Methana holiday barn rental, Megalahori with walking, beach/lake nearby, balcony/terrace, rural retreat

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The Olive Barn (barn)

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The Olive Barn is a unique 300 year old property that has been sympathetically converted to retain its original character and many original features from its use as an olive oil press.The barn is in the peaceful and friendly working village of Megalahori and sits in an elevated position offering breathtaking views over the Bay of Epidavros and mountains.

Fortunately the disasterous forest fires in the summer of 2007 did not spread to this area of the Peloponnese and the whole area was completely unaffected.

Although the barn is in a rural location the nearest beach is within walking distance, and further uncrowded beaches are very short car journeys away. A leisurely 20 minute walk takes you to the picturesque fishing harbour at Vathi with its three tavernas.
The area is perfect for swimming, snorkelling, fishing, walking, exploring, or just total undisturbed peace and relaxation.
THIS IS REAL GREECE.

The Olive Barn	View from outside the Barn
Living area	View from Barn across Bay of Epidavros

To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/20966

The Peloponnese region

The Peloponnese is a rugged land with important archeological sites, beautiful shores, and hillsides covered with rich greenery. Its cities, towns, and spas were important centres in antiquity, and remain so today. It is one of the most traditional areas of Greece with much to see, and whose local residents are unfailingly hospitable and friendly.

Methana / Megalahori area

Megalahori is on the ruggedly beautiful Methana peninsula on the eastern Peloponnese. The peninsula juts out into the Saronic Gulf between the islands of Aegina and Poros and is easily reached from Athens by ferry or direct by car via the Corinth Canal. Methana is a traditional Greek area, much more relaxed than the usual tourist locations with no mass tourism. Methana town, which is less than a 10 minute drive from the barn, has an attractive tree lined promenade with a variety of tavernas and bars, and the usual variety of small town shops, chemists, greengrocers, bank, post office, etc. Despite being away from the more frequented tourist destimnations it is an ideal location for a variety of day trips to destinations such as Athens, Corinth, Epidavros, Argos, and the islands of Poros, Hydra, Spetses, Aegina and Angistri. Methana has been known since antiquity for its curative thermal springs, and the area is criss-crossed with historic mountain paths leading to isolated churches, ancient ruins and deserted villages.

How to get there

GETTING TO ATHENS
Daily flights by Easyjet from Luton and Gatwick
Daily flights by Olympic Airlines from Heathrow
Daily flights by Britsh Airways from Heathrow and Gatwick
Many charter flights

FROM ATHENS AIRPORT TO MEGALAHORI
Car hire available from Athens airport (try autosabroad.co.uk). After a leisurely (and very picturesque) 2 hour drive from the airport you will arrive in Megalahori
Alternatively catch an express coach from the airport (run 24 hours a day) to the Port of Piraeus and catch a car ferry to Methana. The relaxing ferry takes under 2 hours with one stop at the Island of Aegina. From Methana the village of Megalahori is under a 10 minute drive/taxi journey away.

Activities near Methana

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The barn is a single storey property. The double bedroom and bathroom lead off from the large living area and stairs lead above these rooms to a mezzanine floor with two single beds.

Further details outdoors:
Car parking dierectly outside the barn on a track whose only normal through traffic is goats and donkeys.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
May - October	1 May 07	1 Nov 07	385£  385	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Deposit of £100 required to secure booking with balance payable 6 weeks prior to the holiday. Payment in pounds sterling preferred (by personal cheque or bank transfer). Euro payments by bank transfer.
Flexible on changeover days and length of rentals.

Guestbook

"We loved your Olive Barn and the time we spent in Megalahori. What a treasure of a place you have found" - Jake and Liz

"It was idyllic and just sitting on the patio eating breakfast overlooking the bay was priceless" - Mr J, Lowestoft

"The barn was perfect and the views breathtakingly beautiful - we've never relaxed as much as we did that week" - Luci and Paul, Bognor Regis

"We had a wonderful time and thought the barn perfect in every respect" - Mr & Mrs S, Gosport

"A wonderful holiday - long may the area remain undiscovered" - Mr R , Cambridge

Availability notes

To see availability please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/20966

Contact owner

To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/20966

Contact details for home 20966 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	Eddie Glover
Tel:	+44 (0)1795 534436
Mobile:	+44 (0)7881 671721
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Advertiser joined: 12 Feb 2007 This property added: 12 Feb 2007

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