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Where to stay / Re: Has Thomsons dropped Tsaros Apartments ?
« on: June 13, 2012, 05:38:01 PM »
I have received a similar email from Thomsons:

I regret to advise that we no longer offer holidays at the Tsaros Apartments and I am sorry for any disappointment that this may cause.  We continue to offer a wide range of accommodation in the San Stefanos area, and would suggest that you check our website for alternatives.

Philip

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San Stefanos news and views / Re: tsaros apartments
« on: August 23, 2009, 11:46:20 AM »
Hi Clare

Enough to make breakfast - two hob stove, toaster, kettle, plenty of plates, cutlery etc. We've usually bought Greek yoghurt and honey from the supermarket for breakfast, and then had toast. But no problems with the kitchen at Tsaros - and Nikkos will always help with anything else you need.

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San Stefanos news and views / Re: tsaros apartments
« on: August 14, 2009, 03:53:23 PM »
Hi Bryn and Clare

We've stayed at Tsaros twice - would warmly recommend the apartments. Baisc but comfortable, with all you need in the kitchen. Nikkos and his son Thanassis are very friendly and obliging. Pool and bar area excelelnt, with lovely views over San Stef. You don't have to carry six packs of water up the hill, as you can buy it at the same price at the bar. The advantage of being half way up the hill is that it is a shorter climb to the cliff-top and the path to Arillas.

Hope you enjoy your holiday

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Out and About / Re: Walks around SS
« on: August 14, 2009, 03:43:33 PM »
Before we loose sight of Bevmandy's original question with all the banter about water etc., there is an excellent book of walks by Lance Chilton - Walks in North West Corfu - which lists walks starting in San Stef and Arillas - we've followed most of them. Details at http://www.marengowalks.com/Corfubk.html

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Where to eat out in San Stefanos? / Re: Summer Dreams Taverna
« on: July 17, 2009, 10:46:00 AM »
We ate there once, food was OK, not exceptional, but we were the only people there all evening, so didn't return. No complimentary drink either.

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Out and About / Re: Are the buses reliable into Corfu Town etc. ?
« on: July 10, 2009, 04:45:32 PM »
The times of the buses from SS to Corfu Town are actually on the San Stef website - http://www.sanstefanos.co.uk/holiday_info/holiday_info_bus.html

I agree with Chris and Jules - the bus can get crowded, and it can be a gamble if there is enough room on it for your return! A few years ago, when staying at Kassiopi, we got the bus from there to Corfu town and couldn't get on it to return - but managed to hitch a ride on a boat back at no cost!  It was on that holiday that we came first to San Stef and decided to come here in future. We've always gone ot Corfu Twon from San Stef on the double-decker bus from SS Travel - this year it was just over 10 euros return as there was a discoiunt for SS TRavel's tenth year - and that's only 3 euros return more than the ordinary bus and a guaranteed return.

Instead of going to Sidari on the bus, just go to Avliotes, have lunch there, and walk back through the olive groves either down to the beach or to the centre of San Stef. Many of the olive groves are owned by taverna owners in SS, and they will tell you all about them.

Enjoy!

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Where to stay / Re: 2010 - Where and when?
« on: July 10, 2009, 03:39:02 PM »
I don't know what the cost is for rooms at the Little Prince next June, but their contact details are:

Tel.: +30 26630 52171

FAX: +30 26630 52171

Email: info@thelittleprince.gr

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Where to stay / Re: Tsaros studios
« on: July 07, 2009, 11:44:28 AM »
Hi Frigate

We've stayed at Tsaros Studios both last year and this. Nikos picks you up from the coach at Barras in the centre of San Stef in his minibus and takes you right to the studios/apartments. Last year we had room 4 - one bedroom and a kitchen - whicht I suppose would be called basic - but perfectly comfortable and adequate. The kitchen has a hob, fridge, kettle and toaster. The bed in room 4 is a double; in room 3, the other studio in that block, it is twin beds. The balcony over looks the gardens, with views over San Stef and the surrounding countryside - you can see the sea and the mountains of Albania! The window to the bedroom looks onto the lemon trees.

This year, Nikos gave us a choice of rooms as a returning guest - and we chose room 4 again! Thannasis had a glass of Mythos waiting for us at the bar. The pool area is very relaxing, again with great views over San Stef. The hill isn't really a problem - and Thanassis sells packs of water, so you don't have to carry them uphill. You can walk up the hill from the studios to the footpath along the cliff-top to Arillas - don't let the Thomson rep dissuade you from taking the path - its perfectly safe, and there is now a new snackbar before you drop down to Arillas which is well-placed for lunch.

I would thoroughly recommend Tsaros Studios - we will be returning!

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San Stefanos news and views / Re: reporting back
« on: June 21, 2009, 11:32:56 AM »
The beach entrance wasn't roped off a week ago.

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San Stefanos news and views / Re: Holiday reps
« on: June 15, 2009, 03:50:43 PM »
Sorry to disagree - but unless they hare hidden in clouds and mists, the mountains you see when you look north from San Stef NW are those of Albania - if you look at an atlas, you will see that this is so.

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San Stefanos news and views / Holiday reps
« on: June 15, 2009, 03:04:03 PM »
Just returned from a fortnight in San Stef our second visit. Warmly welcomed by Nikkos from Tsaros - first Mythos on Thannassis at the bar. Hugs and kisses at the Little Prince - Michael even remembered which week we came last year. Everybody so friendly and helpful everywhere.

However.... the 'Welcome Meeting'. The rep was pleasant enough, but gave the impression that all she wanted to do was sell her trips. Here are some of her answers to questions from San Stef first-timers:

"Can we walk to Arillas along the cliff?" "No, the donkey track disappeared a long time ago - the only way to Arillas is by road." That morning we had walked up to the top of the cliff path overlooking Arillas to check out the new snack-bar, Gravia (excellent!) and watched people walk up and down the cliff path - and a few days later did the walk outselves -the cliff path is in a better condition than last year, even motor-bikes were going up and down it.

"You say the nearest pharmacy is in Avliotes - is there a bus to Avliotes?" "No, there is no bus to Avliotes, only to Sidari or Corfu Town." Of course the bust to Sidari and Corfu Town has to go through Avliotes! We did that a couple of times and walked back through the olive groves to San Stef.

"You say that you can see Albania from Kassiopi. Can't we also see Albania from San Stefanos?" "No, you can't see Albania from here." When it was pointed out to her that it is Albania we can see, she replied - well, Abania is a big island!

Its sad that people's enjoyment of their holiday can be reduced by misinformation from holiday reps. Needless to say, on the Thomson's questionnaire, in answer to the question "How would you rate the holiday rep, we answered "poor".

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Information and help please / Mozzies in San Stef
« on: April 10, 2009, 08:12:15 PM »
We are coming to San Stef at the beginning of June. How much of a nuisance will mosquitos be? What do you recommend to deal with them?

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