San Lorenzo
(Apartments in Lassi)
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 What a lovely place, it has the most wonderful views and stunning gardens and everyone is so relaxed.
The apartments are basic but very very clean. The maid came in daily for around 20-25 minutes and never too early (usually around 11.30 for us). I was impressed by the complex overall, the location was fantastic - away from the main road so not too noisy. The staff were lovely, always cheerful and everywhere is just so clean and well kept. There are two pools, the main one is 1 metre at its shallow end so they also have a toddler pool that is just right for the very little ones. During our stay there were never more than about 25 people around the pool so it was always nice and peaceful and ample space to relax.
My children (7 and 4) loved the pool but the beach was also popular. Its about a 5 minute walk to Makris Gialos, its a sandy beach that gently shelves so it suitable for young children. The water is crystal clear and great for snorkelling as fish come in quite close to the shore. There is a beach bar selling food, drinks and ice creams - all reasonably priced, they also hire the sunbeds. 2 sunbeds and a parasol are 7 euros per day, although you don't have to have beds they don't hassle you.
San Lorenzo is also within strolling distance of 3 supermarkets and many great restaurants and bars, it took us about 10-15 minutes along the main Lassi road with 2 slow children in tow.
Wouldn't hesitate to recommend the San Lorenzo if you want a great relaxing holiday. | |
| tracy mcgoff (Wednesday, June 18, 2008) | 1 post by tracy mcgoff | |
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| 10/10 |
| this year will be our 4th time going back to these appartments. we have been on other hols in the 5 years since first coming here and nothing comes close. the island is beautiful but what makes the holiday is the appartments and staff working there. yes there can be some noise at nights . if your windows are closed you cannot hear it, the only music we have heard is greek music from the greek restaurant on the road below the complex, you occasionaly hear a guest coming back late at night being a bit rowdy but you only hear them because the complex is so quite. the staff there are only too happy to help, anything you want or need they will try their utmost to go out of their way for you - last time we were there i broke out in a coldsore on a sunday morning, i had forgotten my zoviroax, i asked the staff where i could get some on a sunday but they insisted they would pick it up for me and let me enjoy my day - they ended going to the only chemist open on that sunday which was in the north of the island to get some for me. the restaurant owned by the family is highly recommended but go there to eat early as many of the specials often sell out. i realy cannot rate these appartments highly enough and several people have been there on our recommendation and been delighted. | |
| anna david (Tuesday, August 28, 2007) | 1 post by anna david | |
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| david creamer (Tuesday, August 28, 2007) | 1 post by david creamer | |
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Just got back from my 6th stay at the San Lorenzo apartments and we have booked again for next year. They are fantastic, the best aparments I have ever stayed in! The owners Hara and Tucky are great, love them and run the apartments fantastic. Kerrie | |
| Kerrie white (Monday, August 13, 2007) | View 6 posts by Kerrie white | |
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| 10/10 |
The best place I have been to! Gorgeous complex & gorgeous views. The whole place is really clean, and the apartments are cleaned every day with frequent clean sheets & towels. The bar area does loevly snack food and the prices are reasonable. Staff were friendly & helpful. There is even a shower block & room to leave your luggage on your day of departure once you have vacated your room. We went a few years ago but are going back next month and we can't wait! It's obviously still as nice & the place tends to book up a year in advance! | |
| Linsey Morris (Thursday, April 19, 2007) | View 3 posts by Linsey Morris | |
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We got home yesterday. First three days of our week I had my cardi on so that was a bit disappointing, but when the sun came out it was glorious. The apartments were very clean with wonderful views. We had an apartment for 2-4 people and when the children went to bed you could actually close off the lounge area so I thought that was a very good idea. We didn't have to tiptoe around them in the morning. We had the last week of the season so it was very quiet. The pool was freezing but the sea was lovely. Staff were very helpful and you could watch a video in the evening (although it was a bit awkard having the pool table in the tv room!). There was a bigger screen outside in the bar. Very enjoyable last evening at Zorba's across the road where we joined in with the Greek dancing. Walked into Argostoli and eat at Premier Restaurant in the square a few times. Very good food (and lovely toilets!). | ||||||||||
| Gina Morris (Friday, October 27, 2006) | 1 post by Gina Morris | |
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Both the appearance and cleanliness were faultless at San Lorenzo. The staff were very friendly.
Good facilities for our two year old. A small play area with swings and slides etc was visited daily. Lots of toys in the toddlers pool, although the water temperature was cold in October! (That didn't stop her going in though.)
Our only criticism would be that our beds were not particularly comfortable.
Would not hesitate to recommend San Lorenzo. | ||||||||||
| Mick Pilkington (Friday, October 20, 2006) | View 2 posts by Mick Pilkington | |
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Have to admit I was disappointed given all the rave reviews here. Yes the staff and grounds were fantastic, but during our 2 week stay we lost, at various times, water and electricity. The pool was taken over by kids, who frankly should have been at school, and who made lots of noise in their rooms late at night. The self catering facillities were minimal and the apartment was TINY. I knew it'd be small, but not that small! The 'kitchen' and bathroom combined were around the same size as the average hotel bathroom. It does have its good points though:
We hired towels for the duration save taking our own to the beach. 10 euro returnable deposit. You can order groceries for collection from reception save you carrying them up The Hill. They supply a welcome pack of sweets, fruit and washing up liquid on arrival. Mind you dont drinnk the latter though!! Films are shown daily for kids and adults. Good place to take small kids as there are all sorts of toys to play with in the paddling pool. Bigger kids seemed to enjoy the stock of inflatables in the big pool.
Lassi was a good base and we were spoiled for choice in restaurants. Best meal was at Monte Nero at the far end of the road towards Argostoli.
Local amenities were good, ie supermarkets selling recognised brands. English newspapers are not hard to get.
Beach Club area of the Long Beach was great, with a decent cafe, plus beds and umbrellas at the going rate of 8 euros. Fab! There's more space between beds here than there was further along the beach towards the main water sports area. We found it pretty peaceful too.
I'd go again, but only for 1 week - and I'd take some earplugs for night times!
Have a great time there yourselves
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| Jane Turner (Tuesday, October 10, 2006) | 1 post by Jane Turner | |
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Wow what a place to stay in its by far the best we have stayed in. Staff our superb will return one day as this is the second time to lassi. we arrived back on the 10/09/06 go enjoy yourselves as we know you will | ||||||||||
| rob (Tuesday, September 12, 2006) | View 5 posts by rob | |
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| Have to say we liked it even though haven't been there yet! After
reading several reviews I am so glad that I have chosen San Lorenzo
village for me and my family. I'll be taking my brother and my
two children (7yr old and 7mnth old) in mid October this year.
Managed to find a last minute deal :-). It seems as though, from
what I've read, that this will be the perfect place for us as it won't
be too noisy for the baby and it's close enough to the beach for my
son. I'm not looking forward to the hill but then I could do with
the exercise! :-). Have only rated it average as obviously i
don't actually know what it's like for myself yet but i'm sure when I
return I will be able to upgrade my rating to Excellent :-). | ||||||||||
| Claire Stock (Sunday, September 10, 2006) | 1 post by Claire Stock | |
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We have just returned from San Lorenzo Village in Kefalonia. This has been one our best holidays ever. The apartments were fantastic and very well maintained with room service every day.
The owners and all the staff were brilliant and couldn't do enough to help.
We wouldn't hesitate to return. | ||||||||||
| Sue Lavery (Tuesday, September 05, 2006) | 1 post by Sue Lavery | |
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