Old Stone Houses with small pool
Beautiful Views of the Sea and the Mountains
2, 3 and 5 Bedroom Houses
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The stretch of coast between Kyparissia and Pyrgos has been untouched by tourism and has some of the most beautiful and unspoilt beaches in the Peloponnese including a 60 km stretch of beach running from below the village all the way to Pyrgos. Inland you immediately see the mountains and there are endless ancient sites, villages and walks to be discovered. The village of Agaliani is a typical rural Greek community. Predominantly its a farming community of olives, sheep and vines. There is a simple taverna in the village just below the church which looks exactly as it must have done 100 years ago. The nearest beach is at Kalo Nero (a 10 minute drive down the hill) which also has lovely tavernas, an oven-fired bakery, chemist and simple food shop. Kyparissia is the main market town (a further 10 minutes from Kalo Nero by car). Here you find shops, banks, restaurants, bars and Greek nightclubs!
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 October 2011 - 31 May 2012 | 1280 | 7 | ||
| 1 June 2012 - 30 June 2012 | 1520 | 7 | ||
| 1 July 2012 - 31 August 2012 | 1750 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 30 September 2012 | 1520 | 7 |
Papous' House Prices
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 October 2011 - 31 May 2012 | 590 | 7 | ||
| 1 June 2012 - 30 June 2012 | 1050 | 7 | ||
| 1 July 2012 - 31 August 2012 | 1150 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 30 September 2012 | 1050 | 7 |
Stone House & Studio Combined Prices
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 October 2011 - 31 May 2012 | 1870 | 7 | ||
| 1 June 2012 - 30 June 2012 | 2300 | 7 | ||
| 1 July 2012 - 31 August 2012 | 2600 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 30 September 2012 | 2300 | 7 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in euros.
Changeover day
Changeover Day is flexible.
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Papous' House
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| This studio conversion from an old stone building is in the village of Agaliani, right accross the track from The Old Stone House but completely separate from it. All the charm and warmth of the old building has been kept with modern comfort, air conditioning and double fronted glass across the front wall to allow lovely views of the mountains around; this opens out onto a walled terrace with hammock, coconut tree and outside dining area (with view of the sea). The main double bedroom lies on a mezzanine level reached via a hand made spiral staircase. The second bedroom has two bunk beds. The bathroom has a bath and washing machine. Walks and bike rides literally start at the front door in all directions. Ideal for an extra family or grandparents or nanny etc. | |
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Stone House & Studio Combined
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| This property will sleep 10 comfortably. It would be ideal for 2 families or a family wanting separate accommodation option for grandparents or nannies, etc. It is made up of two self contained units in the village of Agaliani: The Stone House (sleeps 6) and Papous' House (sleeps 4). The properties are both walled and gated in beautifully designed whitewashed stone - a Moorish look. They are separated by a small track - so if you rent both, then all the occupants can use the outside facilities of both properties, wandering across to the small pool or just lying on one of the many terraces or in a hammock. | |
Notes on accommodation
All properties are air-conditioned, managed locally and have fires for winter usage.
Accessibility
Not suitable for wheelchair users.
Outside
The Old Stone House has a small private pool (11 square metres). Both the properties have terraces and dining space outside as well as inside.
Coast/Beach
There is 60km of unspoilt beach along the coast below the village of Agaliani. (Running from Kalo Nero to Pyrgos without a single tourist development.) Just occasional traditional tavernas and fish resturants. The Beaches are a 10-15 minute drive down the hill depending on which one you decide you prefer.
Travel
Nearest Airports:
Kalamata (from UK): under one hour to South
Araxos (from Germany): under one hour to North
Athens: 3 hours drive on new motorway direct from airport
Distances
Nearest market town is Kyparissia which has banks, post office, shops, tavernas, cafes etc (15/20 minutes by car from the house). Kalo Nero is a 10 minute drive down the hill from the house and has a wood-fired bakery, grocery, chemist, simple food shops, cafes and tavernas on the sea front.
Further details
The Peloponnese is a rugged land with a mountainous interior and unspoilt beaches, an island connected to the mainland by two new bridges with spectacular views across the Bay of Corinth.
The climate is purely Mediterranean along the coasts, unlike the center which has a relatively continental climate. A mythical land whose every corner brings to mind some Greek myth, the Peloponnese has more important ancient sites than any other island or country, these include Sparta, Mycenae, Corinth, Olympia, Ancient Figalia, Epidaurus, Mistras, Monemvassia and Ithomi to name but a few. Helen of Troy was from The Peloponnese. Kalamata Olives are famous the world over.
Booking notes
A deposit of 50% is required to secure the booking and the balance is payable no later than 1 month prior to arrival.
Owner profile
About the owner
My husband and I had a dream that when we were ready to have children, we would head off for a simpler, sunnier life somewhere slightly exotic. Our dream came true in the village of Agaliani. We lived for 4 years in the house with our two little daughters, immersing ourselves in the unchanged rhythm of life that Agaliani provided - goats, donkeys, old men and women who have lived through the upheavals of the last century. We watched our view change from the shimmering heat of high summer to the crystal clear light of Christmas Day. Our daughters went to the nursery in the local market town of Kyparissia and we drank our coffee in our little taverna and perfected our backgammon skills. We live in Oxford now but dream of our little greek idyll every day.
Year purchased: 2002
Why the owner chose a home in this location
It is very hard to find an old stone house in a greek village. The greeks do not sell their family homes as it is part of their souls and a place they return to for Easter holidays or those precious few weeks in August. But we were very lucky and managed to do so. In addition we were greeted with open arms by the village community and plied with home-made wine, cheese, jars of olives and handfulls of figs. The area is completely unspoilt by tourism or development. It is an area steeped in history, natural beauty and continuity with the past. A magical place to re-charge. The sea is a 10 minute drive down the hill and beautiful walks start straight from the front door. We hope we renovated the house with the right combination of authenticity and comfort. It is certainly a much-loved home.
Unique benefits of the property
The benefits are a combination of comfort and beauty with a tast of the 'authentic' greece. It is a rare treat to find a place so unspoilt and unchanged by time. The house is a real home with all the necessary comforts. It also offers a lot of outdoor space so you can literally discover a new place to sit every day. The locals are warm and welcoming and the very simple taverna built in the old school building, is a welcome addition where the villagers can sit and drink a coffee or share a meal. Children will be adored and cared for as the greeks have a wonderful respect and love for them. On Sundays, you will be woken by the church bells and feel a strong sense of place and history and of a community that has lived through a very dramatic century.
For booking and further information
Property Ref GR337
Ondine
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1865 512 925
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