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Welcome to San Stefanos (NW Corfu) => San Stefanos news and views => Topic started by: Clare Davies on August 13, 2009, 08:27:32 PM
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hi to all ss lovers
we normally stay at the kapetanios and had 5 years of great hols there even with the hill climb.
this year we will be going back on the 16th of october for 2 weeks to the tsaros apartments ,would like to know if any of the ss fans have stayed there and what there thoughts are on the apartments ,
thanks bryn and clare
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hi clare om sure there is a therad on here somewhere else about the traros appts.have not stayed there but been up the short / steep hill for the bbq very nice people nice views and you are in ss
chris
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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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Nice one welshone - that would have ben a sticking point for lots of people.
When we stayed in the Moros just slightly below the Tsaros Pool Bar - it was murder carrying them up the hill!!
Wish I'd known at the time - but the price of a large six-pack is vastly cheaper from the shops than from bars normally!
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tony
thanassis only charges a few cents more than the supermarket
you have been with don to long :D :D
chris
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Chris I'm starting to get worried about this fixation you have with me! You're only upset because Tony bought me TWO drinks LOL :o He isn't tight fisted LOL ::)
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ok don time to come clean
we only met don and sandra for 15 mins they had only just got to ss . they ran to manthos to say good bye to us.bless them to say good bye. DON DID NOT HAVE TIME TO BUY A DRINK
hope to meet you both some time again :D :D
chris
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ok don time to come clean
we only met don and sandra for 15 mins they had only just got to ss . they ran to manthos to say good bye to us.bless them to say good bye. DON DID NOT HAVE TIME TO BUY A DRINK
hope to meet you both some time again :D :D
chris
Chris........ we could have kept it going for ever.. I found it all very amusing!
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Thanks for the information, we don't mind walking up hills. After a few years in SS and staying at the Kapetanios we are used to it really and when you have had a few Mythos you tend not to notice at all where your walking!!!
Yamas
Clare
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it was don
did not want people walking the outher side of the road when they came across you in a bar
back to topic try the bbq at tsaros its great
(you may even get another drink from christina)
chris
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lol clare
while you are there have a word with christina and have a look at her places no hill and a great view.www.christina-apartments.eu
and you will miss don :-*
chris
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OK a BBQ sounds good to me. We like that as it breaks up the evenings going to the Tavernas and can make for a more relaxed evening, especially if your staying for more than 1 week. We are'nt to bothered about the hill walk after staying in SS for a few years at the Kapetanios, I tend not to notice after a few drinks anyway!!
We tried to book the Vicky where our friend George runs the bar. Thomas Cook had no availablity for that time in October so we ended up booking with thomson this time and we got a good deal.
If anyone is going soon, I'm sure if you mention us George at the Vicky will have a few Cherry Vodkas lined up!!
Yamas
Clare
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There are still a few of us on the way or soon to go - someone will do that for you!
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There are still a few of us on the way or soon to go - someone will do that for you!
So Tony Are you on your way or soon to go?
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Have I seen Nikos...the dad.. dropping people off at times in that nice 8 seater he has, can anyone confirm this? I don't know him personally but he has always seem very happy/pleasant/welcoming and has always taken the time to greet us so, I am absolutely sure that he would pick up your water and shopping from the supermarket for you at anytime.
In addition, Vasellis from the supermarket at the bottom of your hill is also always happy to drop your shopping off with the offer of "taking you Lobster fishing on his big boat" for ten years me and my girl friends, don't know if the offer goes out to men too ;D, have been aspiring to the "Shirley Valentine" scenrio but he has never come up with the goods. Never mind, all in the name of the holiday banter and part of what makes SS so special.
Take care and enjoy!! see you soon.
Yamas
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we got picked up on bbq nights in the minibus from christinas.was just great getting there nice and cool
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Thanks Chris
Just had a look at the Christinas apartments, I remember them now near the church and they do look fab. We have always stayed over the other side of town so we will have a different view at the Tsaros I guess. Is the Christinas private or do any tour companies do it?
Thanks for the advice
Yamas
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Ther is a company that does them, details in the forum somewhere, but Chris or maybe Jules will re-post them for you.
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Thanks Tony, I have just searched but can't find the details of any tour operator so hope someone will reply so we can book for next year. We intend on returning in May when I have my spring shutdown.
Yamas
Clare
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Chris2 will post the info - he stayed there!!
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From what I remember from the website they are not with a T/O but are private lettings
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As Tony says as well, Chris NO.2 always stays there. As soon as he sees this he will reply with any info you might need.
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Jules - do you not have the number ?
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This is the website here
http://www.christina-apartments.eu/index.php
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Well done Jules
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thanks again for the details on Christina apartments, looking at there website they sure will be an option for next year. From what we have seen in SS all the accomadation appears to be very well presented and have everything you would need, but then again I don't have a bad word to say about Corfu!!!
Yamas
Clare
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Welcome to the Gang then Clare!! We all love Corfu here as well!!
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Hi
Went to Tsaros Apts last year Number 9, 3rd of the Tsaros blocks near the top of the hill.
Hill not so bad after a couple of days. Honest!! My 2 boys coped with it no probs, at time were 7&4.
Nikos and Thannasis are great, we had hols through Thompson and the coach dropped us off at Barras taverna,(about midnight) Nikos was waiting for us and drove us up the hill and to our apt.
The apt was very spacious,clean and had everything we needed.Large balcony with great views.
Pool great,food fantastic in the bar,BBQ was 10euro on a Sat night (he'd only just started this venture),
had a fantastic holiday.
If you book Tsaros apts, you will not be disapointed. Unless its changed dramatically since last year.
Hope this helps
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Hi Vikki
Thanks for the reply, we are going for 2 weeks & we fly out 16th October. We have looked at so many images of the Tsaros which look fantastic. We are a party of 4 adults and we have booked 2 studios, 1 each so we are looking for somewhere we can relax for a couple of days and then a couple of days travelling about. We fly at 06.30am so we will arrive at lunch time but I guess we will be collected from the Barras, after all the helpfull info from everyone we just can't wait.
If you think of anything else just drop me a mail please, Thanks
Yamas
Clare
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We were first timers to SS and stayed at Tsaros. Had a wonderful time and very warm welcome from everyone. We stayed in the 2 Bed apts, lovely and quiet,unusual to be away from the pool etc but didnt really matter. You get used to the hill, not really a problem especially if you stop at the bar before returning to your apt!!! Thanassis and his dad are lovely, very friendly. Nikos stopped and gave us a lift one day as he passed us on the main road. Enjoy!!
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Thanks Top Cat
As I understand it there are 3 blocks of rooms but could you tell me how far your apartment was from the pool, sounds like your saying it's up the hill or across a road?
Yamas
Clare
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Don't worry Clare - it's just a few metres away - you can stagger home at night with no worries at all!!
Yamas to you as well!!
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Thanks for that, yes there will be alot of staggering going on and hopefully not in the pool!!
Yamas
Clare
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Must tell you about my neice's hair going green in that pool about 6 years ago - funny or what!!! LOL
He's fixed the mix since then - LOL
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OMG!
For my husband that's no problem as he shaves his head but I'm glad you told me, do you suggest I wear a shower cap...........LOL
Yamas
Clare
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hi clare
if you go on another site that starts with a,and check a post on ss by me you will see mr t and christina,as my avatar just ask her to let you have a look at her appts and ask for chris no 2 discounts :)
chris
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Thanks for that
we will be looking around the village when we arrive, talk to our friends about the recommendations & then we can book for next year.
One thing we look for is position & view it does'nt matter if there is a bit of a hill or a walk, don't like to be on top of everything so the Christinas looks ideal for us.
Yamas
Clarexxx
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clare
just dont ask don and sandra they have stayed at all the places and yet to buy a drink just ask tony
tony brought 3 don drunk 7
found his wallet opps coach is here to take us home
lol don
chris
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Hi Chris
I will have to watch out for him then, I know the type got all sorts of images going on in my head.
Any help with a description or photo fit ID?
Well you can all view my photo & I'm usually sat at the bar
LOL
Yamas
Clarexxx
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I'm the one with a bright yellow Sponge Bob Square Pants cushion.... Can't lie on sun loungers without a pillow!
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Does anyone know what the kitchen facilities are like in the apartments, we only make breakfast and eat out for the rest but partial to an omlette and toast.
Yamas
Clarexxx
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Clare if you've not done so, you can view my photos on Facebook, Don's is in there several times!!
Just ask to see his wallet!! It's see-through - - -LOL
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Thanks Tony I love looking at pictures, what name do I put in?
My daughter uses it all the time but I don't have a site, will it be ok then to take a look as I don't want to intrude.
Yamas
Clarexxx
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I will send a PM
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For those of you who have stayed at the tsaros, could you let me know what the kitchen's are equipped with, just to make breakfast?
Yamas
Clarexxx
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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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I make breakfast for my parents and they pop over from there apartment, so we eat and discuss what we will do that day
Thanks for the info, that's great.
Yamas
Clarexxx
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Tsaros Pool Bar does one of the nicest Breakfasts in the resort!! Treat yourself!!
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That's good to know that the food there is OK, we will be taking a look at the menu to see what the choice is like when we arrive.
I'm funny about breakfast, I don't do greasy spoon but my husband would love it.
Have to leave some space for LUNCH DINNER & LIQUID ..............lol
Yamas
Clarexxx
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He can have a full English - try the wonderful Honey & Yoghurt!!
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Even the 'Tsaros Breakfast' is too much for us, gawd knows what a full English would be like!! I like the Ouzo measures that Thanassis doles out.
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Yes indeed!! Remember it well!! He really is a good lad!!
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Thanks guy's for chearing me up, the tsaros just sounds better and better!
Close my eyes and I'm there
Yamas
Clarexxx
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Just don't get drunk and roll down the hill - - -LOL!!!