Ysyhia pool cottage on Skopelos island was build in 2017 and is modern, bright and airy. Yshia cottage in Glossa on Skopelos island is perfect for summer holidays or people who just want to get away and get their mint sorted. Perfect for finding yourself or authors who want to write a book or having a business idea. Yshia pool cottage in Glossa on Skopelos island has a private pool that is the perfect size for flopping about in. The kitchen is well-equipped without being full of clutter and you will likely be offered fresh eggs or vegetables from our garden depending upon availability. It is far enough from civilization to be astonishingly quiet and restful yet close enough to be convenient for shops, beaches and eating out. And of course the view is stunning, with no light pollution, the night sky is bursting with stars. No other buildings can be seen from the cottage and none overlook it. Our house is up the hill from the cottage on the same 5½ acre plot. Each house has its own private access and a fence separates the “farm” from the cottage and its garden. A grove of olive and almond trees provide each house with total privacy from one another but we are on hand should you want help or advice. The cottage is located on a dirt road and has a steep but short concrete driveway leading up to the door. We will book an appropriate car for you locally where you will receive the best service. The bedroom has air conditioning, a standard double bed, two bedside units with reading lights and two wardrobes with interchangeable shelves to accommodate full length hanging when required. French doors open out to the shaded pergola and a view straight out from the bed to the sea. The bathroom has a pebble floor with an open-plan shower, a washbasin set into a natural marble surface and a toilet you can flush paper down. There is also a washing machine, iron and ironing board in the lobby between the bathroom and the living room. The kitchen is part of the main living room and is equipped with; fridge-freezer, combi-microwave oven, ceramic hob, and twin sinks. Cupboard units above and below the granite worksurface, kettle, toaster and juice extractor. The living room has a dining table and chairs, internet access, built-in sofas, CD and DVD player. We also provide a local mobile phone for use during your stay. Ysyhia has its own small private pool with a sun-lounging area plus a barbecue and a shaded pergola for outdoor dining. The cottage is cleaned and the linen changed prior to your arrival. We provide a bathroom, pool, and beach towels. Fresh towels and bed linen are provided weekly. The property is unsuitable for children. There is the really good water pressure in the shower etc. and you can flush loo paper down the toilet, you don’t have to put it in a bin beside the loo. We recommend that you rent a car and we can help you to arrange this. The cottage is priced per night in Euros. We offer 14 nights for the price of 13 because one week is never enough to enjoy the island as much as you would like to. We take a 25% deposit to secure your booking, the balance becomes due 4 weeks prior to your arrival.
Tourist License / Licencia de turismo No: 107925788
Bedrooms: 1x Bedroom. King-sized bed and open traditional beamed ceiling and wooden floors. Air-conditioned with dressing area and double access to a large balcony. Ample storage, hairdryer, full-length mirror, sofa-bed or cot if required. Quality bed linen from M&S
Bathrooms: 1x. Located on the ground floor, with shower cabinet, washbasin, and WC. Quality towels and locally made olive oil soap, complimentary gels from L’Occitane and Body Shop provided.
Kitchen: Whirlpool appliances. Oven and ceramic hob, microwave, fridge freezer. Ample kitchen storage with quality pans, crockery, and cutlery. Fully equipped. Laundry machine (detergent provided). Complimentary welcome pack. Tea, coffee, bread, cheese, wine, etc.
Living Rooms: Wooden floor, fold down dining table, open fireplace. TV, DVD, iPod dock, WiFi, satellite TV, comfortable furniture. Most living is outdoors and there is a patio table and 6 chairs under a shady verandah, as well as a morning coffee set on the balcony.
Cleaning/Towels/Linen/Maid service: All towels/beach towels/pool towels and linen provided. The house is cleaned and changed twice each week. Outside BBQ, a pool shower, sunbeds. Don’t use valuable luggage space with towels as they are all provided.
Amenities/Facilities: Barbecue, Private Pool, Garden.
Fridge/Freezer, Hob/Stove, Iron, Microwave, Oven, Washing Machine, Air Conditioning, Cot, High Chair, Internet Access, Room Fans, Satellite, TV.
Important notes on accommodation
This former ‘kalivi’ was painstakingly restored in the traditional village style and is finished to a high standard of craftsmanship. The private garden, pool area, and planted terraces provide a ‘home from home’ feel.
We make sure that we provide most kitchen essentials that many rental houses lack such as condiments, some spices, sugar, coffee, and tea together with our own olive oil for the kitchen. Soap powder, washing up liquid, in fact, most kitchen comforts that we feel you shouldn’t have to worry about on your holidays.
We also provide all towels including beach towels and pool towels. There are even beach mats and an umbrella available for that inevitable visit to one of Skopelos’s enviable beaches.
If you visit in June / July / August, as a highlight to your stay your holiday price will include dinner for two on one night at the acclaimed Agnanti restaurant (10 minutes by car). Please ask us for details.
Accessibility
Glossa is unfortunately not wheelchair friendly due to the steps. However, it is possible to walk (within 10 minutes) from the main road to Villa Yiali with only 1 or 2 inclines and no steps. Parking can be arranged close by. Pets accepted by prior arrangement.
Outside
There is a private garden area approx 400 sq. mtrs. with a swimming pool of 7m by 4m, gently sloping to a depth of 1.6m. Along two sides of the pool are underwater seating areas allowing relaxation and refreshment at the same time. The private gardens are not overlooked and offer stunning views over the Aegean to Skiathos, Pilion, towards Mount Olympus in the north and even towards Athens.
Coast/Beach
The closest beach is at Loutraki, with a few tavernas/cafes. This is a 10 minutes drive. Within 20 minutes drive are the beaches on Armenopetra, Elios, Milia, Kastani and Panormos. Glossa enjoys a unique position between both sides of the island, and the famous Mamma Mia church at Aghios Ioanni is only 15 minutes drive, as is the beach at Perivoliou. Buses run about every 2 hours in the high season. Skopelos town and the south of the island are 35 mins away
Special Interest Holidays
We have friends on the island who are running sea kayaking tours for all levels of experience and there are mountain bikes to hire to explore the beautiful deserted tracks that lead through the mountains. With a license and an off-road motorbike you can take a guided trail ride up the mountains, jeep, 4×4 or quad bike, or you can rent a motorboat or yacht or go on a sea fishing trip. Walking, birdwatching, painting and local crafts are all available. Also at the villa, we have a telescope for stargazing, which on a balmy summer evening opens up the whole universe.
How to get there
The nearest airport is Skiathos which is 25 minutes by boat from the local port of Loutraki (Glossa). Volos airport is on the mainland then its 2hrs 20 by boat to Glossa. Athens and Thessaloniki both connect through. Out of season, there is an air connection from Athens to Skiathos which takes only 25 minutes with Olympic Air. We can advise you on flights and also book you a car at discount rates from a small family company on the island (the car will be waiting for you next to the boat as it docks)
Distances
Glossa town is a traditional hill village with shops, cafes, bakeries and tavernas. Villa Yshia out of the village and all amenities are within 10 minutes car drive.
Skopelos Town, the main center of the island is about 35 minutes’ drive away, from where day trips to Alonissos and the World Marine Park are available. Loutraki (15 mins) has much of archaeological interest, including remains of Roman baths and a hill fort. Ancient ruins remain on Mount Delphi and surrounding areas.
Further Details
Glossa has a selection of tavernas, cafe’s and restaurants including one regarded as the best in the Aegean, a number of local supermarkets, bakeries, and butchers. Fish is sold from vans or straight from the port of Glossa (known as Loutraki).
Loutraki also has a number of tavernas on the waterfront, and cafes. We will be happy to help you with recommendations and advise on travel arrangements. We will collect you from the port and lead you to the house, introducing you to the wonderful wood-fired bakery and friendly little supermarket on the way and demonstrate all the features of the house before leaving you to relax in this beautiful environment. As the English owners, we live next door! Unlike some villa owners, we do not charge commissions or receive payments from restaurants, car hire companies and the like. Our advice is impartial and geared to the needs of the holidaymaker. During June, July and August we offer an included meal for two at the renowned Agnanti restaurant for one night of your stay. Otherwise, we have arrangements to have quality restaurant food delivered to your holiday villa so that you can enjoy the local cuisine without the trouble of leaving your comfortable surroundings.
Booking notes
Please contact us for booking details. A deposit of 20% is required to confirm the booking. Deposits received will confirm booking and remainder to be paid 6 weeks in advance of arrival. If you wish to pay in € that isn’t a problem we use the National Bank of Greece rates on the day of
booking confirmation and set that as your personal rate so there are no surprises with rate fluctuations. Cancellation will forfeit 10% of the booking cost if it is more than 6 weeks, otherwise the full is payable.
Updated on October 8, 2019 at 8:32 am
Everything written about Ysyhia in the other reviews is totally accurate and if anything the reality of this place is even better than you might anticipate as a result. It really is the perfect Greek retreat and has certainly set a high bar for us. If you want to really get away from it all and relax completely then this place is hard to beat. Just sitting on the shaded patio looking out over the Aegean is one of the most restful and pleasant experiences imaginable and the island of Skopelos is such a beautiful place that it’s hard to imagine wanting to be anywhere else. We don’t often think that we’ll go back to the exact same place again for a future holiday but this could be a rare exception. We are always a bit dubious about some of the things written about holiday lets on sites like this but there is nothing to worry about on this score. All the information provided is completely accurate and none of the photos are misleading in any way. As I already mentioned, if anything, the reality exceeds the expectations. Matt was a superb host and in addition to all his help prior to our arrival (answering some of my slightly odd questions, car hire, etc.) he was extremely helpful during our stay (although, as pointed out by others, very discrete and careful not to intrude unnecessarily) and a pleasure to get to know a little. We’d like to thank him again for a wonderful holiday and wish him all the best for the future. D&A
Ysyhia Pool Cottage - Glossa
