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Charalambos Holiday Cottage

3.5 star property
Family-friendly cottage with full-service spa and seasonal outdoor pool

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Furnished balcony or patio
Garden
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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
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Free cots/infant beds
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • 110 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

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  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • 70 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Studio | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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Furnished balcony or patio
Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
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Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 60 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

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Vasili Michaelidi Street, No. 3, Larnaca, Kalavasos, 7733

What's nearby

  • Zygi Marina - 11 min drive
  • Khirokitia - 11 min drive
  • Governor's Beach - 12 min drive
  • Amathus Ruins - 19 min drive
  • Amathus Beach - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Larnaca (LCA-Larnaca Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Vasilikis Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Koumbaris - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kalymnos Fish Tavern - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Clock Cafe Zygi - ‬6 min drive

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charalambos Holiday Cottage

Family-friendly cottage with full-service spa and seasonal outdoor pool
Along with a full-service spa, this cottage has an outdoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a free food/drink shopping service and tour/ticket assistance. All 5 soundproofed accommodations feature free WiFi and private yards. Kitchens with fridges and stovetops are standard, and guests will also find washers/dryers and furnished balconies or patios. Limited housekeeping is available.
Charalambos Holiday Cottage offers 5 accommodations with washers/dryers and a safe. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Accommodation at this 3.5-star cottage has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, kitchenware and utensils and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a limited basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the cottage include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the cottage's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a mud bath and a steam room. The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English, Greek

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Full-service spa
  • Mud bath
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 100 metres
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Bed rails
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Fireplace gate
  • Free cot
  • Highchair
  • Playground

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: EUR 10 per day

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Window screens

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Climate control

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free bottled water
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Guidebooks
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local maps
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Private wine tours
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Health club (partner property) nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • 5 units
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and an access code; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination

Access methods

Access code, host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 10.0 per day.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 45 per room (one-way)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from March to November
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Charalambos
Charalambos Holiday
Charalambos Holiday Cottage House Cyprus
Charalambos Holiday Cottage Kalavasos
Charalambos Holiday Kalavasos
Charalambos Holiday Cottage Cyprus
Charalambos Holiday Cottage House Kalavasos
Charalambos Holiday Cottage House
Charalambos Holiday Cottage
Charalambos Cottage Kalavasos
Charalambos Holiday Cottage Cottage
Charalambos Holiday Cottage Kalavasos
Charalambos Holiday Cottage Cottage Kalavasos

Frequently asked questions

Does Charalambos Holiday Cottage have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Charalambos Holiday Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charalambos Holiday Cottage?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Charalambos Holiday Cottage?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Charalambos Holiday Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Charalambos Holiday Cottage provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 45 per room applies.

Where is Charalambos Holiday Cottage located?

This family-friendly Kalavasos cottage is located in the mountains, 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Painted Churches in the Troodos Region, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Governor's Beach and Zygi Marina. Agios Theodoros and Khirokitia are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Charalambos Holiday Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent!
Andreas was really nice, gave us good recommendations of things to do around whether it was hikes, beaches or shopping. The hotel is small and peaceful so very relaxing. There are a few Taverns very close by and also a grocery store all within walking distance. All together was very good, ideal for couples.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic Village and Welcoming Cottage
The Charalambos Cottage was a lovely experience. Although I was traveling for work, the stay at Charalambos made the business trip casual. Not your average hotel visit with simple rooms. Warm and welcoming environment with a garden at the entrance and fragrant flowers. Nice patio for enjoying the sun and small pool for cooling off. I would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Nathan, Atlanta, GA, USA

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Perfect Couple's Choice in an Adorable Village
I am American and my fiance is Russian so when we decided to meet while we wait on an engagement visa to be approved, we stayed in this perfect little cottage. The cottage itself was in perfect condition with everything I expected and more. It was perfect for the two of us while we rested after long days of sight seeing and for cooking breakfasts and dinners.The room itself was just right for a couple. The owner of the cottage was extremely welcoming and treated us to local wines and candies. The quiet compared to the loud cities was amazing at night. I actually proposed to her on the spacious patio that faced more of the village down the hill and the rising hills in the distance. So beautiful! We can't wait to go back!

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and helpful staff in wonderful setting.
Enjoyed the comfort and surroundings of this idyllic setting. The rooms were clean and the staff friendly and hospitable.

10/10 Excellent

Angie, Manchester UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A real Greek Cypriot experience - not to be missed
Kalavasos is a genuine Greek Cypriot experience and, Andreas, your host and owner of Charalambros Cottage will only enhance this. He is on hand to offer advice and ideas on trips to make your stay as enjoyable as possible and is equally generous in sharing local wines, fruits and delicacies to excite your interest in things you may have not considered. This is done in a most genuine and non-intrusive manner and he is a wealth of knowledge that by accepting will do nothing but enhance your holiday. You will be living amongst real Greek Cypriots in their ancestral homes and experiencing the real Cyprus of many years ago. Expect to shop in tiny local shops with limited local stock run by old ladies and attempt to speak Greek which is heard everywhere. Plenty of local taverns for the evenings are within easy walking distance of this superb hotel although you will find all the necessary equipment in you apartment to prepare meals yourself. The rooms are spacious and very well maintained. It's great! You have the options of sunning yourself in the private garden or dipping into the pool on your doorstep, exploring the local hills or venturing out by car on short journeys to the likes of Governor's Beach (12km) or Zygi (8km). As Charalambos Cottage is only 5km from the main motorway and quite central you have access to Limassol and Paphos in the west, Larnaca and Famagusta in the east and Troodos and Nicosia in the north if you feel more adventurous.
General view of gated private courtyard

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
ruhiges, malerisches Dorf in hügeliger Landschaft, mit mehreren Restaurants. - Ferienwohnung sauber und zufriedenstellend ausgestattet. Parkplatz 250m entfernt.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Toller Gastgeber und tolle Wohnung.
Die Wohnung liegt in einer kleinen Anlage in der Altstadt in sehr ruhiger Lage. Sehr schön eingerichtet mit vielen liebevollen Details. Tee und Kaffee sowie Wasser und Wein waren ebenfalls vorhanden. Gute Tips für Ausflüge in die nähere Umgebung. Wir kommen gerne wieder.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cottage is located in the center of Kalavasos. Very nice rooms and a very friendly host. Everything was perfect and we certainly come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect!!!
Everything is perfect!!! Very friendly and helpful host, very clean room, very good location ... 10/10
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir waren Anfang März die einzigen Gäste in der Unterkunft und hatten eine wunderschöne Woche. Die Zimmer sind zweckmäßig ausgestattet und in der Küche fehlt es wirklich an nichts. Restaurants sind fußläufig erreichbar und gut. Die Kommunikation mit dem Inhaber Andreas war einfach und sehr verlässlich. Wir kommen gerne wieder!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael , Bayern

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Herrliches Kleinod mit Charme
Eine authentische Unterkunft in einem schönen und sehr ursprünglichen Dorf.Highlights : Die Ruhe, die absolut freundlichen, hilfsbereiten und professionellen Gastgeber, die empfohlene Taverne, die verkehrsgünstige Lage und .... Verbesserungsvorschlag: WLAN mit Zeitschaltuhr versehen. Die nächtliche Dauerbestrahlung muss nicht sein - das soll aber kein Jammern oder Vorwurf sein. Insgesamt : Hier werden wir wiederkommen. Herzlichen Dank an Andreas !
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

LAZAROS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ΑΝΕΤΟ, ΚΑΘΑΡΟ,ΕΝΤΙΜΟ
ΠΑΡΟΤΙ ΕΚΛΕΙΣΑ ΚΑΙ ΠΛΗΡΩΣΑ ΔΙΑΜΟΝΗ 6 ΗΜΕΡΩΝ ΑΠΟ ΛΑΘΟΣ,ΠΟΥ ΔΕΝ ΟΦΕΙΛΟΤΑΝ ΣΕ ΕΜΕΝΑ,ΕΜΕΙΝΑ 2 ΗΜΕΡΕΣ ΣΤΟ CHARALAMPOS ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΑΛΛΕΣ 4 ΣΕ ΞΕΝΟΔΟΧΕΙΟ ΠΟΥ ΜΟΥ ΕΚΛΕΙΣΕ Ο ΙΔΙΟΚΤΗΤΗΣ ΤΟΥ CHARALAMPOS.ΘΑ ΗΤΑΝ ΕΠΟΜΕΝΩΣ ΑΔΙΚΟ ΝΑ ΕΚΦΡΑΣΩ ΤΗΝ ΔΥΣΑΡΕΣΚΕΙΑ ΜΟΥ ΚΑΙ ΝΑ ΒΑΘΜΟΛΟΓΗΣΩ ΑΡΝΗΤΙΚΑ ΕΠΕΙΔΗ ΤΟ ΔΕΥΤΕΡΟ ΞΕΝΟΔΟΧΕΙΟ ΔΕΝ ΜΟΥ ΠΑΡΕΙΧΕ ΤΑ ΣΤΟΙΧΕΙΩΔΗ ΚΑΙ ΔΕΝ ΕΙΧΕ ΚΑΜΜΙΑ ΣΧΕΣΗ ΜΕ ΤΟ ΠΡΩΤΟ.ΠΡΕΠΕΙ ΟΜΩΣ Ο ΙΔΙΟΚΤΗΤΗΣ ΤΟΥ CHARALAMPOS ΝΑ ΕΙΝΑΙ ΙΔΙΑΙΤΕΡΑ ΠΡΟΣΕΚΤΙΚΟΣ ΣΤΙΣ ΕΠΙΛΟΓΕΣ ΤΟΥ ΓΙΑΤΙ ΑΔΙΚΕΙ ΤΗΝ ΔΙΚΗ ΤΟΥ ΑΡΙΣΤΗ ΠΡΟΣΠΑΘΕΙΑ.ΤΟ ΔΩΜΑΤΙΟ ΠΟΥ ΕΜΕΙΝΑ ΤΙΣ 2 ΗΜΕΡΕΣ ΗΤΑΝ ΠΑΝΕΜΟΡΦΟ ΚΑΙ ΠΕΝΤΑΚΑΘΑΡΟ ΜΕ ΜΟΝΟ ΑΡΝΗΤΙΚΟ ΟΤΙ ΕΠΕΙΔΗ ΗΤΑΝ ΣΤΟΝ 1ο ΟΡΟΦΟ ΔΕΝ ΕΙΧΕ ΔΙΚΟ ΤΟΥ ΜΠΑΛΚΟΝΙ.ΤΟ ΧΩΡΙΟ ΠΟΥ ΒΡΙΣΚΕΤΑΙ ΤΟ ΞΕΝΟΔΟΧΕΙΟ ΕΙΝΑΙ ΙΔΙΑΙΤΕΡΑ ΗΣΥΧΟ,ΚΑΤΑΛΛΗΛΟ ΓΙΑ ΕΞΟΡΜΗΣΕΙΣ ΑΛΛΑ ΕΙΝΑΙ ΑΠΑΡΑΙΤΗΤΗ Η ΥΠΑΡΞΗ ΑΥΤΟΚΙΝΗΤΟΥ. ΕΠΕΙΔΗ ΗΘΕΛΑ ΝΑ ΜΕΙΝΩ ΣΕ ΜΕΡΟΣ ΗΣΥΧΟ ΚΑΙ ΝΑ ΜΠΟΡΩ ΑΠΟ ΕΚΕΙ ΝΑ ΓΥΡΙΣΩ ΤΟ ΣΥΝΟΛΟ ΤΟΥ ΝΗΣΙΟΥ ΤΟ ΞΕΝΟΔΟΧΕΙΟ ΑΥΤΟ ΑΠΟΤΕΛΟΥΣΕ ΤΗΝ ΙΔΑΝΙΚΗ ΛΥΣΗ. ΟΙ ΙΔΙΟΚΤΗΤΕΣ ΤΟΥ ΞΕΝΟΔΟΧΕΙΟΥ ΗΤΑΝ ΕΞΥΠΗΡΕΤΙΚΟΤΑΤΟΙ ΚΑΙ ΙΔΙΑΙΤΕΡΑ ΦΙΛΙΚΟΙ.

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Chypre authentique
Accueil formidable , la propriété compte 4 chambres et 1 piscine calme et reposant chambres tout confort jusqu'au moindre détail, petit village typique Chypriote avec plusieurs tavernes à des prix imbattables. Très bonne situation à 30 min de Limassol et de Larnaca (voiture necessaire) . Pas de petit déjeuner mais possibilité d'acheter ce qu'il faut pour le prendre sur la rerrasse ou d'aller dans une des tavernes 6€ pour un copieux petit déjeuner Chypriote. Le midi (mi septembre) les tavernes étaient fermées., pas de possibilite de déjeuner dans le village. Beaucoup de documentation touristique disponible et Abdeeas est toujours prêt à vous aider et vous conseiller Merci encore à lui et àson èpouse pour leur accueil chaleureux et authentique.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely accomodation with a super friendly host
Beautifull garden with nicely decorated, cosy clean appartments. Didnt use the pool since it was still a bit too chilly but I can imagine taking a dip when it's warmer ! Andreas is a very friendly entertaining host who gave us some very usefull tips on where to go and what to do. Then there was the bottle of wine (from the family vineyard), the home made olive oil, the oranges and lemons, a bottle of water and a supply of coffee, tea, sugar and milk. And let's not forget all the delicious cakes and pies Simoni made. The village of Kalavasos is lovely with very welcoming people. You will need a car to get around.