Barefoot Contessa

I stayed at Barefoot Contessa in mid-June 2025. I was holidaying as a solo traveller which I have only done a few times before and so was very anxious leading up to the trip. I needn’t have worried as I had an amazing week. The resort/village and apartments were both fantastic and the staff at Barefoot Contessa/Hemingways were always really friendly and helpful: Dimitra, Olga and Spiros and co. The apartment was really lovely and clean. Comfortable and nicely furnished. Good shower and bathroom. It has everything you would need including a small oven/grill and two rings - although I didn’t actually cook as there are a small number of good restaurants very near by including Hemingways bay-restaurant just a few seconds walk away. The apartment is literally a stone’s throw from a really beautiful beach - mainly sandy with crystal clear waters and backed by the most beautiful mountainous scenery. It is literally 2 mins walk from the apartment - possibly less! The village itself is beautiful and was not at all crowded. It suits anyone looking for a quiet, scenic and relaxing break from daily life. I would thoroughly recommend Barefoot Contessa.

Apartment lovely, but got accosted by staff saying we hadnt paid !!! Obviously we had through ******* so spent an hour on phone to ******* to sort ,!! Not great

Our second visit here & there is much to love about it - the cleanliness of the apartment, the wonderful balcony with a panoramic view, the proximity to Lourdas’s beach & restaurants. Just a couple of things would make a difference. There is very little storage space for your clothes & living out of a suitcase is not great when you have paid a lot of money for the accommodation. Underneath the tv in the bedroom is a huge space & could easily fit a chest of drawers which would make all the difference. On 2 occasions our room wasn’t cleaned. The maids knocked the door before 10am & didn’t come back because we didn’t let them in. We are on holiday & want time to wake up & enjoy our breakfast on the balcony. We didn’t expect to be held to a time schedule. In saying that the positives outweigh the negatives & undoubtedly we will be back.

The beautiful beach view was a highlight of this property. It was quiet and we were well taken care of! Thank you!

Such an amazing place - back again in September for our third year. Such a warm welcome every time we come back. Nothing is too much trouble and they’re always so glad to welcome you back. Can’t think of anywhere I’d rather stay

Not for us Nothing too relaxing very bad experience. If you choose that apartment in Lourdas you will get a minimum of equipment, bar very expensive and redness from owners. We ordered Greek salad but they give us without oil and olive no taste only veg Shame on you. The first time we have something like this. I do not know maybe you have a problem with people like us. The beach is beautiful and the seawater is amazing and the view is unforgettable with the mountain in the back of your place but you can get better accodomnetion in Lourdas than this. For the sunbed, you pay € 8 per day if you use it. Other than accommodation have or for free. Only one toaster for the whole 10 rooms??? Glass limits available. One little square kitchen towel to clean your dishes?? Most important the Air conditioning old fashion very old-fashioned and if you use makes horrible noise! the kitchen area yes has its windows but it's very warm, the owner should think about it. No that's enough. We could give more, that it's our opinion. We will be back with no option but no barefoot contessa We get information from different accordaminations and we notice the better place for that money. We travel a lot and we can compare, it poorly. Internet rubbish:(