Hi All,
Has anyone been to the Mathraki studios. We usually stay at the Dionnysos, but have changed to Thomsons to stay at the Mathraki. The only important thing is that we will be in Arillas from 12th July
Lynda
Stayed at Mathraki in 2008 Lynda and staying there this year great apartments with a brilliant view
Tony
Mathraki Is a good place to be and if you don't enjoy I will personally give son Akis a big slapping. - Quiet location in a good spot to beach and extras.
Enjoy
Negg
Lynda, Mathraki are just a bit up the hill and have a lovely pool, and great hospitality. Our Eileen and eggy both endorse them so that is plenty good enough for me. We have spent a couple of afternoons there enjoying the pool and the company. New Tony (lol) stayed there and loved it. It will be fine, whatever you need.
In truth, getting to the Rainbow is not a big deal. That's where you are used to being, having stayed at Dionyssos, but believe me, it isn't far. Nowhere is far in Arillas. It is one reason (of many) why Jen and I adore it.
Have a great holiday
Phil
Hi Lynda
Mathraki studios are very clean and comfortable. Lovely balconies facing the sun and poolside is very relaxing. Wonderful hosts who cannot do enough for you. Their bar is a lovely place to while away the afternoon and the food is also good. Everything you could wish for......I can't wait to get there 11th of June and we are there for two weeks ...yippeeeeee !!
Have a good time in July
Cheers Nan xx
Well I think you could say that thats a big thumbs up for these apts!
Could not agree more!! have just returned from staying in these apartments. Wonderful holiday,so so glad we returned to Arillas(after 7 years absence)The apartments are clean ,well maintained,with such welcoming hosts,would really reccommend them to anyone.
Sue
Glad you enjoyed Sue! tell us more!
Thanks everyone for taking the time to reply. Th Mathraki sound really good we are so looking forward to it
You and me too Lew roll on 13th of august :-)
Hi Jo,will try & do a more detailed review when I have caught up on the washing & ironing lol
Sue
Hi Sue,
Looking forward to your report on the Mathraki studios. Hope you have done your ironing
Lynda
just returned today and they are wonderful
Thanks Lynchan, can you tell me anything else, how much is air con for example
i think air con was 5 euros per day.safety deposit 10 euros 1 week 18 for 2.i would highly recommend these aparts.the family cant do enough for you.the food is excellent and good value for money.for us an ideal location.the prices in most of the tavernas had gone up just a little from last year.it was in the supermarkets that you could see the difference.my hubby smokes and while we were there his brand of ciggies went up by 6 euros per carton,drinks also very pricey cheaper to buy in uk.it was nice to see so many people from last year.we even did the walk to san stefos and did it the long way took us 3 hours but it was lovely.would i go back to these studios yes without a doubt.we had an early pickup for our journey home and nic the owner made us baguettes to take with us.
What worries me is that Thomson's website say they are not available for every week of the remaining season. I wanted to book a cheapie for the last week in October. They are being used to guide punters to more profitable destinations on the Thomson programme. Disgusted Arilliac from Tunbridge Wells.
Oh well, you know it's me.
Phil
I dont know why Thomsons say that Phil but try it via Firstchoice website it says they are available in October iv'e just checked
http://www.firstchoice.co.uk/ (http://www.firstchoice.co.uk/)
Hi
Trying Arillas for the first time and stopping at the Marthraki Apartments.
The description of the rooms and facilities do not list a kettle.
Are they available in the rooms
Thanks
Hi Turkeyfoot,
This is from their webpage at http://www.mathrakistudios.net/index-3.html
lOur studios advantages.
The Mathraki studios are built in a way to keep you cool on the hot summer days and they offer lots of room for your own comfort. They are equipped with almost everything you will need. A fully operational kitchen area with electric water heater for fast coffees or tea, small but functional oven with cooker. There is nothing that will not fit in the large cosets, two spacious single beds will guarantee you have a nice and peaceful sleep.
The Greek people call kettles, water heaters.
You will have a great time and you will get answers to most questions you may have on this fantastic forum.
Thanks
I was looking at the Thomson website details.
Looking forward to our visit on aug 30th
Hi Turkeyfoot
You will have a fantastic stay at the Mathraki studios. We had a blissful two weeks in June.
They are really well equiped with kettles and stainless steel jugs and little teapots for your brew! Even a lemon squeezer and egg cups ! They also provide tea towels so dont bother packing them. You may need to take mugs if you prefer them to cups.
You will soon be sitting on the balcony having breakfast in the lovely warm sunshine listening to the chickens clucking, I would love to be there myself !!!
Have a lovely time
Cheers Nan xx
All sounds very good.
We will be on the naturist beach. I understand there are no sun beds?
Thanks
hi
Could anyone give me the e-mail address for mathraki studios . I have just tried to
send to the address that is on their website but it has just bounced back
Many Thanks
Julie
we have just got back from 2 fantastic weeks at Mathraki studios.We were first timers to Arillas and Mathraki they were very clean lovely size great place lovely owners excellent beer and food. We are hoping to come back next year and would recommend them.x Shelly
Welcome to the Forum Shelly. Another addict?
Julie are you still looking for contact details?
Hi Eileen
No I managed to get it but thanks very much. You are all so kind.
Julie
Hi All,
We stayed at the Mathraki in July. It was our fourth time in Arillas. I have been meaning to write a report of the studios so now is the time.
The studios were excellent, very clean, spacious. Air con was 5 euros per day. It was 20 euros to keep the room on but that was until we left.
Nic and his family are so helpful and work so hard, always available to help. When we arrived Nic and his sister-in-law were there to greet us even though it was 4.00 a.m. They had put us on the top floor, and due to my husbands walking problems we asked to be put on a lower floor and this was done straight away, we are so grateful for this (there are only two floors, the family live on the bottom floor.
The bins are emptied every day, towels changed every other day and beds changed weekly.
If you want a mug you only need to ask Nic.
Nic's nephew even took us to San Stephanos in his car.(yes we did want to go)
The food is excellent, service excellent, studios excellent,
Overall Mathraki is excellent, I wish we were going back, you will have a geart time
Sounds like another glowing report for the Mathraki! Thanks for taking the time to write.
Having just returned from the Mathraki apartments, having visited for the first time, I can only say that nothing would stop me from returning again. Nico and all the other members of the ''team'' were friendly and helpful no matter what time of day (or night).
The rooms were, as in most Greek apartments, basic. What more do you want other than somewhere to sleep? They were clean and tidy and had everything you need for your stay.
We ate at the bar a few nights and had a cooked breakfast before we left, no complaints at all
Hi turkeyfoot
I have just returned myself on the 27th did I meet you. I can only add to what
you say lovely appartments wonderful people, sea view at a distance and soooo
relaxing
turkeyfoot
Sorry I arrived on the 27th and sadly went home on the 10th
having just returned from the wonderful mathraki appartments nikos the owner told us that they wouldnt know until November whether they would be with Thompsons again or going independant. He said there were quite a few things to take into consideration,ie if Thompsons wanted them again, if they offered them enough money, and lots of other things. When looking on Thompsons website they are now there for next year.
My question is, if I book now will I be in the Mathraki studios or could they transfer me elsewhere as I cant imagine this has already been sorted out.
replies would be much appreciated
I have experienced this problem myself with Thomson elsewhere.
Although it is shown as available they will not be able to take the booking as contracts have not been signed with Nico. You will be told that it is unavailable to book at present
Suggest you keep in touch with Nico for the latest updates, so as you can book direct or with Thomson to ensure you get a vacancy
Have just checked the Thomson site for the week May/June bank holiday it says only two rooms left. So someone has booked the other sixteen rooms
the plot thickens I have just tried to book on Thomsons website and it would have let me. I dont want to do it and then they tell me that I have to be transferred elsewhere
as I would book them independant if need be
Hi Julied
have emailed Nic and Akis and just got their reply........ they still haven't signed up yet with Thomsons so I have just sent Thomsons customer service a strong email asking why they are selling holidays that don't exist yet, will keep you informed if I get a reply
valnbill
what a good idea but will you get a reply. Maybe at about the same time they make a decision (November.
Has anyone from the forum booked with Thomsons for 2011
Val