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Villa on Patmos under the walls of the monastery of St. John
villa - house
- Number of bedrooms
2 - Number of bathrooms
2 - Number of floors
2 - Sleeps
4
| Pets - No | Smoking - No | Wheelchair - No |
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Property description
This wonderful home is below the walls of the monastery of St. John which dominates Chora. It is a wonderful location ideal for exploring the wonderful narrow alleys and admiring the stone buildings and little yards with fig trees and trailing flowering plants.
This delightful and romantic home commands stunning views of the sea and lies in a quiet area of narrow lanes which are car-free with no noise from the bars and restaurants which are a little further down.
The location at the centre of the island means you can easily reach the country paths which cover the island.
The house is a stone built, refurbished, traditional house with two, flower filled courtyards and a roof terrace facing south and west to the sunset and sleeps up to 4 people.
Ground floor: entrance courtyard; sitting/dining room with raised kitchen at one end giving onto a shaded patio planted with bougainvillea and plumbago; twin bedded bedroom; bathroom with shower.
First floor: master bedroom / sitting room with double fourposter bed and en suite bathroom with shower. Ample roof terrace with views to the south and west.
Conveniences, equipment:
The house has a fully equipped kitchen with a large refrigerator, electric cooker with oven, coffee-maker and all utensils. Sheets and towels are provided, but guests will need to bring their own beach towels.
The housekeeper keeps the house clean and waters the flowers.
A full maid service may be separately arranged to include clothes washing, shopping and cooking.
A basic welcome pack is provided consisting of bottled water, coffee, tea, biscotti and jam.
Chora & Skala town facilities and activities
Grocery shops and small 'supermarkets' are a few minutes away from the house and there are restaurants within easy reach in Chora. You can take a bus or a taxi to Patmos' main town and harbour, Skala or enjoy the wonderful walk between Chora and Skala.
When you arrive on the island, you can be met if required. Please let us know if you need to be met.
Rates
700 - 1990 EUR
/week
Additional information
Patmos is famous for being the location where St. John wrote the Book of Revelations after communing with God in a cave. This cave can still be visited and is on the track between Chora and Skala. The name Chora is used on most of the Greek islands for the main town while Skala is usually the name of the harbour town. The island is dominated by the monastery of St. John which is visible from the port town of Skala. The island has a wonderful landscape with rocky formations that form strange shapes and wonderful flora which creates amazing colours when the sun is going down. It is a fascinating place to explore on foot although there is a bus service and cars and bikes can be hired. A group of water fowl have made their home around the beach at Skala and often cross the road in front of it in a disorderly group so please drive carefully! The island had lots of little beaches, some with waterside tavernas where you can relax and wonder over to look at donkeys. You can visit the nearby islands or the more remote beaches of Patmos by boat. The monastery of St. John of course is a must to visit with its library and wonderful relics. At the top of the island there is also a windmill from where you can view the monastery and other parts of the island. The towns of Chora and Skala have narrow cobbled streets with shutters of various hues which are crying out to be photographed. Water sports such as windsurfing, water skiing and canoeing are on offer on Patmos. The island combines everything you could wish for on a Greek island, history, wonderful nature, traditions and lovely little beaches. Do not miss it!
Patmos can be reached by ferry from Athens' port, Piraeus, every day. The journey takes from 7 to 10 hours. Ferries are large with comfortable sleeping cabins. The return to Piraeus is normally overnight.
An alternative route to Patmos is by air to the Dodecanese islands of Samos or Kos (international charter airports) followed by hydrofoil to Patmos, which takes an hour and a half.
Owner Information
Name: Property Manager
Telephone: +44 010 1000000
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