The Grandfather's Room

Location: Old Himare, Himare, al

Star Rating: 9.6 Stars

Property Type: Country house

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 01:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Room service
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• BBQ facilities
• Express check-in/check-out
• Ironing service
• Packed lunches
• Private check-in/check-out
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Grocery deliveries
• Kid meals
• Shared kitchen
• Fruits
• Key access
• 24-hour security
• Happy hour
• Express check-in
• Free wired internet
• Playground on site
• Scuba diving on site
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Private picnics
• Japanese garden
• Fishing nearby
• Beach club nearby (surcharge)
• Beach toys
• Vegetarian menu options available

Rooms Available

• Triple Room With Bathroom

  The triple room's kitchen is available for cooking and storing food. The triple room offers air conditioning, soundproof walls, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Additional toilet
  • Sofa
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Dining area
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Additional bathroom
  • Terrace
  • Dining table
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Pool towels
  • Bottle of water
  • Fruits
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

Guest Reviews

• Laurie (9/5): - L'endroit est vraiment bien placé, on peut aller à pied dans le vieux Himaré. La petite mami qui nous accueille et nous prépare le petit déjeuné est vraiment trop mignonne, les produits sont du jardin 😍 Le meilleur raisins qu'on ai jamais mangé 🤩
• Natasha1309 (10/5): Ottima l'esperienza!!! - Abbiamo trascorso una notte in questa casetta tipica albanese con la mia famiglia e ci siamo trovati benissimo. Proprietari due signori di certa età molto gentili e disponibili,ci hanno accolto con grande calore.L'allogio è semplice,ma autentico,perfetto per vivere l'esperienza locale.Consigliato vivamente!
• Aufray (10/5): Séjour apaisant dans ce cadre bucolique . - Maison atypique avec un beau jardin et une terrasse ombragée et recouverte de vigne. Les propriétaires sont adorables. Nous avons mangé les produits du jardin. Rien
• Flavio (10/5): - I signori sono accoglienti e gentili, parlano solo greco ma ci si capisce bene con loro. Colazione ottima e abbondante con i prodotti Dell orto, camera pulita in ambiente Rustico. asciugamani puliti!! Niente
• rémi (10/5): - Grand-mère était très accueillante La chambre et le jardin était magnifique 😍
• Emma (9/5): Expérience locale et authentique ! - Expérience géniale, pas seulement un logement mais surtout une rencontre avec des locaux. La grand-mère est d’une gentillesse infinie malgré la barrière de la langue. Le petit déjeuner du jardin est top. Le logement est simple mais il y a tout ce qu’il faut et la literie était très bien. Je recommande sans hésiter !
• Efi (10/5): -
• melita (10/5): Old sweet home - I due nonni sono davvero una coppia formidabile, premurosi e simpatici con gli ospiti. Come tanti già hanno scritto nelle recensioni, non parlano inglese, ne'italiano, però ci si aiuta con Google traduttore e coi gesti. Il luogo è come un tuffo nel passato:orticello, pergolato, animali da cortile tenuti bene e puliti (nessun odore, ne'insetti). La camera è modesta, ed è come se dormissimo in casa loro, nella stanza degli ospiti. Nonostante qualche rattoppo, la biancheria del letto è pulitissima. E all'arrivo tu stesso prepari il letto con la nonna greca. Non è un semplice pernottamento, ma una vera esperienza, mi dispiace solo che siamo rimasti là una sola notte. La casa è proprio vicina al centro storico col castello di Himare ed il panorama sul mare è straordinario! Anche il figlio dei due nonni è estremamente gentile. La stradina per arrivare alla casa è stretta e sterrata, ma comunque praticabile con l'auto... Diciamo che sicuramente è un deficit che passa in secondo piano.
• Salvatore (10/5): -
• Natacha (10/5): - Très chaleureux et accueillants, c'était très agréable de rencontrer les grands parents qui sont aux petits soins avec nous. Super petit dej, vue sur la mer et le jardin. Rien.
• Rebbecca (10/5): Exceptional - It was a beautiful and heartwarming experience to meet this family. We gained a true taste for Albanian/Greek life. If you stay, you will need a car as local buses don't exist and the roads aren't easy to walk but i would recommend this wonderful place to anybody and my daughter and i are so grateful for days we spent threre. Everything was wonderful.
• Sarah (8/5): Very good -
• Marie (8/5): Peaceful location near the castle - Property is up near the castle, so a car is necessary to got to the beach. Lovely hosts, and a nice outside area to relax in. Great communication with their grandson. Wifi worked perfectly once we got the password. Communication with the elderly hosts is difficult as they speak no English.
• Grace (10/5): A must-book! - I cannot speak highly enough of this property - it is the best accomodation experience I have ever had. The hosts are beyond beautiful, generous, kind and welcoming. They constantly ensured we were okay and spoiled us with amazing food and raki. I felt so sad leaving and wish I could have stayed later. I hope to return one day soon. You will not regret booking this for your stay in Himare. The host speaks Greek but we were able to used google translate and hold great conversation. The property is the left turn after Bar 300 (there is a sign saying Sofias Room). After you make this left, it is your next right and the property is at the end of this road (about 200m).
• Marketa (10/5): Exceptional - beautiful old house, charming, well kept, very! friendly owner and his family, chickens, rabbits, nice view, recomend for family moskytoes (there are moskytieras, but these tiny beasts still manage to get in somehow)
• Talitha (10/5): Homestay with beautiful Greek grandparents in traditional village - This is such a unique place to stay, it truly is like being at home with your grandparents. I was so well looked after the whole time. It is quite far uphill from the new town, I’d recommend taking a taxi if you don’t have a car. I opted to walk and when I arrived I was tired, hot and sweaty. Gianni and Xanthippe are so beautiful, they sat me down and fed me a huge lunch. All the ingredients come from the orchard on their property so everything is home made. Gianni was kind to take me to the local cafe for a drink before dinner. Even though they don’t speak English, you can communicate fine with sign language and google translate. They very kindly cooked me a huge dinner and breakfast too. Their home is so beautiful with the grape trellises hanging overhead, gorgeous hydrangeas growing everywhere, chickens, rabbits, cats. It has a STUNNING view over the valley, the castle and Livadhi Beach. It’s also a 2 minute walk to the castle. The room is very comfortable and they will make sure you feel right at home. Their nephew was also very kind to give me a lift to Himare when I left. I would HIGHLY recommend staying here, it is a cultural experience. Nothing, all good!
• Emily (9/5): Superb - The place is a must, if you visit Himarë and if you are open for an intercultural experience. Such loving and caring grandparents, that treat you like their own family. We got outstanding food and Raki made from their own garden and Greek coffee with a view over the castle, mountains, Mediterranean sea and their garden. Communication via Google translate worked just fine. The room was very clean and we had blinds to darken it and could lock the door for privacy. The only thing is, that the water of the shower is boiling hot.
• Broncucia (10/5): Stay here, not in Himare! - Xantieppe, Gianni and Michalis were amazing hosts!! Their house is perched in an amazing spot overlooking the sea and you are surrounded by grape vines, flowers and all the beautiful things they grow. My brother and I were treated like long lost grandchildren and, with the help of our Greek dictionary, we had some great breakfasts and interactions. Himare is are just a short taxi ride away too. Knowing this is an option, I would even consider staying in Himare.
• Sarah (10/5): Exceptional - Very welcoming hosts who offer coffee and fruits besides the amazing breakfast every morning. Room is cozy and clean, very good mattresses. The house is surrounded by a beautiful garden. Location is in the old town of Himare,close to the Himare castle.Shortly opposite the petrol station is a little road going down,follow the little sign (see picture). We can only recommend this special place
• Anita (8/5): Very good -
• Juliane (10/5): Exceptional - Very friendly people, communication was mainly sign language as they do not speak english- but that was not a problem at all. The Food was self made, fresh from the Garden and really good (and a lot). The garden and the view is so relaxing and beautiful. You should know that the room is simple and it is Not directly in Himare downtown But uphill. But for us that made it perfect. We would definitely come again.

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