very busy and not much water at this time of year. Apart from this we just chilled, ate, swam and read.
Connor and Harding families,
July 2023
Customer Feedback
Yiannis, our local concierge and adviser, made our stay at Villa Melia incredibly welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. His knowledge of the island was first class.
Paul Koffel,
July 2023
Our first time using Simpson Travel and we were not disappointed, from the sales team in the UK to our concierge in Greece. Our villa was lovely and the view stunning in fact it made it very difficult to leave and go exploring, thoroughly recommend Simpson and will be using again.
Sarah Heron-Smith,
June 2023
A fantastic week and we are very sad to leave! We will have so many wonderful memories of fun times in boats, delicious food and turquoise waters. Thank you Lefkada.
Simpson Traveller,
June 2023
Wow, what a lovely villa with the most wonderful view from every room and outside. So very difficult to tear ourselves away to do anything else, but chill whilst looking at it! Had a great day out on one of the boats, exploring. Yiannis was a great concierge, all in all a great first Simpson holiday, we will definitely be back with you.
The Heron-Smiths,
June 2023
What a magical week we have had! We absolutely loved staying in this beautiful villa and fell in love with Lefkada. From the most pristine waters to the wonderful friendly people to the most delicious food – who could ask for more? We cannot wait to return.
Simeon,
June 2023
Great views, a lovely refreshing pool, and excellent swimming off the pontoon. On clear nights the sky was wonderful to gaze at.
Nigel Duffin,
September 2022
Villa Melia was a delight. The views were stunning and the accommodation was modern and very comfortable. The shared pontoon in the sea below was an added bonus if you can manage the steps. Supermarkets & Tavernas were within easy reach in Nikiana. There is a steep incline down to the villa so would not recommend for anyone with disabilities. Ioannis, our local concierge, was extremely helpful and responded very quickly to our requests.
Pamela Pittham,
June 2022
These two villas are perfect for two families! They are absolutely stunning and the view with the infinity pools is unbeatable. We had such a brilliant holiday and didn’t want to leave. Villa Simi is particularly special, very spacious and a perfect space to host a bbq for the two families on the evenings we didn’t go out. We had some beautiful meals in Nikiana. We would love to return one day. Thank you Simpson, it was perfection.
Helen Pate,
May 2022
Great experience using Simpson Travel. The villa was perfect in every way, immaculately presented and equipped with everything we could have ever needed. Jo, our concierge, couldn't have been more helpful with my many requests.
Stuart Hedges – via TrustPilot,
September 2020
Another fantastic holiday with Simpson Travel – from the first rate villa with a wow factor, to the little touches like a welcome at the airport with cold water.
Phil,
September 2019
We had a wonderful relaxing week, the villa had plenty of room for a family with teenagers and the pontoon was an added bonus – remember to take goggles or a snorkel!
The Pearson family,
August 2019
We had a fantastic time at Villa Melia – the setting is stunning and we really enjoyed the beautiful pool and the jetty. Hiring a boat was a lot of fun and Lefkada is a very special place to have a holiday.
Mrs Thomson,
August 2019
We arrived at Villa Melia after a very long, hot week sailing around the Southern Ionian Islands, so the pool, air conditioning and comfortable beds were our main priorities! The villa is wonderfully equipped and perfectly situated for a week of lazing around the pool and watching the incredible views. We explored some of the excellent suggestions and also recommend the excellent fish at Miras, the family-friendly and inexpensive harbour and exploring the gorgeous harbours of Sivota, by boat or car. Thank you, Simpson Travel, for yet another super villa holiday.
The Higgins Family,
August 2019
Extremely efficient tour operator – always informative and excellent communicators and always accurate throughout.
Mrs S Rowe,
July 2019
The service we received from Simpson Travel in the organisation and the Simpson rep while in Lefkada was second to none. Very friendly and knowledgeable advisors. It took any travel stress out of our holiday. The service we received when picking up the car was superb, all arranged in advance and took a matter of minutes. Thanks to all at Simpson Travel we will certainly be booking through you next year.
Simpson Traveller,
July 2019
Pure relaxation! An added bonus was watching the dolphins swim past the villa.
The Norman Family,
July 2019
Villa Melia is a beautiful, well-designed and furnished villa that was a pleasure to live in. Large windows in every room make the most of the amazing views across the bay to the mountains of mainland Greece. Watch as sunrise reddens the sky above the mountains before lighting up both sky and sea in changing shades of orange, pink and yellow. Take a snorkel as shoals of fish shelter under the jetty. There are two excellent tavernas a short walk away and the rest of Lefkada is in easy driving distance, if you can drag yourself away from such a peaceful place.
Jane Mitchell,
September 2018
Have had an amazing holiday in a fabulous villa. The jetty was a highlight ; we spent a lot of time swimming in the sea. We ate out every night even though we could have stayed at the villa. All of the local tavernas had a lovely atmosphere and provided all of the traditional Greek food that you could want. All in all – a fabulous relaxing holiday!
The Cook Family,
August 2017
Fabulous villa with everything thought of. Good base for exploring the island, contrasts of the climb up to Karya – sleepy mountain village and pretty old town of Lefkus. With lovely views everywhere. We will definitely miss this beautiful view!
The Woodhouse Family,
July 2017
We had a wonderful stay in this villa, very enjoyable. The pool was a lot of fun and was used almost everyday! As well as the pool, the pontoon was also made use of through swimming and boating. We rented a boat on one of our last days and we enjoyed it very much. The food in Lefkada was lovely as well as the wine. Hope you enjoy your stay here as much as we did.
The D's,
July 2017
