2010

"..a wonderful week here...we've been very lazy, enjoying the fabulous villa, the views & delicious local food...perfect sunset tonight - great end to a wonderful holiday" Heidi and Stephen Kirby

"One week at The Gecko is a luxury, two weeks is magical, and three weeks put you in a lazy, dreamy state you never want to awake from!" Bill, Joe and Carol

"Very comfortable house, great weather..the breeze makes enjoying the sun even more pleasurable" David & Irene Comley

2009

"Had a stunning week enjoying the fruits of the island and your gorgeous villa - thank you!" Melissa and Charlie Marshall, W11

"The villa is beautiful, so well thought out, every possible want taken care of. We feel very lucky to have enjoyed The Gecko for the last seven days." Helen and David Jones, N1

"What a wonderful place! We have thoroughly enjoyed our honeymoon here at The Gecko ... We have loved it so much that we have only ventured out once in the whole week! Thank you for sharing your house with us - we will remember it forever!" Edward and Olivia Parkinson, London

"Another magical week at The Gecko ... we will leave with more wonderful memories of beautiful sunsets and lovely Lefkada - but not at all ready to return to London yet..."John Gilbert and Eliza Gaon, London

2008

"A big thank you to the island, its people, the sun, the inspiring views, and of course a villa that has felt welcoming and very restful. Thank you for providing such a thoughtfiul, warm space" Susan Hayes and Paul McDermot, Bromley

"Great walks around here ... the wild flowers have been a revelation, and the peace and quiet has suited us admirably. At the Gecko everything has been thought of" Lorian and John Coutts, Chichester

"Had a fantastic week doing very little - a perfect place to relax. The views across the pool are amazing ... thoroughly recommend sailing with Anneke and Eddy ... all in all a fabulous week" Richard and Sara Callard, London

"We arrived at the Gecko after a fabulous four days in Athens ... the villa had everything we could have wished for, with lots of home comforts - fresh OJ every morning is always a nice start to the day ... we will miss our lazy days lounging by the pool watching the sunset." Adam and Claire Brownhill, Oxford

"Gecko is perfect! We've had a wonderful time here. The view is perfect, calming and we never tired of it from sunrise to sunset. Wonderful weather ... the pool the perfect place to cool. So much thought to detail and fresh supplies to welcome us. Great little places to eat ... had lovely day on Misty Too sailing around the islands." Christine and Stuart, Richmond

"We've had a fantastic week doing very little. The villa is beautiful and we've spent many a happy hour lazing by the pool ... Lefkada town definitely warrants some exploring and was lots of fun on Saturday night. Looking forward to returning to your beautiful place." Rachael, Phil, Matthew and Janice, London

"With no doubt this has been the most perfect week in so many ways, exactly what we wished for and so, so much more. You have created an incredible home, truly inspiring. The stunning setting, the garden, architecture, fantastic collection of books, brilliant selection of music ... the list goes on and on. This has been the most memorable week - the perfect start to our married life together." Lucy and Eazy Bailey, London W10

"We have had a fantastic week; we have loved Lefkada and the Gecko. More accurately, I should probably just say the Gecko, because we've not gone far - we've just loved spending time here at the house." John and Eliza Gaon, London

"What a wonderful home you have here! We're almost ashamed to say we've seen very little of the island - it was impossible to leave the pad! Batteries are fully recharged ... we hope everyone else enjoys the beautiful views and stunning house as much as we have." Kris and Angela, Birmingham

"What a shame we have to leave today - we've had a marvellously happy week in your gorgeous villa, and haven't felt the need to venture far ... Porto Katsiki beach lovely ... you've created a very special home." Sue & Gavin Marriott , Hampshire

"Lovely to be here again - third time and counting ... " Will & Sally Marriott , Hampshire

2007

"A stunning villa in a beautiful setting! The perfect way to start our married life together! :-) :-) Thank you" Bec and Swanny, Dymock, Gloucestershire

"Thank you for everything - a very relaxing week - you have thought of every little detail (... love the lavender soap!)" Merrion Leggott, Margaret Charles, Lucy Chatto, London & Gloucestershire

"Great 40th wedding anniversary present, compliments of our daughter. Met on the boat to Mykonos in 1965, returned to Greece for our honeymoon two years later ... over the moon to be back - it's been really perfect. Our first visit to Lefkada ... I certainly hope it won't be the last." Cecile & Simon Newman, Strasbourg

"... sitting poolside with a melon & yoghurt breakfast on the final morning, I find absolutely no desire to return to Britain - this place is gorgeous" Kate White & Philp Jarvis, London N1

"We had such a loverly honeymoon - the house is just beautiful and it is so quiet & relaxed here. Thanks for everything - I know we'd love to come back soon." Jackie and Jorg, Darlington

"We've had a wonderful week in your stunning villa - very simple and chic... such fun and a very lovely island. Thank you so much." Charles & Rosie Bartholomew, Devizes

"We hope that whoever is coming here after us enjoys themselves as much as we have. Truly, an oasis amid all the chaos of the world ... be well and be happy." Richard & Kristy, London

"... you definitely have climbed into our respective heads and designed the house of our dreams. Fabulous design, layout, location, not to mention library of books and CDs. The weather has been great, averaging 26 degrees [in the first week of October] ... thank you for making our precious seven days of rest so delightful." Kate & Natalie, Weybridge, Surrey

"Lefkada island is exquisite - we spent many idle hours on various beaches ... a glorious day on the Ionian and much cat feeding at Sapfo ... Many thanks for making our stay in your beautiful house so enjoyable. With much appreciation ..." Johanna and Matthew Campbell, Paris

2006

"We thought that we had died and gone to heaven ... We have had a truly wonderful time in your beautiful house while enjoying our first visit to Lefkada ... Thank you for making everything here at The Gecko so easy and comfortable. A la prochaine..." Charles and Frances Griffiths, Winchester

"We had a truly wonderful week, which allowed us to recoup lost energies and catch up with each other" Paul and Yvonne Newton, St. Peter Port

"It is long ago that we had the time and place to unwind as much as we did in your house. Thank you. It is a truly heavenly place exactly tailored to our needs, a great hideaway. We will not forget these two weeks on Lefkada!" Charlie and Maren, Saas Fee, Switzerland

"... It's been a superb week spent in the most delightful house on a lovely island, with very friendly people ... I'm sure we will come back one day to The Gecko!" Yolande and Arend, Holland

"We are really pleased to be back at The Gecko. Another wonderful holiday. It is so peaceful here, no phone, TV or newspapers - bliss! And it's a real pleasure to be in such a beautifully designed and maintained house and garden" Alastair and Olivia Thomson, London

"I wish we could stay longer. We have had a truly wonderful time and the perfect end to our stay in Greece. Your house is in a lovely location and very peaceful ... I do hope we will be back here again" Camilla and Henry Alban Davies, London

"Unbroken peace, the cool of the pool, the serenity of the view and the slow pace have all helped the chill-out a busy couple need every now and then" Susan and Keith Purcell, W. Yorkshire

"We loved the fab house and all of the design features and furnishings. The views are great from the poolside and provided a wonderful setting for our two BBQ's ... we have had a wonderful holiday and return to the UK relaxed and very happy" Lynn, Paul, Fleur and Andrew, London

"Fabulous relaxing week" Rich, Jo, Rebecca and Richard, London/Oxford

"We've had a truly wonderful stay on the beautiful island of Lefkada. The Gecko is the most fantastic place to stay ... absolute bliss!" The Bennetts, Cleveland

"We've had a wonderful time here - just wish we could have stayed longer! ... enjoy the beauty and simplicity of Gecko life - we have loved it!!" Janice and David Milsom, Bucks

"To arrive here on the first day of our honeymoon was complete bliss! We had a great week and can't wait to return for our second week next Sunday!" Will and Sally Marriott, London

"We were in desperate need of peace and solitude ... The Gecko met our needs perfectly. We can feel the love that has gone into every detail ... we look forward to return next year" Carole and Roger Price, London

"Our second week here has proved that the first wasn't a dream ..." Will and Sally Marriott, London

"The Gecko was everything we thought it could be and more. The attention to detail was unbelievable. We are seasoned travellers and we could not find fault. The surroundings were tranquil and stunning at the same time ... thanks again for sharing your wonderful home" Margaret, Martin, Claire and Mark Soars, Manchester

2005

"Beautiful villa, beautiful garden, beautiful views. Our first visit to the island, and we couldn't have chosen better, you have created a little bit of heaven". Carole and Ed Watson, Durham

"Thank you - our stay was wonderful. The Gecko is perfect - don't change anything - a real lift for the soul". Julie Wright & Nigel Hartley, York

"We needed a restful, peaceful holiday, and we certainly found that here at The Gecko. The house is so beautifully designed, and we admire it all ... I've never been in such a lovely chlorine-free pool - I've swum more in a fortnight than I have for years" A & O Thomson, W8

"This was our first Greek experience, and one which we will always remember. The house is a little paradise, with everything one could possibly want, wonderful setting, extreme comfort, and all needs catered for. The pool was a magnificent++... We enjoyed the lovely sunsets and the well-established garden" Wendy, Anne & Geraldine, London

"You can count on the most ecstatic fan mail when it comes to this house. We were absolutely stunned by the house in every way and as the week progressed we marvelled more and more at every detail and all the beautiful experiences it offers" Ian and Lisa Henderson, Stafford

"The villa is beautiful and well equipped, the view over the olives and cypress to the Ionian sea is magnificent" The Lovetts, London

"We've had a great honeymoon and hope everyone else enjoys The Gecko as much as we have" Andy & Kimberley White, Chiswick

"The kitchen is fabulously equipped, and the house stylish and peaceful... it's a good place to look at stars..." Katie, Harriet, Kate & Katie, London

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