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Patrick & Joan Leigh Fermor House — Attraction in Municipality of West Mani

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Patrick & Joan Leigh Fermor House
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Dioskouri Taverna
Kardamyli 240 22, Greece
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Patrick & Joan Leigh Fermor House
GreecePeloponnese, Western Greece and the IonianMunicipality of West ManiPatrick & Joan Leigh Fermor House

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Patrick & Joan Leigh Fermor House

Kardamyli 240 22, Greece
3.9(65)
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Aesthetically speaking, Patrick Leigh Fermor’s house in Kardamyli is a true masterpiece😍 With every detail meticulously curated, it’s no wonder the poet found so much inspiration here. Truly grateful for the chance to experience this stunning place firsthand with @tbexevents and @mythicalpeloponnese 😊 . . . . #greecetravel #greeksummer #kardamyli #forbestravelguide #mediterraneanlife #europeanvibes #aesthetically #europeansummer #slowlivingforlife #mediterraneanlove #cntraveler #peloponnese #placesoftheworld
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Wish this could be my summer house🥹 📍 Patrick Leigh Fermor’s house in Kardamyli is like something out of a fairytale. This stone-built residence was used as the poet’s sanctuary, where inspiration flowed freely. Its extraordinary libraries and huge terraces, ready to host guests, are truly mesmerizing. What’s even more interesting is that you actually have the opportunity to book a stay and step back in time. Though a bit pricey, starting at £1,025 per night, there’s also the option to visit for an hour at less than £5! . . . . #greecetravel #greeksummer #peloponnese_gr #forbestravelguide #mediterraneanlife #europeanvibes #aesthetically #europeansummer #slowlivingforlife #mediterraneanlove #cntraveler #peloponnese #placesoftheworld #manigreece #slowtravel
Erik Dijkstra VIAVAIErik Dijkstra VIAVAI
Only open 1 or 2 hours a week ( depending on the season ). Actually : the house is now a part of hotel/ villa to rent chain… so just a very small part is open to the public. The word “ centre” or “ museum” is a joke … hardly any information or things to see . Patrick and Joan will turn in their grave if they would know how the Benaki museum is taking care over their heritage .
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Aesthetically speaking, Patrick Leigh Fermor’s house in Kardamyli is a true masterpiece😍 With every detail meticulously curated, it’s no wonder the poet found so much inspiration here. Truly grateful for the chance to experience this stunning place firsthand with @tbexevents and @mythicalpeloponnese 😊 . . . . #greecetravel #greeksummer #kardamyli #forbestravelguide #mediterraneanlife #europeanvibes #aesthetically #europeansummer #slowlivingforlife #mediterraneanlove #cntraveler #peloponnese #placesoftheworld
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Wish this could be my summer house🥹 📍 Patrick Leigh Fermor’s house in Kardamyli is like something out of a fairytale. This stone-built residence was used as the poet’s sanctuary, where inspiration flowed freely. Its extraordinary libraries and huge terraces, ready to host guests, are truly mesmerizing. What’s even more interesting is that you actually have the opportunity to book a stay and step back in time. Though a bit pricey, starting at £1,025 per night, there’s also the option to visit for an hour at less than £5! . . . . #greecetravel #greeksummer #peloponnese_gr #forbestravelguide #mediterraneanlife #europeanvibes #aesthetically #europeansummer #slowlivingforlife #mediterraneanlove #cntraveler #peloponnese #placesoftheworld #manigreece #slowtravel
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Only open 1 or 2 hours a week ( depending on the season ). Actually : the house is now a part of hotel/ villa to rent chain… so just a very small part is open to the public. The word “ centre” or “ museum” is a joke … hardly any information or things to see . Patrick and Joan will turn in their grave if they would know how the Benaki museum is taking care over their heritage .
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1y

While I am a local and know the house since I was a kid, it is getting a nightmare with the availability of online tickets and opening hours since Benaki museum took over. None of my friends or guests managed to visit the last 4 years as Benaki seems to sacrifice nature and humanity for their own financial benefit. I am sure Michael and Joan would not like to see a swimming pool (otherwise they would have built it themselves) and limited/none access to people interested in their "cultural heritage".

From my last visit's experience I would say that since there are lots of restrictions around the house (you are not allowed to walk to the private beach, Michael's office, and swimming pool where there is a dining table close by, and to sit at the main balcony at the garden overlooking Meropi island) there is no point for someone to visit. Also, there is not even a leaflet or label around the house/garden with some history of the Leigh Fermors' house. From what I heard the restricted no of guests allowed each time to visit is up to 8 people, which is really funny given that Fermors used to hold huge parties inviting the whole village.

It is really sad to hear foreigners' and locals'/Greeks' disappointment everytime they try to visit without a ticket due to lack of availability online. The majority of the people visiting the area have read Fermor's books and would like to get the full experience when...

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6y

The house is currently closed for renovation and, according to the website for the Benaki, which manages the site, it is due to reopen Summer 2019.

A few important things to note for your visit:

the house is not in Kydamili, it's in Kalamitsi, a few minutes and several turns of the road south of Kydamili. the turning for the house is on the west side of the coast road, on a bend, and is almost impossible to see until you are on top of it as it is both unmarked and very steeply sloping. Use this coordinate: 36.879339, 22.243963 park on the road, below the house, that leads to the beach. On the right is safest. we walked on the beach around to the cove below the house and went for a swim where Paddy used to, which was a magical experience.

An abandoned car lies across the steps up to the house, which is pretty grim. Let's hope that gets sorted.

Looking forward to visiting when it's open and...

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18w

Ich würde den Ort gerne empfehlen, denn ich lese mit Hingabe Fermors Bücher. Insbesondere die beiden Bücher Rumeli und Mani nehme ich immer wieder in die Hand. Doch was ich heute erleben musste, macht mich fassungslos. Die Benaki Foundation, die das Anwesen als " Geschenk" erhalten hat ( sicherlich mit der Auflage, das Anwesen für BesucherInnen geöffnet zu halten), geniert sich nicht, die Öffnungszeiten auf das peinliche Mindestmaß von 1 Stunde pro Woche zu reduzieren. Und Tickets so wenig wie möglich und nur online zu verkaufen. Ich bin nicht alleine nach langer Anreise zur angegebenen Besuchszeit wie ein Idiot vor der Türe gestanden und wurde von einem arroganten Aufpasser weggeschickt. Dann hab ich in Kardamili nachgefragt und bekam folgende Auskunft: es scheint überhaupt kein Interesse zu geben, das Haus wie ein Museum zu betreiben, sondern es wird u.a. zu 12.000 Euro pro Tag an Reiche vermietet. Deshalb hat man auch dort ein Pool gebaut, wo Fermor einen Garten hatte. Man muss echt eine Lumpengesinnung haben, um dieses Vermächtnis, in dem Seele und Geist der Fermors leben, so mit Füßen zu treten. Das können nur kulturelle Ignoraten machen, denen es nur ums Geld geht. Wer jemals Fermor gelesen und verstanden hat, hat auch verstanden, dass er ein weltoffener Mensch war, der sicherlich nicht wollte, dass mit seinem Zuhause so umgegangen wird. Ich kann nur hoffen, dass es doch ein Leben danach gibt und die Verantwortlichen Fermor im...

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