Discover the perfect haven for any type of retreat or workshop at Villa Daphnis and Chloe. Our villa, with its small monastery- like ambiance, is a great place to bring people together to connect, learn and rejuvenate. Book the entire villa or some rooms and organise your own retreat as you wish with us.
Step into our beautiful 70m² indoor space with a wooden floor and a relaxing view of the olive garden. Ideal for any gathering. During cooler months, enjoy the comfort of floor heating.
Indoor Sala
Outdoor Theatre
Enjoy the open-air experience on our 100m² platform nestled within the olive groves. This private space is perfect for various activities. You can also gather around the amphitheatric seats. A shading system ensures comfort during your sessions.
Green Garden
Explore our expansive green areas filled with Mediterranean flowers and trees, featuring inviting spots for relaxation and practice. Don't miss our impressive linden tree surrounded by amphitheatric seats, offering a perfect setting for outdoor gatherings.
Swimming Pool
Enjoy our swimming pool and relax on the surrounding sunbeds, perfect for reading a book. Just a 4-minute walk away, guests can also enjoy the sea at our private seaside area at our main Hotel Votsala.
Outdoor Shared Kitchen
Create delicious meals with Daphne in our shared kitchen or enjoy the freedom to prepare your own. You can always make tea or coffee and savor it under the shade of our massive fig tree—a perfect spot to relax or even host a retreat session.
Living Room
Relax in our 54m² living room, filled with books and featuring a cozy fireplace for chilly evenings. The glass wall provide beautiful views of the garden, creating a tranquil atmosphere for relaxation and socializing.
Our kitchen is famous for its delicious meals, inspired by Daphne's Greek Mediterranean diet book (Nostimo). We use mostly organic ingredients from our own garden, ensuring fresh and wholesome food for our guests.
Dietary Accommodations
Our cooks meet any dietary request, offering vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other options. Every dish is full of flavour and creativity, with our vegetarian cuisine highly praised by guests for its variety and taste.
Flexible Dining Options
We offer a variety of dining arrangements to suit your preferences. Typically, breakfasts are served at the villa, lunches at Hotel Votsala, and dinners at Votsala twice weekly. Book the entire villa, and we’ll customize meal plans to your needs—whether it’s only breakfast, all meals at the villa, or a mix of villa and seaside dining at Votsala.
You can also cook in the outdoor shared kitchen or enjoy charming tavernas just a four-minute walk away. We can organize picturesque picnics in nature or at abandoned monasteries or arrange meals at a small local taverna in a traditional village.
As the architect of the villa, I created this space with a vision of fostering connection and bringing people together. It's wonderful to see our villa welcoming so many guests each season.
Cooking is my passion, and I’d love to share it with you! Join me for cooking classes and delightful picnics by chapels and monasteries, where we'll explore the rich flavours and traditions of Greek cuisine together
We are a Family running and living at the two hotels laying nearby.
We love helping you find the way to our favourite non-touristic corners.
Our proposed activities can accompany your group into nature, history,
local life, culture, and cuisine, if you wish.
I love guiding nature walks, sharing Lesvos' hidden gems. As a massage practitioner, I offer sessions promoting relaxation and inner balance during your retreat.
I fell in love with Lesvos in 2022 and haven’t stopped exploring its rich history since. Join me on our history walks—no prerequisites, no exams, just fascinating stories that bring the island's history to life.
Anna and Kristo: We have lived at the 12th apartment of the villa since 2010, raising our two lovely daughters here. Always happy to welcome your group!
Our apartments
We offer 11 charming apartments in the villa, accommodating up to 3 people each.
For additional accommodation, you can combine with rooms at our main hotel Votsala, just a 4-minute walk away.
Booking the entire villa requires reserving at least 9 out of the 11 apartments.
The rates include our homemade breakfast buffet. You also have full access to all villa areas,
including our indoor sala and outdoor theatre set among olive groves for your classes.
Lesvos offers a truly unique retreat experience, preserving its natural beauty and positive energy away from mass tourism. The island's flourishing nature benefits from vast reservoirs of fresh water beneath its volcanic rocks. Throughout history, Lesvos has inspired countless writers, musicians, artists, and philosophers, including Aristotle, Theophrastus, Arion, and Sappho. Discover the untouched Lesvos with our guided activities and proposals. Immerse yourself in local community, culture, and cuisine.
