Hydra Island holiday cottage

Charming cottage on Island with no cars only donkeys.

Description Cottage,
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, 1 Bathroom
Facilities near the sea, village, terrace, balcony, air-conditioning
Rates per property
Set rates in Euros
€75 - €90/night 
€525 - €630/week 
GBP Conversion - Estimated
£68 - £81/night 
£473 - £568/week 
Alex Calothis
+30 6934-713538
+30 27520-97176
Speaks: English, French, Greek

Photos and Description of this Hydra Island holiday cottage An air-conditioned self-catering Bohemian cottage 50 meters from the sea.

Cassandra cottage is full of Bohemiam charm. The cottage has a maze like feel as the rooms are in unexpected places adding to the eccentricity and appeal of this delicious cottage. The courtyard is arranged for four to dine with glimpses of the sea whilst remaining private with a traditional well in the center of the courtyard where water can be drawn to water the plants and clean off sandy feet. Through one door off the courtyard you will reach the sitting room and bedroom with two single beds. The sitting room's double windows open to a wonderful sea view and stunning sunsets and there are plenty of books in a variety of languages to add to your relaxation. The bedroom with two single beds lays through a seperate door and with an interesting and unexpected window! Through another door from the courtyard there is the kitchen with a dining table for four. Up a spiral staircase, you reach the cool inviting master bedroom with a double bed & two balconies with breath taking sea views.
Hydra Island cottage rental - Main bedroom wth twin balconies.

Main bedroom wth twin balconies.

Hydra Island cottage rental - The view

The view

Hydra Island cottage rental - The dinning area is light and spacious.

The dinning area is light and spacious.

Hydra Island cottage rental - Light cool sitting room with sea view.

Light cool sitting room with sea view.

Hydra Island cottage rental - Charming kitchen

Charming kitchen

Hydra Island cottage rental - Different levels and unexpected rooms

Different levels and unexpected rooms

Hydra Island cottage rental - The courtyard

The courtyard

Hydra Island cottage rental - One of the many bays 5mins walk away

One of the many bays 5mins walk away

Location: Hydra Island in Greece

Nearest Airport: Athens at 100 Kilometres
Nearest Train: Piraeus at 60 Kilometres
Nearest Motorway: Piraeus at 60 Kilometres
Nearest Beach: beach at 100 Metres
When you imagine a perfect Greek island Hydra is it. Narrow cobbled lanes to get lost in. Unexpected chic shops round corners. Quality locally served tavernas. Busy and quiet bars. Sea front cafes. Swimming in crystal clear waters. Goat tracks. Coastal walks. Deserted hills. Pine forests. Deserted bays. Hidden water sports facilities. Friendly locals. Day trips to other islands: Spetses, Poros, Dokos, Aegina, Agistri. Sunshine, shade and old windmills. But what gives Hydra it's unique feel is the strict building regulations which keeps everything in traditional harmony and the fact that the only mode of transport is donkey. There are no roads and no cars or bikes. Everywhere is a short walk or, if you like, a donkey ride away. The traditional way of building and lack of motorised transport keep the pace of life in Hydra as it was 100 years ago, delightfully steady and gentle. There is time to talk, time to smile, time to relax. On Hydra the world is still a beautiful place.

Availability for this holiday cottage rental in Hydra Island, Greece

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Rental Rates for this holiday cottage in Hydra Island, Greece

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Dates Rates
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Low season 01 November 2009 - 31 December 2009 €525 €75 €75 2 Weeks
Winter/Spring 2010 01 January 2010 - 31 May 2010 €525 €75 €75 2 Weeks
Summer 2010 01 June 2010 - 30 September 2010 €630 €90 €90 2 Weeks
Autumn/Winter 2010 01 October 2010 - 31 December 2010 €525 €75 €75 2 Weeks

Additional information about rental rates

  • A 20% deposit will be required to book. We ask you for the balance a month before your arrival. Credit card payments accepted through Paypal for the deposit. The balance to be payed by bank transfer. (Please note that that you may pay the balance through Paypal but as their charges are high we regret we will need to pass on this additional cost to you.)

Accommodation and facilities for this holiday cottage rental in Hydra Island, Greece

Property Type:
  • cottage

Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering

Location Type:
  • near the sea
  • village

Theme:
  • romantic
  • budget

General:
  • air-conditioning
  • linen provided
  • towels provided

Kitchen:
  • 4 ring stove
  • fridge
  • oven

Dining:
  • dining area
  • seating for 4 people

Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Shower Enclosure

Bedrooms:
  • 2 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 4 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Double Bed
    Bedroom 2 - 2 Single Bed
  • Please note that the double bedroom has two balconies one of which has no railing. We would like to bring this to your attention if you have children. The door to this balcony can be bolted but caution needs to be exercised.
Entertainment:
  • radio
  • audio tape player

Outside:
  • terrace
  • balcony
  • 4 garden chairs

Suitability:
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • pets not allowed
  • children welcome
  • long term rentals available

Local Activities:
  • diving
  • swimming
  • walking
  • sailing
  • fishing
  • wind-surfing
  • water skiing

Attractions:
  • ATM/bank
  • churches
  • fitness centre
  • groceries
  • museums
  • playground

Leisure Activities:
  • bird watching
  • hiking
  • hunting small game
  • pier fishing
  • snorkelling

Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • restaurants
  • ruins

Nearby Services:
  • medical services

Notes: Although children are welcome please be aware that the double bedroom up the spiral staircase has two balconies one of which has no railing. The door to this balcony can be bolted but caution needs to be exercised. Please also note that one of the qualities that lend Hydra it's unique charm is the absence of motor vehicles. This, however does make Hydra not so suitable for those who have difficulty in walking unless they are happy to travel everywhere by donkey. There are also many shallow steps and the streets can be wonderfully narrow so the elderly need to feel confident with steps.

Further details for this holiday cottage rental in Hydra Island, Greece

Hydra: Hydra town is laid out like an amphitheatre around the harbour. There are smaller harbours either side. One has a fish taverna and water sports and can be reach either by a flat walk around the coast or by one of the many water taxi that service the locals. The small harbour on the west side of the town is closer to you and can also be reached by a short coastal walk or water taxi from Hydra harbour. Here there is a good taverna with magnificent views and small fishing boats harbour. Further along from this is what is know as The Baby Beach. The water here slowly deepens and is ideal for all. Much further around the coast is a small gathering of houses and this can also be reach by a path along the hillside. Over the top of Hydra island through the pine forest and down the other side there are secluded bays which can also be reach by water taxi, foot or donkey. Don't forget to book your return!

A Day Out.: From Hydra you can take a day trip to the islands of Spetses, Poros, Dokos, Aegina and/or Agistri. If you wish to travel further hire a car from Poros (across the narrow sea channel at Poros is the small town of Galatas where you will probably get a better deal on your car hire or at least be on the mainland.) From here you can reach Epidavros with it's famous ancient amphitheatre within half an hour and a further hour will take you to Ancient Mycene and Agamennons 'Beehive' tomb. The colossal walls of Tirins are along this journey as is the first capital of Greece, Nafplion, although it still has it's ancient mosques and old town squares it also now has a very chic cosmopolitan feel and is an excellent destination for a day out with it's castle up 999 steps towering over the town and the island fort in the bay which can be reach by local water bus at 4 euros a person.

Privacy.: The people of Hydra have a sense of privacy and discretion. The building regulations state that no window can over look someone Else's property and those that do because they are so old have been tightly shuttered closed. This sense of privacy has made Hydra into a place that people come to take a relaxing holiday with assurance of discretion. Leonard Cohen, Joan Collins and Richard Branson are some of the well known people that have holiday homes here.

Reviews for this holiday cottage rental in Hydra Island, Greece

Rating
3 out of 5

Peace and quiet on Hydra

Joe's Trip Bristol
Review Submitted: May 31, 2009 Date of Stay: April 2009
We stayed here for two weeks and had a lovely relaxing time on this beautiful car free island. The accommodation is rather basic for the price. However, Hydra is one of the most expensive islands in Greece. The owner has updated one of the bedrooms and installed air-conditioning. The Sitting Room has a lovely outlook and is a relaxing place to sit and unwind. The kitchen and shower room could do with some urgent updating though, as could the rather uncomfortable bedding.
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