Gladiolus House - Tinos, graciously spreading on a peaceful slope offering a spectacular sea and mountain view, is the perfect example of the traditional architecture of the island.
This typical Cycladic house with its stone-built premises is ideally blending with the surrounding environment. It is located in Mountado Village where no cars are allowed, making this house, an ideal option for relaxation.
When you enter the house, your eye cannot fail to see the so many art objects that are at every corner of this house. You will feel like reading the story of this house by exploring the hidden treasures. With a beautiful stone arcade and massive mirrors, decorationg the walls of the house, gives it an aristocratic charm.
As you walk at the house, you may notice that the prevailed materials that introduce you to the architectural style of Tinian house is stone and wood, which the furniture, floors, walls and other decorative elements are made from. While the fine carpets adds a homely tune to this house.
By exploring the bedrooms that are allocated through the floors, you may notice that
each of the bedroom has its own characher. Choose your liked bedroom where you can enjoy the peaceful nights at the island of Tinos.
Finally, the house uniqueness is boosted with a shady outdoor area that can hide you from the hot summers of Greece. Take a glass of wine and explore the wild beauty of hills and Mountado village from this stone-made outdoor area.
The Rooms
One master bedroom has a double iron canopy bed, a cosy stone-built fireplace and a nice terrace outside for night skies. The second master bedroom has a double bed surrounded by traditional wooden furniture and decorations. The third bedroom has a single bed with garden view windows. On the lower level, there is the fourth bedroom with a single bed and a large window offering direct access to the yard and view by the bed overlooking the garden. The fifth bedroom has a pair of twin single beds, a study and large garden view windows.
The property includes one bathroom with shower and plenty of storage spaces. The main ground floor hosts the living room with a spacious dining area, some special pieces of art, a fully equipped kitchen with access to the yard.
The outside area has a pergola that covers the stone-built table which is ideal for enjoyable views and good company.
The property is self-contained, providing plenty of amenities that offers flexibility throughout your stay.
The Location
Tinos is a many facets island. The locals are proud of preserving their legacy in gastronomy, architecture and the unspoiled nature of the island. It is renown for its wild and organized beaches, the variety of museums dedicated to history and art,such as the Archeological Museum of Tinos and the Museum of Marble crafts, as well as its whitewashed villages, which are spread all over the island.
The Gladiolus House is located in Mountados; a picturesque traditional village of Tinos. Trademark of the village is the stream with the small stone bridge, whereas there are traditional restaurants with excellent local products and Greek cuisine.
Closest airport: Mykonos, 40 min by boat
Closest port: Tinos, 11 min drive
Closest town: Tinos (Chora), 11 min drive
Closest beaches: 12 min drive Agios Fokas beach, 14 min drive Kionia beach