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Villa Amanti, a Charming Traditional Old Stone House in Pelion.

Villa Amanti, a Charming Traditional Old Stone House in Pelion.

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Exterior
Dining
Living area
Private kitchen
Dining

Overview of Villa Amanti, a Charming Traditional Old Stone House in Pelion.

5 out of 5 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Notio Pelion, Magnesia
  • Popular LocationMuseum of Olive and Oil4 min walk
  • Popular LocationKoropi Beach9 min drive
  • Popular LocationMiles Museum Mount Pelion14 min drive
  • AirportVolos (VOL)68 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom with bunk beds

4 Single Beds

Bedroom with single beds

2 Single Beds

Master bedroom

1 Double Bed

Room with double bed

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Villa Amanti, a Charming Traditional Old Stone House in Pelion.

A little outside Volos, at the foot of Centaur Mountain, you come across a lovely, charming, and above all, peaceful little village: Ano Gatzea.
Just two kilometers from the seaside fishing village of Kato Gatzea are a few houses scattered across the mountainside, a church, a tavern, the Olive Museum, and the Old Station. This is Ano Gatzea.
In the olive orchard beside the church, a house from a previous century was brooding in silence, steeped in memories, waiting to be filled again with sounds, colors, images and emotions.
In 2007, it came into the hands of the younger members of the family that had owned it for all of a century. Amalia and Antigone fell in love with this house and its surroundings, and with zest and zeal they decided to bring the house back to life, while retaining its character and charm.
Gradually, it turned into a retreat for family vacations and a starting point for group excursions. Friends could relax, children could build memories of summer holidays, and the two women themselves had found a refuge, a place to escape from the crazy commotion of Athens.
Realizing their friends’ enthusiasm and the children’s delight, they felt they should share it with others. Thus came the idea of renting. This house should not remain empty on days that none of their family or friends were able to visit.
They christened it “Villa Amanti” from the first few letters of their names. Amanti, which in Italian means lovers: lovers of the past, the present, of life, of joy and happiness…
And they offer it to you, for your own unforgettable moments.

Whether you are a couple, a company of friends, a group, or a family with children, this is the ideal place, because the feeling you are left with after a few days in the house is that “there is plenty of room for everyone, with no overcrowding.”

Moments that people have experienced in the house and have become indelibly etched on their memory could become your own memories too:

Reading by the morning light on the balcony; cooking together in the kitchen; yoga on the lawn in the lower courtyard; endless conversations and Scrabble matches with good wine in front of the fireplace; dancing under the stars in the moonlight; feasts with guitars around the garden table, with the barbecue aglow and your hearts floating free.

All will find their own little nook.

How can you say no:

• to a traditional house, by both sea and mountain, remote but at the same time so close to Volos, from where you can set off to the picturesque villages of Pelion and their magical beaches, to the ski center, or the nearby islands?
• to a comfortable house, where you can go with your entire company, all year round, and do nothing but chat, play, and cook with your friends?
• to a charming house, for spending a romantic weekend, with endless relaxation and walks to the traditional taverns?
• to a beautiful house, for family vacations, where you can enjoy your coffee on the balcony without worrying about the children, while they play safely in the playground or have fun with the various board games that come with the house?

“We set the scene. Bring your cast and live your own script”

Facilities:
The house is fully equipped to cover all your daily needs:
A fully equipped kitchen, with fridge, gas hob, oven, microwave, dishwasher, water boiler, toaster, coffee machine, mixer.
Full table service for 12 people and all the necessary cooking implements (saucepans, pressure cooker, frying pans, etc.)
Traditional ingredients for your breakfast and snacks: home-made jams, coffee, tea and herbs, honey, oil, and tomato sauce, all natural products of the region.
Three bathrooms with showers, hairdryer, and a welcome pack of fragrant care products by APIVITA, made from natural pure ingredients.
Washing machine, iron and ironing board.
Radiators in all rooms, air conditioning in all bedrooms.
Wood for the fire.
Children’s stroller (pushchair) and playpen (by agreement).
Children’s playground with swings, slide, and trampoline.
WiFi, color TVs in all rooms, DVD player in the children’s room and main sitting room, satellite link on the main TV, mini stereo.
Variety of CD's and DVDs.
Board games.
Umbrellas for the rainy days.

Location
• Ano Gatzea, Magnesia, 17.5 km from the city of Volos, where among other things you will find a bus station, a train station, a harbor, and a hospital.
• Closest airport: Nea Anchialos (42 km, 55 min).
• Two minutes from the main road, where there is a bakery and a mini market.
• The closest gas (petrol) station is 2.5 km away and the nearest ATM is 10 km away.

General
The house is cleaned and the sheets and towels are changed once per week.
Spare bedding and towels are available if you wish to change them more often.

Services available for extra charge:
• More frequent house cleaning.
• Preparation of lunches or dinners with local products.
• Dry cleaning services.
• Babysitting.
• Guides – organization of excursions
• Transportation to and from Volos.
• Transportation to and from Nea Anchialos airport (Volos).
We recommend that you arrange your own means of transport for getting about.
Smoking is permitted in the common areas of the house.
Pets are allowed under certain conditions by agreement.
Not recommended for people with limited mobility.





Property manager

Amalia & Antigoni Chatzipetrou

Languages

English, Greek
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
A children’s stroller and a baby cot available

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Please contact us for more details

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
In the common areas of the house
The house is cleaned and the sheets and towels are changed once per week. Pets are allowed under certain conditions by agreement.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Property Registration Number 00002462051

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

South Pelion

Located in South Pelion, this holiday home is in the mountains and near the beach. Monastery of St Nicholas of Pau and Tsagarada Plane Tree are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Canyoning Hellenic and Volos Port. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and mountain climbing.

What's nearby

  • Museum of Olive and Oil - 4 min walk
  • Koropi Beach - 9 min drive
  • Afetes Town Square - 13 min drive
  • Folklore Museum Milies - 14 min drive
  • Miles Museum Mount Pelion - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Volos Station - 36 min drive
  • Volos (VOL) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ο Φούρνος του Ζάχου - 18 min walk
  • Μουτζούρης - 7 min drive
  • Βλάχος Αρτοποιεία - 5 min drive
  • Γιαλοπαρμένο - 3 min drive
  • Αίγλη - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Amanti, a Charming Traditional Old Stone House in Pelion. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Amanti, a Charming Traditional Old Stone House in Pelion. ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Amanti, a Charming Traditional Old Stone House in Pelion. ?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Villa Amanti, a Charming Traditional Old Stone House in Pelion. located?

This family-friendly South Pelion holiday home is located by the sea, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Museum of Olive and Oil, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Koropi Beach and Karnagio Beach. Soutralí and Lagoudi are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Jennifer Z., Germany

Perfect house in a perfect location
We (two families, 10 people altogether) loved every minute of our stay. A lot of love and thought has been put into this house. There was delicious fresh fruit on the table when we arrived, the fridge was full of other goodies, the beds were very comfortable, the view from the terrace is stunning etc.... Antigoni was very friendly and helpful - we really can't fault this place! It was a pleasure going down to the beach through the beautiful olive groves where we found nice clear water to bathe in and little, friendly tavernas serving delicious food at the end of the walk. There are also plenty of other things to do near Ano Gatzea - one week was far too short! Would love to come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

5/5 Excellent

Neta r.

Villa Amanti is great! we enjoyed it very much.
we were 2 families, 4 adults and 4 children. It was lot of fun for the children that played in the playground and had a lot of games and books. the view is beautiful and the balcony was the perfect place to sit in the evenings or during the afternoons. The house is fully equipped with everything you might need on your vacation. it is clean and very good maintained. Amalia, the hostess was very kind and helpful. she was always available to give us all the information we needed and to answer our needs and we used all her recommendations. We highly recommend coming here.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

5/5 Excellent

Laura Jane H.

fabulous
So all the other reviewers are right this is a fantastic place to stay. My advice is, if it matches your specification then do not hesitate snap it up. The Villa is as it appears in the pictures, it is a charming old stone house set on the side of a hill with the most amazing views. What is good about it? First the welcome, despite several changes in our arrival time Amalia accommodated us and had the house in a beautiful sate for our arrival, she even did extra shopping for us in advance because the shops were closed. The house is so well stocked; from kitchen gadgets to beach and bath towels if you wanted it, it was there. No need for a rush round the shops to buy loo roll, tea or clothes pegs, they were all to hand. There were so many lovely touches like fresh herbs, books and toys for children and organic bathroom products. If you are travelling with children or by plane I would strongly advise that you check what they have as it may seriously lighten your luggage and make your life easier to find that stair gate / game of Othello / coffee maker is already there. The hosts are so good they will even get things in, we asked for hula hoops and they arrived! Everything was spotlessly cleaned and well maintained, inside and out, the lovely guest towels and sheets made everything feel touched with a little luxury. The location is great for beaches and there is taverna in a very short distance from the Villa where you can eat in the later half of every week. See the very bottom of the review for a few local tips. The house and garden is comfortable as it is set on a mountain it is not massive, yet despite that there are so many different places to stop, relax, read a book, admire the view drink coffee or beer, I don’t feel we did it justice in only 2 weeks. What is bad about the house? Well the kitchen is a little small, but was never a problem for us, Greek mountain driving in the dark was a bit scary on arrival and it is hard enough to go home from holidays, going home from here was nearly impossible. If this property is the right size and location for you - grab it before someone else does. Local tips: You can walk to the shops and 2 beaches by turning down the hill after the taverna past the goats. Hold to the path to get to the small local beach but pull off a little to the left following the red paint marks to get to the bakers and the Rivera resort and beach. The closest beach is super for swimming and has a changing cubicle and beach shower, b
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

5/5 Excellent

Damien C.

Ola Kala (the greek OK)
Really nice holydays in this confortable house with a beautiful view and everything you need. Great situation near a small beach but in the coolness of the mountain. Amazing welcome, two really nice sisters ! Thank you again ;)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

5/5 Excellent

Felix Muennich

Great location, beautiful house, wonderful hosts
We spent an Easter weekend at Villa Amanti with three children and three adults. Antigoni and Amalia provided us with a wonderfully warm welcome and took care of us with a great sense of hospitality throughout our stay. This will not be our last stay in Villa Amanti! The villa itself is located in a small, quiet village, with a restaurant a few meters away. It is spacious, beautifully kept and furnished with great taste, and was absolutely immaculate on arrival. Amalia even organized food stocks for our first day (a bank holiday), incl. coffee, jams, bread, milk etc.. We could not have wished for a warmer welcome. Villa Amanti has great rooms inside - our kids loved the bunk beds, toys etc., we loved the sitting area and fire place - and more than enough space outside, incl. a separate space with football area, swings etc. for the children. More than anything, though, it is a great base for exploration of wonderful Pilion, incl. the railway, the mountain villages and the many beaches. A recommendation for anyone who wants to discover this beautiful area.

About the host

Hosted by Amalia & Antigoni Chatzipetrou

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Hi!!
We are two sisters, Amalia and Antigoni.
Amalia lives in Ano Gatzea and Antigoni lives in Athens.
In 2007, Villa Amanti came into our hands, as a precious gift of our ancestors who lived between Greece and Egypt: in Agios Georgios and Ano Gatzea, in Cairo and Alexandria, to finally end up in Athens, the city that gave birth to us.
We fell in love with this house and its surroundings, and with zest and zeal we decided to bring the house back to life, while retaining its character and charm.
Gradually, it turned into a retreat for our family vacations and a starting point for group excursions. Our friends could relax, our children could build memories of summer holidays, and we have found a refuge, a place to escape from the crazy commotion of Athens.
Realizing our friends’ enthusiasm and our children’s delight, we felt we should share it with others. Thus came the idea of renting. This house should not remain empty on days that none of our family or friends were able to visit.
We christened it “Villa Amanti” from the first few letters of our names.
Amanti, which in Italian means lovers: lovers of the past, the present, of life, of joy and happiness…
And we offer it to you, for your own unforgettable moments.

Languages:

English, Greek
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