Villa Gecko

Dining Table

Lounge and French doors

Fully Fitted Kitchen

Prices Currency Conversion

Rental periods
July / August	£950
September / October	£900
November / December	£460
January 09	£750 (New Year) £400
February 09	£400
March 09	£570
April 09	£620
May 09	£850
June 09	£850-£950
July - September 09	£1150

Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds.
40% discount for bookings made within 14 days of departure!

Accommodation

Notes on accommodation
The villa benefits from hot/cold air conditioning to suit your needs whatever time of year. The villa has a ceiling mounted smoke detector in the stair well and a fire blanket, fire extinguisher and 1st aid kit in the kitchen.

Amenities/Facilities provided

Accessibility
Access to the ground floor areas and WC are easy. However the bedrooms and bathrooms are upstairs. There is no pool hoist.

Outside
There are lawned areas for ball games. Outside south facing swimming pool - please note that the pool is not fenced-so children will require supervision. Poolside shower, BBQ, herb garden, grapevine, citrus trees (help yourself), colonial wicker seating and table under the pergola.

North facing garden with rotary washing line, patio, lawn area, cut grass lawn (excellent area for children to play badminton, football etc). Views to the mountain.

Coast/Beach
Coral Bay beach is a 5 min walk away. It is famous for its sandy beaches, small harbour and very clear sea and compared to the rocky coastline of Paphos, is ideal and safe for children. Most water activities can be booked at the beach and the villa's vicinity to the beach, sea and shops, amenities means that a car, although probably desirable, is not essential. There is regular bus to Paphos harbour to/from Coral Bay. Regular buses going to the fantastic Aphrodite water park are free.

Golf
There are 3 excellent world class championship courses around Paphos, all within a short drive from the villa: Tsada Golf Club, situated on an elevated position 550m above sea level to ensure cool breezes. The Secret Valley Golf Club, lies within a scenic valley and offers panoramic views. The brand new and exciting Aphrodite Hills Golf Club which offers a championship standard course with breathtaking views of the Mediterranean sea.

Skiing
Believe it or not, the villa is a 1 hour drive from the Troodos Mountains where you can ski in the winter time at Mount Olympus, elevation 2000m, although we have not tried this yet!

Special interest holidays
Coral Bay beaches, the best sandy beaches in the Paphos region, are very close by. Enjoy the many leisure and water sports activities in the vicinity or take a Jeep safari to the nearby Akamas National park, a land of unspoiled natural beauty. Kato Paphos, the main tourist area is a 6Km drive with its pretty harbour and an excellent choice of restaurants, night life and shopping. While there, visit the renowned Archaeological ruins and historical sites with the world's most famous mosaics. Paphos was the Roman capital of Cyprus-there are many ruins and amphitheatres all over Cyprus, but especially in and around Paphos.

Travel
Airlines Flying to Paphos, Cyprus - Direct return flights to Paphos cost from £75-335 (depending on your travel dates) from a number of UK airports. The more astute holiday maker will book flights just before term end and avoid price increases! British Airways are generally the cheapest carrier. Please contact for any website addresses you may require.

Distances
4 mins walk to restaurants, bars supermarket. 5 mins walk to the beach. 5 mins walk taxi office. 5 mins walk to scuba diving office. 3 mins walk to bus stop. 10 mins walk to main Coral Bay Strip (bars, restaurants, clubs etc). 5 mins drive to Pegeia Village (traditional Tavernas etc). 15 mins drive to the beautiful Akamas Peninsula. 30 mins drive to Polis and Latchi. 20 mins drive to Paphos town and harbour.

Further details
There are ample trips that can be taken to wineries (free wine tasting). Paphos is ideal for exploring historical sites, including World Heritage Tomb of the Kings and Monasteries. Paphos Town has a daily market selling leather goods and lace. Further Excursions. Our agents (Paul Burton Management) can organise most available excursions-details may be found within a folder in the villa. Jeep Safaris to the Akamas Peninsular and Troodos Mountains. Coach trips to Troodos and Kykkos, Nicosia and Lefkara, Baths of Aphrodite, Kyrenia and Bellapais, and mountain villages. Fun Bus programme. Adventure. Hot Air balloon, Quad bikes, Submarine experience. General interest, cruises, boat trips including catamaran trip, sea fishing trips, horse riding, waterparks, mini golf, karting, golf, boat cruise trips, tennis academy, scuba diving, snorkeling and fun dives. Mobility Tours special tours available. Have a holiday within a holiday... and fly to Egypt to see the pyramids and ancient attractions.

Booking notes
Booking deposit 30% due when making reservation. Balance due 8 weeks before arrival. A security deposit of £200 is required with balance which is refunded (after our agent has checked the villa and found everything in order) within 14 days after departure.

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