Hercules Studios
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We have booked to go to the Hercules studio's in Katelios, Kefalonia in October: really really cheap deal so do not expect too much. Can anyone tell me whether there is a fridge in the studio's and what kitchen utencils are available if we want to eat in. | |
| tricia Elliott (Tuesday, April 08, 2008) | 1 post by tricia Elliott | |
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We visited Katelios in the last two weeks in July. We were very happy with the Hercules studios which were conveniently located just across the road from the beach and near to the tavernas and the little shop. The shop was like Ronnie Barker; "Open All Hours" and stocked everything we required for a self-catering holiday including home grown produce from the owner. The blue flag beach about ten minutes flat walk from the apartments was very good with easy access to the water for young and old alike. Sun beds 6 euros for the day. There is a shower on the beach but we needed pliers to turn it on or off. Hopefully they have a new tap now. It was the only place we could get a breeze and sit under the parasols as the temperature was too high even for | |
| Jane and John Newton (Sunday, August 05, 2007) | 1 post by Jane and John Newton | |
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This was a fantastic holiday - Kefalonia is really a beautiful island and Katelios was really an ideal resort for us. The Hercules Studios are based on the main street in Katelios and has a good choice of restaurants on its doorstep. We went in June and the restuarnts tended to close by around 12.00 - 1.00am at the latest. The studies were clean and tidy - they have a small bathroom, main bedroom and balcony. The have a small fridge (with freezer compartment), cooking rings and provide washing up liquid, salt and pepper and plenty of toilet roll!! Katelios is a nice small resort, where you can watch the local people going about their business - I really hope that this resort does not become over developed as it's just perfect the way it is! | ||||||||||
| Sue Howard (Friday, September 08, 2006) | 1 post by Sue Howard | |
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| These appartments were absolutly fabulous. My room was opposite the beach, they got cleaned every day to a very high standed except sundays as it was a day off. I will definatly say here again. I have been to alot of Greek islands in my opinion these was the best ever. | ||||||||||
| colleen benson (Tuesday, July 25, 2006) | View 11 posts by colleen benson | |
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| One of the best holidays we have EVER had - the beach is a stone's throw away - our balacony looked over the small main street - great for people watching - the taverna's were lively enough to enjoy but quiet enough not to disturb us from sleeping. We went in the middle of June - the weather was perfect - a lovely breeze kept us cool on the beach and let us have a good nights' sleep - and yet we still got a good tan. The people of Katelios (and everywhere in Kefalonia) were friendly and helpful. Katelios is unspolit and I hope it stays that way - if you want a slightly livelier night - Skala is only a short taxi (or bus ride) away. However the best thing was watching the silvery full moon shining over the calm crystal sea from the peaceful and romantic "Beach Hut" bar - we could have been in the Caribbean. Our Manos Rep was young but very friendly and helpful - we wish her well and hope to be back again soon. PLEASE DON'T LET KATELIOS BECOME OVER DEVELOPED - its simpleness is its charm - if you just want to relax and unwind - this is THE place. | ||||||||||
| Cathy McErlane (Sunday, July 31, 2005) | View 2 posts by Cathy McErlane | |
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| hi everyone we are going to hercules at the end of may, can anyone tell us if tavernas etc stay open late at night?? worrying about noise, also is the place clean??? do the hve all the basic needs? kattle? cooker? freedge and shower??? thanks | |
| Alessia Deiola (Thursday, March 31, 2005) | 1 post by Alessia Deiola | |
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| Hi Gary, I was the rep in Katelios for Manos last year. Hercules is a very small accomadation, having only 6 or 7 rooms (if I remember rightly) all on the first floor, it is family owned (the family live on the second floor above the rooms and the accomadation is actually named after Kirios Herakles who is the aged father of the acting managers: twin brothers Giorgos and Dimitris, and you might see him playing backgammon with his friends on the porch). It is quiet apart from noise from the next door tavernas which only a few very noise-sensitive people found a problem last summer. It is well located, is is separated from the beach only by a small street and the small outdoor Hercules beach bar, and is next-door to a number of excellent Tavernas which stretch all the way up the Katelios front street. The rooms are very basic, which is typical of Kefalonia, but comfortable and clean. There is no air conditioning, but the mini-markets do hire out fans at a reasonable price. The cooking facilities supplied are again basic and can be used for storing food and preparing light snacks but very little else, however katelios has wonderful tavernas and restaurants (the best I felt in the whole of Kefalonia) and it is really worth making the most of that whilst you are there. Katelios is a lovely village and I lived just down the road in a very basic accomadation with very few facilities, but being by nature quiet and studious (and perhaps not at all suited to repping) I loved the village and people and enjoyed the quiet and (very) slow-paced lifestyle very much. It might not be the most modern and efficient of places but it is one of the few holiday resorts in Greece that you can experience a taste of real Greek life, so enjoy! | ||||||||||
| Caroline (Wednesday, June 09, 2004) | 1 post by Caroline | |
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| We have booked a family holiday in August 04 at the Hercules, what is it like? rooms, catering facilities, cleanliness, sleeping arrangements etc. Any help would be very much appreciated.Thanks. | |
| Gary Baynham (Saturday, April 10, 2004) | View 2 posts by Gary Baynham | |
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| We have stayed at Hercules three times but not for the last 2 years when we have stayed at Mythos which we prefer. Hercules was fine, the room of a reasonable size and comfort, I think linen changed only once a week and towels twice. Also breakfast was included downstairs in the beach bar. The best part of Hercules we thought was the balcony overlooking the street and tavernas. Lovely view and great for people watching even though it could get a little bit noisy late at night, from the bar. Also the people there were very friendly. | ||||||||||
| Anne Pennington (Tuesday, October 01, 2002) | 1 post by Anne Pennington | |
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| size? comfort? frienliness of hosts? access to beach? | |
| david rhodes (Sunday, March 31, 2002) | 1 post by david rhodes | |
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