Sun and Riding
22 September 2024
The Riding
The Accommodation
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This quality hotel is in a beautiful setting and the owners Sabine and her husband Manolis could not have been more hospitable. Nothing was too much trouble and the quality and choice of food was just amazing. Each meal was one of anticipation and joy and always delivered with a smile and fun especially by Nico. They all work so hard to make your holiday an unforgettable experience and it works. I did the Greek cookery class with Manolis and it was great fun, learnt and ate alot! This holiday works even if you are not riding as there are alot of walks in the surrounding area as well as the village Avdou to walk to with it's lovely Olive Oil shop and tasting. The walking is very hilly so in order to get out and fully explore and maximise the surrounding area further you definitely need a car. The drive to the hotel from Avdou is a 2.5 Km climb up rough terrain so be prepared ! Thoroughly lovely holiday to be recommended. The riding is on very different stoney hilly terrain which some might not find to their liking.
Before Your Holiday
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How could we improve the quality of pre-holiday information that we send?
I think your holiday prep is great and love the information in a holiday wallet. The information is very extensive. I think it would be helpful if the directions for getting there once in the Avdou village were clearer and especially that it is a 2.5 Km drive up to the hotel on rough terrain. I thought it was only about 400 metres and so each bend we went round and no hotel was a bit disconcerting! Also people were arriving in the dark and driving it for the first time. Also there are no signs when you arrive at the Hotel so you guess where to park and where reception is. That's only minor stuff that could be sorted but conscious for those who arrive in the dark. Otherwise a truly beautiful setting, beautiful hosts and fabulous food and quality horses. Lovely holiday thank you.
How could we improve the way we handled your booking and payment?
None you were more than helpful and accommodating with my changing plans!
Do you have any other feedback for us?
Happy for you to use my comments. The section in pre holiday information is sort of for ' In the Saddle' consideration.
Lyndsey who has been on 2 In The Saddle rides. Excellent all inclusive experience | I only booked to ride once due to health issues. Judith the riding instructor was excellent. She took the time to understand my abilities and selected both the right horse and 2 hour riding pace to allow me to thoroughly enjoy being back in the saddle. I cant thank her enough for her kindness. Despite working hard in mountainous terrain I felt that the horses were well cared for and given every consideration for their well being.