Villa Quardia
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About the home
Villa is a hidden gem majestically situated on a stunning hillside in peaceful countryside, offering panoramic unspoilt views of mountains, valley and sea. The villa has no immediate neighbours and the pool and poolside cannot be overlooked, so it's an ideal spot for an all over tan and complete relaxation. The comfortable interiors are stylishly decorated with quality furnishings and finishes providing a light, informal ambience. The beautiful stone property blends naturally with its surroundings and benefits from a superb location in Pano Akourdaleia, named Quardia in ancient times, a quaint and traditional village, full of character, and just waiting to be explored.
This area has absolutely stunning scenery. The sea view is Polis, about 20 mins drive. Akamas National Park with its 2 beautiful soft sand beaches at Lara Bay, and wild unspoilt interior famed for its flora and fauna is 20 mins in the other direction. And of course the blue flag beaches of Coral Bay and Latchi beaches are just a short drive away.
The villa is just 5 mins drive to local tavernas, bars and shops in Kathikas. with its traditional fish tavernas, and is walking distance to other amenities. Paphos, Polis & Coral Bay provide banks, restaurants, shops and supermarkets. Paphos Town, with its interesting mix of old and new, large selection of shops and daily market, is 22km away and the more traditional Polis Town is just 12km.
Now with WLAN & network cable internet access.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 6, 3 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Polis, 8km |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 200m |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, Internet access, DVD player, Sea view |
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| Pool: | Private outdoor pool (unheated) |
| General: | Air conditioning, TV, Video player, CD player, Safe, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 3 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms of which 3 en suites |
| Furniture: | Single beds (4), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Private outdoor pool (unheated), Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
Accommodation
Ground floor: The air conditioned open-plan lounge with fireplace is comfortably furnished, and joins an open plan fully equipped kitchen and diner. Dining area has traditional table and wooden chairs for 6. Guest w.c. Air conditioned twin bedroom with en-suite shower room and w.c. Doors to terrace.
First floor: 2 air conditioned bedrooms: 1 double with 4 poster bed, en suite shower & w.c. and its own private balcony with mountain and sea views. 1 twin bedroom with en suite shower & w.c. and its own private balcony with mountain and sea views. Washing machine.
Windows have mosquito screens throughout.
Further details outdoors:
Outside: Attractive well kept garden with grass lawn. Wonderful sea views, (not clear in photos unfortunately). Private pool with steps access. Covered pergola for shade and eating. Built in BBQ. Wooden table and chairs for 6. Off road parking area. Poolside is equipped with 6 sunloungers, umbrellas and garden furniture. Shower.
Further details
Distances
Bus stop for Coral Bay and Paphos: 5km, Kathikas and restaurants: 5km. Paphos: 22km, Polis: 12km, Latchi: 13km, Coral Bay: 13km, Avakas Gorge: 12km, Paphos Airport: 28km, Larnaca Airport: 123km.
Other information
Air conditioning hot & cold is available at €6 per wall unit per day, payable there, in advance. 4 units (bedrooms and lounge). Cot, highchair, plastic shower stool, box of toys on request. 2 or so steps to house. Pre bookable fan €3 per day incl. electricity.
Car Hire recommended. One way 4 seater taxi from Paphos airport €55, 6 seater €65 and minibus €95.
Cy Breeze Car Rental offer our guests discounted rates from Paphos Airport. For guests with disabilities, they are happy to offer extra assistance with luggage etc.
Changeover day: Please enquire
Rates
Rates are subject to change. This will not affect any bookings taken.
Refundable Damages Deposit £200.
Rental includes: Welcome hamper including chilled wine, eggs, bacon, cornflakes, bread, marg., water, milk, coffee and tea. Pool towels. Linen and towels. Change of linen and towels every 7 days, (or midway for 10 nights and more) along with a light clean of villa. Representative's visit.
Conditions
No deposit required * No obligation * We reserve villa for 48 hours
Kostenlose Option für Ihre Villa für 48 Stunden * Keine Buchungsverpflichtung
Réservation sans accompte et sans engagement à l'inscription * Nous réservons la villa pendant 48 heures
We can reserve the villa for you for 48 hours with no obligation, so that you can book flights. We do not require any credit card details or payment at this stage
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Share videoThe Paphos region
Polis is situated to the North West of Cyprus. The Akamas Peninsula lies to the West and it is a 30 minute drive from Paphos.
Polis caters well for independent travellers and is well known for its nature, and those keen on active holidays including cycling, hiking, horse riding, scuba diving and golf.
Polis is rich in history, dating back 3000 years. It was built on the ancient cities of Marion-Arsinoe. Over the past 20 years many artefacts have been unearthed including statues, jewellery and decorated pottery which is displayed in the local museum which opened in 1998.
The Akamas peninsula nearby covers about 230 square km and is located on the western tip of Cyprus. Protected as an area of outstanding natural beauty, it is the perfect location to enjoy outdoor activities such as cycling and hiking.
A major characteristic of this peninsula is its beaches. Akamas is the only large unspoiled coastal area remaining in Cyprus.
The Baths of Aphrodite are just along the coast from Latchi. According to myth, the goddess Aphrodite used to bathe in the pool of the nearby grotto which is shaded by a fig tree and has a continuous run of water from the overhead rocks. The baths are considered a source of fertility, and even now young Cypriot women go there early to avoid the guard, to bathe in the water.
The Pano Akourdaleia area
Akourdaleia is a quaint traditional village with a pretty church and stone houses. It is on 2 levels and the views get better as you drive up to Villa Quardia. It is close to Kathikas village, popular with our clients for its good tavernas, Polis and Latchi at the coast in one direction, and Coral Bay, Paphos and the Akamas National Park in the other.
The Akamas peninsula nearby covers about 230 square km and is located on the western tip of Cyprus. Protected as an area of outstanding natural beauty, it is the perfect location to enjoy outdoor activities such as cycling and hiking.
A major characteristic of this peninsula is its beaches. Akamas is the only large unspoiled coastal area remaining in Cyprus and is approx 25 mins drive.
Polis is situated to the North West of Cyprus. The Akamas Peninsula lies to the West and it is a 30 minute drive from Paphos. Polis caters well for independent travellers and is well known for its nature, and those keen on active holidays including cycling, hiking, horse riding, scuba diving and golf.
A stunning unspoilt resort, dotted with citrus groves and beautiful turquoise waters, it is the least developed beach resort in the South of Cyprus. Varied landscapes are to be found here including rocky mountains, meadows and forests. Polis faces across Chrysochou Bay to the Akamas Peninsula where many hiking trails can be found.
The town is partly pedestrianised and has a laid back feel to it. You can find international food as well as excellent traditional tavernas, (we will send you information on Eating Out etc.)
Polis is rich in history, dating back 3000 years. It was built on the ancient cities of Marion-Arsinoe. Over the past 20 years many artefacts have been unearthed including statues, jewellery and decorated pottery which is displayed in the local museum which opened in 1998. The local beach is at Polis Chrysochous Camp site, the only location in Cyprus where a eucalyptus forest meets the coast. The sandy beach is about half a mile walk into the town of Polis or alternatively there is a flat coastal walk way to the neighbouring resort of Latchi.
Facilities at the beach include showers, toilets, washing facilities, beach volley ball court and a snack bar.
Latchi is a picturesque fishing village which stretches 3km along the North West coast of the Island and lies on the edge of the beautiful Akamas National Park. The pretty harbour offers a number of excellent fresh fish tavernas that have turned out to be famous across the Island.
There are several beaches in Latchi which are perfect for swimming. They are covered with fine sand. Sunbeds and parasols are available to hire.
Latchi is the perfect resort for water sports as it has such clean sea water. You will find windsurfing, snorkelling, scuba diving, surfing, water-skiing, jet-skiing, parasailing, sailing and fishing here. There are also plenty of boat trips to choose from. Latchi is home to beautiful scenery and nature, making it perfect for trekking and there are plenty of organised nature walks for you to enjoy.
The Baths of Aphrodite are just along the coast from Latchi. According to myth, the goddess Aphrodite used to bathe in the pool of the nearby grotto which is shaded by a fig tree and has a continuous run of water from the overhead rocks. The baths are considered a source of fertility, and even now young Cypriot women go there early to avoid the guard, to bathe in the water.
APHRODITE TRAIL
The Aphrodite trail is considered one of the most beautiful walks in Cyprus, stretching 8km along the Akamas. The Akamas, an unspoilt stretch of coastline is an area of outstanding natural beauty and has been protected as such. The trail follows the route described in Greek mythology used by Aphrodite and her lover Adonis.
The trail begins at the Baths of Aphrodite which is a very popular tourist spot on the island. (The Baths of Aphrodite Fish Tavern here is a favourite with our clients.) From here the route ascends towards the 860 year old ancient oak tree, believed to be Aphrodite mythical lovers’ nest. Other highlights of the trail include stunning views of the blue lagoons from the high point at Moutti tis Sotiras. We highly recommend the boat trip from Latchi to see all of this, (especially if it is too hot to walk) it is stunningly beautiful and you get the change to swim in the clear turquoise sea too!
In Spring time you can expect to see colourful displays of wild flowers, although you are forbidden to pick them. There are many shrubs such as carob, olives, strawberry trees and mastic. Your senses will also be treated to a heady cocktail of scents such as wild thyme, rosemary, pine and juniper berries.
This trail gives you a true sense of hiking in an unspoilt paradise. On the way back you can stop and buy brightly coloured dragon fruit. (No sign, just look for the fruit and stop). Trail maps can be obtained from the tourist information office in Polis.
How to get there
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| Airport: | Paphos: 28 km |
For Car Hire we recommend Cy-Breeze in Paphos, as all cars are from their own fleet, and they meet you personally at Paphos Airport, no queuing or delivery charges.
Or they can deliver the car to your villa. They also offer older cars at lower rates, and always tell you the age of the car too. We have been working with Nick and George at Cy Breeze since 1990. www.cy-breeze.com.cy
Fly to Paphos (closest) or Larnaca
Here are some links to flight Companies that clients have had good results with, in no particular order:
View daily rates and good for last minute: http://www.skyscanner.net/
New: Moneysavingexpert: http://flightchecker.moneysavingexpert.com/
To Paphos and Larnaca: http://www.jet2.com/destinations/paphos-flights.aspx
I think these include E.Mids, Manchester and Leeds Bradford
www.Airflights.co.uk Good for last min, and it's a Freephone 0800 083 7007
http://www.travelsupermarket.com/c/cheap-flights/
http://www.avro.co.uk/Flight-Search/
http://flights.thomson.co.uk/en/index.html
http://www.cyprusairways.com/main/default.aspx
Daily flights to Lca from Heathrow, 09.30 and 22.00. Tuesdays and Thursday to Pfo. Stansted to Pfo Tuesdays. Manchester on Saturdays. Birmingham Friday night flight to Pfo. Wednesdays to Lca. You can mix and match these flights. ie fly out to Lca, come back from Pfo etc. Seats are sold 10 months prior to departure, and are cheapest then too, like Easy Jet.
As far as I know there are no add ons on Cyprus Airways, meals, drinks and luggage included. Same with BA.
http://www.travelrepublic.co.uk/Charters.aspx
http://www.britishairways.com/travel/flights-to-paphos/public/en_gb
or
http://www.britishairways.com/travel/fx/public/en_gb
http://www.easyjet.com/en/book/index.asp?WT.srch=1
Please note Paphos comes under "C" for Cyprus. They also fly to Larnaca. They fly from Luton, Gatwick, Manchester and Bristol, Edinburgh and maybe more..
Last Minute: http://www.olympicholidays.com/flights/flights-home.htm
From Belfast, Birmingham, Bournemouth, Bristol, East Midlands, Humberside, Leeds Bradford, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Luton, Glasgow, Manchester, Newcastle and Stansted.
http://www.monarch.co.uk/flights
Flights from £169 Stansted and Heathrow in May Call Cyplon Call FREE on 0800 074 8888
And you can call Traveldeals4less 0800 032 6567 Freephone
Activities near Pano Akourdaleia
Tennis in town
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
A winter sun break
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 19 May 2012 |
It is a lovely Villa with everything you could wish for and we have just returned from a very interesting and restful two weeks. The views are spectacular looking across the Valley and up to the mountains and then turn to the left and you can see the sea at Polis. It is beautifully secluded with a lovely pool and surrounding area bordered by a wonderful array of roses and three “Bottle Brush” bushes which were just coming into full bloom. The Villa itself is fully equipped to a very high standard with very new equipment and the welcome pack was as usual very comprehensive. The villa is set between Pano & Kato Akourdaleia which now have a very good road between Kathikas and the Paphos to Polis road, there are some really good supermarkets in Skoulli, Glykis & Byrons which we found to be very comprehensive and generally cheaper than the large ones in Polis. Whilst on holiday we only have Breakfast and a very light lunch in the villa, there are a lot of good Tavernas in Kathikas, Petradaki in particular was extremely good and very reasonable and if you want a traditional Cypriot meal, Pangratios in Miliou should be visited. If a massage is on your list the Akamas Health Farm at Drouseia has wonderful facilities and very competitive pricing. The small Museum in Steni is well worth a visit as it is very comprehensive and the flowers in and around the village are stunning. Quardia is a fantastic place to stay with lots of wildlife, Lizards galore both skinks and the larger “Dinosaur” variety, bluetits feeding their young at the front and Swallows making their nest inside the Pergola, whilst just up the road you can hear and see Goats on their daily trek with a Lady goatherd. There is a Herb Garden just up the road which you can visit. We found loads to do and our two weeks flew by doing something new in Cyprus virtually every day even though we have been coming for over 25 years. If you are intending to visit Cyprus we can recommend Sundance as giving you that bit extra, this is our third time with them and we will be back again in July. Thank you Irene for another great vacation. |
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 6 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Approx | 1 Mar 13 | 1 May 13 | £ 595 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Approx | 1 May 13 | 1 Jun 13 | £ 770 | £ 110 | - | 1 Week |
| Approx | 1 Jun 13 | 1 Jul 13 | £ 850 | £ 125 | - | 1 Week |
| Approx | 1 Jul 13 | 24 Jul 13 | £ 897 | £ 128 | - | 1 Week |
| Approx | 24 Jul 13 | 1 Sep 13 | £ 1090 | £ 157 | - | 1 Week |
| Approx | 1 Sep 13 | 1 Oct 13 | £ 840 | £ 120 | - | 1 Week |
| Approx | 1 Oct 13 | 1 Nov 13 | £ 795 | £ 114 | - | 1 Week |
| Approx | 1 Nov 13 | 1 Dec 13 | £ 670 | £ 95 | - | 1 Week |
The property does not have weekend tariffs.
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Rates are approximate and subject to change. Hamper with wine included.<BR>Please use these rates as a guide and we always offer lower 2 person rates here and at my other villas
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