| for rent in Greece Ermioni Argolida Peloponnese 17th century renovated village house | One of the twin bedrooms | Dining kitchen | Large spacious hallway | Warm and friendly English couple welcome you to stay at the LemonTree House. This 17th century stone village house was originally the old village taverna, then a former artists house for over forty years. Now it has been lovely restored and many of its authentic traditional Greek features still remain. It is situated in the heart of the historical old town of Ermioni, which is in the Peloponnese, and is opposite the Saronic islands of Spetses and Hydra. It is classed as a seaside town of captivating beauty or an “island town”.
All the accommodation offered is on the ground floor of this village house. The traditional features include original stone floors, stone arch which spans the width of the main apartment, fireplace which is in one of the bedrooms, thick stone walls, charming private courtyard filled with flowers, private entrance, blue shuttered windows, ceiling fans and traditional Greek oil lights. The house also has all the comforts of modern living, such as solar powered hot water, central heating for the cosy winter nights, and showers.
Wandering around Ermioni you will come across traditional coffee shops and see the picturesque tavernas, which are overhung with octopus drying in the sun. The reputation for Ermioni is for producing fine products, such as pomegranates, citrus fruits, and fresh fish and of course the well-known local olive oil. The colourful Thursday market is full of local produce.
There are many traditional white/blue/lemon painted houses, besides a museum, 2 churches, the local bakers, Gyros bar and a couple of supermarkets. The sea, restaurants and old village are just a few minutes walk away and the rest of the town’s amenities are about 5 minutes walk. Ermioni is the undiscovered jewel of the Argolida, and has plenty of historic traditions and genuine hospitality.
The area is undiscovered by mass tourism and is a rare gem, and has been kept a secret by the locals and visiting Athenians. LemonTree House is in an ideal destination for those who want to experience a traditional Greek holiday.
Historically, Argolida is within the Peloponnese and is one of the most important areas. There are a wide selection of various ancient and medieval sites, which one can visit. There are also many beautiful spots around the coast, which makes this area perfect destination for your holidays. There are international flights to Athens airport all year, and from Athens you can reach the LemonTree House by car, bus or Dolphin Hydrofoil. Ermioni is a working Greek community with a mixture of ages, so it doesn’t close down in winter. The LemonTree House makes an ideal all year round base to many historical sites, including Athens, Nafplio, Epidavros, Mycenae, Tiryns and the Saronic islands of Hydra, Poros and Spetses. Whether you want to explore the great historical and cultural sites, or just relax on the beautiful beaches, walking, especially through the gorge of Katafiki, riding or shopping, the choice is yours.
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