Traditional Greek Villa with Stunning Sea Views
Secluded Location with Unspoilt Beaches and Unusual Flora and Fauna
Sleeps 2 (1 Bedroom)
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Charming traditional whitewashed stone villa, with bougainvillea covered courtyard. Roof terrace offers stunning views across the Aegean. Situated in The Old Village which dates from medieval times, and from its hilltop location, overlooks the sea on 3 sides. The villa is modernised throughout and situated in a peaceful, traffic free location, 5 mins walk from village square, tavernas and shops. Nearest beaches 25 mins on foot, 10 mins by car.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 7 May 2011 - 30 June 2011 | £325 | 7 | ||
| 1 July 2011 - 2 September 2011 | £350 | 7 | ||
| 2 September 2011 - 28 October 2011 | £325 | 7 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property in UK Pounds per week. Reductions for bookings of more than one week.
Changeover day
Fridays: most flights to Skiathos depart and return on Fridays from the UK.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Twin bedded room and sun terrace with outdoor seating, table, and spectacular sea views. Room fan provided and spare mattress, suitable for small child. |
| Bathrooms: | Shower room/wc. newly refurbished. |
| Kitchen: | Small kitchen with fridge, electric kettle, toaster, cafetiere and gas hob. |
| Living Rooms: | Small living room with stone stairs leading up to the bedroom. Table and chairs, books and games for guests use. Roof terrace, with stunning views of the sea and the Old Village, leads off the bedroom. |
| Other: | Chestnut beamed ceilings, and decorated with old kilims and local artist's work. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Fresh linen and towels at beginning of stay. Villa cleaned before guest's arrival. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove fridge iron/ironing board room fans barbecue |
| Suitability: | pets accepted |
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Notes on accommodation
The Old Village is traffic free, apart from the odd donkey!
Not suitable for people with mobility problems. Pets welcome by arrangement.
Accessibility
The house is not suitable for people with mobility problems as stone stairs are quite steep and nearest parking is 5 mins walk away from property.
Outside
Secluded courtyard covered with bougainvillea. Stunning sea views from roof terrace. Villa Alexis has outdoor table, chairs and stone seating on roof terrace. Variety of geraniums in earthenware pots and small barbecue.
Coast/Beach
25 mins walk or 5 mins drive to local unspoilt, secluded beaches. One with 2 tavernas and sunbeds/umbrellas for hire, the other, quiet and undeveloped, and reached by footpath. Many other peaceful and secluded beaches, on the island, accessible by car/moped, or boat service from Patitiri. Dolphins can sometimes be glimpsed from the more remote beaches.
Travel
The nearest airport is on Skiathos. It's 5 mins taxi drive from airport to Skiathos port, where hydrofoils and ferries go at frequent intervals to Alonissos (approx 1 hour's journey). Car/moped hire is not essential, but is recommended to explore the more remote parts of the island. There is a regular bus service between the Old village and Pattitiri (every half hour in high season).
Distances
3km to town of Patttiri or 30 mins walk along goat track. 2km to local beaches. Go on one of the waymarked walks through the woods; take a trip out to the Marine Park; go sailing around the nearby uninhabited islands; hire a small boat for the day, or just hang out at a waterside cafe. See rare birds, such as the Eleanora's falcon, dolphins, or visit the Monk Seal sanctuary.
Further details
2 local grocery shops and a minimarket are located in village. All basic produce available. There is also a bakery and Italian ice-cream parlour. The shops are all within a 5 min walk from the house. Idyllic open air tavernas and bars with sea views; arts/crafts and antique shops can all be found amongst the cobbled streets of The Old Village. Pattitiri has a bank, cashpoint, supermarkets, bakeries, tavernas and bars, a medical centre and several chemists. There is also a museum, internet cafe and a Seal Information Centre.
Booking notes
Non-refundable deposit of 25% payable in advance to secure booking. Remainder to be paid 8 weeks before commencement of holiday.
Guest comments
'We had a wonderful week on Alonissos and thought the island was absolutely beautiful and the house was lovely and full of character' Lauren
'A little note to say how much we enjoyed our stay in Alonissoss. Your home was really delightful-perfect in fact. We loved its character and simplicity and the location was just right' Richard and Karen
'Just to let you know that we have returned from Alonissios where we had the MOST amazingly wonderful time. The house is absolutely gorgeous and we have fallen in love with the island' Alice and Scott
Owner profile
About the owner
I am a teacher, working with children in care and my husband, Peter is a senior child protection manager for Cambs. We have an adult disabled daughter and a son who is at university and we live in Cambridge.
We have been coming to Alonissos for over 10 years, and before that went to different Greek islands every year with our children. I first went to Greece with my family in 1968 and fell in love with it. Alonissos is the most beautiful of all the islands I have visited and every year I just hate to leave it at the end of Aug and return to the U.K. This year Conde Nast recommended it as one of the most beautiful places in the world to visit. Still very unspoilt and untouristy, the local people are very friendly and the beaches often deserted; it is truly a paradise island.
Year purchased: 2000
Why the owner chose a home in this location
Having visited Greece for many years with our family for our annual holiday, we came to Alonissos first in 1999 and fell in love with it. The following year we returned to the island and bought our house. It is a joy to return every year, albeit for only a few weeks, as we are both still in full time work. The Old Village is a truly magical place, stuck in a time warp, with its cobbled streets, (all traffic free) old ruins and spectacular sea views from every angle. The village is sited on a hill on the remains of a Medieval settlement, hence the amazing views.
Alonissos is remote from the crowds of mass tourism, there are no night clubs, Macdonalds or indeed many signs of modern civilisation. It is a glorious escape and one which I shall never tire of visiting.
Unique benefits of the property
The house is ideally situated, being 5 mins walk from a bus stop, with regular buses to Pattitiri, the port town. It is within walking distance of two local beaches and tavernas and small village shops. A new bakery and Italian ice-cream parlour opened last year in the village.
There are some spectacular walks with amazing scenery throughout the island and it is teeming with wild life. The island is a marine reserve for several rare species which do not exist elsewhere: the monk seal, the Elenora falcon and the Jura goat. I was lucky enough to get close to a monk seal on a deserted beach, early one morning in Aug. Last year my husband was canoing not far from the beach of Megali Amos and found himself surrounded by friendly and inquisitive dophins eager to investigate!
For booking and further information
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