ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A RELAXING HOLIDAY IN THE BEAUTIFUL ISLAND OF SUNSHINE, CYPRUS? ARE YOU A KEEN GOLFER AND PERHAPS YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A COMBINATION OF RELAXING HOLIDAYS AND PLAYING GOLF?

WELCOME TO VILLA Charmie!

My name is Kyriakos (Kyri) Olymbios and I am the owner of the villa, which was completed in February 2006. My aim is to provide to my renters what they are looking for: a relaxed holiday in privacy, a very clean and comfortable living environment, nice and spacious gardens with private pool to enjoy; a house fully equipped to a high standard with stylish furniture, full kitchen equipment and appliances. I want your stay to be one you will remember for a long time!

Villa Charmie has been furnished and equipped to a superior standard and creates a perfect blend of contemporary style and comfortable, practical living. A feature of the villa is that all bedrooms have double height and are all en-suite offering their own privacy. The villa sleeps a maximum of 6 persons.

The villa is set in large, landscaped gardens which are irrigated automatically, with a beautiful 8m x 4m private swimming pool with south west facing unobstructed sea views to the Meditterannean Sea.

The entrance hallway opens onto a spacious open-plan living and dining room.

The living area has large, comfortable leather sofas and large, full width patio doors leading onto the front terrace. One can enjoy the beautiful sea views and sunsets even from the inside of the house.

The dining area also has patio doors leading onto the front terrace with its marvellous sea views and from where you can enjoy the spectacle of breathtaking sunsets over the sea.

The fully fitted kitchen has ample storage cupboards, oven, hob, extractor, fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine and dish washer. A door leads onto the rear terrace.

There is also a guest cloakroom on the ground floor.

A wide stairway leads to the upper floor with spacious landing. The master bedroom suite (sea view) comprises an en-suite bathroom and patio doors leading onto a private terrace from where you can enjoy spectacular sea views.

Bedroom 2 (sea view) has twin beds, ample wardrobe space and a balcony benefiting from similar sea views. It also comprises its own en-suite shower room.

Bedroom 3 (mountain view) has a double bed, ample wardrobe space and a balcony which enjoys mountain views. It also comprises its own en-suite shower room.

All bedrooms and living areas benefit from air-conditioning units (split hot and cold air), dress mirrors and quality bed linen and towels.


 

The villa is located about 15 mins from the historic town of Paphos and is situated on unspoilt coastline near to Aphrodite's Rock and Birthplace. It is only about a 5 min drive from the nearest beach and about the same distance from Secret Valley Golf Club, 5 mins from Aphrodite Hills Golf and Leisure complex and about 30 mins from Tsada Golf Club.

Secret Valley Golf Club, is a challenging 18 holes, 6,120m par 72 course, set in a spectacular setting in a scenic valley with grand trees and beautiful sculpted rock formations all round. Rates are £29 to £38 per round depending on season . Club hire will cost just £6 and buggy hire £14. Lessons are available from the resident PGA professional. Secret Valley and Tsada golf courses can usually be pre-booked, subject to availability.

Aphrodite Hills Village Square (5 mins drive from villa)

Several restaurants and bars at Aphrodite Hills are located around the Village Square, including Greek and Cypriot Taverna, sports pub and bar, Italian pizza and pasta, coffee shop and ice cream gelateria.

Restaurants and cafés of the Village Square offer a true taste of the Mediterranean in a delightful setting that recreates the ambience of a traditional Cypriot village. There are five contrasting venues to choose from:

Pithari Tavern

Pithari Tavern offers guests the opportunity to taste authentic island cookery and serves traditional tavern-type food in either the meze or the a la carte variation. The menu consists of a variety of Greek and Cypriot meat and fish dishes prepared in accordance with authentic recipes.


Anoi Pub & Bar

Anoi Pub & Bar serves a large variety of draft and bottled beers, a new world wine list and quality fast-food favourites from steaks and potato skins to fajitas and spicy chicken wings, potato skins, mozzarella dips and spicy chicken wings, quickly prepared steaks, ribs and some traditional Mexican food like fajitas and the traditional juicy hamburgers. Desserts, ice creams and smoothies are also available.

Zimi Pizza & Pasta

Zimi Pizza & Pasta is a traditional over the counter restaurant with a great variety of freshly made pizzas and calzones, oven-baked pasta dishes and pasta classics prepared to order, and a fresh salad bar for quick service.

Platia Coffee Shop-Ouzerie

Platia Coffee Shop-Ouzerie is a truly traditional Cypriot Coffee Shop serving coffee made in the utzaki and served with with lizos—the traditional Paphos delights. The coffee shop also serves traditional Middle Eastern and preserved sweets, a variety of olive and cheese pies (Cyprus and Greek style), and other local puff pastry specialties.

Gefsis Gelateria & Creperie

Gefsis Gelateria & Crêperie serves top quality Häagen Dazs ice cream, served in homemade cones of different flavours, either for seated consumption or to be sealed and taken away. Confectionary creations are also prepared along with ice cream serving such as pancakes, belgian crêpes and waffles, complete with a variety of tantalising toppings.

About The Retreat Spa at Aphrodite Hills

A visit to The Retreat at Aphrodite Hills is the ultimate in top-to-toe pampering for body and mind. From the moment you enter the cool serenity of The Retreat’s monastic interior you are immersed in tranquil surroundings, where superb facilities and an expert team of therapists tend to your every need.

The Greco-Roman bathing rituals of cleansing and relaxation inspired the creation and design of The Retreat which features galleried hallways leading to elevated pools overlooking the Mediterranean. A step further and you encounter the thermae and fragrance garden with its massage temples and fountains.

The Retreat is working exclusively with Pevonia and is their first Flagship European Spa. The 18 treatment rooms offer a choice variety of environments from couple rooms and private balconies to specialist hydrotherapy rooms and outdoor massage pavilions. Treatments range from rejuvenating skincare including facial and body treatments, to massage and aromatherapy. Pevonia Botanica skincare products contain the most effective natural source ingredients, delivering remarkable, highly visible results to keep skin looking radiant.

At the heart of The Retreat is the thermae. The word 'thermae' derives from the ancient Greek word for 'heat' and by 315 AD, Roman life revolved around this daily bathing ritual which involved a series of rooms and pools progressively increasing in temperature, tempered by cooling plunge pools and showers.

Whether it becomes an essential part of a daily routine, a place of rest and contemplation, or simply a relaxing spot to sit on the terrace and enjoy the sunshine, The Retreat at Aphrodite Hills is a haven for spa lovers.

Day passes, special group rates, pre-booked single treatments and half/full day packages are all available at The Retreat. Guests can also partake in bathing rituals, sport and spa combinations and long stay packages of between five and seven days.

The Retreat's operating hours in the summer are 8:00 am - 8:00 pm, with treatments taking place only between 10:00 am and 7:00 pm. Operating hours in the winter are 8:00 am - 7:00 pm.






 

Cyprus is one of Europe’s favourite holiday destinations. With friendly, English-speaking locals, excellent food and wine and over 5,000 years of history it’s hardly surprising! Add to that the near-zero crime rate, the fact you can drive on the left, drink most tap-water and plug in your UK electrical appliances with no adaptors, you’ll understand why Cyprus promises to give you one of the most trouble-free, friendly, enjoyable and memorable holidays you will ever have!

You can explore Aphrodite’s Rock, the Tomb of the Kings, beaches, water-sports, the water-park and enjoy the lively atmosphere of Paphos, 20 minutes drive away, with its harbour, restaurants, bars and nightclubs.

Alternatively, savour the excellent food and wines in the taverns in nearby Pissouri and Kouklia villages with their gentle and friendly character.

Nearby Attractions

Situated on the south-west coast of Cyprus, Paphos and the surrounding area including Palai-Paphos (modern Kouklia), are rich in history dating back to the days of the Trojan Wars.

Once the Roman capital of Cyprus and now regional capital, Paphos was famous throughout antiquity both for its association with the cult of Aphrodite and the spread of Christianity. Its historic importance and ancient remains have secured the sites of Palai-Paphos and Nea Paphos a place on UNESCO’s World Cultural Heritage list.

These attractions are within a short drive of Secret Valley Resort:

Paphos Castle

Paphos Castle, originally a Byzantine fortress erected to protect the harbour, was rebuilt by the Lusignans in the 13th century, dismantled by the Venetians in 1570 during the Ottoman invasion and rebuilt by the Ottomans after they captured the island in the 16th century. During its long history, it has seen use a fortress, a prison and even a warehouse for salt under British colonial rule. A landmark symbol of the Paphos region, it was declared a ancient monument in 1935.

The castle acts as a dramatic backdrop for cultural events staged in the square in front. These include the Paphos Aphrodite Festival (www.pafc.com.cy), which, each September, presents international opera with world famous artistes.

Paphos Mosaics & Odeon

The mosaics of Paphos, dating from the 2nd to the 5th century AD, are considered to be among the finest in the Eastern Mediterranean. Their depictions of scenes from Greek mythology make them a must-see attraction.

Paphos Odeon, a small 2nd century Odeon built entirely of well-hewn limestone blocks lies at Kato Paphos, the heart of the Paphos tourist area and is used for summer musical and theatrical performances. Nearby are the remains of the ancient city walls, the Roman Agora and a building dedicated to Asklipeios, the Greek God of medicine.

Geroskipou Museum of Folk Art

The name of Geroskipou village comes from the Greek word "Ieros Kipos", the Sacred Garden of Aphrodite. A fascinating collection of Cyprus folk arts and crafts gathered together in the house known as Hadjismith. This fascinating museum occupies the House of Hadjismith, a traditional nineteenth century home of great architectural and historical importance. Built of stone with two paved courtyards and a covered terrace, it is one of the first vernacular buildings to be declared an ancient monument.

The museum has folk art from Paphos district and other regions of Cyprus, dating from the nineteenth century and early decades of the twentieth, much of it displayed in settings reflecting a peasant house of the period.

Because of its architectural and historical importance, the “House of Hadjismith” is one of the first buildings of folk architecture to have been declared an ancient monument. The Department of Antiquities acquired half of the house in 1947-1948 and the other half in 1974. After systematic restoration, the building was converted into a folk art museum, which has been open to the public since 1978. In order to extend the museum by including the ruined buildings, which in the past had formed an integral part of the same mansion, a major project of restoration work and reorganization has been undertaken.

The ethnographic material exhibited in the museum of Geroskipou is dated to the nineteenth and the first decades of the twentieth centuries and comes from several areas of Cyprus but mainly from the Paphos district. Many items are exhibited in rooms specially arranged to represent typical rooms of a traditional peasant house.


Kouklia Village (3 mins drive from villa)

Kouklia is a village of the district of Pafos and lies at a distance of about 16 kilometres from the city of Pafos. It is built at an average altitude of 85 meters in the coastal plain of Pafos, north of the central highway of Limassol - Pafos, where -according to mythology -the goddess of Beauty and Love, Aphrodite, emerged.

The village is built in the venue were "Palaipafos" (Old Pafos) -the seat of the kingdom of Pafos -stood, which was one of the most important ancient kingdoms of Cyprus.
The entire area of the community, including also the place where -today -the houses of the village are built, is an important archaeological region. Excavations have been conducted at times, bringing to surface the famous temple of "Aphrodite of Pafos" (Pafia Aphrodite), the remains of the fortification of Palaipafos, and various other movable findings that are found in the archaeological Museum situated in the village, housed in the medieval villa south of the village.

The village was in existence during the Byzantine years and must have been a property of the Byzantine officer "Kouvikoularios". The word "kouvouklion" meant sepulchral chamber but also meant the dormitory of the Byzantine emperors. The bodyguards of the Byzantine emperors that guarded the imperial dormitory were named "kouvikoularioi" and often were granted pieces of land as a reward for their services. Such a "kouvikoularios" most probably became the master/owner of the village and so it was named Kou(vou)klia. Therefore, if kouklia was not the property of a "kouvikoularios" then it must have been a place with country houses for Byzantine officials.

The village was still named "Kouvouklia" until the Frank domination era, instead of the abbreviated Kouklia. De Masse Latri reports that during the Frank domination era the village was a large royal estate in which sugarcane was cultivated. The large medieval villa of Kouklia proves that the village was an important feud.

During the era of Turkish domination, Kouklia were confiscated by the new conqueror and became a manor.

Today, Kouklia is a thriving community. Palm trees are planted in the main-street entrance of the village adding a special beauty. The streets of the village -clean and well looked after -bring the visitor to the central plaza where the church of the Apostle and Evangelist Luke stands. The inhabitants of the village are distinguished for their piety and respect for the sacred and the holly. Around the village there are either chapels or ruins of chapels that testify for the piety of the inhabitants.

There is a regional Elementary School in the village, which both the pupils of Kouklia as well as the ones from the neighbouring village Nikokleia attend. Also, a police station, a health centre, and a state-owned nursery (greenhouse) have their headquarters there. In the village plaza there are several coffee-houses and taverns that offer luxuriant food and entertainment.

The rapid tourist and structural development, the archaeological findings of the area, the "Petra tou Romiou" venue, the legend of Aphrodite, the unsparing natural beauty of the region, and the unique combination of mountains with the deep blue sea give the village of Kouklia a uniqueness that cannot be found anywhere else.







 

The villa comprises 3 bedrooms in total; 2 double, 1 twin, 3 of the bedrooms with en-suite facilities. . This gives room for up to 6 people. Bed linen and towels are provided for your use.

The villa has 3 bathrooms and 4 WCs for your party's use. Air-conditioning keeps the villa cool.

The villa has television dvd, satellite/cable. The music system will play cassettes, cds, radio.

There is room for 6 in the living room and 6 in the dining room. To prepare food you will find a cooker, an oven, a microwave, a fridge, a freezer, a kettle, a toaster. You will also find a dish washer, a washing machine, a clothes drier, an iron and ironing board. The owner has also provided cutlery, crockery, glassware, cooking utensils.

This is a non-smoking villa

Pets are not welcome 

Not suitable for wheelchairs 

The villa is in a very quiet area. It has a private west facing swimming pool, a west facing garden, a summer house, a west facing patio area, a west facing balcony, sea views, panoramic views, a barbeque. If you are driving there is private parking with the outside areas of the house having external lighting.

The villa is right beside a beach, swimming, walking, golf.

Close to the villa you will find sailing, boat hire, wind surfing, fishing, cycling, tennis, a sports center, historic sites, a museum, shopping areas, a restaurant, a food shop.

Within easy reach of the villa you will find water skiing, climbing, flying, mountain biking, horse riding, skiing/snowboarding, scuba diving, a zoo, a theatre/cinema.

The Secret Valley Golf Course, is a highly prestigious golf course in Cyprus.

Traditional Cypriot villages with wonderful tavernas serving local food and meze nearby.

The villa is....

10 min from Paphos International airport.
5 min from Aphrodite Hills Golf Resort & Spa/Health centre.
7 min from Aphrodite's Rock & Birthplace.
15 min from Paphos harbour and town centre.
5 min from Nearest beach with crystal clear waters.

Any day of the week.

Any day of the week.

5 days.

3 PM

10 AM

mark says: "The thing that attracted us to this particular villa was the excellent description by it's owner proved thoughtful, available and extremely helpful both before and during our stay. The villa itself is excellent. Having lived in Paphos I can say it is well beyond what you would normally expect in terms of facilities and presentation. It's location was also perfect for us - close enough to town but far enough away to be quiet at night. If you're looking to stay near Paphos and this villa is free - grab it! I cannot recommend the place or it's owner highly enough. Many thanks."

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