HH2801
26 de agosto de 2024
We first visited Barbagiannis House 3 years ago, in the summer of 2021. We had always hoped to return and this summer, with a decision to revisit Halkidiki, gave us the opportunity. We were late-ish booking and could only book 3 nights over a mid-August weekend. This time we stayed not in the main building but in one of the two ‘bungalows’ set behind the building but positioned so that each has sea views. The sea views from the bungalow were not as good as those from our apartment in the main building last time, but the size and facilities of the bungalows compensate. Our bungalow was open plan with separate bathroom and felt modern and spacious. The bedroom area had a double wardrobe, a good-sized, comfortable, double bed and a living area with sofa which opened flat into a bed. This was not comfortable as a sofa or a bed, we tried, because of the design of the upholstery. The kitchen area gave us plenty of space. Sink, kettle, sandwich toaster, two-ringed hob, fridge. No microwave. Enough plates, although mismatched and no dessert bowls, and cutlery also mismatched and tired. Also, it would have been great to have two mugs, not just two small coffee cups. Water pressure comes and goes but we found it mostly fine. Large balcony with plenty of room for a table and four chairs, two recliners and a drying rack. It has subtle screening which gives privacy. WIFI almost non-existent inside the bungalow but very good outside on the balcony. Breakfasts were always tasty – and plenty of choice - eggs and omelettes, wonderful Greek yoghurt, cakes, toast…. You will not go hungry. It is served in the small breakfast room overlooking the swimming pool. And Barbagiannis living is relaxed, the beach is 5 minutes’ walk away, and the views from the hotel are stunning. Hours can be whiled away on the balcony just watching the sea and the boats. One evening we ordered food from the restaurant and had it on our balcony and, on another, we ate at the restaurant. Both meals were excellent, reasonably priced and had excellent portions. Service was a little indifferent in the restaurant. Very little connection. With the exception of our marvellous cleaning lady, at times, at Barbagiannis, it felt like staff were a little people-weary. However we had moved from a super warm welcome at a hotel on Kassadra so maybe we just noticed it more.
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