General Information
Villa Monastiraki sits on a hillside in the village
of Rovies overlooking the Euboean Gulf
on the north western coast of the island of Evvia
or Euboea , in Central Greece .
This beautifully renovated family house is
available for rent to friends. It sleeps 6 people
at any time of the year.
‘Monastiraki’ offers a unique space for holiday-making,
for creative retreat, simple relaxation or rejuvenation
next to the sea.
Description of the house
‘Villa Monastiraki’ comprises two houses*connected by a series of steps and terraces.
Designed in the 1960’s by the British architect
and artist, James Cubitt, the building blends
with the local village, surrounding pine forests,
olive groves and an impressive backdrop
of hills and mountains.
A British artist recently completed a residency
at the house in association with the Athens Biennale.
Other artists, musicians, poets and writers
have also found inspiration here.
have also found inspiration here.
*The smaller, adjoining house is temporarily out of use.
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double bedrooms, a large kitchen/diner,
2 bathrooms, a spacious split-level living area
and extensive outside terraces and garden areas.
There are comfortable double and single beds
with complete linen provision for 6 people.
Additional visitors can be accommodated on both
the sofa-bed or a folding bed in the living area.
