Mountain Breeze Villa, Lysos near Polis, Paphos District, Cyprus

Mountain Breeze Villa in Lysos near Polis in Paphos District has four bedrooms (all en-suite one with jacuzzi) and sleeps eight.

It has a private pool, full air-conditioning, washing machine, dishwasher and enclosed garden with views you'll remember forever.

It's just 50m from the widely renowned Paradisos Hills Hotel and taverna open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and less than 1km from the centre of Lysos with its local shops, bars and restaurants.

Mountain Breeze Villa in Lysos is a brand new luxury private home situated on a corner plot in an elevated position overlooking the stunning surrounding valley around Peristerona and all the way to the Mediterranean Sea at Polis and Latchi.

Lysos is a typical Cyprus village set amongst the mountains of Paphos Forest. A quick drive through tranquil countryside takes you to the vibrant town of Polis with many shops, bars and restaurants, and also to Latchi famous for its beaches and watersports.

The Lysos area is well known for its scenic views, adventurous mountain biking and walking trails, horse riding and exotic wildlife, whilst at the same time being the ideal place for a peaceful sunshine holiday.

Mountain Breeze Villa in Lysos is an impressive stone built four bedroom (all en-suite), four bathroom detached Cyprus holiday villa with a private pool.

Mountain Breeze Villa has been designed, furnished and landscaped to the highest standards and creates a unique opportunity to have a real taste of traditional Cyprus village life as well as all the modern comforts of home.

Enjoy relaxing on a sun lounger by the private pool, alfresco dining on the terrace and your favourite aperitif on one of the balconies as the sun sets over the mountainside and clear blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea at Polis and Latchi.

First impressions of Mountain Breeze Villa in Lysos are the thought and care that has gone in to make the villa a true home from home.

Mountain Breeze Villa's front door opens into a large airy open plan space comprising the lounge and dining area.

The lounge is furnished with beautiful large real leather sofas and has a 42" Plasma TV with DVD player. Doors from the lounge open out onto the beautifully kept enclosed garden and private pool.

The adjacent dining/breakfasting area is equipped with a smart and modern dark wood topped table and eight leather chairs in a contemporary style.

This area leads on to the fully equipped kitchen with all modern appliances including dishwasher, and coffee maker as convenient extras. An additional utility area incorporates a washing machine.

Making up the ground floor at Mountain Breeze Villa in Lysos is a large double bedroom with four poster bed and an en-suite shower room with large cubicle. Again, doors from the bedroom open out onto the enclosed garden and private pool.

Upstairs is the master bedroom with balcony affording wonderful views and en-suite with Jacuzzi bath.

The third and fourth bedrooms are twins and also have balconies, as well as a en-suite shower rooms with double sized cubicles.

Mountain Breeze Villa in Lysos is fully air-conditioned (included free of charge in bedrooms). The villa is aptly named 'Mountain Breeze' as a refreshing gentle breeze is in contrast to the humidity found in the lower reaches of Paphos, Coral Bay and Polis.

The water is heated by solar panels on the roof. A travel cot and highchair are supplied on request. Other extras such as hairdryer and pool towels are also provided. **Wireless Internet is available free of charge on request after arrival**

The grounds of Mountain Breeze Villa in Lysos are accessed through an impressive set of electric gates that lead into the private driveway.

The stone built villa is complimented by a beautifully landscaped and fully enclosed garden featuring colourful flowers and a well manicured lawn.

The centrepiece of the Mountain Breeze Villa's grounds is a very inviting 8m x 4m private pool with ample room for sun loungers (six supplied). Also on the pool terrace there is a table, chairs and adjacent gazebo with picnic bench. A barbecue and smartly designed pool shower make up the external areas.

The enclosed garden has spectacular uninterrupted views of the surrounding valley, the Mediterranean Sea, Peristerona, Polis and Latchi, making it the ideal place for relaxing in the sun or shade, alfresco dining and socialising with your party on holiday.

Mountain Breeze Villa, Lysos near Polis, Paphos District, Cyprus

Distances

Latchi Beach, Sea: 10km to Latchi & Long Stretch of Coastline
Shops: 700m
Restaurants: 50m (Paradisos Hills Hotel), 700m to Lysos village
Polis: 9km
Paphos: 26km
Paphos Aphrodite Waterpark: 30km
Paphos Airport: 33km
Larnaca Airport: 135km

Lysos

Lysos is a traditional mountain village in Paphos District, Cyprus. It's a picturesque mountain village famous for its efforts to maintain the beauty and the traditions of Cyprus.

At just under 500 metres above sea level the summers are a few degrees cooler than the fierce summer temperatures in the coastal towns, the air is less humid and there's usually a gentle mountain breeze.

In various locations around Lysos there are many remarkable landmark churches. Ayios Georgios was built in the 13th century where frescoes of Saint Mama can be found and its still protected by the antiquities department. Churches such as Panayia Chryselousa constructed at the end of the 15th century with Byzantine and Gothic elements, Profitis Elias, Ayios Constantinos, Ayios Charalambos and the country church of Archangel Michael provide for a unique perspective of the village history.

With an abundance of natural water Lysos was used in Cyprus as an industrial area for the melting of metals. The fountain located by the church and built in the 1900's was made entirely of stone including the five taps of which were used to supply fresh drinking water.

Lysos is situated between the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea and the spectacular mountains of Paphos Forest and the Troodos. Walking in the forests is a delight. Filled with pine trees, fruit and olive trees, wild flowers and herbs and vineyards the air is scented and the views spectacular.

Lysos is home to a very good traditional Cyprus taverna, with neighbouring shops and the more widely known Paradisos Hills Hotel (50m away from Mountain Breeze Villa).

The Paradisos Hills Hotel is a small intimate hotel with only 15 rooms and a restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner serving only the finest traditional Cyprus and International cuisine. Most of the food is locally sourced and much of it is organic and the Sunday buffet lunches are now known throughout Cyprus. The Paradisos Hills Hotel also has international evenings where guests and regular customers can experience something different and test the full range of its gastronomic skills.

Travel a little way passing the pretty village of Peristerona and you reach the small town of Polis. There is plenty of activity to choose from in Polis, whether you wish to dine in one of the many good quality restaurants, have a coffee or lunch in the central square, hire mountain bikes, quad bikes or maybe even a boat!

The nearby Latchi beach is renowned as one of the best in Cyprus and not as crowded as the beaches in and around Paphos itself. Latchi beach is famous for its clear blue sea, soft white sand and a great selection of watersports which are readily available.

The watersports available at Latchi include diving, snorkelling, sailing, banana rides and a great deal more. Bring your UK driving licence and you can even hire a boat and explore the Akamas coast from the sea. Drop anchor when you feel like it and swim or snorkel in the warm crystal blue water of the Mediterranean Sea.

Don't fancy being the captain? Take a boat ride to the 'Blue Lagoon', swim or snorkel in the sea, then come back to the pretty harbour at Latchi to eat. Try the famous 'Fish Meze' where you'll be served around 20 dishes including some of the freshest catches of the day whilst watching the world go by. The harbour at Latchi is perfect to while away some time people watching.

For the more adventurous, you can explore the Akamas nature reserve and go all the way round to Lara Beach famous for its turtles and wonderful beach.

You can also venture to the nearby villages of Miliou, Droushia and Panagia or further on to Kathikas with its vineyards and wineries.Other fantastic scenery can be taken in at Cedar Valley and the Troodos mountain range where in Winter, you can even ski! If you want to experience unspoilt Cyprus,

Lysos is a great place to stay, all just a quick drive from Paphos Airport.