During our absence, we are renting out a cottage in a Greek village. It is a newly renovated holiday cottage in one of the most picturesque areas of Greece, on the outskirts of the quaint village of Lafkos in southern Pelion. The fully equipped and modern holiday home with a view is close to the sea, perfect for all seasons and offers 120 square meters on two floors as well as a very large garden with its own well.

Holiday cottage with view for nature lovers in Greece

Sit back and relax in the little village Lafkos. Enjoy the panoramic view directly from your bed, the silence interrupted only by birdsong and the Greek way of life all around you.

Expect a great mix of nature, rural idyll and perfect accommodation with great views.

Everything inside the holiday cottage is lovingly renovated and equipped with modern technology as well.

It is the perfect place to stay at any time of year, whether summer, autumn, winter or spring.

The neighbourhood

Before we present the house in more detail below, here is a brief overview of the wonderful neighbourhood, which makes almost every holiday dream come true.

A two-minute walk away from the house is the most beautiful and car-free “Platia” far and wide, with great restaurants, a supermarket, a nearby bakery and the oldest café in Greece, which opened first time in 1785. More information about the beautiful and original village can be found here.

The surroundings

A stone’s throw away, below the veranda of the vacation home, the lush countryside begins with fantastic views of the surrounding area.

In addition, both coasts of the peninsula with their very different character can be reached in a few minutes by car.

There is hardly any other place that offers more variety and amenities.

Enchanting hiking opportunities starts right on our doorstep and continue to many picturesque mountain villages.

Lafkos in South Pelion brings together mountains, sea and nature with a very charming village. The Pelion peninsula is certainly one of the best places in Greece for beach vacationers, nature lovers and hikers.

Fully equipped holiday cottage in a Greek village

The fresh renovated vacation Home is fitted out with everything you need to live, work, or lounge in comfort.

Cooking and Dinner

If you like cooking, our kitchen gives you everything you might desire. 

There is beautiful crockery and high-quality furniture and appliances, from the cooker and oven to the smoothie maker, espresso machine and dishwasher. We also have a cozy dining table with seating for 6 in the holiday home.

On top of that, our pantry has everything you need and offers a wide range of food, drinks, spices and herbs that can be used as desired.

Sleeping

Upstairs are two lovingly bedrooms, with an exceptional view over the green valleys and the little village, Lafkos. 

There is additional space for a baby crib or mattress too.

Wooden cabinets providing enough storage capacity for fashion, winter gear and summer season together. 

Linen curtains and wooden shutters in any room ensure that the whole house can be completely darkened.

Balcony

The bedrooms have wooden parquet floor and a large balcony with a fantastic panorama.

Living room

The living room has additional a very comfortable sleeping couch and a single bed for three guests more.

One highlight at the holiday cottage in a village in Greece is the fire place.

There is more than enough space to have a drink, read a book, listen to music or watch a movie, connecting your device to our HIFI sound system via 24-bit Bluetooth.

Workspace

Also, a small workspace is available, with a laser printing device.

Bathroom

The main bathroom with a walk in shower is located at the second floor, and a guest-toilette in the first. Additionally, exists an extraordinary outdoor-shower, useable almost the whole year.

Holiday cottage with view and garden in South Pelion

The holiday cottage in a Greek village has many beautiful amenities. One of the most outstanding is the large garden with six levels and its own well.

At the base of the cottage with view spends a pergola shadow combined with an impressing massive natural stone table. 

A fantastic outdoor shower with hot and cold water is located between the well and the holiday cottage in a village.

Holiday cottage with garden and great view in Greece

A plenty of outdoor furniture like a hammock and a hanging chair, providing space for sitting and relaxing.

The house, garden and surrounding area offer fantastic views to the South Pelion, over parts of the village and across the gulf to Volos. To enjoy the full panorama of the sea, it is enough to walk to the nearby chapel opposite.

An outdoor kitchen and a powerful gas grill invites you to do delicious barbecues.

Holiday cottage in a Greek village with best features in Pelion

The structure is constructed in accordance with the traditional Pelion mansion design, utilizing a combination of solid concrete and steel.

Now the Pelion cottage is completely fresh renovated and modernly equipped, combining the rural charm of country style with a touch of modern architecture.

Carefully integrated is modern technology such Hue lighting, brand new Daikin air conditioning system or solar thermal.

We installed new plumbing and electrical, replaced the rough plaster and have lovingly renovated the kitchen, floor and the fireplace.

The modern Pelion cottage with view in the village has a pretty good internet connection including LAN & Wi-Fi.

Use of private car, bikes, motorcycle or motorboat

If you are interested to use our own private vehicles, they are at your disposal and ready for an individual wear and tear fee after consultation.

More information:  Toyota Yaris Verso,  Honda CX500, 5 bicycles and a Compass 400 GT.

General Information

Usually the space is for 4–5 people (like we are), but in exceptional cases (like double family’s or small hiking groups) we can accommodate of course more persons.

ACCESS FOR GUESTS

Cottage and garden are at the guests’ complete and sole disposal. On arrival, you will find towels and fresh blankets. The beds will be prepared for you. Most of our guests need their privacy, so our caring service will visit the location only if needed. If you stay longer, we will make sure that the apartment is cleaned regularly and that you get enough fresh blankets and towels.

CHECK-IN

The official check in is after 3pm, check out before 11am. But most of the time we can arrange this flexibly. We also accept a check in after midnight.

OTHER IMPORTANT NOTICES

We offer insured car & motorcycle, 5 bicycles and a motorboat for an individual wear and tear fee after consultation. Parking is free, but the 200-meter road through the village is a bit small. Therefore, we recommend parking on the close outskirts of the village, after you have dropped your luggage or shopping.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

The bus is not far away, but it runs only 4 times a day. The main bus station in Volos offers connections to all regional and long-distance buses in Greece. 

HOUSE RULES

Feel at home and respect the simple rules of decency. Respect your neighbors, don’t make noise or dirt. No illegal downloads. For exclusive use by the tenants of the cottage in a village. Strangers must be registered if they stay longer or overnight. The use of the holiday apartment as an office, showroom, photo or film set is not permitted. In case you damage something, you should pay the replacement. The same applies if you lose your house keys.

The enjoyment of our modern cottage for rent in Greece requires a detailed briefing, which we will send as PDF after booking. We would like to have guests, who share our passion for living and cooking, and treat the house lovingly as if it were their own.

More about the holiday cottage in a Greek village, events, hikes and other tourist excursions like the Pelion train is reachable searching the web or within our personal guide’s. Everything about arriving or booking is here. We are also glad about a message or your contribution in our guestbook.