Santikos Mansion - Grand Heritage Hotels

Hotel Overview

Built in the early 1800’s a rare example of Aristocratic Pelion House with a dominant view of Visitsa, one of the most picturesque villages in Greece. A panoramic uninterrupted view of Mediterranean sea follows the glittering stone roofs of the village houses. Nowhere else can you be so much part of the nature neighbouring with sand, sea, lush mountains, running creeks, gentle slopes, snow top mountain peaks, panoramic views, blue sky, colourful flora and magnificent ancient groves and trees.

Culture and tradition, monasteries, unique architecture and smiling friendly people are also assets of the fortune of living in Visitsa.

The Santikos Mansion, listed Heritage building at the Greek Archaeological Bureaux of New Age Monuments. The original architectural and decorative details of the 1800’s combined with the contemporary country glamour offer an unforgettable experience to all the Guests of the Mansion.

Friendly hospitality, homemade marmalades, suites, pies and rich breakfast cooked and prepared with local ingredients by people of the village following the traditional recipes.



History

The main structure of Santikos Mansion dates from 18th Century while recent restorations and refurbishment 1985 and 2003 added comfort facilities in accommodation. 7 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and the Pandora’s house (maisonette) are refurbished to meet the high demands of our guests.

Location

Situated in the Centre of the Mainland of Greece at the mountain of Pelion. Visitsa , one of the most picturesque villages in Greece with dominant view of Mediterranean sea. The Mansion offers a combination of easy International access. 55 minutes from New Anchialos Airport-Volos (charter flights only), 2h and 30 minutes from Skiathos Airport, 3h and 30 minutes from Thessaloniki International Airport and 3h and 30 minutes from Athens International Airport.

Rooms

8 Rooms and suites with ensuite bathrooms, very elegant decorated with a view of the village and of Mediterranean Sea. There are 2 living rooms; one on the top floor with old original wooden beams and around 20 locally crafted stain glass windows, moderating the sun’s intrusion to the room. And one at the ground floor, where there is also the dinning room.Stylishly decorated rooms , each with a name from the Greek Mythology like"Erow", "Dafni", "Icaros" "Pandora".

e main structure of Santikos Mansion dates from 18th Century while recent restorations and refurbishment 1985 and 2003 added comfort facilities in accommodation.

Relax and enjoy in Santikos Mansion the  experience of a Jacuzzi bath. The Jacuzzi  for 8 guests is situated outdoors in a romantic  corner.

Breathtaking view from the teakwood verandah of the Jacuzzi  corner, over the village of Visitsa and till the Aegean Sea and the Gulf of Pagassitikos.

Two Telephone lines, fax machine, computerized telephone billing, central heating, two large open plan sitting rooms, one on top floor with old original wooden beams and around 20 locally crafted stain glass windows, moderating the sun's intruction to the room and one in the ground floor, where is the small dinning room and the kitchen

Services

  • Two Telephone lines
  • Fax Machine
  • Computerised Telephone Billing
  • Central Heating
  • Two large open-plan Sitting Rooms
  • One on top floor with original wooden beams and around 20 locally crafted stain glass windows moderating the sun's intrusion to the Room
  • One on the ground floor, where there is the small Dining Room and Kitchen.