Little Swallows

Rooms

Each of the simple but elegant bedrooms is named after a Greek god. Hestia (goddess of the family, house and hearth) has, appropriately, a fireplace - a rather handsome one at that - and two ornately carved Flemish beds. Such beds, each dating from the period in which the house was built (mid 19th-century: Pelion's 'golden age'), are the highlight of this guest house. Another well-named bedroom is Hera (wife of Zeus, she stands as a symbol of family) with a cradle. Again, the bed itself is a beauty. Artemis has a draped four-poster and a small balcony with a magnificent view.

Walls are painted white, cream, pale terracotta, soft green or canary yellow. Ceilings are timbered, and some are painted in traditional Pelion style; floors are of polished wood, softened by a rug. Aphrodite is distinguished by its elegant brass chandelier and stone fireplace. Chestnut windows are modestly dressed - perhaps just a touch of lace - and have shutters to keep out the light. Apollo's windows are in recessed arches. Duvets and bed linen are white.

Just one room comes with a bath (Hera's), the rest have hydromassage showers; all are nicely kitted out with soap, shampoo and body lotion. There's central heating throughout, in anticipation of winter (possibly snowy) stays, and a couple of the rooms are in a new annexe.

50 metres down the lane is a simpler studio for 2-3, with a double bed, a bathroom with shower, a living area with sofa (can be used as child's bed), a wood-burner, and a pine-clad kitchenette with dining table.