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are a few of the testimonials that we have received from our
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One of our
guests so enjoyed their stay here in Cyprus they have
decided to buy their own land and build. Below are some
sketches from their holiday that were sent to us. They have
very kindly allowed us reprint them here. Thank you Peter.
After
some persuasion from our sons and daughter -in-law, we
eventually visited Cyprus, staying for the whole of January
2006.
We so enjoyed
the Island, the hospitality of the Vassiliou family and the
friendliness of the residents of Kalavasos we returned
during May/June. We now own a plot of land and we are
building our permanent home near-by with a courtyard.
The courtyard at
Kontoyiannis House was the venue for Cannasta sessions most
evenings or for very enjoyable Bar-b-ques. The local Gilt
Head Bream being superb. The accomodation at Kontoyiannis is
based on several spacious flats which have been modernised
recently.
It's now nearly two weeks since our return to the UK,
and we are still basking in the warm glow of the
memory of our wonderful stay at Kontoyiannis House,
and wishing we were still there amidst the vines,
plants and flowers.
We can't thank you enough for your truly lovely
accommodation. It is the most perfect base for a
holiday in glorious Cyprus, and added so much to our
happy time. Comfortable, well equipped, clean and
beautifully maintained, it is a real home from home,
and is a reflection of your care and concern (special
thanks to John for all his friendly visits!).
The village is simply perfect, and the villagers so
friendly and welcoming. We so enjoyed just 'being
there', as well as the location being ideal as a base
for exploring the glories of the island.
Thank you for making our holiday one to remember and
treasure, and we are looking forward to coming back to
Kalavasos in the future.
With our sincere thanks, and warmest best wishes.
Andrew Normington & Carol Brannan
Subject: we
enjoyed our stay at Kontoyiannis House
Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2007 05:57:52 -0400
Hi Christalla,
Just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed our stay. We
found the location to be convenient to everything, while
avoiding the ultra-touristy areas. The house itself is
great; we loved the courtyard and grape vines and other
plants. We also enjoyed meeting the other guests, and
walking to the village square.
Thanks for everything,
Wendy & Lisa
At 16:03 19/07/2007, you
wrote
Dear Christalla,
I had intended to write to you immediatly after
our stay at Kontoyiannis House from the 23rd of
April until the 3rd of May this year, but then
the daily routine took over too quickly.
However, I would like to let you know how much
my husband and I enjoyed our visit to Cyprus and
our stay at Kontoyiannis House.
It was such a nice and
relaxing holiday. For a long time we
won't forget the swallows rushing through theair, the
beautiful
courtyard with it's peaceful
atmosphere and our relaxing evenings on the
balcony with a good glass of Cyprus' wine.
Your family really has
created a little paradise.
Please send our regards also to your husband.
Most sincere apologies for not contacting you sooner. I
had problems with my broadband e-mail system (I upgraded
to broadband at the end of May) and have already tried
to send three which I know did not arrive.
Thank you so much for the wonderful twelve weeks in
Kalavassos from which I have barely recovered. It will
be difficult for me to forget that holiday which I
enjoyed so much, the peace, the friendliness and
courtesy of the people.
I had thought that this long spell might be the last but
my thoughts are constantly brought back to Cyprus and I
shall keep an eye on your web site and if possible make
arrangements for another peaceful holiday in idyllic
Kalavassos
I must also thank you for the recipe which I tried and
enjoyed and also for the ãëõêÜ (Gliko) which was
thoroughly enjoyed by Elena's family.
Thank you again for a wonderful holiday and may I send
my regards to all your family.
I just
wanted to drop you a quick email to say thank you
for a very enjoyable stay at Kontoyiannis. We
really enjoyed the peace and quiet - a welcome
escape from our busy work lives! Hope to see you
again at some point in the future.
Best
wishes
Sarah
Sarah also wrote
This was a really good conversion of a traditional
house into spacious apartments. No skimping on space
in the apartments which were comfortably furnished
with good amenities. Converting a traditional home
is a much better alternative than building yet
another holiday home or resort – which thankfully
Kalavasos seems to be free from. The village seems
to benefit from the tourists who stay there, without
being over run. Definitely a good way to enjoy a
relaxing holiday without having to go to a resort!Sarah Cunnigham
Most
sincere apologies for not contacting you sooner. I
had problems with my broadband e-mail system (I
upgraded to broadband at the end of May) and have
already tried to send three which I know did not
arrive.
Thank
you so much for the wonderful twelve weeks in
Καλαβασσός from which I have barely recovered. It
will be difficult for me to forget that holiday
which I enjoyed so much, the peace, the friendliness
and courtesy of the people.
I had
thought that this long spell might be the last but
my thoughts are constantly brought back to Cyprus
and I shall keep an eye on your web site and if
possible make arrangements for another peaceful
holiday in idyllic Καλαβασσός.
I must
also thank you for the recipe which I tried and
enjoyed and also for the γλυκά which was thoroughly
enjoyed by Elena's family.
Thank
you again for a wonderful holiday and may I send my
regards to all your family.
Gerald
Mc Kenna
Subject: Re: Booking Kontoyiannis
House
Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2003 14:44:54 +0100
Dear
Christalla
Just a
quick note to say how much we enjoyed staying in
your house at Kalavasos.
Originally we planned to stay only a week and then
move on. However we found your flats so good and the
position of Kalavasos so central that there was no
reason to seek anywhere else.
It was
twenty years since I was last in Cyprus and then
only for two separate week-ends. How much the main
towns had grown.
We
were very pleased we found your Flats on the Web. We
have a horror of massive package type hotels
Thank
you also for arranging the car which was equally
good.
Sorry we
did not have the opportunity to meet you.
We felt it
would be nice to drop you a little note just to say how
much we both enjoyed our too short a stay at 'Kontoyiannis'.
It is a pity we didn't stay with you for both weeks of
our stay in Cyprus but we didn't know that at the time -
we know better now.
The second
week in Coral Bay was nice but our stay in Kalavassos
was wonderful, the accommodation, the location, the
Village and the people were all superb and we had some
great evenings with Stavros at the Taverna.
Unfortunately we have already booked to go to Lesvos in
the autumn but if we venture back to Cyprus next year we
will be sure to check to see if you have vacancies first
- for two weeks this time.
Once again
thank you both for everything and who knows when we will
meet again.
Kind regards
Vic & Gill
Anderson
Subject: Thank you from the
Cowies
Date: Sat, 04 Aug 2001 10:47:44 +0000
Hi ya,
I would like to Thank You for all the help
you gave us while we were at your apartment,
we had a lovely time, I felt so relaxed
while we were their.
The holiday went so quick, now we are back
in Germany, and its bucketing down with
rain.
Give my thanks to your father and your
brother, and a big thank you again to you,
hopefully see you again in April, It will be
just me and the kids.
best regards
Karen Cowie
Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2000 13:20:09
+0000
Subject: Holiday
Dear
Christalla,
Thanks very
much for the lovely accommodation in Kalavassos. I had a
very
pleasant time and it was good to meet the family and
locals and
have fresh
oranges for breakfast. The lady at the little grocery
shop
was very
kind to me and would not let me leave without offering
me some
extra
vegetables.
I stayed the
next few days in Pissouri and then on to Pathos so I had
a
reasonable
flavour of the Island by the time I returned but I am
particularly
happy that I spaent the majority of my time in
Kalavassos.
After
some persuasion from our sons and daughter -in-law, we
eventually visited Cyprus, staying for the whole of January
2006. 
