It's called the House in Greece and it isn't just a place to stay. It's an experience in itself.
It's unique, and it's why guests describe the House as ‘Beautiful', ‘Magnificent, ‘Idyllic', 'a fantastic place', 'absolutely Wonderful' and more. (See more guests comments : www.houseingreece.com/ref.asp)
The House in Greece is, simply, something totally different. Authentic (built around the remains of ancient stables and a bakery); spacious (living space covers over 500M2 and including gardens and poolside, a total 3,800M2 of private space); beautifully decorated and well furnished; tranquil (set beside a small, rural, village you'll wake to church bells and birds singing, but not much more);We're 225kms from Athens on the coast of the Aegean and ideally located for Meteora, Delphi, Pelion, Evia and Thermopolyae.
Sitting in its private 2 acre, enclosed, grounds its a special blend of colours and natural light, modern fittings mixing with ancient walls and stone, spaciousness and quietness, that soothes the senses. A intensely serene setting, fabulous for those seeking space and relaxation, or for family reunions, larger groups, celebrations and safe for all ages (including kids and the disabled), where guests can reconnect with themselves, and with real Greece.
(Browse over 200 photos in our gallery : www.houseingreece.com/gallery.)
Set near a small rural village in olive grove country, it is spacious, private, well furnished, and sits just 5 minutes way from a selection of seas and beaches and a host of pretty seaside villages, with plenty of restaurants, tavernas, bars and cafe's nearby.
Built on the site of an ancient bakery, stables and a landlords manor, 400B.C. walling is still retained around the pool area, and several ancient monuments are within 5 minutes walking distance. And, as it's on the mainland east coast, it's a very simple drive from Athens airport by motorway to a rural, people-friendly, location of often empty coastal beaches, tiny fishing hamlets, with Meteora and Delphi, Thermopylae and Pelion all within an easy drive.
Interiors and exteriors include furniture from Turkey and the Far East, an English farmhouse style kitchen, Murano ceiling chandeliers, a separate dining room with full dining table, traditional Grecian vases and pottery, a granite poolside dining table, and has many original artifacts and paintings.Using some ancient walls (in some places over 1 metre thick) and original window placements and fireplaces, the House is designed for quieteness and coolness in the summer months, or warm snugness in winter.
Its 13 rooms (including 5 standard bedrooms and 3 bathrooms) cover about 520m2 of living area. The private gardens include about 30 palm, pine, fig, apple, lemon, orange and plum trees (some over 60 years old), its own private pool includes a huge sun area, BBQ and bar area, and the entire estate is walled or fenced off from the outside world.
With its beautiful setting, unique mix of modern and ancient, with picturesque seas and mountains surrounding you, the House in Greece is unique, and a very special place to stay.
With the space to comfortably accommodate larger groups (extendable to 18 by using the owners cottage within the same grounds of the estate) we welcome guests with warm and personal attention, offering a host of unique extras including in-villa dining under candlelight with an expert local Chef, bouzouki dancing lessons poolside, daily or occasional catering, daily maid service options, private sailing days on your own boat, bouzouki nights and excursions, that make your stay totally memorable.
The beaches are from just a 5 minute drive away with the nearest beach about 800 metres from the local village. Stroll through pretty fishing villages, relax on one of the many local beaches and enjoy the café's, bars and restaurants just a stone's throw away.
Swim off your private yacht for the day after sailing to an empty island or beaches for lunch. Watch olives being picked and pressed. Day trip to the spectacular monasteries of Meteora, the mountain villages and beaches of Pelion, the ancient sights of Delphi, or the famous pass at Thermpolyae (all within an easy drive away). Tennis, beach-volley ball, a world-class Thalasso spa and beauty treatments, or horse riding are also available.
Athenians themselves love to weekend in this area, it's beautiful, idyllic, and it's an un-spoilt real Greece. We survey our guests regularly.
- 9 out of 10 say their stay was Excellent or Very Good.
- 9 out of 10 say their stay was better than, or as good as, expected.
- 91% state their overall impression was Excellent or Very Good, 70% would recommend us, and 64% would return again (details available on request)
From the Menu bar on the left explore our website to get a feel about what makes a stay here so special, and how beautiful the area is. Use the Gallery to see more photos, review what visitors have said about their stay , read a history of The House, or see a plan of the interior layout. You'll soon start to understand the unique experiences and comments of our guests.
