House in Lythrodontas, Nicosia

Beautiful Traditional House In Authentic Village local walks and great base

Beautiful Traditional House In Authentic Village local walks and great base

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Upper patio and dichori or sitting room on the left
Outdoor dining
Entrance and bedrooms middle and left
Outdoor dining
Bedroom balconies

Overview of Beautiful Traditional House In Authentic Village local walks and great base

4.9 out of 5 Exceptional
2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

Lythrodontas, Nicosia
  • Popular LocationPainted Churches in the Troodos Region3 min drive
  • Popular LocationFirst Industrial Laboratory of Ayia Varvara14 min drive
  • Popular LocationMachairas Monastery20 min drive
  • AirportPaphos (PFO-Paphos Intl.)95 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Garden bedroom

2 Single Beds

Village bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Garden room

Toilet · Shower only

Living area

Toilet · Shower only

Village room

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful Traditional House In Authentic Village local walks and great base

Elaia is a beautifully restored and extended, traditional house set around a delightful courtyard, just a hundred metres from the centre of the village with its leafy charming square, yet tucked away to offer a secluded peaceful and relaxing environment . The courtyard has the upper and lower patios, quality patio furniture potted colourful flowers, scented jasmines and other Mediterranean plants.

All our guests have been highly enthusiastic about Elaia. They said (as per reviews) it is a top class property, idyllic and authentic, a refuge for the soul, very spacious, wonderful traditional house with all modcons, a private haven, gorgeous secluded yard, full of traditional charm and atmosphere, Cyprus' best kept secret!

Guests also commented about Elaia
that it is charming, colourful and spotless clean throughout and
that everything works properly.
It has plenty of space inside and in the private courtyard, and
it is close to the centre of the village and amenities.
It is an ideal location for sightseeing the island by car and it is 'Cyprus' far from the tourists.

They very much enjoy breakfast outdoors and sipping wine late into evenings under the stars..(warm weather much of the year!)
They also appreciate the personal and friendly welcome by family member and our 'food pack'!

We invite you to book with us and come to enjoy all this and more!

Elaia is in the Nicosia district, in the village of Lythrodontas, a picturesque village on the eastern edge of Troodos with a backdrop of hills and mountains with pine trees, olive trees and aromatic wild herbs.

The village has a lovely central square with traditional cafes just a minute’s walk from Elaia. There is a well stocked supermarket, several restaurants and bakers. There is a doctor, chemist and petrol station.

THE HOUSE
The house which isis set around the courtyard comprises:

A large sitting room – a restored room with original features of high ceiling and stone arch. Comfortable lounge suite and cable TV.
A selection of dvds, books and children's toys areavailable. Open fireplace.

A fully-fitted and very well equipped modern kitchen and spacious dining area.

A utility room with washing machine and ironing facilities and hairdryer.

Two spacious air-conditioned bedrooms each with en suite - the Village room is upstairs with balconies and a double bed, the Garden room is also upstairs with balconies and two single beds. Bed linen and towels are provided.

The courtyard has an large upper patio, a smaller lower patio and a shaded entrance lobby where children can play safely. The courtyard, a real sun trap, offers absolute privacy and has trees and flowers such as citrus, olive and pomegranate and jasmine, bougainvillea, roses, herbs and other plants. Quality garden furniture for relaxing and dining and a large parasol are on the upper patio. Barbeque equipment is available.

The balconies offer another spot to retreat and relax with mountain views.

Accommodation is spacious and is ideal for groups of friends as well as families. Children can have lots of fun with supervision as the house is exciting and so different for them. Please note there are balconies and stairs around the property so children need to be supervised.

Wi Fi is accessible from all rooms.

The bedrooms and kitchen can be heated with 'split units', (which in the summer provide the air conditioning). We do not charge for gas or electricity. Firewood can be provided for the lounge fireplace at 10 euros for a container.

LOCAL AMENITIES
Numerous paths for walks through pine woods and olive groves, hills and valleys are minutes away from the front door. The European path E4 passes by the village and attracts serious walkers/ramblers.

There are also many tracks for cycling outside the village and a new mountain bike trail Vikles has been constructed. The Cyprus Sunshine Cup race, Afxentia stage, takes place in the local area every year in February/March.

Elaia is ideal for friends and family holidays, breaks, weekends and an ideal base for exploring the island from Nicosia’s old city to places of interest and historic sites such as Kourion amphitheatre near Limassol, the Paphos castle and mosaics, the pine-clad mountains with their picturesque villages, the beautiful beaches and other parts of the island.

There is a summer Swimming pool at Ktima Alexiou, within 5km open June, July and August.
Beaches: Larnaca 40mins drive, Governors Beach 50mins, Protaras 60mins.

FURTHER DETAILS
Welcome grocery pack on arrival. English speaking representative on hand to welcome and answer any questions.

Welcome folder with useful information about the house and the area. Maps, guides and leaflets of places to visit are also provided.

VILLAGE AMENITIES
The leafy village square with its traditional cafes is a wonderful feature of the village which many guests enjoy.

The kiosk “periptero”, small shop by the village square sells milk, cans of drink bread and a limited range of food, newspapers and magazines.

The main supermarket is 400 metres from the village square. This stocks a large range of food and household goods, as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Opening hours are: Every day: 6h00 to 21h00 (subject to change). Fresh bread and local pastries are also available at the supermarket. There's also a cake shop and local bread bakery.

There is a vegetable and fruit market on Tuesdays 100m from the village square on the main road.

There are several restaurants which also offer takeaway food within walking distance. They serve the popular local dish “souvlaki” – small cubes of grilled meat / kebab, served in pitta bread with salad as well as a variety of other dishes.

Between Lythrodontas and Mathiatis village is Aliotiko restaurant with an excellent local chef, Giorgos. His speciality is “meze” – a succession of perhaps 15 small dishes so you need to go hungry...

The village of Kapedes is a 15 minute drive north west of Lythrodontas. There's quite a large nice restaurant, the Acropolis, with lovely views towards Nicosia.

Nicosia Old Town (inside the old city walls) is an interesting place to visit. Nicosia is about 30 minutes away but contains a number of good restaurants in the old town. Some of these are on and around Onasagorou Street which runs parallel to the well known shopping Ledra Street.

Activities in and from the village:

Explore the village and meet the friendly local people.

Go for countryside walks, many paths around including on the European long-distance path E4 (eg. the Lefkothea nature trail a couple of miles outside the village on the road to Lefkara.

Visit the old and new church with its hand-painted murals and icons in the village.

Have a drink and watch the world go by in the traditional 'Kaffeneion'(cafe) in the charming village square.

Go horse-riding (by arrangement).

Make day trips to the beach, nearest Larnaca, 35km, for swimming and watersports. Ayia Napa and Protaras are only an hour's drive away.

Visit other places of interest on the island (we have plenty of guides at the house).

Many guests have told us that staying at Lythrodontas is ideal for visits to the whole island.

In summary, Lythrodontas is a busy and authentic Cypriot village with friendly local people – the charming, leafy village square is a truly unhurried and relaxing place to enjoy sun and shade, chatting and gazing, sip a beer, coffee or have an ice-cream. At the side is the small older church, and close by a corner shop, banks, and good takeaways – very good souvlaki! A well stocked supermarket is only 5 minutes walk from the square.The new church with its extensive hand painted wall and ceiling murals a few minutes walk from the square is worth visiting.

We hope you will come and enjoy this beautiful place.

Property manager

Thecla Perkins

Languages

English, French, Greek
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 21
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 0000547

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lythrodontas

Located in Lythrodontas, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Stavrovouni Monastery and Cyprus Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Zygi Marina and Pattichion Amphitheatre. Travelling with kids? Consider Fatsa Wax Museum, or check out an event or a game at GSP Stadium. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking, hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.

What's nearby

  • Painted Churches in the Troodos Region - 3 min drive
  • First Industrial Laboratory of Ayia Varvara - 14 min drive
  • Agia Varvara Monastery - 15 min drive
  • Machairas Monastery - 20 min drive
  • Fatsa Wax Museum - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Larnaca (LCA-Larnaca Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • Το στέκκι του Μαρίνου - 1 min walk
  • Coffee Yard - 23 min drive
  • Στου Ρουσιά - 22 min drive
  • Lefkara Tourist Pavillon - 23 min drive
  • Το Καφενείο της Παρέας - 23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Traditional House In Authentic Village local walks and great base pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Beautiful Traditional House In Authentic Village local walks and great base located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Agia Varvara Monastery, Fatsa Wax Museum and Troodos Mountains. Machairas Monastery is 9.7 mi (15.6 km) away.

Reviews

4.9

Exceptional

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4.9/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

4.6/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

4/5 Good

Lorraine B., Abu Dhabi U.A.E

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Relaxing comfortable home
We enjoyed our stay here, the lounge and court yard are so beautiful! The directions were so helpful and Chris was ready with any help we needed. A stunning drive through the woods, great trip to Lefkara Dam. Everything you might need in the kitchen, fabulous power showers in the bedrooms. Walking distance to a coffee shop. Plenty of parking in the car park, this can get full but we never had a problem with parking. We would return…
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

5/5 Excellent

Colin M., Glasgow

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cypriot Tranquility
We had a lovely break at this beautiful house. We loved spending time in the courtyard and the fabulous scents from the vegetation. We had a lovely welcome even at the late arrival time and the items in the fridge were so helpful to get started. The house was very clean with many items in the kitchen to use. The village tabernas and restaurants are all close for walking to. We will come back some time and our friends have all remarked on our photos of Elaia. Colin & Ann
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

5/5 Excellent

Liam T.

A home from home
A top class property, all as photographed. Charming, colourful, spotlessly clean throughout. Just a few yards from the village centre. An idyllic stay far from the madding crowd. Fresh bread, milk, fruit & home-made honey made a well appreciated welcome pack. A special word of thanks to Chris who found us driving aimlessly around the village in the dark after a delayed flight. A very helpful gentleman who also gave us a guided tour of the local church when he came mid-week to water the plants. 10 out 10 property.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

5/5 Excellent

Ian C.

Lovely house in a traditional village
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house had everything we needed for one weeks stay including plenty of space inside and in the private courtyard. We enjoyed breakfast outside everyday, a rare treat coming from Scotland and other meals when we ate “in”. Thecla and her family were great hosts in the period before we arrived and during our stay. The house is located close to the centre of the village, supermarket, bakers etc and the village square. We would be happy to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

5/5 Excellent

Chris O.

Perfect location for a relaxed week away - superb accommodation with friendly owners.
We really enjoyed our week here. The home has an interesting history and it's located within easy access of local amenities. It was great to be able to take breakfast in the courtyard and also to sit out there reading or chatting over a bottle of wine late into the evening. The central location in the island is ideal for sightseeing by car.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

About the host

Hosted by Thecla Perkins

Host profile image
I’m Thekla, a Greek Cypriot who grew up in Lythrodontas but left about 30 years ago when I married Simon. I knew I would always come back to the village because I love it and the people; fortunately Simon does too! We now live in England but have visited Cyprus at least once every year since and even more now we have our own place, Elaia, to enjoy.

Simon is from the UK and loves the village. He does quite a bit of cycling and we both like walking so we find the local countryside amazing for both. Walk out in any direction from the village and you will lovely country side to walk or ride a bike. Fresh air, sun the smell of mountain herbs and trees.

Why they chose this property

We wanted to have a place in the middle of the village rather than outside so we would be able to enjoy being part of village life. The property belonged to my grandparents and we bought it from the family when it was abandoned and in great need of repair. We restored and extended it, adding a new bedroom block, but keeping the traditional style, with all the rooms set around a central courtyard. We are delighted with it!
The village itself is tucked away among olive and pine trees with the horizon lined by the hills and mountains of the Troodos range. It’s easily accessible from the motorway network. Many villagers commute to Nicosia, 20 miles away, but are still home every night, which means the village continues to thrive.

What makes this property unique

The property is very spacious, indoors and out and offers complete privacy despite being in the middle of the village. The secluded courtyard with its lovely scented jasmins and citrus trees is ideal for relaxing and outdoor dining.
Elaia is only 100 metres from the leafy village square, an excellent restaurant and other shops. Guests are always made to feel welcome with the opportunity to meet friendly local people. There are walking paths nearby and villages and mountains to explose. Exploring the meandering streets of the old city of Nicosia is one of our favourite pastimes, and many of our guests have used Elaia as a base for exploring further afield – Whatever your plans Elaia is a delight to come back from a day out, a true oasis, a hideaway to relax and be refreshed.

Languages:

English, French, Greek
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