Before we dive into the details, could you briefly introduce yourself?

My name is Helen and I designed and built the villas and now manage the properties with my husband Charles. Our daughter also works for us as our Marketing manager. it's a real family affair. We live between the UK and Zakynthos.

We would love to share a bit about you as a person with our customers. Would you like to tell us more about yourself?

We all really enjoy to travel and our passion as a family is skiing. Once all the villas are closed for winter we all get excited about a hitting the mountains and enjoying the snow. Its big change from the long hots summers in Greece.

When and in what way did this property come into your life and what motivated you to make it a part of your life?

We originally came to Zakynthos on a family holiday and fell in love with the island. We adore the simple way of life here, the incredible sunshine , the people and of course the delicious food. We loved being able to swim in the sea all year round and wanted to create a business that allowed us to be here more often.

Can you tell us more about the process of renovating and furnishing your property?

I love interior design and it's something I have always been involved in within the UK. Designing these villas was a chance for all my ideas to put into practice and to create a laid back luxury vibe that guests seem to have fallen in love with. I really enjoyed sourcing all the little touches that make our villas unique. We have sourced furniture and lighting from all around the world and each villa has its own personality.

On a personal level, what makes your property truly special for you? Any standout memories or moments that make it dear to your heart?

Standing on the virgin land for the first time with our young children was an emotional moment. I knew we were creating something that all the family could be part of and proud of. I looked out to the sparkling Ionian Ocean and knew that it was the right decision to create these Asteri Collection Villas.

How would you describe the atmosphere and interior of your property?

The villas have a bohemian laid back style. They are places where we expect people just to lay back and relax. Everything is super comfortable while at the same time retaining chic vibes. I used a very simple colour palette of white and grey and they provide the elegant , neutral back drop for the gardens, full of Olive and Cypress trees and of course the very present bright blue of the Greek sky and ocean.

Which part of your property do you love the most, and why?

I think it has to be the courtyard for Villa Taygeta. I love the beautiful had made arched doors that you enter through and then the fragrance of jasmine that hits you as you enter the cool oasis. We have a beautiful waterfall fountain that creates the perfect soundtrack.

What makes the location where your accommodation is located unique and special?

Agios Nikloaos is the beautiful , unspoilt North Eastern corner of Zakynthos. It is far way from any nightclubs or busy tourist towns. It has developed into a very elegant little part with wonderful restaurants and simple tavernas. It has everything you need but is still rural and beautiful.

Can you paint a vivid picture of the overall experience someone can expect when staying at your property?

Guests who visit us are always blown away by the location and the views. They are so hard to capture on camera and as guests arrive and walk through the entrance they are always impressed with the view of the sparkling blue sea. We look after guests before they even land on the islands and make sure that all of their requests are organised before they arrive so they can just turn up and be assured that we have everything under control. we can make sure their fridge is full on arrival, arrange breakfast delivery, private chef and all restaurant reservations. We can provide a full in villa spa service and of course will arrange a boat trip to the famous "shipwreck beach" We love helping guests arrange special celebrations such as birthdays or anniversaries. We want to create special memories.

In what ways does your property stand out from others? What unique features or characteristics make it a one-of-a-kind experience for guests?

We are proud to have been featured as a stand out villa in a number of prestigious press articles over the years. We have featured in Ella Decoration as one of their top begin villas in 2022 and in the Time as one of their " most glamorous villas" These and the numerous online accolades we have received are always lovely to recieve.

Can you share the best compliment you've received from a guest?

The best compliment is really the fact that 65% of our bookings are from return guests. We love meeting new guests and really getting to create relationships with them. We feel very blessed to be able to meet such an interesting , kind and diverse group of people form all around the world.

What do you hope guests will take away or remember most from their stay in your accommodation?

We hope they go home, recharged and reset and have fallen in love with beautiful Greece.

Do you have any recommendations for guests to fully enjoy their holiday?

Set alerts on your phone so you can book flights as soon as they are launched. We have always managed to get the best deals this way.