Schilderachtige karakter cottage in traditioneel Grieks dorp

We were very glad to have found the Lemon House, small and quaint, with a lovely patio and beautiful view. Ana Gatzea is very quiet (just the usual crickets, church bells and local produce suppliers shouting their wares over a car microphone!). The directions were slightly daunting, especially since we left the airport in the dark. However we found it easily because Richard’s directions were very clear. Driving along a railway line ‪at‬ ‪midnight‬ was definitely a first for us, but we soon got used to it. Maria was very helpful. We loved the area, and stayed mostly on the Gulf side because the sea is so calm and warm. The eastern Aegean coast is spectacular and well worth a visit, the forested areas are wonderful and the mountain villages beautiful, Makrinitsa especially. Agia Kyriaki is a very picturesque fishing village down in the Trikeri area, and we had a lovely lunch there on the quayside. We enjoyed a trip on the quaint Pilio railway from Ana Gatzea and spent a few peaceful hours enjoying the view from from a roof top restaurant in Milies while waiting for the return journey. We thought the Pelion was one of the most delightful places we’ve been to in Greece and we hope to go again, a fortnight wasn’t enough.

Points positifs : Localisation très originale, vue splendide, accès amusant, maison pleine de charme prévue pour un couple. Environnement très calme. Nombreuses ballades possibles dans la région (attention aux indications fournies par le propriétaire, tellement détaillées qu'elles en deviennent confuses). Charmant petit train touristique qui met un peu d'animation.

Points négatifs : Les moustiques attaquent toute la journée !!! L'eau du golfe est très chaude en plein été (30°-32°) avec développement de quelques algues. Matériel à disposition en début de séjour défectueux, corrigé après quelques jours. Le restaurant de la gare est souvent fermé, donc il faut prévoir de reprendre la voiture (indispensable) pour aller manger le soir.

Remarques : Les plages splendides du bout de la péninsule ou sur la mer Egée sont atteignables en 75'-90' de route superbe. L'eau y est moins chaude et la mer est un peu plus agitée. Les ballades en altitudes sont plus fraîches et de toute beauté. Le voisinage de la deuxième location n'est absolument pas dérangeant. Maria est souriante et disponible.

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The location is quiet with beautiful views down to the sea. The owner has made an excellent book of various walks in the area with removable sheets that can be taken with you. Another reviewer complained of noise from the cafe but it would have taken a fantastically riotous celebration to have disturbed the peace at the house. Georgos at the cafe provided food on an intermittent basis. Other shops and restaurants are at Kato (Lower) Gatzea which is not far but more than an easy walk.

Kato Gatzea is a pleasant seaside town and a good place to have a long lunch.

The wi fi worked well but we had to search around for the log in details and some other information in the house guide appeared to be out of date

There was a problem with the air conditioning when we first arrived in a bit of a heat wave but Maria, who lives underneath the cafe quickly fixed it when we contacted her.

The railway is interesting. On days when there are two trains in each direction you can go to Millies on the first train, have a drink or meal, tour the excellent old church and then return on the second train. Hardly anyone gets on or off at Gatzea and it only seems to stop there so passengers can stretch their legs or use the loo. The train was officially full but we snuck on board and then paid at the destination.