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Our second trip to Mousses with our girls (8&5). Mousses is a beautiful garden oasis in lovely Lefkada with a great pool, bar, restaurant and kids club. Expertly run by Zois and managed by the friendly, helpful and professional Panda - Mousses has everything you need for a relaxing holiday with a young family. Lefkada itself is lovely to explore and there are lots of little trips and days out to be had by car within 30-60 mins drive. Thoroughly recommended. We’re already thinking of booking for 2024!.
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Response from Richard Latham, Guest Services / Front Office at Mousses
Responded Dec 11, 2023
Dear remym2013, Thank you for the glowing review! We are delighted to hear that this year was your second trip to Mousses with your girls and you are considering booking for 2024!😊 We’re also thrilled to know you found Mousses to be a beautiful garden oasis in lovely Lefkada and everything you needed for a relaxing holiday with a young family. We’re also grateful for your kind words about Zois and Panda and are pleased to know that the service from the staff at Mousses was professional and helpful. Thank you for choosing Simpson Travel, we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel
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My husband and I spent a week at Mousses with our two girls aged 2.5yrs and 7 months and had a fantastic time! We booked our villa through Simpson’s but flights/hire car separately through BA as it worked out cheaper that way. A friend recommended the place based on excellent childcare facilities from 6 months (which is rare) so we jumped at the chance of a few chilled hours to ourselves and it didn’t disappoint. Details below (and in all honestly it probably would’ve got a 4.5 star rating from us if that’d been an option) but quick summary is that we will be back! Positives: - The childcare - of course. 4 half days and 1 evening of adult-time! Excellent clean nursery facilities with lovely English-speaking nannies. It’s the first time I’d left my baby with anyone other than family and I was a bit nervous but fears soon faded as I met the staff and also saw that there were several other young babies there. I’m still breastfeeding and was able to pop in to feed my daughter mid-session and then hand her back over! - Kid-friendly - childcare aside, they’ve thought of everything to make your life easy (cot, bed guard, kids cutlery, high chair, toys etc) - Perfect self-catered / catered balance - great to have self catered villas but with on site facilities and catering options if you needed - we tended to have breakfast in our villa (no catering available on site) and then lunches and dinner either offsite or in the taverna - The staff are amazing - in particular Panda and Olga at the bar - such lovely people and always seemed happy and willing to help. The kids loved Panda and were sad to say goodbye! - Cleanliness - spotless facilities and great to have your room cleaned everyday which is a luxury for self catering! - The pool - beautiful and perfect temperature. Kids pool is great too and had so many toys / inflatables in it. - Lefkada itself we loved - felt like authentic Greece, had beautiful scenery and friendly locals. Lefkada town was fab for a sunset stroll / ice cream / dinner Downsides / things to consider: - The villas themselves were pretty basic, compact, quite dark and could do with modernising - Please put vegetables with kids meals! My two would’ve eaten solely beige all week if we’d only eaten off the children’s menu in Mousses. Options could be a bit more exciting. - Sunday to Sunday arrival/departure - would be a bonus if they could introduce Saturday changeovers so you don’t land back home heading straight into a working week - Other than a high chair, there was nowhere we could safely put our 7 month old down in the villas …would’ve been great to have a kids mat / cushion / bean bag etc to make the hard floors safer for babies - Kids’ toys in the room had seen better days and could do with replacing - Would be useful to have more day trip / restaurant recommendations in the room - the welcome booklet was a bit dated Recommendations: - Bakery - Zesta Xefournismata There are so many bakeries in town, but this one was the best and a 2 min drive from Mousses or a 10 min walk. Absolutely delicious things for breakfast/lunch/snacks and such friendly staff. There was a café with delicious coffee two doors down (Cafe 42) where you could grab drinks from and eat your pastries outside Zesta! - Dinner - highly recommend both dinners we had out without kids (our toddler went into movie night twice and our baby came out with us but slept in the pram) …Ta Kanioria Tavern on the waterside (amazing food and views, traditional place, about 15 mins drive, 12-15 euros each way in a taxi or an easy drive) and Restaurant Thymari (modern Greek restaurant in Lefkada town, 5 mins drive from villas) - Beaches (on days we didn’t have childcare!)- we opted for beach clubs for the most kiddie-friendly experience. Maraboo Beach in Nidri (about 20 mins drive) was great for a drink and to dip your toes in the water - nice place and has a small park. Lovely taverna options for lunch at the nearby harbour. Also, NV beach club, Nikiana. Very nice beach and easy access into the water for kids. A bit of a showy place with Ibiza style music, and €25 for a couple of deckchairs and umbrella for a premium spot near the jetty (the kids loved jumping in!), but it was so nice we spent nearly the whole day here. All in all we loved our time in Lefkada and Mousses - it’s hard to rival this place for a kid-friendly option that isn’t a large faceless resort.…
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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We are just back from a week at Mousses and I cannot recommend it highly enough. My partner was wary of holiday with our nearly 3 year old and that it would not be relaxing but he was so wrong. In abeautiful setting, we had our own villa (one of 12) there is a central restaurant/ bar which serves great food. The pool is gated and the whole complex feels completely safe for little ones to roam around. They also provide stair gates, a potty, a step, a box of toys, baby bath, literally every detail has been considered. Everyone was lovely from the owners and Panda behind the bar, to the childcare team (who were fantastic, Daisy loved the creche and 4 mornings there gave us some time to ourselves. One nght they have childcare in the evening instead of the morning so parents can go out for a child free meal. We got a taxi to nearby Lefkada Town. Less than 10 mins away which is lovely to walk around, mooch around the shops, eat and drink. The bridge was a highlight for us and for Daisy who we went back with another evening. Afternoons post nap were spent at the pool or the local beach (10 mins walk) The beach was really quiet (end of May) and we pretty much had it to ourselves. One night we packed a picnic (they provide thoughtful things like an ice box) and had our dinner on the beach at the end of the day which was lovely. All of the other guests were lovely. Everyone knew Daisy by name by the end of the week. It is the kind of place where you can socialise if you want to but if you wanted some quiet solitude you could also find that. Highly recommend this and we will def go back.…
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Date of stay: May 2022
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Response from Ed Pyke, Guest Services / Front Office at Mousses
Responded Jun 1, 2022
Dear Keira Thank you for your fantastic review of your trip to Mousses in Lefkada. We are so happy to hear that the arrangements at Mousses worked so well for your family, with Daisy enjoying the creche in the mornings whilst you could have some moments to your yourselves. Mousses is a great family resort but as you correctly point out this is only part of the holiday and Lefkada has a lot to offer with the beaches, ports and the town. The bridge in town is a special spot and the vibrant town square is a great place to enjoy an evening meal. We will pass on your kind words to Zois and the team who will be delighted to welcome your family back next time you visit! Daniel Conitzer Customer Service Manager Simpson Travel
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We travelled with our 2.5 year old and 6 month old in September. This is an amazing place for young families who are looking for something different from the large all inclusive resorts that offer childcare. Despite our concerns about holidaying with a baby and toddler we were pleasantly surprised at how relaxing and enjoyable our time at Mousses was, entirely based on the great set up and staff they have. The complex and villas are completely set up for families, with all the equipment you could need, a gated pool and great bar/taverna manned by the wonderful Panda where you can get your morning coffee, afternoon cocktails and lunches and dinners if you don't want to go out. The kids club/creche is the star of the show, expertly run by a lovely team. Our son, who is a little shy, settled quickly and enjoyed his afternoon sessions while we had a couple of hours to relax by the pool. We even managed a meal out while the kids slept/ we're entertained at the 'date night' session. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed, when we travelled all the families had similar aged kids and we enjoyed chatting and having dinner with them on several evenings. We also liked that you have the flexibility to make your own meals or go out and explore the island and beaches, although we only make it out of the resort a couple of times in the week we were there! All in all a great place with childcare facilities you would usually only get at larger hotels but in a more intimate setting- a little gem! Thank you to the entire Mousses team!…
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Date of stay: September 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Ed Pyke, Guest Services / Front Office at Mousses
Responded Nov 1, 2021
Dear Cate We are delighted to hear that your recent trip to Mousses was so successful and enjoyable. It is a fantastic setup for families as you point out in your very informative review but the team really do make it extra special for so many families. I will pass on your kind words to the owner Zois, the nannies and of course Panda behind the bar who will all be glowing with pride to receive such a heartwarming review! Daniel Conitzer Customer Service Manager Simpson Travel
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This is one of the most amazing family friendly resorts in Lefkada. With its own creche & nannies. The resort has a restaurant with beautiful food with an amazing talented chef . The bar has a fantastic wine list and cocktails With a friendly atmosphere and esperanced staff , Offering everything you and your family will need to relax and enjoy Lefkada. Simply amazing
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Date of stay: September 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Ed Pyke, Guest Services / Front Office at Mousses
Responded Nov 1, 2021
Dear John Thank you so much for your review of your trip to Mousses in Lefkada. The team there enjoy nothing more than keeping the children entertained and allowing the parents to relax and have a well-deserved, family holiday and they will be delighted to read such glowing feedback! We look forward to welcoming your family back again Daniel Conitzer Customer Service Manager Simpson Travel
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We travelled with a 2.5 and a 0.5 year old child. Mousses was a recommendation by an NCT mum and it was well deserved. The accommodation had been set up for us with high chairs, baby bath, baby bouncer, toys, cots, bedding and all the child safety measures you could hope for. The pools were perfect, a shallow splash pool and a bigger pool for learning to swim. There was a taverna on site that was superbly child friendly, the food was excellent and the waiter, Panda, was brilliant with the kids and we adults. The Simpsons rep on site, Lu Robertson, was just fantastic. She made sure we had everything we needed and when the youngest became ill she took us to the hospital and made sure we were seen by the right people, bought a cot and bedding when we had to stay the night and made sure that we were ok. She was the best rep we have ever had. There was lots to do and see on the island and some nice beaches but we were tied to the hospital as we had to take our youngest for regular nebuliser sessions so we mainly stayed in and around the villa which was thoroughly enjoyable. We will go back unquestionably…
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Date of stay: September 2019Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from SimpsonTravelCE, Manager at Mousses
Responded Sep 27, 2019
Hi there Thanks you for the wonderful feedback. I know our team at Mousses led by Lu, try and do everything they can to make sure our guests of all ages have the best possible time. I am sure everyone at Mousses would love to see your family back there next year. Many thanks Aaron Greenberger Customer Service Manager Simpson Travel
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We were so pleased with Mousses, it made for th perfect holiday for all the family and have been recommending it to everyone since getting back. The villas are very comfortable and have everything you need, including a lovely bit of outside space. The swimming pool is large and with the added kids paddling pool mean that you can spend several hours hanging out by the pool. Food on site is very good and the surrounding area has lots to do, including easy walking to the nearby beach with restaurants. Lefkada town is lovely and the area is beautiful. What really makes this place however is the staff, who were just fantastic!
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Date of stay: June 2018Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Katherine L, Customer Service Executive at Mousses
Responded Jun 21, 2018
Dear nj_ps, Thank you for your wonderful feedback on Mousses. I am so pleased to read that you had such a wonderful time and that the staff were fantastic and you were well looked after. Kind Regards, Kit Leigh Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel
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We stayed 2 weeks at the resort. The atmosphere is really relaxing and the kids enjoyed it extremely - it was safe to let them roam about (the resort is gated and the pool is also protected) and because it is so family friendly there were lots of other children for them to play with. The swimming pool is possibly the largest on Lefkada and is a great place to cool off or go for a serious swim. The on site restaurant does very good food (standard Greek with some specials - fish night recommended, pitta and tatziki a must as is the grilled cheese like haloumi but beginning with m?) and is a lovely place to eat (olive and citrus trees - outside tables). Zois (who is the owner) is friendly and accommodating and truly goes the extra mile for his guests (including advice on building a villa and buying land on lefkada and even took me to a land agent in his own time to help me out). All the staff in the resort are A grade in terms of being helpful and friendly. Highly recommended- we travelled through Simpsons and their reps were likewise fantastic. Five star. We'll be back!…
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Date of stay: August 2017Trip type: Travelled with family
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We spent a week at Mousses with our four year old daughter and had the BEST time! We booked through Simpsons Travel and everything went very smoothly. Flights from Heathrow with BA are included in the package. We were met at the airport by very friendly and helpful Mousses staff who directed us to car hire and gave instructions for the 30 minute (easy) drive to Lefkada. The villa we had, Number 4 - Apollo - was very nice with an open plan living room and kitchen and small bathroom downstairs. A bedroom with twin beds and a double (or maybe a King - certainly a very comfortable bed) upstairs and another loo. There was a very comprehensive welcome pack of food and drinks. The first afternoon we went to a welcome meeting at the Kids' Club where all the new holiday makers met the nannies who all really made the children and parents feel relaxed and comfortable in the new environment. Natasha, who runs the Kids' Club is truly amazing - so knowledgeable and just brilliant with children and she runs a really excellent crèche and has a wonderful team. We had booked our daughter in for four afternoon sessions and she absolutely loved every moment. if you think about the nannies welcoming new children each week, each at different ages (some shyer than others) they do an incredible job of getting the children to feel comfortable and happy there so quickly. Our daughter was absolutely thrilled to be going to the Kids' Club each afternoon and playing with her new friends. Natasha made sure she mixed and tried new activities as appropriate. We just hung out by the pool but lots of the other parents used their free time to explore the island. There is also a Kids’ Club movie night which means the parents can go out for dinner. We weren’t going to do this but Natasha got our daughter so excited about it we decided to give it a go and it was a really nice night out for us. On the first night we also had a complimentary drink at the bar and met the lovely barman Pantakis, waitress Ady and Susanne who works for Simpsons. Pantakis and Ady made such a fuss over our daughter and the children staying at Mousses, it was so lovely. They really made the place feel so welcoming and friendly. Ady was also especially brilliant with helping me choose what to eat (as I have a long list of allergies!). We really enjoyed getting to know them and their friendliness and warmth really added to the relaxed and family-friendly atmosphere. We ate at the Taverna plenty of times and it was DELICIOUS. Having the bar and ice-cream on site was great too! We hung out there loads and just chatted to Ady and Pantakis. It was so lovely to be so chilled out and relaxed and made to feel so welcome. One night there was a fantastic communal BBQ for the adults and the children had their own dinner and party at the Kids' Club. This was a treat for both us and our daughter! We really enjoyed meeting the other guests and their children. Our daughter certainly loved having playmates at the pool and at the Kids’ Club! The other guests were really friendly and we didn’t feel we had to be too sociable at times when we didn’t want to be. The pool was only crowded between about 5 and 6pm but even then there was a lovely friendly atmosphere and the children tended to play together nicely. There were plenty of sun beds and no need to worry about saving them. If you aren’t the sort of person who enjoys chatting to other holiday makers you might want to think twice about Mousses as it does tend to be very friendly and chatty. You can keep yourself to yourself a bit more if you choose one of the bigger villas with a private pool. We went out for breakfast every day in Lefkada town. Parking was generally very easy. We went to the top of town by the marina and there are plenty of options. We especially liked Boschetto and the delicious Greek coffees there. For dinners we went to the DELICIOUS La Vinairia (delicious souvlaki) and ice cream afterwards next door. We had a lovely date night at Seven Islands (dinner right by the water), and also up at Rachi (worth the drive for the views at sunset but not an amazing meal, maybe we ordered badly). We had a delicious lunch at the beautiful cove at Agios Nikitas (T'agnantio). It was fun to paddle there as the water was so clear and calm. We spent a nice morning at Kathisma beach but the waves were a bit bigger. A few negatives - the sofa in the living room wasn't very comfortable. The Wifi was patchy and slow. The sanitary situation in Greece isn't ideal (you can't flush toilet paper). The beaches aren’t sandy which is a shame but not the end of the world. All in all a simply FANTASTIC week. We can’t wait to go back.…
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Date of stay: June 2017
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Brilliant holiday at Mousses. Super set up for pre schoolers. Villas are light, airy and have everything you could need. Creche was brilliant- as others have said Natasha the manager is an absolute asset for this company. Her professionalism and warmth ensure that you feel totally confident leaving your child in their care. Resort offers a good compromise between privacy and being able to socialise with other families. Our daughter loved her new little group of friends and enjoyed playing in the pool together, or evenings when other families were also dining at the on site taverna. This makes life much easier for us as they entertained each other whilst we relaxed. The only criticism I would make is that the communal BBQ organised by the resort was charged at around 26-28 euros per head. The food was nice enough but certainly not worth this price. Can't recommend this highly enough, especially for families with small children. True relaxation which is rare with toddlers!…
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Date of stay: September 2016
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C$534 - C$534 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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GreeceIonian IslandsLefkadaAgia Marina
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12
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