Svoronata, Elena Studios and Apartments

appts.fine,clean & spacious tho'a bit short on s/catering equipment.

Elene,Phillip & Maria(Mary)lovely people,nothing too much trouble

We were there 4th. to 25th May so resort v/quiet only Acropoliz & Muse's Tavernas open 1st week followed by Fois,best Kefalonian filla(pie)@ Acropoliz

best Mussacca @ Fois.Crazy George's Bar always good for a laugh...

Would definitly go again.

Geoff& Jean (Isle of Wight}

We stayed at Elenas studios in July 2010. Helena and her family took good care of us. We stayed at the ground floor in the new part. It was clean, had netcurtings for moskitos, and we did not miss a thing. We went to relax and have a quiet time, and we got that.

They also had a swimmingpool (very clean) and a snackbar. Affordable prices and the service was exellent.

Svoronata is a small place, so if you go there for party this is not he place. There are 3 beaches nearby,(10-15 min. walk), a few but good restaurants ( we prefered Muses), supermarket up the road and also Greekstone carrental.

We loved the place and are going again. Staying at Elenas studio again.

My wife and I had a wonderful time at the Elena Apartments in May 2010. Elena, Joseph and Maria were very friendly and welcoming and nothing was too much trouble for them. We had a studio on the top floor of the new block and it gave us a smashing view over the sea from the balcony and the local villages and mountains at the front door. We could see the airport from the balcony which, as it is not busy, was

quite fun and not noisy. There was nothing wrong with the apartment at all although the bathroom/toilet could have been cleaned a little better during the time we were there. We had the usual problems of a power cut and tepid water of course (we were told it is Greece!!) but we had no other concerns. The pool bar was small and not overpriced (large and small beer for 5 euros). They are building a new bar at a higher level at one end of the pool and it may be ready in 2011 (Greek time!).

The small supermarket up the road on the right stocks a lot of goods and whilst it could be said that it was expensive, we didn't find it so except maybe for bottles of water and supplies of beer. However there was no fresh meat but there was some fruit and veg and fresh bread every day except Sundays. Very friendly as well.

As far as restaurants were concerned, we had some great food - Svoranata is well served although not all were open at the time we were there (1st and 2nd weeks May). Muses, up the road from the apartment on the right, was easily the best. We

went there 3 times and on each occasion we both had something different so 6 meals all. They were local specialities such as mousaka, veal stifado (braised with onions) and lamb kleftiko and all were beautiful and not expensive. We weren't happy at Acropolis, up the road on the left although the food was quite good. They had no draught beer - "tomorrow", no garlic sauce - "tomorrow", no red snapper - "tomorrow", no credit cards - "tomorrow"! Very slow service and it wasn't busy. We didn't go again! Dom Spiros, at the top of the road turn left and near the petrol station, was quite good and the first restaurant at Avithos beach, Preview, was also very good. Don't believe the Manos brochure - the beach is at least 2km from the apartments! Fois restaurant wasn't bad (turn right down road and then left). Prices in all the restaurants we tried were very similar.

We went to Argostoli on the bus one day and thought it was very nice - the last bus back is 2pm. There is a good butcher and a number of fruit and vegetable shops, all good.

We hired a car for 3 days from Greekstones just up the road from Elena

and that cost 92 euros. We went up the coast past Myrtos beach, had a coffee

at Assos (over-rated in our view) and then went up to Fiskado which is very picture-postcard like. Had a great lunch in a taverna at Fokis Bay. Agia Efimia is lovely, Sami is fine and we also liked Poros very much. We were also able to visit a supermarket not far away from the apartments but overall we weren't that impressed with it. The car was well worth having - there are some wonderful drives and views and the road weren't busy.

We would go again to Kefalonia (it was our first time) and stay again at the Elena. We recommend it to anyone wanting a quiet holiday - the weather was pretty good as well!

A little piece of heaven. Peace & quiet is what you get. We always come back with a priceless memory. Helena and family will do anything they can tomake your stay a good one. 30-45 min walk to the beaches. Not many restaurants but just enough, our favorites are Fois, Dum Spiros and the one onthe beach at Avithos. There is one bus into town a day,but if you miss the return one it is easy to get a taxi. Each time go (8th time) we always meet someone from a previous holiday. Like I say Heaven. No good if you are a party animal, or have trouble with walking ( its flat but spread out). Hire a car for a few days and see the island it is beautiful.

A little piece of heaven. Peace & quiet is what you get. We always come back with a priceless memory. Helena and family will do anything they can tomake your stay a good one. 30-45 min walk to the beaches. Not many restaurants but just enough, our favorites are Fois, Dum Spiros and the one onthe beach at Avithos. There is one bus into town a day,but if you miss the return one it is easy to get a taxi. Each time go (8th time) we always meet someone from a previous holiday. Like I say Heaven. No good if you are a party animal, or have trouble with walking ( its flat but spread out). Hire a car for a few days and see the island it is beautiful.

Apartment was very clean, there were mosquito screens on every window including the balony doors which was great! People very friendly and helpful, pool was great. 10 min walk to 3 very nice sandy beaches. Had a greek salad at the apartments which was for 2 people for 6 euros, bargain!Although it was close to the airport(15mins drive) it wasn't as noisy as i expected as planes only fly on certain days. Overall very peaceful place.

this is the 7th time at Elena Studios and apartments-yes they are basic - but that is greece. Yes they are a walk away from the beach - but its only 20-30 mins. No there are no souvenier shops, or loads of restaurants. thats why it is perfect. Staff can't do enough for you. They are like a 2nd family. It is the perfect place to chill out. the stress just disappears from the moment you arrive. would I recommend it - yes of course, but not for teenagers and not if you want a full on holiday with loads of things to do - Lassi may be better. there is a bus into Argostoli runs once a day and gives you just enough time to get whats needed.

Its a little piece of heaven.

The staff are extremely kind and helpful at Svoronata, Elena Studios and Apartments, and run a good business. our rooms were spotlessly clean, and perfectly well appointed with fridge, small cooker, kettle, glasses, crockery, frying pan etc. We had no beach towels with us but Elena provided us with one each with no problem. The garden and pool are beautifully cared for, and the bar/snack bar was useful. It is within easy walking distance of a mini market and several tavernas. The beaches are a walk away, and you'd need transport if you wanted to see a bit more of the island. But if you just wanted to chill in the sunshine for a week, you'd be fine here.

This was our 16th visit to Kefalonia but the first time we have stayed in Sovoronata. We found the owners of the Elenas Studios to be very friendly and helpful, the staff were also excellent. The room was spotlessly clean and a nice size for the two of us. We used most of the local restaurants and found them all to be excellent. We intend to return to the Elenas Studios in 2009 and fully expect to have another brilliant holiday.

We had friends staying at the Elena and visited them often and were always made to feel very welcome. Our thanks for helping to make our holiday such an enjoyable one.

The surrounding area was lovely. Highly recommend Svoronata if you enjoy a calm relaxing holiday, if you want action at night then this would not be for you and I wouldn't want you to spoil it for those of us who enjoy a chilled out evening dining and enjoying a caraff or two of wine, whilst watching the stars.

Hire a car as Cephalonia is a beautiful Island with a variety of scenery and some great beaches of varying sand and stone, along with pretty little villages and major tourist resorts.

We too enjoyed the planes coming in and as we were staying at the Sunrise Village had a fantastic view of them landing and taking off. Noisy, Yes, but few and far between and so remained more novel than nuisance.

C & M 9/09/2008