Unique Eco friendly Stone House with beautiful Pool set in Fragrant garden

The House of Achilles has a magnificent 'Palati' which is an elegant and spacious sitting room. The kitchen is fully fitted with full size fridge/freezer, dish/washing machines. The dining area seats 8-10 comfortably. There is a king size traditional brass four poster bed in the master bedroom with en suite: a traditional double brass bed with en suite and a twin bedroom with traditional brass beds with en-suite. A terrace runs the length of the house overlooking the swimming pool and garden which has been planted with fragrant franzipane, jasmine and stephanotis, almond and loquat trees. Swallows and migratory birds abound in Spring. All furniture, fixtures and fittings are of the highest quality. Hand laundered cotton, linen and towels are provided. Beach towels are not provided. There is a small library with up to date novels, maps and guidebooks. The House of Achilles is expertly maintained & managed and is a small family business. Rates quoted are for 6 persons although 2 extra guests can sometimes be accommodated by special request. Any additional beds will incur a linen charge at a rate of Euro 175 per bed per week.


The House of Achilles: The House of Achilles is located in the UNESCO World Heritage site village of Khirokitia. It is a Traditional Listed 19th century Stone house that was completely restored in 2006. The House of Achilles was built by the same family that still owns it. It is a unique base from which to explore the culture and history of the island of Cyprus. Set in its own fragrant garden with a terrace running the length of the swimming pool,it is also a peaceful and tranquil retreat from the modern world. The house has three double bedrooms each with their own shower rooms, a magnificent 'Palati' : a vaulted room which is now the elegant and gracious sitting room. An open plan fully fitted kitchen and dining room which will seat 8-10. A cot and highchair are available. The House of Achilles is furnished and maintained to the highest standards. Fixtures and fittings are of the best quality. Linen and towels are provided. Prices quoted are for up to 6 guests. Extra guests may be accommodated by request. Only guests disclosed at booking will be accepted. A daily charge set by the government of 6 euros per unit per day is be payable locally for the use of each air conditioning unit.

The Neolithic village of Khirokitia is the cradle of civilisation in the Levant. It is the site of the 1952 excavation that unearthed a 7000BC Neolithic site that is still the most important archaeological dig in Cyprus. The House of Achilles is situated on the edge of the village on a private road. Khirokitia is a 25 minute drive from Larnaca International Airport. The family friendly Blue Flag Governor's Beach is a 10 minute drive away . There are nature walks from the front door of the property. Khirokitia is a working village with approximately 500 inhabitants. Many of the villagers tend their olive and citrus groves. Haloumi cheese is still made in the village and there is an ancient olive press housed in the local museum. Khirokitia has 2 small grocery stores and a coffee shop within a 2 minute walk of the house. There are also many excellent local restaurants within walking or driving distance. The valley below the house was the site of a Mameluk raid in the 15th century: Venetian & Lusignian ruins are still visible. The valley hosts an abundance of flora and fauna and is a bird watchers paradise

Nicosia, Larnaca and Limassol are equidistant from The House of Achilles: approximately a 25 minute drive away. Water sports, restaurants and clubs are easily accessible all along the Limassol coastline. The skiing resorts of Troodos are a 70 minute drive. It is possible in the winter to swim in the pool or sea and ski on Troodos on the same day. The House of Achilles is a unique house with all modern day comforts in a peaceful and tranquil setting. Excellent Internet is always available at The House of Achilles