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Lemon Tree House - Poros Island. Restored stone house overlooking the harbour. Truly panoramic views. 1hr Athens

Villa in Poros, Poros Town, Poros, Argo-Saronic Islands, Greece

3 bedroom(s), 2 bathroom(s), sleeps 10, self catering

View from top terrace Kitchen upper level

Bedrooms 1 x Double Room, 2 x Twin Room, 3 x Sofa Bed, 1 x Childrens Bed, 1 x Cot, Bed Linen Supplied, Extra camp-bed if required. Cot hire available, Bathrooms 2 x Bathroom, Towels Supplied, Linen and bathroom towels are provided. Beach towels for hire., Reception 10 x Dining Area Seating Capacity, 8 x Living Area Seating Capacity, Sofas, dining table and chairs and terrace furniture including deckchairs, Kitchen & Laundry Coffee Maker, Freezer, Fridge, Grill, Hob, Iron and Board, Juicer, Liquidiser, Oven, Toaster, Washing Machine, General Air Conditioning, Ceiling Fans, Central Heating, Fireplace, Hair Dryer, Open Fire, Entertainment Board Games, Books, CD Player, Children's Toys, Stereo, Outdoor Balcony, Garden, Garden Furniture, Sunbeds, Terrace, Washing Line, Sport and Leisure Bird Watching, Climbing, Cycling, Fishing, Health Spa, Night Life, Sailing, Scuba Diving, Skiing, Walking, Water Sports, Suitability Suitable for young children, No access by car to the villa. Steps from the harbour, Exclusions Pets excluded, Smoking excluded, Location Type Beach, Ideal hideaway, Lively, Mountain, Near the sea, Quiet, Romantic, Town, Village

Indicates location of property Greece > Argo-Saronic Islands > Poros > Poros Town "GETTING THERE" Poros is in the Saronic group of islands, easily accessible by fast or slow ferry from Pireaus, the port at Athens. Other islands to visit here from POROS: HYDRA, SPETSES, AEGINA. By travelling back to Athens hundreds of other Greek islands can be accessed but we think you will be very happy to stay in POROS! The ferries run regularly to and from Poros-Pireaus. The cost of the fast ferry is approx. 20€ depending on time of year and the slow ferry is half that price. The fast ferry takes 1 hour and the slow car ferry takes approximately 2 hours 45 mins. An alternative is to hire a car at Athens airport and drive to Galatas which is the mainland opposite Poros. You can either leave the car at Galatas and take the boat taxi across to Poros (2 minutes crossing) or take the car over to the island on one of the regular car ferries (crossing 5 minutes) Other Saronic islands to visit are Aegina, Hydra and Spetses, all with their own special individual charm and diversity. SHOPPING There are many shops on the harbour front and in the narrow white painted streets add to the charm of Poros. There is a daily fish and meat market and many fresh fruit and vegetable shops and supermarkets. In addition, there is no shortage of banks and there is a post office and numerous shops selling clothes, jewellery, etc. ENTERTAINMENT The island of Poros is very green and the scenery quite stunning. The easy pace of life here is very relaxing. The restaurants and bars are family owned and it is a very safe and charming place to holiday. There are late night bars and cafes to frequent and a couple of discos but this is not an island streaming with clubs and loud music. There are several Internet cafes and a place to play snooker. BEACHES There are many beaches to enjoy and they are rarely, if ever, crowded. There are nearly always local taxis on the harbour waiting to take you wherever you want to go. There charges are very reasonable [approx. 3€ to the furthest beach]. There is a bus which leaves the harbour every 20mins or so which tours the island and stops at all the beaches. The charge is 50c each way, whatever the distance. Taxi boats are always waiting on the harbour going back and forth to Galatas and to the many beaches around Poros. Current crossing price to the mainland is 80cents. All beaches have sunbeds for hire and one or more restaurant or bar. SWIMMING POOLS There are a few swimming pools offering free usage and all are equipped with sunbeds and a bar or restaurant. WATER SPORTS Askeli beach which is approximately 5 mins by bus/car from Lemon Tree House has a choice of water sports including water skiing, fun water sports such as banana boat, dinghy sailing, windsurfing, kayaking. CAR HIRE There is bike, scooter and car hire on Poros and the opportunity to take boat trips around the island and to other nearby islands as well as further afield. YACHT CHARTERING If you are interested in chartering a yacht please ask us for details. REAL GREECE is here... Experience real Greece in the Saronic Gulf and enjoy the magic of Poros and its many surrounding islands while being just 1 hour from Athens. Haven on Earth has personal knowledge of the Saronic islands and will do their best to make your holiday a positively enjoyable experience. For those who enjoy dining out they will be spoilt for choice along the harbour and beach side with waterfront restaurants offering friendly service as well as fantastic sea food. There are many historic sites to visit and with the mainland at Galatas less than 3 minutes across the water there is plenty of opportunity for exploration. Poros is ideally placed for an island hopping experience with fast or slow ferries at the harbour waiting to take you to other Saronic islands or back to Athens from where many more islands can be visited. Discover Poros.. the Athenians` best kept secret. Poros is very close to the Greek capital of Athens. It is also very close to the mainland, making Poros possibly the only island in Greece which is accessible 24 hours a day. Travel to Poros may be achieved either by sea, or by driving from the mainland. From Athens International Airport you can take the E96 bus. This stops immediately outside the arrivals terminal, and goes straight to Pireaus, the main harbour. From here, you have the choice of a ferry boat or hydrofoil, the Flying Dolphin to Poros. Journey time to Poros is about 2 hours 15 minutes by ferry, or an hour by hydrofoil. By car from Athens, take the highway to Korinth. After the exit Loutraki, take the next exit Epidavros. Follow this road until you reach Palea Epidavros, and then take the road to Kranidi, Porto-Heli. At the village of Trachia, turn left at the sign for Galatas - Poros . Carry straight on and you will find yourself in Galatas village. Car ferrys run from Galatas to Poros every 30 minutes, and the crossing is only 5-10 minutes. In Poros you can travel by bus, taxi or taxi boat. There are 2 buses one going to Askeli - Monastery, and one going to Neorio, the Love Bay and the Russian bay. The taxi boats connect Poros to Galatas every 10 minutes and during summer they will take you to some of the lovely beaches. Hiring a bicycle, moped or car will give you the opportunity to move in the island more freely - just remember your driving licence for the car or moped. Poros is an easy and delightful island to visit and is only an hour by hydrofoil from Athens. At first glance, this enchanting island appears like a stage set. Seemingly glued onto the conical hill are clusters of sparkling white houses with ocean-blue shutters, terracotta roofs, bright flowers and laundry hanging from the windows. Caques, fishing boats and sailboats rock gently alongside the busy waterfront. In the kafeneons, animated locals play cards or flick their kobolo (worry beads), sipping metrio (semi-sweet Greek coffee) or frappé (ice coffee). This island is crossed by climbing, winding alleys splashed with jasmine and bougainvillea, leading to the square with its landmark clock tower and memorial cenotaph honoring its dead from the last two wars. Poros was a favorite retreat for Greek poet George Seferis, winner of the 1963 Nobel Prize for Literature, as well as the reclusive movie star Greta Garbo in her later years. The ruins of Troizinia, near Galatas on the Greek mainland Known as Kalauria in ancient times, Poros is separated from the Peloponnese by a narrow 800-meter strait. Small motor boats and ferries carry passengers and cars across from the island to the mainland village of Galatas, so close it is often mistakenly referred to as part of Poros itself. The imposing mountain range beyond the village suggests the shape of a sleeping woman, hence the Greek name Kimomeni. From Galatas it is only a short and worthwhile drive to the protected lemon forest known as Lemonodasos. An elderly couple runs a rustic taverna tucked high up in the citrus groves, offering a magnificent panorama and a coarse retsina, a resin-based Greek wine. Sandy beaches near Galatas do not come by the dozen, but the Aliki Beach, near the Lemonodasos is a popular spot for bathers and water skiers. Small taxi boats depart from Poros in the morning for the beach. Vassos Karadimos family-run fish restaurant, set directly on the Aliki waterfront, serves a fresh plate of fried kalamari (squid) and homemade moussaka to hungry swimmers. On warm summer nights, locals from the village also come here to catch a breeze and enjoy a meal under the stars. On Poros, the Temple of Poseidon sits atop the Palatia Plateau, the highest point on the island. In 322 B.C.E the great orator Demosthenes, who had roused Athens to rebel against Macedonia, fled to this temple, which is dedicated to the Greek god of the sea and the storm (and brother of Zeus). There, Demosthenes committed suicide to avoid surrendering to his Macedonian pursuers. Today, there is little more to see of the temple than the foundation stones. While the Palatia Plateau is easily accessible by car, local bus, or rented motorcycle, only some parts of Poros can be reached by land. Throughout the summer, boats leave each morning from the main waterfront for daytrips around the island. Pushing south, hidden among the pine and cypress trees, is the Monastery of Zoodochos Pigi the life-giving source. The waters of the fountain outside the monastery are reputed to have curative properties, and many people still come to stock up on the water. Back in town, one can visit the archaeological museum in the Plateia (square) Alexandros Korizi. It features pottery from Poseidons Temple and a copy of a stone tablet found in Troizinia, a few kilometers out of Galatas. The tablet details the evacuation plans of the Athenians who fled to Troizinia in 480 B.C.E to escape Xerxes and his invading Persians. All this sightseeing should be scheduled around the Greek way of life. Traditionally, most Greeks take a nap after lunch in the summer and come out only when the heat has died down. Smartly dressed, they go for their ritual volta, a leisurely walk along the waterfront, and then sit perhaps for an ouzo, the licorice-flavored aperitif, and some grilled octopus. Greeks only start contemplating dinner around 10 p.m. For a true Greek dining experience, O Vlakhos, a family taverna run by Thanassi and his wife Eleni in Galatas, is a perfect place to mingle with the locals and dip your bread unabashedly in the Greek salad and zanzinki (yogurt and cucumber dip). While staying in Poros, it would be a terrible shame to pass up the opportunity to spend an evening in Epidavros. Only half an hour drive up the coast from Galatas, classical Greek plays are performed in modern Greek by the National Theatre Company in a magnificent amphitheater. The experience is truly unforgettable, despite the language barrier. Every summer Poros greets some 1,500 tourists daily, many simply passing through for a couple of hours on a cruise ship tour. According to the World Tourism Organization, Greece receives some 12 to 15 million visitors a year. Some firmly believe it will continue to be a popular holiday destination. Hatziperos connects this phenomenon mainly to Greeces weather, beaches and hospitality." Content taken from lth-poros website

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30% deposit on reservation balance due 2 months prior to holiday Payment methods accepted: Cheque, bank transfer, debit or credit card, euros Changeover day: Saturday flexible out of main season INCLUDED: Bed linen and bathroom towels Beds made up prior to arrival Cleaning Welcome Pack Check in time 1600-2000hrs - special arrangements for late arrivals Check out time 1000hrs - flexible out of season OPTIONAL EXTRAS: Beach towel hire - £5 per week grocery shopping in advance delivered prior to your arrival- £20 service charge - extra cleaning- £10 per hour We have a local management team and you can be met from the ferry on arrival and taken to Lemon Tree House. If you have any suggestions please let us know.

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"Testimonials: “Party of 6 people, all of us had a very, very good holiday, first time we had been based in a town and the first time we haven`t used car hire whilst away…Excellent place to have a holiday, myself & my wife have been to POROS before as boyfriend/girlfriend 22 years ago, this time we took the family and the area was a lot better than we remembered it…. Lemon Tree house was an ideal base for us, suited us perfectly, all amenities in the house that we needed, enjoyed the terrace/patio area and of course just minutes from all tavernas, the harbour, boat taxis, bus`s and shops, ideal for us all…. All six of us enjoyed it more than we expected and we all would recommend the accommodation & area to everybody….” L. Cartwright August 2009 "We would just like to tell you what a wonderful holiday we all had! The villa is absolutely beautiful. The views are stunning and all of us will have long and fond memories of evenings watching the sunset from the terrace, with a glass of wine or a cold beer, while trying to decide where to go for dinner! For one our party it was her first time abroad, and what a place to start! We also had an 18th birthday celebration, complete with `Ice Cream` birthday cake from the local cake shop. Everyone came away appreciating the very relaxed & friendly atmosphere on Poros. I would highly recommend a holiday on this beautiful island to anyone, but then too many people would find out about it...And the secret would be out! Between all of us we have well over 2000 photos, so if you need any extra pictures for the villa please let us know. Many thanks for all your help" K. Newhouse "Lemon Tree House was lovely - we had a fantastic time, thanks!" J. Barnett "Lemon Tree House is a lovely place to stay and I shall long remember the many hours spent on the balcony watching the activity on the water below. all the best " Richard "We arrived home yesterday after a thoroughly enjoyable stay at Lemon Tree House. The house was perfect and the view we are missing already!" N.Bartlett "Thank you so much for a wonderful holiday on Poros. We loved the island and the house!!" A. Furnival "Lemon Tree Villa was just fabulous - could have happily whiled away the rest of the summer there...my daughter would like to buy it!" G. Simpson "We had a great time - It really was a beautiful house and definitely worth having the whole place" G. Walker LEMON TREE HOUSE~ Please note that LEMON TREE HOUSE can be rented as a whole or as two separate apartments (subject to availability). Please SEE RATES IN RENTAL SECTION APARTMENT 1 on the lower level sleeps 4-6 APARTMENT 2 on the upper level sleeps 2-4 LEMON TREE HOUSE In Poros Town, Lemon Tree House overlooks the harbour and enjoys unrivalled panoramic sea and mountain views. Just one hour from the port of Athens, Poros offers unspoilt island magic and, whilst here, the holidaymaker has an opportunity to visit the surrounding Saronic islands of Aegina, Hydra, Spetses and beyond. Pretty gardens surround the house with trees and shrubs. Garden furniture and deckchairs are supplied. There is free use of two swimming pools with sunbeds and snack bar facilities within a few minutes by bus or taxi from from Lemon Tree House. From the harbour you can hop on one of the many taxi boats to your chosen beach or a 15 minute stroll takes you to the nearest sandy bay. A bus service every 20 minutes tours the island or a taxi is nearly always available. Facilities: Air-con Washing machine Oven/hob Air conditioning CD player Iron/board Fridge/freezer A beautifully presented detached house on two floors with a very relaxed atmosphere. Newly refurbished, furnished and decorated to a designer finish with amazing views over the harbour to the sea and mountains. South facing, Lemon Tree House enjoys sun all day with naturally shaded areas. more information: www.lth-poros.com From here you can enjoy Poros and the surrounding islands. The views are fantastic and the house is spacious, well-equipped and comfortable with air conditioning (hot and cold). For the winter months there is an open fire. There are two terraces and small surrounding gardens planted with shrubs and flowering plants. The terrace on the upper level is part covered. All bedrooms and living areas have sea views. Extensive renovation of the house was implemented in 2006 to provide an exceptionally attractive appeal, with soft pastel shades and white walls in true Greek fashion. BEDROOMS: On the ground level are two twin bedrooms and a living room with two sofa beds. The main bedroom has French doors to an enclosed terrace with panoramic sea views. The first floor has a double bedroom, large living room with sofa bed and optional folding bed. The bedrooms are all attractively furnished with modern and traditional furniture and all are newly decorated. Bathrooms: On the ground level is a spacious bathroom with two basins, bath with shower and two washbasins. The first floor has a smaller bathroom with bath and shower w.c., basin and bidet. Both bathrooms are with high quality sanitary ware and very well presented. LIVING AREAS On the ground floor the front door leads to a living room with two sofas which can combine as single beds. A secondary kitchen equipped with hob, sink, fridge and worktop/cupboards is approached through a door off the living room. On the first floor there is a generously proportioned living area with sofas and dining table and occasional furniture in modern and traditional design. In addition to air conditioning, there is a ceiling fan in the living room upstairs. The kitchen is separated by a marble topped breakfast bar and is well equipped including washing machine, oven, hob, fridge/freezer, toaster, kettle, etc. French doors lead from the living area to a large terrace with truly magnificent views and this makes a very relaxing outdoor living area with deckchairs and tables. The terrace is partly covered. Out of the main season it is possible to rent the ground or upper floor of Lemon Tree House separately as they have independent entrances. The ground floor apartment sleeps 4-6 people and the upper apartment sleeps 2-4 people. We also have a house opposite POROS on mainland Greece at GALATAS, call for details. There are many activities on Poros including: Water sports - skiing, canoing, dinghy sailing,yacht chartering, paragliding, banana boat, jet ski. Local shops, supermarkets, restaurants and banks are all within a couple of minutes of the house. There are many archaeological places of interest to visit. The mainland at Galatas is under two minutes by taxi boat opposite Poros and you can hire a car or scooter to explore the mainland and the island. The beaches are all sandy and have at least one restaurant. Sunbeds and parasols are available for hire. If you prefer a swimming pool there are two available at no charge with sunbeds and parasols." 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