Villa Ira is the most wonderful place for a relaxing holiday. Irina, Spiros and Maria are the loveliest hosts, so kind, generous and welcoming. Irina made crepes for breakfast our first day before we’d had a chance to visit shops, and dropped off a scrumptious homemade apple pie another day. Villa Ira is beautifully decorated with air con in all the rooms. The garden is lush, with fresh fruit and veg you can pick, and the most magnificent views towards the sea, and a beautiful traditional Orthodox church. The veranda is wonderfully shaded and there are so many outdoor seating areas, complete with hammock and swing chair, and the pool is fantastic. It’s also the perfect location for exploring the island. Zia is a short walk or drive with amazing restaurants, especially Oromedon. And Megalicious in Zipari do great pizza. The staff are wonderful in both. There’s a great walk up the mountain from Zia, and a short drive to Marmari for kite and windsurfing. Kos town is of course worth a visit for the amazing historical sites. Though you could easily spend an entire week at the Villa as it’s the perfect place to unwind in the beautiful garden with the sounds of cicadas, wonderful bird life and breath taking sunsets over the sea.