The company’s GIC The Villa Collection brochure has added its first Western Peloponnese properties to its 2016 collection.
The villas are part of GIC’s premier collection, 18 properties that offer private facilities, a cleaner service and views overlooking the islands’ coastlines. Sunvil managing director Chris Wright said the high-end villas were the first to offer customers plenty of their own space, while also being close to local shops, bars and restaurants.
He added: “It’s a bit of a toe in the water for us in that it’s our first properties in this style. People are looking for properties where they can walk to amenities and they don’t need car hire.
“They still want their private villa with a pool, and they still want to be in a peaceful location, but they want to be able to walk to things.” Wright said that the location of the villas, which are close to villages and historic sites, would give customers a “real Greek connection”.
He added: “It’s that five-star resort experience but it’s been built in such a way that you still do have the feeling that you’re in Greece. You get an interaction with the local community. You’re not stuck in a compound.”
Wright said that the decision to feature villas closer to local communities had been taken in response to customer demand. “We’re seeing a shift in what people want, so we’re testing to see how it goes with customers,” he added.
“If we can find similar sorts of properties that fit the same requirements, then we would like to expand.” Prices start at £577pp for a week for two people at Kefalonia’s Vassili’s Apartment, while the Costa Navarino Villa Ithomi costs £5,741pp for a week for four people. The price includes return flights from Gatwick, transfers and cleaner services. Sunvil is offering savings of up to £200 per week per booking on selected dates for bookings made before January 31.
