vacation rental Peristera Akrata Arkadia holiday apartment bed and breakfast

mountain house

Data of object

Type of object:	vacation rental
Living area:	100 m²
Number of rooms:	5
Number of of sleeping accomodations (beds):	6
Number of bathsrooms:	2
Listing #:	1855

The mountain house has been renovated in 2007 and gives the guests the possibility to make the most of the Greek mountain world on Peloponnesus in addition to the nearby places of interest. The peacefulness of the mountains is appealing mostly to the citizens of large metropolitan areas. The day temperatures in summer are in the range between 25 and 32 degrees Centigrade. Thehouse an object for enthusiasts on the altitude of 1100m., has been placed directly on the bottom of the breathtaking Mt. Helmos (2300), known for springs of the mythological river Styx. At these springs, vowed the ancient Greek gods. Achilles was bathed by his mother here, in order to achieve immortality. Because she held him by the heal, he was vulnerable in that place, which later became a cause for his demise. During Trojan War he was shot by an arrow in his heal, and died. This place is meant for people who seek dry climate, peace and relaxation. One of Greece’s most beautiful mountain ranges gives a number of activities for the spare time, such as: walks through the mountain forests, all the way to the springs of Styx (5 hours return trip on foot), possibility to bathe in a river or I the mountain lake. (Water temperature 20-25C, marching time 2 hours, 15 minutes by car)

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Original, truly Greek cuisine, hiking, roaming the mountains, bathing in the lake, biking, skiing in the Mt. Helmos ski centre by Kalavrita, available also from Paristera upon completion of the new road in 2008. In summer 2008 one can drive to the top of Mt. Helmos (2300m.) and than 12km to the second largest observatory in Europe named “Aristarchos”. The first 6 km of the trip is on hard road, the other half is on soft. Until the end of 2007 the whole stretch should be hardened. To make sure, please contact us. Arrival: With own car, or bus, from Athens 185km, direction Patras. 95 km before Patras change direction to Akrata. From Akrata with own car, or taxi, direction Zarouchula (30 Euro with the Taxi) until Paristera. The mountain lake Tsivlos is on the same road. Description: Sleeping possibilities: 2 double beds, 2 sleeping couches, 1 single bed, 2 extra beds. Washing machine, phone, TV, parking place Stove, oven, refrigerator, coffee machine, toaster, electric kettle, shower, grill, garden furniture, 2 swinging benches, iron, ironing desk, vacuum cleaner, heating, open chimney, stereo, computer, fax, TV room, Satelite TV dish, dvd. Additional services: Rental of blankets, Internet, transport from and to the airport upon request.

Peristera Akrata , Arkadia , Peloponnisos , Greece

The house has been built on a minor slope, in front of a small, charming valley, in the middle of a natural garden with small cherry trees, 2 swinging seats, a living room, three sleeping rooms, including one with an open chimney and second one with a small winter room attached a small kitchen and shower with toilet. On the lower level, there is a larger kitchen with 4 cooking plates and oven, additional shower and toilet, and a winter room with panoramic view of the valley. Sleeping capacity is up to 7 people. It is possible to rent only the studio below for two people for 450 Euro per Week, or the whole house between 750 Euro and 850 Euro depending on the amount of guests. In the two taverns of the idyllic village of Paristera, as well as those of the village Messorougi, one can find very good meals. Specialties include mountain lambs, fresh water fish, as well as wild growing mountain spices and beans. Other villages in the are include Agridi, Chalkianika, Varvara, Bounarianika, and are between 1 an 5 km away from the location of the house. The biggest one is Zarouchla and is shown on the maps of Peloponnesus. The village Paristera is 30 km south of Akrata, a city on the coast 30 km east of Egion. The house is in a central position and the guests can reach all the important places on foot. It can be rented as a whole, or as two separate apartments. The whole house is heated with a central heating system based on oil. An additional storeroom in the upper part of the garden is available. Musicians wiling to spend time there can rent a Cello, an upright bass or an electric piano for an additional fee. We will gladly organize a concert for you in the village. A special attraction in the summer is a guided tour to the springs of the river Styx and to the river Khratys, where it is possible to bathe.

Arrival and distances

Distance to next airport: Athen - 180 km
Distance to next railway station: Akrata - 35 km
Distance to next motorway: Akrata - 35 km
Distance to next Shop: 30 km