What an amazing piece of paradise, this traditionally built family home and gardens has a warm family feel with history and character that makes it special and unique.
Eleni and her mother looked after us if we needed anything, the tomatoes and figs from Eleni’s mothers garden adjacent to the villa were a lovely touch. This villa was their family home and this makes it even more special.
When you arrive, just call Eleni and she will tell the Taxi driver where to go, the Taxi will cost around 40 euros and take about 25 minutes.
The villa has new comfortable beds ( so rare in a villa), new oven, hob, dishwasher etc. all the comforts of home are here.
We loved this experience so much we hardly left the villa.. just the week we needed. This really is a lovely place, we are already thinking returning next year.
The villa overlooks the bay, the views are spectacular day and night, see the sun rise ( you are still up ) and watch the moon rise during dinner.. brilliant.
The shop is really close, just at the bottom of the drive, the beach is close just at the bottom of the hill and feels like a warm lake. Lovely restaurants are within 10 mins walk, we would recommend the Saradari Restaurant on the beach and the Fontana Amorosa in the 5* Konossos Royal, (just ask the manager of the restaurant and he will let you in ;0) … special evenings in beautiful surroundings.
Please note that there are no graduated steps in the pool and has is very deep in parts, take care if with small children etc.
If you can, stock up at Lidl, as the small local shop is great but does not do supply fresh rolls and bread or fruit etc. ( does have wrapped loaves) and can be a little more expensive for small items, but great for milk, water crisps .. and beer, wine etc. etc.
The 5* hotel opposite has a small amphitheatre and does evening entertainment, and is free..
We didn’t rent a car this time so couldn’t take in the wonderful Hersonissos old town, but we were told it is a cute local village, an excursion we shouldn’t have missed.. oh well next time :0)
If you want a home away from home this is the place.
Eleni, thank you for a wonderful week and the great hospitality.