Bessy Y.
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In a nutshell: I wish I had more stars to mark the excellence of this place. A maximized experience of true hospitality, honest smiles, discrete service and impeccable aesthetics. Even if your destination is not Foinikounta, it is worth shifting your plans just to stay here.
Long story: Although you can get a hint from the photos on their website, it is not possible to get the full vibe that greets you when you actually get to Kotroni Villas. The site is laid out in such a way that both serenity and playfulness are conveyed from the moment you lay eyes on it. Wonderful olive trees, suggestive of the land’s wealth source and ancient heritage pronounce the essence. The rooms are set in a way that, although making up a community, are mindful of your individual space. There is an expanse of hefty, multileveled lawn around them, and niches of repose for either quiet or communal enjoyment, in lovely views of the sea and surrounding hilltops. The layout is strategically organized, so that the traditionalist, the modernist, the practical and the tranquillity seeker of our party of four were all equally impressed and satisfied. The impression carried on when we entered our room (number 9), which was spread out in a high-quality artistic environment. Everything was so tasteful and surprisingly accommodating for every function one expects of a luxurious and fully equipped unit, everything was thought of and practical to the last detail. And then, the hospitality began manifesting itself in the form of scrumptious breakfasts, which made our early morning swims down by the sandy beaches at five-minutes distance come to an untimely end, just so that we could run home, longing to enjoy the rich, handmade delicacies with a little of everything for everyone. One thing describes it all: a long-standing diet by a very dedicated dieter was broken, and not one day was regretted for it. Thoughtful and spontaneous afternoon treats of homemade lemonades, grapes from the owners’ grapevines, care for every request we made, spot-on cocktails, brings us to the major feature of Kotroni Villas: the owners themselves, who are omnipresent in a very discrete manner and make sure the true spirit of the place is always tended to. We have stayed in many places around the world, frequently where luxury or quaintness was abundant, but have never met with such a gem as Kotroni Villas, for the simple reason that their owners obviously have a purpose in offering true hospitality as part of a healthy life balance. Keep it going, Angeliki and Panayoti, and thank you for those wonderful days!