Charming recently renovated stone house converted to two apartments, but can also be rented as an individual house. Located in the heart of the village of Volissos on the wonderful and unique Greek island of Chios.
This delightfully renovated stone house in the heart of the village of Volissos was at the turn of the Century the old Court of Justice and later operated as the village school.
Accommodation Details
Aris Lower: This charming studio has an open plan sitting room with fireplace, a simple but modern kitchen, shower room and twin beds. The studio has a washing machine, TV, stereo and CD player, air conditioning, central heating and a telephone that accepts incoming calls only.
Aris Upper: This apartment can sleep up to 4 people. On entering the apartment there is an open plan living area with an open fireplace, dining area, simple but modern kitchen and at the end of this large room there is a sleeping area where there are twin beds and a shower room. The stairs lead you up to a mezzanine with double bed. The apartment is really charming and there is also a small balcony with table and chairs. There is a TV, stereo and CD player, air conditioning and a telephone that accepts incoming calls only.
Local Area
Aris apartments are situated in the lower part of the village and are ideally situated for all the amenities Volissos has to offer. This is a traditional village where local life is relaxed and easy going. The main square, which is in the lower part of the village is about a 2 minute walk from the property, through a series of narrow, sometimes steep, cobbled lanes. There is a taverna that opens at 4am for the early morning fishermen and closes when the last person leaves. There is an internet café, bank, butcher, baker, post office, pharmacy, two grocery stores and a number of restaurants. The new harbour area, which is about 2kms from Volissos offers a chic alternative where there are a number of very good restaurants and bars spilling onto the harbour front. This island is excellent for cycling, walking, birdwatching, relaxing, and numerous wonderful beaches. The extraordinary village of Anavatos built into the side of the mountain is definitely worth a visit, along with other fascinating historic places of interest and the unique Medieval Mastichoria villages in the Southern part of the island. Approximately 1.5 hrs drive away is Chios town, with its busy harbour and lively nightlife. It is not unusual around Volissos to see the local people walking with their donkeys, harvesting their crops and it is common to be flagged down by an elderly person to give them a lift!!
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Characteristics
- Mountain setting
- Village setting
- Near beaches
- Traditional stonework