Thalassa Luxury Villa

This Villa is truly fantastic - I would agree with other reviews that the photos do not do it justice. We have just returned from the week and we wished we could stay longer - in fact my children would like to live in it! (so do I actually). Perhaps we have stayed straight after the pervious comment on here as all the towel rails were securely fixed :). This place has everything you could wish for and more. It felt very secure at all times - as did the whole neighbourhood.

As I am a Travel Agent, I review as a Travel Agent who would sell it to my customers as well as a holiday maker. My last villa holiday was a terrible experience and had put me off going in a villa for a good few years. I decided on Thalassa Luxury Villa after booking it for one of my customers and thinking it ticked a lot of boxes for myself and my family. I was very nervous on arrival due to my last experience but as soon as I went though the gate and in to house all my worries disappeared. It's a short drive from the airport, 15 minutes if the traffic is in your favour and an easy run. The villa is just off the main road in a quiet area and if you didn't fancy using the car you are close enough to everything to leave it parked up. In fact, we also had a private taxi booked (hopper) as I knew we wouldn't get 5 people and 5 cases in the car so even if you fancy a villa but fear the driving this villa would suit you down to the ground. It was spotlessly clean, even under the beds! All the essentials you would need to never leave the villa other than to stock the fridge! Fridge, freezer, dishwasher, toaster, sandwich toaster, coffee maker etc etc. There is a great, well stocked supermarket back on the main road, turn right, 2 minute walk. The bakers, the highlight of my holiday, was back on the main road, turn left, 3 minute walk. The beach and start of the resort with bars and restaurants was the opposite way to the main road, about a 8 minute walk and maybe half hour to get in to the main part of town. We did breakfast and lunch in the villa and ate out every night, we used the car to go up toward Filemiros most nights and found some great places to eat and very reasonable prices. 1 double bedroom, 2 twin bedrooms and the top floor with a sofa bed. This wasn't made up on arrival and we needed this as a sleeping room. There was no extra bedding so we took the bedding from one of the twin beds, problem solved. Very comfortable beds and the pillows were the best we've had on any holiday, to the point we took pictures of the label to try and order them when we get home. Nice clean pool area and gardens which was totally private, high walls round and a secure gate the only way in and out. Felt totally relaxed, not once did we feel uneasy or unsafe (unlike my last villa) I'd have liked 5 sunbeds for 5 people but not sure the space would cope. The patio chairs were comfy but maybe a couple of recliners would be a better option. Bathrooms, had mixed reviews... the top floor, I know the website says it tradition but as a Brit, it just felt like it wasn't complete with its concrete finish. The main bathroom had a shower over the bath and would have benefitted from a shower screen or curtain. All the towel rings were loose and came off the wall when you removed the towel, along with the bathroom door handles on the top floor and the ensuite, nothing a screwdriver couldn't sort out and in no way spoilt our holiday. In fact, I'm sure, had I brought it to the owner attention I think it would have been sorted but we thought it would sure be noticed by the cleaners after our stay. There was a resort water issue that lasted about 24hrs, nothing to do with the villa, I'd contacted the owner as wasn't aware it was a resort issue and she kept me updated on the progress of the work which was great service. The resort is by no means the prettiest Greek resort I've been to, we much prefer smaller villages with no busy roads but the plus points for me outweighed the ugly, unkept resort. If you want privacy and solitude with easy access to some exceptional traditional Greek tavernas than this villa is a winner. I would have no reservation selling it to my customers and if it was down to me alone rather than the 4 other family members, I'd have already booked up for 2020!

Well the pictures say it all. The villa is beautifully presented and very clean bright and has all the amenities that you will need. The pool is lovely. The Bakery which is 4-5 mins walk is absolutely fantastic with a good array of Greek pastries etc. etc. etc. A number of supermarkets within a short distance are well stocked and generally well priced. We ate out at a number of local Greek restaurants which were all good ( reviewed separately) In all this is a highly recommended place to stay and we had a fantastic family holiday