As temperatures fall, images of lit fireplaces and relaxed weekends in the mountains increasingly come to mind.
The Greek countryside is magical, and full of wonderful guesthouses with fireplaces in their rooms that, during this season, we love a little bit more.
Old inn
A cute stone-built guesthouse in the small village of Koryschades overlooking the fir-covered tops of mountain Tymfristos. Of traditional style, with stone and wood being the dominant materials, this is a well-kept guest-house, and you’ll want to stay in its rooms all day by the lit fireplace. Wooden four-poster beds with elaborate designs, handmade furniture, warm colours and fabrics all compose a wonderful setting. Karpenisi is just 4 km away, but if you want shorter walks you can explore the narrow streets of the village and enjoy the clear country air. After all, the village is surrounded by fir trees. Koryschades, Evrytania, tel. 0030 2237025201, oldinn.gr
Mansion Naoumidis
Housed in a traditional house built in 1893, built by the Naoumidis family with origins from Egypt. After carefully renovating the mansion, the current owners turned it into a hospitable guest-house with a noble aura. On the one side, there is the old 19th century neoclassical house, and on the other the new building in traditional Pelion architecture. The rooms are all very well-cared for, decorated in a simple, traditional style. Some of them have velvet curtains and painted mouldings, old oil lamps, escritoires showing the patina of time, and also wooden engraved doors, and ceilings, metal beds, while all of them have a painted traditional fireplace. The Junior Suite with the cosy living room with the fireplace, and the lovely balcony surrounded by green, stands out.
Portaria, Pelion, tel. 0030 24280 99470, naoumidishotel.gr
Apeiros Chora
It is situated in the gorgeous, picturesque stone-built village of Ano Pedina in Zagori, and it is one of the most beautiful guest-houses in the area. It is housed in an old mansion built in the 16th century that has been renovated maintaining all the traditional elements of the architecture of Zagori. It has seven rooms with fireplace and each one has different décor, combining tradition and contemporary design. It is colourful, mainly in pastel shades, with wooden ceilings, hardwood floors and old furniture, all the while remaining unpretentious. The common areas are also in the same style, with light traditional décor, modern design details, comfortable sofas, elaborate lights and wooden tables. The living room with the fireplace and the spa are also very atmospheric. The outdoor spaces are very elegant and there’s a very special corner on the stone veranda under a vine. The whole guesthouse exudes calm and quiet that guarantee your total relaxation.
Kato Pedina, Zagori, tel. 0030 2653071188, apeiroschora.gr
Theonimfi Guest-house
Located at a central location of the village, in the square of Agia Kiriaki and very close to the Folklore Museum. The main materials are stone and wood. On the outside it has maintained the traditional Arcadian architecture, while the interior is a balanced mix of traditional and modern that creates a unique laidback atmosphere. The warm, earthy colours in the rooms, in combination with the comfortable space and the fireplace, invite you to stay in all day, and sit by the fire with your favourite book or play board games on the hardwood floor lying on the handmade carpets and cushions. In the common areas, soft music comes from the record player, while there is an abundance of books, magazines and board games. The homemade breakfast with the pancakes, pies, and local products will contribute to making your stay lovely.
Dimitsana, Arcadia, tel. 0030 2795029215, theonimfi.gr
Afanos
In the centre of cosmopolitan Arachova, you’ll find the traditional guest-house Afanos, that is ideal for weekend escapes that combine fun and rest. You can walk around the scenic streets of the village, enjoy your coffee in the square, and then return to your room to light a fire and relax with a glass of wine. The well-kept spaces with the stone, wood, and warm colours create a beautiful, familiar environment. And if you want to spend a totally lazy weekend, you can order room service breakfast and enjoy it by the fireplace.
Arachova, Viotia, tel. 0030 2267031514, afanos.gr
