A Writer's House

A two-storey traditional stone house, fully equipped, wi-fi included, comfortable and cool, ideal for those who want the experience of the Greek summer in one of the most picturesque mountain villages in the Peloponnese, combining laceful beaches (5 -10 minutes by car), walks on the verdant mountains or the ancient treasures (Olympia, Mycenae, Epidavros) as well as the colorful vibrancy of the neighboring cities (Akrata, Aigio, Patras etc.) The house is built in the heart of Ano Platanos, a 19th century hilly village overlooking the sea. The thick stone walls and stone-paved floors, the wooden ceilings and the old frames are elements of the local architecture we respected. The unique view, the feeling of village life, the surrounding nature and sunlit gardens offer real off the beaten track experiences of the Greek summer in Egialia. This house inspired and gave birth, among other things, to some great writing; successfull TV series such as The Guards of Achaia or The Bypass, films such as Slaves in their Bonds or Illusion, novels and short stories have all been created right here. Soula (Pierrakou), a Greek writer who lived in this house and loved it with all her heart, used to say that vacationing in it always had the magical ability to calm you and recharge your batteries. She was absolutely right! Today this house opens its doors by Yannis, her son and a writer as well, and invites everyone to discover the unique beauties of the area in an authentic and inspiring environment. The whole property is accessible to the guests, both indoors and outdoors: 4 bedrooms, living room, kitchen, study room, two bathrooms, veranda, yard and a small vegetable garden. All rooms renovated in April 2018. Arriving in Akrata (or Diakofto) I will be there to welcome you, to take you home (10 min drive), show you the house and deliver your keys. And of course, I will give you all the necessary information, firsthand to spend the most beautiful of your holidays and discover what the tourist guides and the web probably do not write. At home you will have your privacy, but I, personally, on my cell phone and certain people from the village will be next to you for any help needed. Guests can enjoy this traditional house, the picturesque village carved into the rock and viewing the sea, and the great variety of beauties of the surrounding area: beaches for all tastes, forest paths ideal for trekking , the Waters of the Styx, the Tsivlos Lake, the ancient theater of Aigeira, Zarouchla, Kalavryta and the 'toothed' railway, many mountainous villages and of course, unique beach bars and taverns! Having some vehicle is not only needed for shopping but also for making many unique excursion around Platanos - experiencing different places and landscapes every day! Lake of Tsivlos (~40 kms) or Zarouchla (~50 kms); gorge of the Vouraikos, Kalavryta (~40 kms), Planitero and the Cave of Lakes (~60 kms); Akrata (10 kms), Aigio (27 kms), Nafpaktos (71 kms) or Patras (64 kms); even to Athens (less than 2 hrs driving). Useful notes: The two floors of the house communicate with an internal staircase. Each floor has its own bathroom with hot water, but also a fridge and fountains. The house is so cool that it does not need AC. Young children need supervision when playing in the yard or on the veranda. They can also play in the big square of the village, next to the house. Some means of transport (eg. car hire) is necessary for shopping in the city as well as for the sea and nearby excursions. The village has cafes and tavernas with traditional greek plates. There are treats and a few basic things in the kitchen for snacking or coffee time, but not a hotel-type everyday breakfast.