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Ermioni 21051 Argolida |
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What a joy to find such a wonderful little bed and breakfast in this forgotten corner of the Peloponnese. It is not a budget, stop-on-the-way kind of place where you get a bed, a breakfast, and a shower, exactly that. No, apart from that bed (super comfy) and breakfast (delicious), you get a prime location right by the sea, style, warmth, personal service, restrained luxury and that 'pamper me' feeling. The building, a new construction, is not something that would make you stop and awe, but it looks cheerful, cared for and inviting, with flowered terraces and balconies, and shady sitting corners. There are only three rooms and one suite, done in a style that combines modern freshness with traditional and romantic touches. The suite occupies the entire top floor and has a huge veranda with sitting corners, sun beds and... a large Jacuzzi. The other three rooms are on the first floor, they are smaller, of course, but equally charming, and they all have a terrace or balcony. You can just tell how the owner, American-born Pamela Stamatiou, created this little place with a lot of passion, and now thoroughly enjoys running it. She will make you feel spoiled.
What makes it special to me:
The location by the water - magic. The views over the sea. The fresh romantic style of the suites. The warm welcome by Pamela. Breakfast.
But what you should keep in mind:
There is a small marina just opposite to Mourayio Bed and Breakfast, and you can get some noise during summer evenings. Fortunately, the rooms have windows in the front and back, so if the sound of chit chat outside bothers you when you go to sleep, you can close the (double glazed) windows on the front and open those at the back for fresh air.
| Owner | Pamela Stamatiou |
| Address | Ermioni |
| 21051 Argolida | |
| Opening period: | Normally from the Easter holidays until the end of September. Other periods upon request. |
| Children: | Children over 12 years old are welcome. |
| Dogs: | Not allowed |
| Credit cards: | VISA, MASTERCARD |
| Accommodation | 2 double rooms with balcony, sea view 1 room for up to 3 or 4 persons with balcony, sea view 1 suite for up to 4 persons with sea view, private terrace (with a large Jacuzzi) | ||||||||||||
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Accommodation type Easter - 14 Jun
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| Reservation policy: | A deposit of 10% of the total price of the stay is required at the time of booking. You may be asked for an additional credit card guarantee or deposit by bank transfer. The outstanding balance is to be paid directly to Mourayio upon checkout. | ||||||||||||
| Cancellation policy: | The 10% deposit paid online at the time of booking is non-refundable. Mourayio Bed and Breakfast will charge a further fee if the booking is cancelled less than three weeks prior to your arrival date. This fee is calculated as follows: 40% of the total price of the stay is charged if a cancellation is made between 21 and 15 days prior to the arrival date. 60% of the total price of the stay is charged if a cancellation is made between 14 and 7 days prior to the arrival date. 90% of the total price of the stay is charged if a cancellation is made less than 7 days prior to the arrival date, or in the case of a no-show or an early departure. Jacoline's Small Hotels in Greece reserves the right to debit your credit card on behalf of the hotel in accordance with the above cancellation policies.  | ||||||||||||
| Room facilities | En-suite bathroom (shower)
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| Other facilities | Cafe/wine bar |
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Breakfast is served out on the terrace until about 11h00. Usually guests end up eating (and talking) together at the communal table. Pamela makes something different every day. She completely ignored my claim that I was trying to lose some weight and should have a light breakfast. She brought me freshly baked avocado bread with homemade jams, yoghurt with crunchy muesli and strawberries, and the best pancakes I've ever had. Delicious, and vicious. The night before, Pamela had taken me for dinner to a restaurant in the village of Iliokastro, about 7 km from Ermioni. It is a place that's run by French Maryvonne, who skillfully combines traditional Greek cooking with French cuisine. So, yah, I think I put on a few kilos there too. You should definitely try it. (I mean the restaurant, not necessarily putting on kilos!) You will also find plenty of nice places to eat in Ermioni itself. Most are by the water and the specialty is fish, of course.
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Mourayio Bed and Breakfast is at the seafront, on the southern side of Ermioni (Mandrakia), opposite to a small marina, close to a few cafes and restaurants. There are places where you can swim at just 5-10 minutes' walk. |
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Ermioni can be reached by boat or car.
If you don't feel like driving, you can take the hydrofoil from Piraeus. The trip is less than two hours. The boat makes stops at Poros and Hydra, and continues to Spetses, so you can easily combine your stay in Ermioni with time on these islands. And if then, from Ermioni, you'd like to make some excursions on the mainland, you can rent a car locally.
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It’s on the coast of Peloponnese, but it feels just like an island. It’s off the beaten track, but very easy to reach, both by car and by boat. It is laid-back, unpretentious and definitely not ‘à la mode’, but the atmosphere is happy and animated, especially in the summer, when the port fills up with sailing and pleasure boats. There’s something about this little town opposite to the island of Hydra. Built on a ‘finger’ that stretches into the sea, it has a lively waterfront on both the north and south side, and in between, higher up on the hill, an old centre with a myriad of narrow, mostly pedestrian lanes and paths. At the end of the ‘finger’ is a small forest, Bisti, where you can walk in the shade of the pine trees and see the remains of Mycenaean walls and ancient temples and tombs. If you want to go for a swim, this is where you should go. There are several little coves and flattish rocks great for sunbathing and dipping into the clear waters. There are several beaches you can easily drive to from Ermioni; ask Pamela for directions. Pamela’s husband Dimitris, has a sailing boat and a speedboat, and daily excursions can be arranged. There are also possibilities for scuba diving. If you have a car (and if you don’t, you can rent one in Ermioni), you can also make excursions to the ancient theatre of Epidavros (40 minutes), Nafplion (1 hour and 15 minutes) and Mycenae (1.5 hours). In case you come in July, I highly recommend you try and catch a performance at the Epidavros theater. Last, but not least, the area around Ermioni is a paradise for walking. Hills, mountains, views over the sea – the countryside is absolutely beautiful. You’ll find a booklet with suggestions for walks at the reception of Mourayio. |
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