Villa Athena
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About the home
Villa Athena is designed for indoor / outdoor living and has been interior designed with a blend of antiques and contemporary furniture. The large living area flows into the outdoor dining area which is shaded under a pergola that also overhangs the continuous horizon pool and offers stunning views across the Bay of Navarone.
The villa comprises 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms over 3 floors with 2 sundecks and is fully air conditioned . There is a separate kitchen with the usual modern conveniences such as American fridge freezer with ice crusher for cocktails and blender to create smoothies and iced coffees. There is an indoor dining room which adjoins the open plan living area which has a plasma TV , satellite , DVD and stereo with iPod link that can be used remotely to control music to the outside speakers where the main dining area is located under the pergola with a traditional Greek style barbecue area set off to one side. Steps lead from the dining area directly into the pool which is 10m x 5 m in size and surrounded by a huge sun deck area furnished with sun loungers and outdoor sofa.
The villa has 260 m2 of internal living area but including external living area the total living accommodation is 410m2 . It is located on a plot of land of 2200m 2.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 12, 6 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Navarone Bay, 400m |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 400m |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | DVD player, Sea view |
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| General: | Central heating, Air conditioning, TV, CD player, Pool / Snooker table, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 6 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms of which 3 family bathrooms, Solarium / Roof terrace |
| Furniture: | Single beds (4), Double beds (4), Cots (1), Dining seating for 12, Lounge seating for 12 |
| Other: | Please check with the advertiser regarding linen and towels Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Parking space |
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The Aegean Islands region
The Aegean islands are located a long way south and Rhodes itself was a staging post for the Knights Templar on their way to the crusades which leads to an interesting mix of Greek , Byzantine and also Italian cultures.
Temperatures in Lindos rise from mid to high 20s in April through to low 30s in late June and mid 30s in August back down to mid 20s by the end of October and it is still warm enough to swim in the sea at Xmas. It is very unusual to see any rain between April and October with heavy rains falling in November to February.
The Rhodes / Lindos area
Rhodes is a large island and offers something for everyone.
Lindos is carefully protected and consists of a warren of whitewashed fishermen's cottages and captains houses dissected by pebbled streets narrow enough only to allow access to donkeys and mopeds. The buildings are hollowed out to offer a wide range of shops and bars and an eclectic mix of superb dining from traditional greek to rustic Italian at Broccolino to world class nouveau cuisine at boutique hotel Melonos. Everything is dominated by the ancient Acropolis set high above the town.
Beaches range from the stunning bay of St Pauls to family beaches at Navarone Bay (400 m from the villa ); to the sweeping beach at Prassonisi 30 km to the south , famous for hosting world windsurfing championships.
Activities range from spas in Lindos and also at Lindian Village resort 5 km away where it is also possible to hire catamarans and windsurfers. Tennis is available and the island's golf course is 15 km north of the villa where there is also a waterpark available for the children. Further afield , it is possible to take diving trips and day trips to Turkey.
Rhodes old town is the largest inhabited medieval town in Europe and although the Colossus of Rhodes no longer exists there is still a wealth of history to explore whilst the new town offers modern shopping , clubs and dining experience.
We chose Rhodes because it is exceptionally varied and there is so much to do that we are able to go back repeatedly.
How to get there
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| Airport: | Rhodes: 30 km |
| Ferry: | Rhodes: 30 km |
FLYING THERE : RHODES -DIAGORAS AIRPORT
Direct flights are available and there are many options.
For those that live in the south we recommend Easyjet which takes around 3 hours 45 mins from Gatwick.
From the north Jet2.com offers very reasonable flights from Leeds ,Manchester, Newcastle
Other options include Thomas Cook and Thomson
Another alternative is to fly either on discount scheduled flights to Athens and to take 50 minute connecting flight to Rhodes
FROM THE AIRPORT TO THE VILLA
The drive is very straightforward and around 40 minutes direct down the scenic coast road from the airport to Lindos.
Car hire in Rhodes is cheap. We recommend Holiday autos (www.holidayautos.co.uk) who charge from £17 per day for an economy car which tends to be a couple of years old and the main rental companies such as Avis and Hertz charge slightly more but the car is normally near new.
Alternatively a taxi ride is around £30 and you can pick up a car at your leisure in Lindos the next day.
Activities near Rhodes
Tennis in town
Watersports
Waterpark
Golf within 30 mins drive
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Good nightlife
Reviews
 30 Jun 2011 |
We travelled with our twins, aged 4. The journey from the airport was just over one hour , just on the right side of exciting for travel weary small children! The quality of the accommodation was... more |
28 Jun 2011 |
I would definitely recommend a stay at Villa Athena, we stayed for 2 weeks and all our needs were met during our stay. The Villa itself is decorated and presented to a high standard, the facilities are great (especially the air-con in nearly every room, and the ice machine on the front of the fridge). 10 of us stayed and we all agreed that we visit again, Thanks for making our stay so great! |
23 Jun 2011 |
11 of us stayed at this villa - 6 adults and5 children. We all had an amazing time. The villa is brilliant - extremely comfortable and well equipped . We hired a car which I souls say is essential. This allowed us to stock up at the supermarkets for lunches and evening drinks and also to drive into lindos to dine each evening. The pool was a huge success and the views are wonderful. St Pauls bay is worth a visit. We would love to return to this villa. |
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 12 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Off Peak | 29 May 11 | 9 Jul 11 | £ 3000 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Peak | 9 Jul 11 | 3 Sep 11 | £ 4000 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Post school holidays | 3 Sep 11 | 1 Oct 11 | £ 3000 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Off Peak | 1 Oct 11 | 29 Oct 11 | £ 1800 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Out of Season | 29 Oct 11 | 7 Apr 12 | £ 1000 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Early Season | 7 Apr 12 | 2 Jun 12 | £ 2000 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Off Peak | 2 Jun 12 | 14 Jul 12 | £ 3000 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Peak | 14 Jul 12 | 1 Sep 12 | £ 4000 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Post school holidays | 1 Sep 12 | 29 Sep 12 | £ 3000 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Off Peak | 29 Sep 12 | 3 Nov 12 | £ 1800 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Out of Season | 3 Nov 12 | 30 Mar 13 | £ 1000 | - | - | 1 Week |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Discount of 15 % for groups of 6 or less
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 2 years listed You are contacting Rosalie Carr
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Languages spoken   The owner is based in Australia and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This villa has received 5 reviews from previous guests.  |
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