We spent 4 nights at CliffHouse in Folégandros, last week of September.
Folegandros is a ravishing little island, with breathtaking views, and a magnificent Chora ; it’s really worth seeing.... the village with its shops and tavernas is absolutely enchanting.
The CliffHouse is amazing : it is situated in the most ancient part of Chora, the Kastro, and literally hanging on the cliff, overlooking the Mediterranean 200m above sea level ; from the top terrace of the house, you will be stunned by both the views of the blue sea below, and those of the church of Panagia on top of a hill on the right side.
It is a very ancient house, part of the outer walls of the Kastro, and this is the essence of its character and beauty.
The place has been renovated, with respect of its original structure and thick stone walls. It is set on two levels.
At the street level, entering the door, you will find a nice kitchen with indoor dining area, and a lovely bathroom area all nicely tiled ; also, a first terrace facing the sea, with dining table and chairs.
An original staircase (thus quite steep) leads to the upper floor, with high ceilings (stone and wooden rafters), very nicely decorated, consisting of :
- A living room with two sofas, giving access to the stunning terrace overlooking the edge, where you can enjoy unforgettable breakfasts and dinners
- Two bedrooms both with access to a rear balcony overlooking the road, also with a little table and chairs, to enjoy breakfast or meals when the wind turns north.
To sum up, the CliffHouse is really charming, and perfectly suited for lovers of authenticity and special places.
Of course, when the north wind blows, the terrace is not the most relaxing place on earth...
Of course, the walls are thick and renovating the place mustn’t have been easy, of course, the steps are high ....
But if you are looking for something special, if you are fond of true Greek villages, spend some days at CliffHouse, and, as we did, you will fall in love with it, and will want to return !!
One last thing : Irina has been very helpful and reactive, she gave us all the good tips and addresses useful to discover the island, and even arranged the car rental for us.
Moreover, you can see plenty of personal touches in the decoration of the house, the little antique objects, the beautiful commodes and dressers, the nice beds, the fine tableware ... so one can guess that Irina has put a piece of her heart in this house !