The Retreat
Located in a corner of rare natural beauty with tiny coves, green hills and secluded beaches, the aptly named Retreat offers an idyllic base for your shorebased week.
Clinging to the side of a tree-covered coastal hillside, the various buildings are linked by steps and paths leading down to the shores of the Ionian. A collection of beaches forms the edge of our watersports area and a shallow sand bar makes it possible to wade across to the tiny uninhabited island of Mourtemeno. Throughout the hotel grounds, great attention has been paid to landscaping with an abundance of flowers and trees adding to the natural beauty of the setting.
Accommodation during your week ashore
Rooms are either in the main hotel or in villa style garden rooms. All are of a good standard with air conditioning, fridge, direct dial telephone, TV, safety deposit box, hairdryer, ensuite shower and balcony or small terrace, the majority with a sea view.
There is a choice of twin, double and triple rooms and a selection of interconnecting rooms for families. All are large enough to take a cot. Rooms in the main building are close to the restaurant and reception, whilst the garden rooms offer a more peaceful and private setting.
Accommodation is linked to other areas of The Retreat by a series of steps and pathways.
Facilities
The hotel facilities include a reception with small outdoor terrace and lounge area. Stairs lead to a small shop, children’s play area and restaurant. The restaurant is split over two levels, with impressive views over the sailing area.
On the next level is the pool bar and swimming pool with terrace, separate pool for younger children, sun loungers and shaded area. From here, the Sea Urchins crèche, boules, table tennis, volleyball court and tennis courts can be accessed. From the pool, there are approximately 100 steps down to the waterfront.
Activities
Most activities at The Retreat, including tennis tuition, sailing and windsurfing with RYA tuition and courses are included in the cost of your holiday, so your first week ashore can be as active or relaxed as you like.
The following is available for your use:
• Dinghy Sailing - 6 Laser Funboat, 10 Laser Pico, 6 Laser 1, 2 Laser 2000, 4 Dart 16
• Windsurfing - 40 beginner and improver boards plus choice of 40 rigs
• Waterskiing and Wakeboarding - 2 Ski Nautique ski boats with a selection of skis and boards
• 20 Kayaks
• Four floodlit tennis courts
• 25 Gary Fisher and Orange mountain bikes plus guiding
• Fitness classes, volleyball, boules and table tennis
Additionally you can pay a supplement and pre-book a range of PADI
scuba dive courses or relax and enjoy a range of health and beauty
treatments.
Children's Clubs
We have a range of clubs especially designed for different age groups and experience. Remember to pre-book to guarantee your child’s place.
• Starfish (4-23 months) available at a supplement
• Sea Urchins (2-4 years)
• Surfbusters (5-7 years)
• Sharksters (8-12 years)
• TAG Team (13-15/16-17 years)
(Children must be 13 years or over before joining the adult activity programme).
Meals
Club board - daily breakfast, daily lunch and four evening meals.
Number of rooms 119
Official Rating B class
Neilson Rating ••••+