8S601) VILLA LITHOS, Emporio, Santorini. Exceptional Style

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

2

GUESTS

8

POOL

Private

An authentic and truly unique holiday experience!

Located in the hillsides above the beautifully preserved medieval village of Emporio, Villa Lithos captures the true essence of Santorini’s traditional way of life within a luxurious, private location where serenity and calm dominate the landscape.
Architecturally designed with a sleek, minimalistic style, Villa Lithos features two separate living areas for one or two families or groups of up to eight people. Sweeping sea views from the villa’s private terrace and a beautifully positioned infinity pool complete the setting. For those who love the sea, Santorini’s famous black beaches and crystal clear waters are just a 5-minute drive away.
Villa Lithos is now open for guests and we welcome you to come and enjoy a truly unique holiday experience.
Villa Lithos is an entirely private villa meticulously re-designed and restored in 2014 -2015. Living areas are organized in a traditional Cycladic way with open, flexible interior spaces and comfortable outdoor living areas…for dining and relaxing by the infinity pool.
The house 80m2 – sleeps up to 4 people
The main house includes a master bedroom, open kitchen area and a lounge area which can be converted for sleeping. All rooms have stunning sea views and plenty of natural light.
The bedroom is one of the property’s most romantic spaces with a queen size bed and large built-in bath looking out over sea and sky.
The kitchen area opens out to the terrace and includes an island space for eating, cooking or just having a drink with friends. The kitchen is fully equipped with leading brand appliances including a Bosch oven and stove-top, Nespresso and filter coffee machines, a dishwasher and all other facilities to ensure a comfortable stay.
With a large opening to the kitchen, the old winery space has been converted into a spacious living area with two large inbuilt sofas designed for both relaxing and sleeping.
The winery space also includes an LCD flat-screen TV.
The bathroom features a large shower, washbasin and toilet.
The second house 80m2: sleeps up to 4 people
The 2nds house beautiful organic lines create an open, peaceful space to relax and sleep,
The 2nd house has two sleeping areas both with queen size beds. One bed, positioned at the back of the house is adjoined by a shower and wash basin carved into the wall. A curtain divider ensures privacy from the rest of the house. The other sleeping space has been carved out of the wall looking over the lounge area and is next to another shower area and wash basin, as well as a toilet.
The 2nd house also has a small wine cellar with a range of Santorini’s best wines (available for guests to purchase).
The 2nd house benefits from plenty of natural sunlight and constant year-round temperatures. The house also has automatic air ventilation system ensuring a constant circulation of air.
OUTDOORS
The outdoor area is a completely private space with views of the sea and hillsides. The infinity pool has been shaped around the houses belonging to the property below and reaches a depth of two meters. A deck to the side of the pool offers a lovely sheltered place to relax and enjoy the view.
Dining in Santorini is almost always outdoors. A large handmade table seating 8-10 can either be positioned under the shade of the hillside or in front of the house to enjoy interrupted views of the sea.
Dating from the early 20th century, the property was originally a small house of two rooms with a wine production and storage area attached. Following a complete architectural redesign, the property today takes full advantage of Santorini’s unique land formations to create a contemporary space that preserves and enhances the island’s original architecture.
Bioclimatic Architecture and planning is a rapidly evolving architectural philosophy which brings together construction and design with natural ecology. Villa Lithos was architecturally designed to create energy efficient spaces and incorporate local building materials and techniques.
Pumice and black volcanic rock, which dominate the island, have inherited capabilities to store heat in the winter and lock in coolness in the summer which reduces the need for air conditioning and heating in the cave. The floors in both the 1st and the 2nd house are made using a traditional local cement which is applied by hand and smoothed over to give a natural matte finish.
Villa Lithos also has a large cistern which has been used for over 100 years. Today the cistern ensures a self-sufficient water supply for the swimming pool.
VILLA LITHOS OFFERS QUALITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES TO ENSURE A COMFORTABLE AND RELAXING STAY
Private outdoor area
Private infinity pool
Free parking bellows the house
Free high-speed internet access
KITCHEN FACILITIES: Bosch oven and stovetop, fridges, dishwasher, Nespresso coffee machine, filter coffee machine, cooking utensils, full crockery, cutlery sets and drinking glasses
LIVING ROOM: LCD flat-screen TV
3 BATHROOMS: towels, soap, shampoo and conditioner
HOUSEKEEPING: Daily housekeeping service
Linen provided
Washing machine
Iron and Ironing board
Orientation upon arrival
LOCATION
ABOUT EMPORIO
Emporio is one of the largest settlements in Santorini and one of the island’s best-kept secrets. Located at the southern end of the island, Emporio offers a delightful rural setting with sweeping sea views and a beautifully preserved Medieval village. Emporio has been largely unchanged by tourism and offers a real escape from every day.
Kastelli is the fortified preserved settlement of Emporio village built in at the time of the Venetian occupation to protect the island’s inhabitants from pirates. Kastelli today is a largely well-preserved labyrinth of small traditional houses, winding stairs and pretty courtyards. The center is largely untouched by commerce, aside from two charming cafes, however, shops, supermarkets and other conveniences can be found just minutes away.
HOW TO GET HERE
BY AIR
Flight from Athens 45 minutes | From Mykonos – 30 minutes |Helicopter from Athens 60 minutes | Direct flights from Europe |London – 3.50 hours | Paris – 3.40 hours | Rome – 2.30 hours | Milan – 2.50 hours
Airlines flying directly to Santorini: Aegean Airlines – Regional Airline of the Year 2014: www.aegeanair.com | EasyJet: www.easyjet.com
BY SEA
Speedboat from Piraeus/Athens 5 hours
Regular boat from Piraeus/Athens 8 hours
Boat from Mykonos 2 hours
DISTANCES
By car… 2 minutes to Emporio | 5 minutes to Perissa Beach |15 minutes to Fira | 20 minutes to Santorini Airport | 30 minutes to Oia
Guests staying at Villa Lithos will be welcomed upon their arrival in Santorini and taken directly to the villa located 2 minutes from the center of Emporio village. From Thira to Emporio village From Emporio village to Villa Lithos