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The
family run Pendeli Hotel located in the heart of the beautiful
mountain resort of Platres amidst a forest of fragrant pines, offers
traditional Cypriot hospitality in combination with modern
facilities.
The hotel has been in the Panayides
family since the 1940's when the hotel began as a country house
letting rooms. Through the years more rooms where added as well as a
restaurant and a tea room.
In 1992 after a complete rebuilding
where nothing of the old building remained except the pine trees
that now shade the gardens the hotel reopened its doors as a 3 star
property. The hotel prides itself in providing comfort without
extravagance, and the management now in the hands of the 3rd
generation of hoteliers, a Cornell University graduate. There
are 81 guestrooms, including three suites and seven junior suites.
All guest-rooms are tastefully decorated, comfortably furnished and
equipped with central heating, ceiling fan, fitted carpet, a
three-piece bathroom, colour television, direct dial telephone, hair
dryer, clock radio and private balcony, most overlooking the valley
and the surrounding countryside.
The Pendeli's public areas are the Nightingales café, The Laurels
Dining Room and Veranda, The Robin's Nest bar (with fireplace for
the winter months) and The Cedar Rooms. Other facilities include: a
heated open-air swimming pool (open from May until November) with
pool bar and gardens; a fitness room, Jacuzzi, sauna, a small
library, a gift shop, a games room and a toddler play area. Amongst
the spa services are Reiki massage, aromatherapy & reflexology
sessions and Indian-Head massage.
From The Pendeli one may pursue a variety of activities including
nature walks, mountain bicycling, and photography. Horseback riding
is available from Troodos square during the summer months. During
January, February & March skiing at the nearby Troodos centre is
usually possible. Nature walks include amongst others the Caledonian
Waterfalls trail, the Millomeris Waterfall trail, and the Pouziaris
trail. From Platres one may visit the traditional villages of
Omodhos, Pera Pedhi, Phini & Lofou and the famous monastery of
Cyprus Kykko with its Byzantine museum. Limassol and the coast are
only a 40-minute drive to enjoy a day at the beach.
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