Patmos Chora Villas 1 & 2 are two recently built delightful three bedroom traditional Patmian houses built on a large area of land, offering astonishing views to the Aegean and more specifically to the east part of Patmos island. A small part of the bay of Skala (port) is also visible. These lovely houses are situated beneath the famous Chora, only 0.5kms from the renowned Monastery of Saint John and just a few minutes walk from the main square.
Both houses have been built and decorated according to Patmian architecture, from stone with wooden details such as the beds and stairs, made by local craftsmen. The houses are fully equipped and provide great comfort. A variety of terraces at both houses offer alternatives to relax, enjoy the view or have an outdoor meal.
The location is very convenient as a path begins immediately behind the houses and leads directly to the main square of Chora. Here there is a choice of excellent tavernas, café and bars, as well as grocery shops, a bakery and a mini market. The Chora has lovely cobbled lanes surrounding the fortifications of the Monastery. Patmian architecture is renowned worldwide and there are magnificent examples of 17th Century mansions with imposing facades hiding opulent interiors. Guests can enjoy all this atmosphere within a 5 minute walk from the houses.
Outside Facilities
The double storey layout of both houses provides guests with multiple leisure alternatives and private escapes. There are three sitting areas in each house. All terraces ovelook the Aegean sea, the east part of the island and a small part of the bay of Skala. From these vantage points it is possible to watch ships coming and going. The houses are set in 4000 sqm of land, planted by the owner with a variety of trees, flowers and shrubs that complement the landscape. Both houses have spacious interior and exterior dining areas seating up to 12 people. They are also equipped with teak outdoor furniture as well as with soft pilows that can be placed on the stone outside seating.
Services
Each house will be cleaned and prepared before the arrival of guests. Change of linen and cleaning again mid week. All linen and towels, including beach towels supplied. Both houses offer white and laundered bed linen and extra pillows and blankets if needed. Towels are large and sumptious.
The houses are serviced by the house manager who will be at the houses to greet guests, and to look after all their needs.
Travel assistance and Concierge services can be provided by the owner.
Local Area
The houses are located 0.5 km from Chora where guests will find a variety of restaurants, cafés and bars as well as grocery shops, a bakery, and a mini market. The hospital of the island is 1km away.
The port of Skala is only 4 kms away with a wide selection of shops, supermarkets, a fish market, groceries, a pharmacy and banks, as well as a great variety of tavernas, cafés and bars for nightlife.
Within 3kms drive of the properties or 25 minute’s walk there is Petra beach where watersports, swimming, small boat hire, fishing, sailing and wind surfing or sunbeds to relax are all available. After Petra beach and only a 10 minute walk along the coast, or less than a 5 minute drive there is the village of Grikos, where there is a small sandy beach and a variety of tavernas with very good quality local cuisine.
There are also a number of other beaches within 10 minute’s drive of Skala and excursions can be taken to lovely small islands by regular ferries.
In general there are splendid walking opportunities on the island with an excellent network of paths threading through the magnificent scenery.
There is also a fairly good bus system on the island.
Directions
Getting to Patmos by ferry from Piraeus (Athens harbour):
You may travel to Patmos by boarding a ferry from the Port of Piraeus in Athens, total travel time about 7 hours. Daily ferry boat transfers from the Piraeus Port are available during April-October. For further information please contact the following ferry boat company:
Blue Star Ferries/Luxurious ferry boat company service website:
http://www.bluestarferries.com
Getting to Patmos by flying to a nearby island and catching a boat or Aegean hydrofoil connection:
Catching a flight to the nearby islands of Kos, Leros, Kalymnos, or Samos and connecting to Patmos by boat or Aegean hydrofoils is the preferred way of travelling to the island for many Patmos visitors. The flight from Athens to a nearby island takes about 45 minutes, and the transfer from the nearby island to Patmos takes between 1-2.5 hours.
Please note that local boat connections may not be announced until the very last minute. We strongly advise you to contact or check the following links for clarification regarding inter-island transfer schedules:
(airline servicing Athens-Kos and Athens-Samos)
http://www.olympic-airways.com
(airline servicing Athens-Leros, Athens-Samos, Athens-Kos, Athens-Kalymnos)
Dodekanisos Nautiliaki: +30-22410-70590 or http://www.12ne.gr
(catamaran company servicing Patmos-Leros-Kalymnos-Kos-Rhodes connections)
Aegean Flying Dolphins:
+30-22420-26607 or http://www.aegeanflyingdolphins.gr – please scroll all the way down to obtain schedules, if available
(hydrofoil company servicing Patmos-Samos-Leros-Kalymnos-Kos connections)
http://www.bluestarferries.com
(ferry boat company servicing Athens-Patmos-Kos-Rhodes)
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