Accommodation:
Monastiraki was recently renovated by a family friend and architect, Chris Green, from the original 1960’s designs of James Cubitt. There are two houses, the all-season upper-house and a lower unused house. The two are connected by a series of steps and terraces.

Health and Safety: It is important to know that inside and outside the house there are some wide-open stairs with no handrails, numerous stone steps and open-sided split level floors and terraces. 

Security:  Although crime is very unusual in this area, please make sure the house is locked up at night and when you leave to go out at all times. You should keep the main entrance double-door keys on you.
           
Heating in autumn/winter: The special under-floor heating is set at 20 degrees. The thermostat is in the kitchen by the far back door (leading to an outside toilet).  The renovation ensured a sustainable heating source through large solar panels feeding a dual system boiler.


Please contact us by phone or text if there is any problem with the heating. We will arrange for the local technician to come and deal with it.


In winter, the open fireplace may be used in the house and there are usually lovely open fires in the local tavernas along the sea front or other parts of the village. Fire wood for your use  is available and stored…


­Air-conditioning: there are air-conditioning units in the 3 bedrooms. Follow the instructions to be found in each room. They should be set at 24 and no higher.

Cooking: There is an electric oven with hobs, which are self-explanatory. If needed, instructions can be found in the set of drawers to the right of the cooker.

Bedding: All double bedrooms will be prepared with fresh linen for your arrival. Sheets will be changed by the caretaker once a week unless otherwise specified.

Cleaning and maintenance: The caretaker will clean the house before you arrive and following your stay. This is included in the rental price. If you do wish to have additional cleaning, please let us know in advance and we will arrange a cleaning service for a fee.

Rubbish is collected from outside bins [beyond the garage] once a week.

There is a washing machine in the kitchen and brooms, dustpan and cleaning materials can be found in the outside toilet just beyond the kitchen backdoor.  A dishwasher is also available in the kitchen ‘island’. Instructions for utilities are in the bottom drawer to the right of the cooker.


Please help us by respecting the newly renovated family house!

Telephone: There is a house phone. This should be used only to contact Marie-Louise or Tim Eastop in London about particular problems. It may also be used for local calls.

The phone should not be used to make any international calls unless it is an emergency. However, your family and friends can call the phone if you wish them to make contact with you. The number is [coded from UK]   00 30 22270 71262

NB Phone calls are monitored and you will be asked to pay for excessive or international use.

Mobile phones: It may be useful to pick up a local sim card at the kiosk in Rovies for local mobile calls.

TV, Radio and Internet access: Broadband has only recently reached the village and the house has not yet been connected. There is no TV or radio. Internet cafes can be found in the nearby towns of Limni and Edipsos and some of the hotels in Rovies have wireless broadband connection, which they may allow you to access.

Shopping: There are several grocery stores/mini-markets in the main and back streets of Rovies. Fresh meat is found at two excellent local butchers and two wonderful bakers offer warm fresh bread, pastries etc on a daily basis. Often, vans with fresh fish, vegetables and fruit drive through the village, announcing their presence with loud speakers.

The nearest town is Limni – a very pretty harbour town, 12-15 minutes drive from Rovies. There is a local bus service to Limni from Rovies. Limni has supermarkets, fishmongers and wonderful seafront cafes and bars and a maze of back streets to explore.
Edipsos, the well known spa town, lies north of Rovies, about 25 minutes drive away, and offers a good range of shops and services and a unique restorative spa experience.

Pharmacy: There is a pharmacy and a doctor’s clinic in Rovies and in the nearby towns of Limni and Edipsos. The pharmacy is at one end of the village square and the surgery is near the church. There is also a dentist located near the church.

Cash: Most shops and hotels only deal with cash. The nearest cash machine is in Limni.


Key Contacts

Rovies House landline: 00 30 22270 71262

In London:
Please email, ring or text mobile or call landline for any matters concerning the house during your stay.

Marlen Taffarello
PO Box 1166
Stamford PE2 2HL

M: 07789533791
L: 0044 (0) 1780 481689

General emergency numbers in Greece:
112 is a single European emergency phone number, available everywhere in the EU, free of charge.

100 Police-Immediate Responses

166 EKAB Ambulance Service

199 Fire Brigade [excluding Easter holidays]


Insurance - Travel & limited liability insurance:

You will need to sign a Rental Agreement which includes a liability clause confirming that in no event shall the owners of Monastiraki be liable for any personal injury, loss, claim, damage, or any special, incidental or consequential damages or injuries of any kind. The Agreement will ask you to confirm that you have sufficient travel and medical insurance during your stay in the villa.