This unpretentious but charming bed and breakfast used to be a family home. It was abandoned in the fifties, when the owners (along with a large part of the island’s population) emigrated to Australia. It took Lena Yannakaki, who bought the property in 1985, seven years to restore it. She retained all the beautiful original elements and added some traditional details, such as pebble floors mosaics. There are six traditionally styled rooms, several with arched ceilings. The décor is low-key but not plain simple – a few antiques and little arty touches nicely complement their authentic feel. They offer simple comfort but the essentials are there: thick walls that keep the rooms pleasantly cool; a large shower to freshen up and a refrigerator to chill your drinks. A courtyard with greenery and flowers completes the picture – this is a wonderful place to stay if you are looking for total peace and quiet in a charming environment.