PATMOS, GREECE
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This house is renovated in keeping with traditional details. "Soultana House" is located in Chora, Patmos facing South on the Lee side of the island (the non-windy side). At the "Soultana House", you are greeted by a magnificent stone wall and a double wooden door surrounded by hand-hewn stone mantels, which hide the secrets of this lovely house from passers-by. |
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A rush of brilliant pink bougainvillea greets you, as you step into the 100 square meter "avli" and garden terrace of the "Soultana House". In the right season, you can pick a juicy lemon from the lemon tree, or just sit at the round table and sip a tasty "ouzo" complimented by the lovely aroma of the "stefanoto" flowers, or gaze on the brilliant red hibiscus. Contemplate the natural rock garden, where local cactus bloom without a drop of summer rain. |
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Here, we say, the garden IS the house. A wide stone bench has comfortable lounging pillows -- you can choose to lounge under the shade of the green arbor, or pick a spot in the sun. From this terrace, you have expansive views to the South, East and West. In August, enjoy a cool drink while watching the golden sun set over the Aegean sea.
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Just a few moments of the earliest morning sun reach under the green shaded arbor of this terrace, covered with cool, milky white patio stones from the nearby island of Lipsos. The terrace is very well protected from the summer "meltemi" winds. Our bet is you'll rarely spend much time indoors, but when you do, enter the double doors to the living room. (Soultana House underwent a major rebuilding (from the ground up) which was completed in July 2004. |
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The windows face south to Mt. Profit Elias and the Aegean Sea. The salon is separated by two hand hewn stone arches. The room is decorated with antique gravures, paintings, and other collectibles. The house has two bedrooms and two bathrooms plus a full kitchen.
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Another view of the Living Room |
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One of the bedrooms in the Main House has two single beds. They sit on a wide platform, so they can be pushed together to make a huge double bed. This room is noted for its natural stone wall, and a view to the terrace garden.
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This is a queensize double bed with a steel bedhead in the main house of Soultana. |
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The guest bath of Soultana has a raised copper sink.
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The main kitchen has all the necessary facilities with a tall Miele refrigerator and natural stone countertops. |
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A passage from the kitchen connects to the Kalikatsou Guestroom
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ENTER "KALIKATSOU GUEST HOUSE" IN CHORA. This guest house
is located in Chora Patmos, facing south under the famous Monastery of St. John. It is a large studio with all the necessary facilities for a couple. The bed in Kalikatsou Guest house is Suva style - raised from the floor with storage space underneath. In days of old, it is said that this space was sometimes used to "hide" from Pirates who attached the islands. To the right of the bed is a sitting area. It has a loveseat sofa and a dining table with wing flaps. The table sits in front of the western window which provides a spectacular view over the nun's monastery, Evangelismos and the Ikarian Sea. In late August and throughout the fall, the sun sets right into the sea, as viewed from this window. Original engravings of Patmos hang on the walls. These engravings are part of a large collection of Patmian engravings located in the Frances and Soultana houses. The closet has space for hanging as well as convenient storage selves. the entrace to the bathroom is next to the closet The kitchenette is fully equipped with an under-counter frig, a small freezer, a ceramic cooktop, and plenty of storage space. The bathroom has a shower, a white marble sinktop, and elegant antique type bronze fittings. The view from the terrace is spectacular and unobstructed with enough sitting area to lounge or read or have a small dinner party.
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