Elies Hotel

Rooms

Here you sleep among the 'elies' - the olives. Stavros has built 18 pretty stone cottages among the sun-dappled, oleander-speckled groves, within sound of the sea: life doesn't get much sweeter than this. Some have 1 bedroom, others have 2; some are single storey, others double, these getting the sea views. (See our Rates page for details of bed types). All are built of natural materials and blend seamlessly into their surroundings.

The feel is light and airy, the decor crisp and fresh. Walls are pastel or white, floors are pine, rafters are limewashed, lighting is subtle. Each cottage has its own personality, part dictated by the colours: sofas may be cherry red, cream or striped blue; kitchen units could be canary yellow or burnt orange. The attention paid to the detailing is exceptional - Italian brushed steel lamps, cool white circular basins, German chrome toasters and kettles. Muslin hangs at French windows, behind which lie shutters; there's air con for summer which doubles as heating (along with fireplaces) for out-of-season stays - but no radiator central heating. There is a washing machine for guests' use.

Covered patios protect you from the sun and are furnished as stylishly as the rest, with canvas directors' chairs and painted metal tables.