Anniska I & Anniska Liakoto Apartment

We stayed at the Liakoto for a week during August 2007. We had stayed in Kardamyli some years before (pre children) and hoped to have as nice an experience. The Liakoto was wonderful and in many ways our family experience was better than the first (so that is saying something!!!). A great couple run the hotel who really do take care of you, from the perfect location (overlooking the sea) to the spotless rooms, restful pool area, free internet access and a huge DVD library to enjoy, we really couldn't have asked for more. My only reservation is letting other people know about it!!

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I have seriously had to consider whether or not to write this review. Would like to go back year after year and don't want there to be a lack of availability.
The apartments were wonderful, excellent views. The tour company were the best I have ever traveled with. Cold bottles of water and taxis waiting for us on our arrival plus, a range of Greek food and wine in the apartment.
Kardamyli, perfect for anyone wanting a laid back, totally Greek experience. Knowledge of the language is good but not necessary. We ate out in different places every night and were never disappointed. Lela’s bar, near the harbour was excellent and so laid back that there were no menus on tables coupled with sea views to die for we loved it!
Try and look on the 'net' for photographs like I did but, none will come close to portraying the actual experience. Perhaps the Greek are trying to keep this secret themselves.

We have just returned from an excellent holiday staying at Liakoto. The one bed roomed apartments are lovely and offer the advantage of two balconies - one with a view of the mountains and the other with a view of the sea (I think they all have this - ours certainly did). For a small extra cost, I would recommend a one-bed roomed apartment rather than a studio for this reason - studios have only one balcony with the sea view. The highest mountain in the Taygetos range could be seen clearly from the rear balcony of our apartment.
The apartments are well equipped and spotlessly clean. Sheets and towels are changed regularly. There is also a beautiful pool.
The accommodation is close to all of the amenities of the village, which include a wide selection of tavernas - we didn't manage to find a bad one. Food is of a good quality as is the local wine and both are very good value. You may be surprised to find that it is completely safe to drink the tap water, which is piped down from the mountains. At the taverna opposite Liakoto you will find the owner a real character and the food excellent. There is a bakery in the village where you can buy freshly baked bread and pastries. There are also a small selection of gift and antique shops as well as supermarkets within easy walking distance.
If you enjoy walking then there are many beautiful walks that start from the village. These range from easy to more strenuous but there's something for everyone. For the more adventurous there are walks in the mountains and you can climb to the summit of Mount Taygetos (2404m), where you will find the church of Profitas Ilias - a four wheel drive vehicle (and a good head for heights) is necessary to negotiate the mountain tracks up to the start point of the climb.
The accommodation is family-run and everyone is friendly and helpful. We let them know at Reception when and where we were out walking and they checked that we were back safely in the evening.
If, on the other hand, you simply want to relax in a peaceful environment, then this is the place to do it. We will definitely be going back.
It's worth mentioning that we traveled with Simply Travel. Amanda, their representative for the 2006 season, has been there for four years and offers excellent service. She is a lovely lady, very pleasant and helpful but not at all intrusive.