Andritsaina Home
Built in 1835, Andritsaina Home is a majestic mansion set in the heart of Elis, 3 hours from Athens.
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Andritsaina Home is ideal for winter experiential travelers who value alternative tourism and seek outdoor eco-action activities.
To ensure the safety and well-being of our guests, we are implementing all the appropriate health and safety measures in line with government regulations. We are following the government guidelines around capacity and social distancing.
To keep everyone safe and healthy, our team members will be wearing the appropriate protection when interacting.
We have increased ventilation and sanitation in all our apartments following the relative cleaning protocol.
To keep everyone safe and healthy, our team members will be wearing the appropriate protection when interacting.
We have increased ventilation and sanitation in all our apartments following the relative cleaning protocol.
Andritsaina Home is available under request
Andritsaina Home is open from 8.00am to 11.00pm.
Andritsaina Home is available under request
Andritsaina Home is open from 8.00am to 11.00pm.
– Long term stays allowed
– Luggage drop-off allowed for guests’ convenience when they have an early arrival or late departure
Rooms
Three floor Mansion | Sized for eight
Andritsaina Home is a traditional 19th century stone-mansion of 185sq.m., in the mountainous Elis. It has all the amenities to ensure you a comfort stay. The mansion consists of three floors including the attic, a spacious backyard and a private cellar.
The ground floor includes the bathroom with shower & toilet, the entrance of the private backyard and a fully equipped kitchen with all the electronic facilities necessary for your accommodation. Below the kitchen, there is the entrance of the private cellar. On the first floor, there is the living room which includes four large custom-made sofas suitable for sleeping as well, a fireplace and two desks to work or read. There is also a cozy armchair where you can relax, having a drink or playing any of the board games we offer. On this floor there is also a well restored, traditional “Sachnisi” (closed balcony) where you can gaze the stunning view. The attic includes two custom-made queen-sized beds.
Since the location of the house forms difficulties regarding the Wi-Fi, we provide Wi-Fi hotspots via a remote router. As you can imagine the use must be reasonable. Andritsaina Home is ideal for a families or friends who seek a laid-back weekend on nature. The house is available only under request.
Ground Floor
First Floor
Day
Night
Attic
Amenities
Bathroom
Essentials – Shampoo, Shower gel, Hand soap by Korres
Hair-dryer
Hot water
Indoor shower
Washing machine
Bedroom
Essentials – Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
Bed Linens
Extra pillows & blankets
Kitchen and dining
Coffee maker
Cooking basics–Pots and pans, oil, coffee, salt and pepper etc
Dining table
Dishes and silverware
Freezer
Hot water kettle
Oven
Stove
Heating
Heating
Internet & Office
WIFI
Workspace
Entertainment
TV
CD Player
Outdoor & Parking
Free street parking
Private Backyard
Andritsaina is situated in mountainous Elis, on the borders with Arcadia. The town is built amphitheatrically on a hillside, northwest of mount Lykaion. The area has a long history. It was part of ancient Arcadia, flourished during the Frankish rule (13th-14th centuries AD) and most recently played a crucial role during the Orlov Revolt and the Greek War of Independence.
Andritsaina is ideal for families or couples who valuing nature, whose top lifestyle activities include: Skiing, Hiking, downhill Cycling, Archery, Orienteering and Rafting.
Tips
Andritsaina offers a variety of outdoor activities to travelers.
Andritsaina is a stunning village with impressive old mansions and cobblestone streets, setting a magnificent landscape. The area offers many activities and sightseeing. Don’t forget to visit:
• Archaeological Site at Bassae of Phigaleia
• Folklore museum of Andritsaina
• Skiing – The Kalavrita ski center is 13km away
• Hiking – Visiting the Canyon of Vouraikos or the waters of Styx, where Achilles received the Divine baptism or the famous Foloi oak forest
• Downhill Cycling – The Kalavryta/Diakopto route
• Archery – In Mainalo, neat to Vytina
• Orienteering – The popular sport of North Europe
• Rafting – Undergo a unique rafting experience in Ladon river
You can access Andritsaina Home from Athens either by bus or car. The bus station is on Intercity bus station of Kifissos. The ticket costs 45€ roundtrip. The route by car lasts 3 hours and the corresponding tolls are approximately 10 Euros. Our suggestion is to rent a car and explore also the rest of Elis. Once you arrive in Andritsaina, we personally transfer you to the house.
Guest access
Guests will have access anywhere in the house except the private cellar.