Barbara Studios & Apartments

Just returned from a weeks holiday at Barbara studios. This is out 3rd visit and, as with previous visits, we were so warmly welcomed by Erato and her mother. We have booked again for later this year. This is a traditional Greek holiday - rooms are basic but clean. Svoronata is quiet with a few tavernas dotted about. A small supermarket is situated next to Barbara studios along with a taverna. We ate most nights at Milos restaurant which we regard as the best taverna in Svoronata (about 15 minute walk). This is a quiet and relaxing holiday - perfect for couples. The pool area was quiet and you can get basis snacks at the pool bar. We usually go for the same week in May and it is striking how many people return each year.

Perfect stay. Clean studio with massive balcony and stunning views. Pool and surrounding area spotless. Near to 3 beaches and lots of superb restaurants (Sea Salt is a must). However what makes this place is the lovely hard working family who run the place. We couldn’t have felt more welcomed and left feeling part of the family.

Set in pretty well-kept gardens. The studios are certainly basic but they were clean and we had a decent balcony & appreciated the mosquito screens. We thought that check-in was a bit overwhelming, as you get a list of rules read out to you, backed up with a framed version to read but maybe this was why it was so peaceful and calm around the pool which also has a large board of rules. There was no problem with getting a sun bed however several of the loungers were broken but hopefully this will be sorted by next season. We had paid for B&B, but I cannot recommend breakfasts here unfortunately. We were told to be seated and then a plate of food was just put in front of us. There was no choice whatsoever unless you wanted to pay for a full English. We were given eggs, two small slices of cheap bread, cheap highly processed meat & cheese. Coffee was served with condensed milk. Fresh fruit was only served every other day alternating with a cake. There is however a very convenient and well-stocked supermarket next door but one and a good grill restaurant and laid-back cocktail bar next door which opens from around 6pm. Turn left out of the studios and there are a couple more restaurants within 10 minutes walk (the very pretty bakery Bake Someone Happy which is so much more than a bakery, beautiful breakfasts, coffee, brunches, lunches, drinks & dinners) is also on this road. Turn right out of the studios and there is La Calma where there is always a very warm welcome, amazing cocktails and good food. Straight across the road from Barbara and down a lane towards the beach is the lovely, friendly Fois restaurant. There are others places to eat too but probably more like a 35-40 minute walk away. There is also a very convenient bus stop into Argostoli outside the studios.