Set on the hillside in the midst of greenery, this is a unique collection of little 19th century stone cottages, restored in the late 1980s by owner Vangelis Mavrakis. He did the interiors in a flawless minimalist style with stone-paved floors, whitewashed walls, wood-beamed ceilings and stone-built beds. Some are partly built into the rocks and have large chunks of natural rock dramatically protruding from the walls. Each cottage has its own private terrace. The White River Cottages are an obvious pick for hikers and nature lovers, but it also makes an excellent choice for anyone who just wants to simply relax. There is even a beautiful swimming pool that sits at the bottom of a sandstone wall amidst stone terraces - just what you need if you want to spend a few quiet and lazy days. And - not hard to guess - this is also an ideal place to come to with children. I stayed with mine for a week when they were little. They absolutely loved it.