Families/couples preferred Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children Smokers welcome Self-catering
Home description
Orange Tree House is located in the heart of the historic town of Skopelos, 300m from the harbor, up a stepped street with no traffic. A busy and bustling traditional Greek town, offering all the amenities you should require for an enjoyable holiday. The house benefits from 2 terraces offering commanding views over the rooftops of the town to the countryside and mountains beyond, and a very large courtyard ideal for “al fresco” dining and relaxing. The house is fully equipped to make your stay as comfortable as possible.
The numerous good restaurants and bars of the town are only 3 minutes walk away and the local town beach a couple more minutes. The islands other beautiful beaches and smaller towns are easily accessible by frequent busses, taxis, or of course a hire-car.
Orange Tree House
The "sunny" and "shaded" Courtyard
The kitchen
Main Bedroom
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The Sporades/Evia region
The Northern Sporades are made up of a group of three main islands, Skiathos, Skopelos, and Alonissos. They lay North of Evia, and East of the Magnesian peninsular.
The Sporades were originally part of the magnesian peninsular when about 2-3 million years ago they broke away from the mainland and sank into the sea. They now form a small chain of islands known to be quite beautiful and a popular holiday destination for the discerning traveler.
All islands interconnect easily in the summer enabling all three to be visited without difficulty, due to the numerous hydrofoils and ferries operating daily. It is delightful to often see dolphins following in the wake of the boats whilst traveling these waters between the islands.
Skopelos Island / Skopelos Town area
Essentially, Skopelos Island has one main road linking the two main ports, one being Skopelos Town, the other is Glossa.
In between these two there are small villages, hamlets, beaches and tavernas, all easily accessible.
It’s a very green, mountainous island, and covered in pine forest, reputedly the greenest island in Greece. Off the main road you will find old “donkey tracks” created many generations ago, these usually lead to freshwater springs. The air is very clean, a paradise for walkers, bird-watchers, and indeed anyone who loves the countryside.
The many beaches across the island are clean and picturesque with calm sea, swimming and snorkeling are a pleasure. September 2007, saw the filming of Mamma Mia on Kastani beach, chosen for its unspoilt beauty.
One can take advantage of the small boats for rent to explore secluded coves accessible only from the sea.
Skopelos harbor is lined with good restaurants, cafés and bars, looking especially beautiful at night with lights reflecting on the sea. Behind the waterfront there is a maze of cobbled streets, beautifully presented gift shops, along with shops selling island crafts and local delicacies. Venturing further one cannot fail to stumble upon both beautifully ornate churches and equally beautiful simple churches. The smell of Jasmine permeating the air with the sight of Bougainvillea tumbling from overhead balconies is sure to impress.
Wherever one finds oneself on Skopelos Island, be it the bustle of the harbor front or the tranquility of the countryside you can be assured that the local people will offer a warm and friendly welcome. “Hospitality” is all important to the islanders.
Should you choose “Orange Tree House” for your holiday, we are sure that you will be comfortable and have a wonderful time exploring Skopelos.
How to get there
Direct flights to Skiathos Island from all major U:K: airports, then a 50 minute ferry/hydrofoil to Skopelos Town.
Direct flights to Athens International Airport, onward flight to Skiathos, or taxi to buss station then onward to Agios Constantinos for ferry/hydrofoil to Skopelos Town.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Skiathos (JSK): 10 km
Ferry:
Skopelos
Facilities
Luxuries:
DVD player
General:
Air conditioning, TV, CD player
Standard:
Kettle, Toaster, Iron
Utilities:
Cooker, Fridge, Washing machine
Rooms:
Bedrooms (2), Bathrooms (1), WCs (1)
Furniture:
Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ
Further details indoors: Orange Tree House is very comfortably furnished with all of the facilities to make your stay as comfortable and relaxing as possible. The 2 bedrooms are both benefiting from air-conditioning, enabling a good night’s sleep during those hot and balmy evenings that are so looked forward to during a holiday. The main bedroom has a double bed, and the second bedroom has twin beds, making the property suitable for couples or families.
The fully equipped kitchen offers full size oven and hob, dining table and chairs, and all crockery etc. to make self catering a pleasure.
The large modern bathroom has full size bathtub and a large walk-in shower.
There is a selection of CDs, DVDs, and books along with the traditional board-game of Tavli (backgammon).
All linen provided except beach towels.
Further details outdoors: The rare feature of this town house is its large courtyard. The courtyard has 3 fruit trees, it offers both full sun for the sun worshipers wishing to top-up their tan and shady areas for those relaxing hours with a book and a glass of local wine.
The courtyard is furnished to enable “alfresco” dining, there being a dining table to accommodate 4 people. The terraces each have a table and two chairs.
The courtyard also benefits from a barbeque, enabling the grilling of your favourite food under the stars.
Further details
English speaking representatives on hand to answer any queries. The location of this property is not suitable for wheelchairs. Linen change twice weekly.
Conditions
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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October
26 Sep 08
30 Oct 08
300£300
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May
1 May 09
29 May 09
330£330
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June
29 May 09
3 Jul 09
415£415
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July & August
3 Jul 09
28 Aug 09
540£540
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September
28 Aug 09
25 Sep 09
415£415
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October
25 Sep 09
1 Nov 09
330£330
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Nightly rates are pro-rata for stays of 10 nights or when the stay overlaps different months.
20% discount for single occupancy.
30% deposit required at time of booking. Balance due 6 weeks before arrival.
Preferred payment method;Payment into specified U.K. bank account, sorry we are unable to accept credit cards at this time.
Long Term or winter rentals avaliable, Please contact for details.
Availability
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