Andros cottages

We had an amazing stay in the villa at Vitali. Great facilities (pool, basketball, table tennis and trampoline), comfy beds and lots of outdoor space for chilling in. The road to get there is not for the novice driver and the only shops "nearby" are 30 minutes away but the venue is well worth it with mountains all around and a view own the valley to the sea. Katerina the host was super helpful and quick to respond to any questions we had. Only warning I would give is for those with very small children as there are lots of steps and some high drops but our 10 and 12 year olds absolutely loved it as did we.

Katerina's unique independent villa is located within its own grounds in the heart of a mountain village at around 200 metres above sea level. It is 35 mins (down) to 50 mins walk up from the Chora (Andros Town). The house is located almost directly on Andros walking Route 18 and is ideally positioned to take advantage of the Islands extensive walking network. It is however located some distance (a few hundred yards and many steps) from the nearest car parking area. This has the advantage of there being no road noise, but it will not be suitable for everyone. We stayed for 11 nights in early November and did not need a car. Walking to the supermarket and restaurants in town on the old paths was a joy. The house, which dates from various periods is a bit quirky. The lounge is the most recent and is a big airy room. The bathroom, which is the oldest has a beamed very low ceilings. The house is fully equipped and, as long as you are looking to stay in an original village home with lots of character you will love it. The only real limitation for us was the size of the beds. If you are average height and build they are probably just usable as doubles We had to use a bedroom each. Overall, a great place to stay in Andros.

We arrived late in the evening to be greeted by Nikos' mother who was lovely and very welcoming. She had unexpectedly cooked as a lovely traditional Greek meal on arrival which was very much appreciated. She spoke good English and was able to give us a tour of the villa explaining the history of it and where to find necessity's. The villa as explained is approx. 7 km from the nearest town, beach and local restaurants. It was just what we wanted, away from it all but near to amenities. A car is essential to get around and having hired one from Tasos with the assistance of Nikos (which was very much appreciated) we visited many places around the Island. A great base and fantastic value for money. Many thanks to Nikos and his mother. We had a great time and would recommend to others.