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As well in the village Rodofafni beach with sand 400 m left side Filareton house

Comfortable, very spacious, two-floor independent house for vacations in the middle of a 1200 m² large fruit and flower garden -250 m away from a slightly descending sand beach which can be easily reached by walking or by car- great panoramic view of the sea and mountains.

- in spring, when lemon- and orange trees blossom in the garden
- in summer, for seakers of quietness, when grapes, figs and lemons are almost
ripened
- in autumn, when in the garden the granat apples, figs, lemons and grapefruits become
ripe
- in winter, mild climate outside and long evenings around the fire place in the house
when oranges, grapefruits, lemons are ripe in our garden

Especially for

- persons who like separation
- individualists
- families with children
- musicians, and creative groups for undisrupted practising

The villa FILARETON consists of one two-floor 5-room apartment and of one 2-room apartment on the ground floor, which can be completely divided from each other by a connecting door. This way either only a 5-room apartment can be rented, or both apartments together. (In case that only the 5-room apartment is rented, the 2-room apartment remains empty.

5 -room -apartment on two floors

Basement: About 40 m2 large, comfortable living room with a large fire place: large table, chairs, two additional beds, old piano. Spacious kitchen with refrigerator, electric kitchen stove, one microvave stove and with a separate entrance from the garden: one barbecue in the garden . Inside and outside stairs to the upper floor (inside stairs: bright wooden stairs from the living room; outside stairs: spiral stairs from the garden up to the veranda covered by a roof).
1st floor:
- four bedrooms: two rooms with a sea view (each with one double bed),one room
(with two single beds), on one side with the exit to the covered veranda (with outside
stairs to the garden), on the other side there is a door connecting to the winter garden
(living veranda with large glass windows)
- winter garden (with two single beds). From the single-bed-room and from the winter
garden: view to the mountains.
- bathroom/WC
- balcony on three sides of the house with a panoramic view to the sea and the
mountains.

2-room-apartment (in the basement)
- two transitional rooms (separated by a curtain)
- sleeping room with a double bed and a single bed
- living room (with an additional double bed
- kitchen: electric oven, refrigerator
- shower/WC
- large space for sitting in front of the separate entrance to the
apartment, with a view to the garden

In case you want to be completely alone in the house, this apartment can also remain unoccupied for the period of your visit, if desired.

Equipment in the house:
DSL- Internet with WLN and DSL-telephone (from Oktober 2007), warm water, central heating, bed clothes incl.
towels to be brought by yourself, please. The renting is assumed for the period from Sunday to Sunday, other desired dates object to negotiation. All rooms are very comfortable and furnished predominantly with wooden furniture elements, the rooms are fairly high.

Garden:
In the 1200 m² large garden grow roses and jasmin bushes, orange-, lemon-, grapefruit-,fig-, and granat apple trees. The fruits can be taken and eaten on your own wish. Beach-chairs and sun umbrellas can be used for free charge.

In the garden are 2 washingrooms with shower, without steps as well for handicapped people suitable, one washing place outside, 2 showers outside, 2 table tennis plates and 3 swings, as well suitable for groups until 25 persons, who want to sleep in summer outside in the garden.

Shopping opportunities:
Some 300 m behind the house is the beginning of the village Rododaphni (also called Akoli). The nearest tavern is 300 m far from here. The shopping facilities in the village are ca. 7 minutes walking distance.

Traffic connections:
To be reached easily by taxi, bus or train from the airport Athens (210 km) or Araxos/Patras (70km) or from Patras, 30 km (if you come by ferry boat from Italy).

Old mountain house "Filokalon"
in Peristera, near Akrata, 65 km south of Selianitika

5.9.2010
The mountain house Filokalon has been renovated in 2006 and gives the guests the possibility to make the most of the Greek mountain world on Peloponnesos in addition to the nearby places of interest. The peacefulness of the mountains is appealing mostly to the citizens of large metropolitan areas. The day temperatures in summer are in the range between 25 and 32 degrees Centigrade.

The house was built around 1920, an object for enthusiasts on the altitude of 1100m., has been placed directly on the bottom of the breathtaking Mt. Helmos (2300), known for springs of the mythological river Styx.

At these springs, vowed the ancient Greek gods. Achilles was bathed by his mother here, in order to achieve immortality. Because she held him by the heal, he was vulnerable in that place, which later became a cause for his demise. During Trojan War he was shot by an arrow in his heal, and died.

This place is meant for people who seek dry climate, peace and relaxation. One of Greece’s most beautiful mountain ranges gives a number of activities for the spare time, such as: walks through the mountain forests, all the way to the springs of Styx (5 hours return trip on foot), possibility to bathe in a river or I the mountain lake. (Water temperature 20-25C, marching time 2 hours, 15 minutes by car)

The house has been built on a minor slope, in front of a small, charming valley, in the middle of a natural garden with small cherry trees, 2 swinging seats, a living room, three sleeping rooms, including one with an open chimney and second one with a small winter room attached a small kitchen and shower with toilet. On the lower level, there is a larger kitchen with 4 cooking plates and oven, additional shower and toilet, and a winter room with panoramic view of the valley.

Sleeping capacity is up to 4-7 people in the whole house . It is possible to rent only the first floor for 2 to 4 people.
In the two taverns of the idyllic village of Paristera, as well as those of the village Messorougi, one can find very good meals. Specialties include mountain lambs, fresh water fish, as well as wild growing mountain spices and beans. Other villages in the are include Agridi, Chalkianika, Varvara, Bounarianika, and are between 1 an 5 km away from the location of the house. The biggest one is Zarouchla and is shown on the maps of Peloponnesus.

The village Paristera is 30 km south of Akrata, a city on the coast 30 km east of Egion. The house is in a central position and the guests can reach all the important places on foot. It can be rented as a whole, or as two separate apartments.

The whole house is heated with a central heating system based on oil. An additional storeroom in the upper part of the garden is available.

Musicians wiling to spend time there can rent a Cello, an upright bass or an electric piano for an additional fee. We will gladly organize a concert for you in the village. A special attraction in the summer is a guided tour to the springs of the river Styx and to the river Khratys, where it is possible to bathe.

Original, truly Greek cuisine, hiking, roaming the mountains, bathing in the lake, biking, skiing in the Mt. Helmos ski centre by Kalavrita, available also from Paristera upon completion of the new road in 2007. From summer 2008 one can drive to the top of Mt. Helmos (2300m.) and than 12km to the second largest observatory in Europe named “Aristarchos”.

Arrival:
The village Peristera is 30 kilometer (South) far away from Akrata, which is in a 30 km (East) distance to Egion/Selianitika or 60 km to Patras. With own car, or bus, from Athens 185km, direction Patras. 60 km before Patras change direction to Akrata. From Akrata with own car, or taxi, direction Zarouchula (30 Euro with the Taxi) until Peristera. The mountain lake Tsivlos is on the same road 10 km bevor Peristera.The other villages (Agridi, Chalkianika, Barbara, Bounarianika) are in 1-5 km distance. The biggest one is called Zarouchla, which is registered in the map of Peloponnes.

Description:
Sleeping possibilities: 2 double beds, 3 double sleeping couches, 1 single couche..

Washing machine, phone, TV, parking placeStove, oven, refrigerator, coffee machine, toaster, electric kettle, shower, grill, garden furniture, 2 swinging benches, iron, ironing desk, vacuum cleaner, heating, open chimney, stereo, computer, fax, ,Satelite TV dish, dvd.

Additional services:
Rental of blankets, Internet, transport from and to the airport upon request.

Andreas Drekis
HELLENIKON IDYLLION GR - 25100 - Selianitika
Tel.: +30 26910- 72488, Fax:- 72791

Guests of our holiday houses can visit the resort "HELLENIKON IDYLLION" and stay in his Garden any time they wish to.

The musical-cultural holiday resort Hellenikon Idyllion, which is in the middle of Selianitka (3 km away from the mansion "Filareton") is suitable for everyone, who is interested in nature an culture; especially for families, orchestras, choirs and theatre/school groups. It is next to the sea in the middle of a park-similar fruit and flower garden, where you can find Rehersal areas with pianos, a pavilion with a piano and an open-air stage, covered by a roof. The bungalows and the apartments which are located in the garden offer space for about 100 people. During the whole year we offer music, art and cultural courses and meetings. You can get the course program and prices on request.