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- Delightfully restored house
- In traditional hamlet
- Light and comfortable
- Adults only
- Taverna 15min walk
- Beach/shops 8min drive
Finding accommodation for two or three isn’t easy in this much-loved Greek island – with its spacious stone terraces, Thodoris House allows plenty of room to soak up the sun or enjoy lunch al fresco in the shade of its pergola. A cooling dip is always an option when you’ve got your own pool, although the beach is less than a 10-minute drive away and tavernas just a 15-minute walk.
The beautiful natural stonework creates a welcoming, homespun feel to this accommodation that continues inside, making it ideal for couples looking for a comfortable base from which to explore Paxos – and you can start soaking in the atmosphere before you even leave your terrace with views across the island and beyond to Corfu.
Thodoris House, along with Joanna’s House and The Windmill, is one of three Simpson properties nestled on a hillside in the tiny hamlet of Arvanitakeika.
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Accommodation
Layout
- 2-bedroom villa (sleeps 3)
- 20 steps up from parking area to lower terrace
- 10 steps up from lower terrace to main terrace
- 12 steps up from main terrace to pool
- Due to the number of steps, Thodoris is unsuitable for guests with reduced mobility
Single storey
- Open-plan living/dining/kitchen area with TV (Greek channels only), DVD player
- Kitchen includes cooker, hob, microwave, fridge-freezer, mini-dishwasher
- Double bedroom (160cm x 200cm bed) with en-suite shower room and private balcony
- Single room (queen-size bed, 140cm x 200cm bed)
- Shower room
- Shaded main terrace with outside seating area with kitchen area, drinks fridge, barbecue
- Outside WC and shower
Upper terrace
- Private swimming pool 3.8m x 7.7m (depth 1.10m – 1.75m)
General
- Adults only (18 years or older)
- Complimentary WiFi
- Air-conditioned bedrooms
- Safe
- Iron, ironing board, hairdryer
- Simpson Travel pool towels
- Washing machine in store room under swimming pool
WiFi
- All properties with WiFi are able to support basic functionality such as web browsing and checking emails. We aim to offer an uninterrupted service but sometimes, due to factors beyond our control, reliability can be affected.
National tourist licence (EOT): 0829K91000403701
Transfers
- Corfu airport to Corfu port is either by taxi, minibus or bus 10min
- Waiting time at Corfu port is usually between 1hr to 2hrs at the port café where there is an area to store luggage
- Corfu port to Paxos port is by hydrofoil, sea taxi or ferry and depending on the mode of transport the journey will take between 1hr 10mins to 2hrs 15mins
Location
- Tavernas in Fontana, Bogdanatika and Magazia all within 15min walk
- Beach 8min drive
- Loggos 8min drive
- Gaios 8min drive
- Port 8min drive
Car hire
Car options
Based on the number of people travelling, the following hire car(s) are included in the package price of your holiday:
- 2-3 guests – 1 Group B, Fiat Punto or similar*
* All our cars include comprehensive insurance with no excess charge. For this particular destination, the undercarriage, tyres, wing mirrors and windscreen are not included in the cover.
Car specification
Group B – 1.2-1.3 litre engine, 1 large suitcase*
The following cars are available as alternatives on request (supplements apply). Please call our travel specialists for details.
Group C – Grande Punto or similar, 1.3-1.4 litre engine, 3 medium suitcases*
Group C1 – Fiat New Panda 4x4 or similar, 1.2 litre engine, 3 medium suitcases*
Group D – Dacia Sandero Step Way or similar, 1.4 litre engine, 3 medium suitcases*
Group D1 – Automatic Dacia Sandero Step Way or similar, 1.4 litre engine, 3 medium suitcases*
Group G – Cabrio Fiat 500 or similar, 1.2 litre engine, 1 large suitcase*
Group J – Automatic car or similar, 1.2-1.3 litre engine, 3 medium suitcases*.
Group K – Fiat Doblo A/C 7 seater or similar, 1.5-2.0 litre engine, 2 medium suitcases*
* Suitcase sizes are based on a large suitcase being approximately 75cm x 41cm x 31cm, a medium suitcase of approximately 65cm x 46cm x 29cm and a small suitcase of 55cm x 40cm x 20cm.
Great beds with super comfy mattresses made such a difference to our holiday
Another wonderful trip to Thodoris House. Lots of lovely outside spaces to enjoy and beautiful views. The Simpson teams were excellent in both Paxos and the UK.
Our return visit to Thodoris House was just as wonderful as the first. It is such a well equipped and comfortable house for a couple. Being in the middle of the island, at almost the highest point, brings peace and quiet and wonderful views. There are plenty of choices to eat and drink in walking distance (although a hot pull back up the hill in the height of summer!) and everywhere on the island can quickly and easily be reached by car.
Paxos what a gem, we had the most relaxing holiday, on a small Island that has so much to offer. Thodoris House was perfect for us, with some lovely tavernas within walking distance, and only a short drive to several local beaches.
The whole experience from booking to travelling was brilliant. I was travelling with my 85 year old mother who hadn’t gone away for the last ten years as she has been looking after my dad who is unwell. She had broken her hip earlier this year so I requested special assistance when booking and this really helped our journey through the airports. It was seamless and everyone was very kind. All the Simpson staff were helpful, approachable and friendly.
We had a wonderfully relaxing holiday at Thodoris House. The setting is spectacular and we enjoyed sitting on the terraces in the evening watching the beautiful sunsets and hearing the traditional Greek music from the taverna in the village below softly drift up. The house was spotless, well equipped and very spacious. We made good use of the pool which is a really excellent size. There is a good level of privacy from the other two Simpson Villas each side of the house and overall it was very peaceful and quiet. The island itself is incredibly beautiful. We visited all three main villages and also had a trip to Antipaxos. The tavernas in nearby Magazia and Fontana are within walking distance for most. Our concierge Lilly went above and beyond in helping us to retrieve an item we accidentally left in a taxi, and all other staff we came across during our journey to and from Thodoris House were helpful, professional and friendly. Our first visit to Paxos and we left feeling refreshed, rejuvenated and sure we will return.
Our 5th Simpson holiday and it won’t be the last. They make the little things like car hire, transfers and sorting little things that go wrong seamless (although it takes a lot of work in the background to make it so!) . Villa was great for location and facilities - finally massive thanks to Lili who was fantastic concierge!
We have had a wonderful week on Paxos, managing to combine a lot of relaxing at the house with exploring the island as well. You can walk to many tavernas from here, and we have enjoyed great food. Highly recommend taking a small boat out for the day all around the island. The west side of the island is spectacular, with most of it only accessible by boat. Lily has been amazing, nothing has been too much trouble. She was incredibly helpful when Clive twisted his ankle, sorting us out at the medical centre and shipping in a medical ‘boot’ from Corfu! I’m sure we’ll be back to Paxos very soon.
What can I say apart from perfect in every way – we come to Paxos just about every year with Simpson who are the best – thank you Lili and Frances! Thodoris is a great villa with a fabulous view and just about all the beaches and tavernas are great – you can’t go wrong! As ever we are very sad to leave and are looking forward to the next visit.
Our second stay on Paxos had us immediately wondering why we had waited 9 years to return. In 2014 we stayed in Joanna's House, just above, and absolutely loved it. Ditto this place. Thank you as always to the wonderful Simpson team who never fail to live up to their promise to do all they can to provide a wonderful stay. And that is what it has been.
A beautiful villa, with stunning views across the sea. Thodoris House was a perfect location for a truly wonderful stay on the beautiful island of Paxos. Lilly, the local representative was extremely helpful and kind and was able to provide us with details of extra walks which we thoroughly recommend. The villa was maintained to a very high standard and everyone made our stay extremely comfortable. Paxos is a truly beautiful island and everything Simpson Travel have written about it is true. For a relaxing holiday you can’t beat it!
This is the first time we have used Simpson Travel and will not be the last, the knowledge when we booked the holiday was excellent as the person we spoke to hand firsthand knowledge of the villas and the hotel we booked. The information at every step of our journey and the accommodation was as described and excellent. Everyone we met who represented Simpsons were extremely polite and helpful and our concierge the hotel at left us a bottle to celebrate our 40th Wedding Anniversary and booked a superb restaurant in a magical location which we will always remember.
What a great villa in a really central location with fantastic views. Great holiday, we'll be back next year.
Our first foreign holiday since lockdown, and what a perfect place to spend it. We have travelled widely in Greece over the years, but for a restful walking, reading and eating holiday, Paxos in May is hard to beat. You could walk to anywhere on the island from this perfectly placed villa and be charmed by the olive groves, umbrella pines and views of the sea.
Perfect Paxos pause, thank you.
Excellent villa in an excellent location in the heart of Paxos.
We have just spent an amazing week at Thodoris House on Paxos. It was the first time we had booked with Simpson (but not our first visit to Paxos) and we were so impressed. The property was wonderful with so many different terraces and areas to sit outside and a lovely pool. It was in a peaceful elevated location in the middle of the island. We were so impressed with the company. They were thorough and supportive both in the UK before departure and when we were away. I would recommend them without hesitation.
We have just returned from a fortnight in Thodoris House on Paxos and it has been an absolute delight. My husband booked this trip in December 2020 and Simpson Travel have been so good at keeping communication going as travel restrictions have ebbed, flowed and performed the various convolutions they’ve undertaken over the past six months... Thodoris House is absolutely lovely, slap bang in the centre of the island so no distance from anywhere and so well appointed we wanted for nothing. Even the bed was really comfortable, not always a given in a rental property. Every representative we met was helpful and charming; Frances’ updates on which tavernas were open were very useful until we found our way around and the welcome pack gave us the strength to begin the search! Thank you, Simpson Travel, for setting the bar stratospherically high as far as Christmas presents go!
Our 7th visit to Paxos over 12 years and they have all been different with their various idiosyncrasies. Accommodation here is just outstanding – both inside and outside and so many different opportunities to relax and enjoy the sun and at all times of the day. The peace and tranquillity have been very special, yet we have always been within easy reach of Loggos, by far our favourite place on the island.
Wonderful week at Thodoris. Rental boat from Loggos – great fun and an excellent way of seeing Paxos. Tried several tavernas within walking distant of villa – all good!
Another fantastic two weeks, whereby Paxos works its magic and makes them feel like a month. Thank you also to Julie – always there at the end of the phone.
From start to finish Simpson and Thodoris House were excellent. Paxos seems to make two weeks feel like a month. This was helped by the excellent organisation from the Simpson team from before stepping on the plane in London to departure at the end. Already thinking about the next trip.
Love the house – such a big terrace where there are plenty of places to sit in the sun or shade. Lovely pool – refreshing to get into and perfect for a cooling dip. This is a relaxing holiday home.
Thodoris House is a perfect holiday villa for a relaxing holiday – so secluded and private but a great range of tavernas within walking distance. We loved our stay and wish it was longer.
Thodoris House is a lovely villa, with loads of outdoor space for relaxing, dining, swimming and catching some sun! Lovely view out to sea and Corfu and nice to have some trees giving a little shelter by the pool during the morning and early afternoon. Would return in a heartbeat!
This was our first time to Paxos – a beautiful island, so quiet with everyone so friendly. We did some of the Simpson Travel walks – they are very good and we discovered some lovely beaches. The villa and the views are excellent.
The holiday was a real holiday and Simpson Travel is a cut above other travel operators we have used previously. I have no qualms about recommending either them, the villa or Paxos itself; you pay for what you get.
Simpson Travel really made us feel very special and looked after us every step of the way on our journey to the fabulously unspoiled island of Paxos. We had a very comfortable villa which was convenient for all parts of the island. We made the most of the Greek hospitality, food and drinks. We will be planning another trip back next year.
Excellent company – reps all very professional and knowledgeable. Villa is as pictured, no nasty surprises. Cleaned and tidied well, twice during visit. Quiet area, all villages within a 15-minute drive.
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Barely eight miles from tip to tail, Paxos is pint-sized perfection. The only way to get here is by boat from Corfu, which rules out mass development and makes room for a true luxury villa holiday experience. Beloved by the boating crowd, there's a definite buzz in the main summer months and an excellent choice of restaurants that cater for visiting flotilla.
There are few better ways of relaxing than on a luxury holiday in Paxos, where days fill up beautifully with sunbathing, swimming, snorkelling and dining in style, the sea just metres from your table. Amble through ancient olive groves and you’ll catch glimpses of startlingly turquoise bays, the dramatic west-coast cliffs or the Epiros Mountains. In spring, there’s also a haze of purple honesty, wild irises and lilies and a sky that’s alive with birdlife, from hawks to skylarks.
Complete the picture with a stay in one of our handpicked luxury villas or our unique Adult Only Simpson Hotels and make the most of this peaceful island.
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