We stayed five nights at the Lotza Traditional House and were lucky enough to be their very first guests! We were met in the village square and given information about the local tavernas, cafes and village shops and then shown the way to the house just a couple of minutes away. The house is utterly charming with bags of traditional features and ambience. It has a clever mix of traditional style with modern touches and we just knew we were going to love it. There is an excellent shower, comfortable bed and modern cooking facilities and a little table outside where you can sit and watch as village life passes by. It is clear that the family have put a lot of thought and love into renovating the house and it was a real joy to stay somewhere with so much character.
We loved Salakos too! It is a great location with great walks from the door through pretty countryside with stunning views to the sea, neighbouring islands and Turkey beyond or up the hill to Profitis Ilias.
On a couple of days we drove a little further to start our walks. Once at St. Nicholas Fountoukli (20mins), and once at Kritinia castle (30 mins) via the coast which is only ten minutes away. The scenery is so varied and we walked amongst masses of wild flowers seeing only the occasional farmer or flock of goats. It was always a pleasure to return to our little house at the end of each day and to enjoy a relaxing drink outside.
We were there at the end of March/beginning of April and it was quite chilly in the evening but the heater kept us toasty. I expect the house will be lovely and cool in the hot Rhodian summer.
We had a wonderful holiday and staying at Lotza was a large part of that. Highly recommended.