Irini Apartments
(Apartments in Katelios)
Very sorry to say after visiting Irini 11 times over about 14 years she will not be with an English tour company in 2008. She has decided to go with Dutch Tui - she showed us her contract with much regret. She decided partly because of the continuing low rates from English companies but mainly because Thomson's are now expecting all accommodation owners to be computer savvy and handle communications with the company and room allocations etc via email/internet. When you are a nice old Greek lady of 67 you may not want to go to Argostoli every week for computer training from scratch. Thomson's are generally hugely reducing their rep support to clients and accommodation owners as part of increasing margins on holidays. Families travelling to Skala this year were dropped in the square and given a hand drawn map and told to find their own way to their accommodation, just what you want with suitcases, buggies and young children, having caught the 0600 flight from Manchester. Hopefully Thomson's Dutch counterpart will treat Irini better, as she deserves. We will miss Irini and are making arrangements to stay in private accommodation in Katelios next year. It's easy to do and cheaper.
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| Tony Farson (Wednesday, October 31, 2007) | View 20 posts by Tony Farson | |
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The bathroom was mouldy in several places but otherwise a lovely small, friendly and mainly clean place to stay. Looking forward to going back again soon! | |
| Sarah Hill (Monday, June 18, 2007) | View 2 posts by Sarah Hill | |
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Steve and I stayed at the Irini Apartments at the end of June last year, thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We found the apartments excellent and were well looked after. Situated in an ideal location, a totally relaxing holiday, so much so that we have booked to go back again this year and am counting down the days ! | |
| Nikki Holt (Friday, April 27, 2007) | 1 post by Nikki Holt | |
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Forgot to add to previous post. The building work on the side of the valley continues so the photos are a bit out of date. The smart new house are some distance away but not quite the pristine rural view it used to be sadly.
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| Tony Farson (Wednesday, October 04, 2006) | View 20 posts by Tony Farson | |
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| Visited again in July 2006. Up to the usual very high standards and nice to meet Dimitri and Irini again. Great holiday despite torrential thunderstorm and hillside fire starting to edge a little close for comfort.
Photos show the front of Irini and views from top back balcony in 2003, left
towards the sea and right towards the Blue Sea with the village of Markopolous higher up on the hill.
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| Tony Farson (Wednesday, October 04, 2006) | View 20 posts by Tony Farson | |
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 Excellent holiday, everything how it
should be. Clean, everything worked, gorgeous view from balcony.
Professional, friendly, accommodating owners. Would highly
recommend for a peaceful break
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| Sally rose (Saturday, September 03, 2005) | View 2 posts by Sally rose | |
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| iv just looked at broshure and it says "all studios and apartments have a kettle, fridge, & sandwich toaster" IS THIS IT??? is there a stove/grill? thanks | |
| SALLY ROSE (Monday, June 06, 2005) | View 2 posts by SALLY ROSE | |
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| Didn't realise Irini surfed this site ! Visited again summer 2004 and beautiful new fluffy towels have appeared, so all possible requirements met (see previous post). Also very smart new french doors installed on to the balconies with - we kid you not - double glazing. Staggered to hear from Irini (if my fractured Greek is right) that Dimitri is 80 this year. He still keeps his extensive fruit & veg garden immaculate. Was slightly surprised and honoured to be embraced by this reserved and proud man 10 minutes after Greece won the European Cup, but I guess that was a once in a lifetime event ! Irini says Dionysos is working in the wine trade in Athens but puts in an appearance from time to time. Booked again for '05 - of course ! Tony Farson & Kath Jones. | ||||||||||
| Tony Farson (Thursday, September 16, 2004) | View 20 posts by Tony Farson | |
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| We had the basement apartment at Irini a few weeks ago for a fortnight and had a lovely stay. The room is cool and quiet, and the regular supply of fresh oranges from Dimnitri was greatly appreciated !! We would highly recommend these apartments and will definitely be coming back again. Vicki, Sue and Kate | ||||||||||
| Vicki Hill (Friday, June 18, 2004) | View 10 posts by Vicki Hill | |
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| All those who complianed about the basement clearly didn't have Dimitri bringing them oranges most mornings of their holidays !! The basement was cool and quiet, Irini and Dimitri are lovely - thanks for the oranges and cake !! Some cats around for those of you that have written about them before - all very sweet, and some lovely dogs too !! We've just returned from a blissful 2 weeks in Katelios and cant sing its praises highly enough, we will definitely be returning, not just to Kefalonia but to Irini apartments too, if nothing else then to see how much the grapes have grown on the vine outside the apartment !! Vicki, Sue and Kate | ||||||||||
| Vicki Hill (Monday, June 14, 2004) | View 10 posts by Vicki Hill | |
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| Just an update from an earlier comment. Irini still the main contender for quiet but well located accommodation with stunning views. (Doumas to be avoided as part of a growing "complex" - unless you like that kind of thing !) Visited in 2003 - and delighted to see beautiful new furniture. Towels could do with replacing, though. Irini still working her heart out for her guests and we'll be there again in 2004. Agree please feed the kittens !! | ||||||||||
| Tony Farson (Tuesday, February 24, 2004) | View 20 posts by Tony Farson | |
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