Alonaki Cottage
is certainly a unique accommodation. This is a small stone and wood house located in the agricultural outskirts of the traditional village of Apollonia,
in the center of the island. 900 m. from the town center and 5 km from the
nearest beach.
The surrounding area has small
farms, grazing animals and plenty of peace and quiet, not to mention
spectacular sunsets. The traditional old cottage has stone floors and timber
ceilings, built over 100 years and is a prime example of Cycladic
architecture with rounded walls, a fireplace and decorative nooks and
crannies built into the walls. In addition, the house has been artistically
and beautifully furnished and decorated. The kitchen has two burners, a f
ridge,
sink, oven and kitchen table. The bathroom is located off the kitchen. In a
slightly separate building is the main bedroom with a salon attached to it
with a single bed and sitting chairs.
Through an outdoor passage is another small bedroom with a single bed. The grounds are large with a panoramic view of a green valley, and Apollonia’s white buildings and blue domed churches. On the grounds is one of Sifnos’ many ancient stone towers, plus two areas for sitting and enjoying the sunset, or having your meals outdoors. The cottage is only accessible by a dirt path with some marble stairs, about a three minutes walk, some of it uphill, from the car road.
Please note that it is
impossible to drive a car or motorbike to the cottage’s door.
