HOLIDAY HOMES IN RHODES : MALONA
This is a great opportunity to stay in a real Greek village house, with all the charm that cannot be experienced in a modern villa or hotel. These houses have been renovated lovingly with traditional materials and Eco friendly techniques which help to keep them cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. The joy of these houses, apart from their unique character, is that they are away from the mainstream tourism areas of the island. You can choose when to join the hustle and bustle of tourist hotspots, or totally escape and easily explore the wilder, emptier parts of the island from here.
Malona is located in easy reach of lots of great beaches, 5 mins to your nearest 3 beaches, Sandy, fine pebbles or stones are your choices. 15 mins from Lindos, 45 mins to Rhodes town, and 45 mins over to the wilder areas of Monolithos. A car is an important part of a holiday here!
If you are the kind of people who like to experience something a little different, and enjoy being in the heart of the real Rhodes with all its charm, character and quirks, these are the houses for you.
Malona is located in easy reach of lots of great beaches, 5 mins to your nearest 3 beaches, Sandy, fine pebbles or stones are your choices. 15 mins from Lindos, 45 mins to Rhodes town, and 45 mins over to the wilder areas of Monolithos. A car is an important part of a holiday here!
If you are the kind of people who like to experience something a little different, and enjoy being in the heart of the real Rhodes with all its charm, character and quirks, these are the houses for you.
These neighbouring houses are ideal for family groups.....
To the left is the 65 sq meter Fourno house, consists of one large traditional high ceiling 'camera' (archway) room, and is an open plan house. This house generally sleeps 4 people comfortably, but can accommodate up to 5 at its capacity using the sofa bed.
To the right, the Big Arch House is 100 sq/m with an upper bedroom & lounge area and a large balcony area too. This house also sleeps 4 people comfortably, but can easily accommodate up to 6 too.
Ideal for family and friend groups traveling together, both houses will offer you a great holiday.
To the left is the 65 sq meter Fourno house, consists of one large traditional high ceiling 'camera' (archway) room, and is an open plan house. This house generally sleeps 4 people comfortably, but can accommodate up to 5 at its capacity using the sofa bed.
To the right, the Big Arch House is 100 sq/m with an upper bedroom & lounge area and a large balcony area too. This house also sleeps 4 people comfortably, but can easily accommodate up to 6 too.
Ideal for family and friend groups traveling together, both houses will offer you a great holiday.
THE FOURNO HOUSE
This is a lovely authentic house with an exciting 4 meter high traditional 'Kamara' (archway) in the middle of this open plan space.
It is a unique Greek experience to stay in this kind of a house, and you need to be agile to manage the quirky stairs to the beds and roof terrace. With the beds on the upper platforms looking down into the house, you feel that the house is much bigger than it is. Enjoy the pleasure of life with the front door open, as you step into the gentle pace of village life. Inside the house you will find .....
With everything you need, this is a practical hand made kitchen, which is a real pleasure to cook from. We run an honesty system in the house where you will find some kitchen basics you need already waiting for you. All we ask you to do is replace or add to the kitchen stores as you see fit.
Double beds x 2 , single sofa bed x 2 There are 2 double beds set up on high traditional platforms, with a bathroom below one and a walk-in wardrobe/storage area under the other. (Please note : access to beds is from the feet end of bed). As you climb up to bed, the house becomes even larger as you look back down on it, and it takes on a magical feel. The bed areas bring you up close with the original wooden beams and bamboo here, and be assured that the natural insecticide of the Oliander bush you see visible that nothing can live in these roofs. The Greeks of old just knows how to do it right ! Each platform has a night light and secret storage area in the bed head. Bathroom A unique bathroom with a mosaic tiled sink, a walk in wet shower area, washing machine and WC. All the walls are covered in a coloured natural plaster and the house gets its name from the remainder of the old bread oven that serves as a shelf area in the corner. This was one of the villages hidden bakery ovens from WW2 ! Outdoor areas
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THE BIG ARCH HOUSE
This house is 100 sq.m. and has one large traditional 'camera' (archway) room, and 1 large room with 2 bedroom areas upstairs. All of the areas are open plan.
The main room includes: a dining area, a double bed sleeping platform, a desk, and a large fireplace in the lounge corner. This lounge area is up a 30cm step where there are sitting/sleeping mattresses, and everyone can hang out and relax playing games, watching TV in traditional Greek style, enjoying the drama of this glorious archway house. General/ living area
A large practical hand made kitchen, looks out across the room which includes the chef in the heart of household activities. This kitchen is perfect for cookery courses! The sink looks out to the street keeping you in touch with passing locals or to hand out things for the BBQ.
There is a double bed with luxury Coco Mat natural Fiber mattress topper, a large wardrobe and table with mirror on one side of the room. On the other side of the room there is a single sofa bed with small wardrobe, chest of drawers, table and mirror. This 35 sq.m. room is partly curtained to provide some privacy from one side of the room to the other. This area is a very light, private and peaceful space, perfect for reading and relaxing and enjoying the sounds of the village. The shutters keep air flowing and aloow you sleeping in the morning. (Downstairs) The sleeping platform here has a double mattress and small wardrobe. You climb up to the platform using a stool. Bathroom (downstairs): This is a very natural bathroom, with yellow and blue marble plaster on the shower walls, with natural stones surrounding. There is a fiitted sink, walk in wet shower area for 2, washing machine and WC. Outdoor areas
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The Fourno House Gallery
The Big House Gallery
LOCATION : MALONA, SOUTH EAST RHODES
These 1895 original old village stone houses, restored with environmental materials are set in a quiet, traditional corner of the village of Malona. Just 5 minutes drive from the beautiful golden beach of Agathi, and the pretty harbour of Haraki, the village of Malona has alot to offer in both the summer and the winter. It is an active traditional agricultural village, surrounded by orange, mandarin and olive groves which keep the locals busy all year around. Malona is a small village with little narrow streets, and retains its Greek traditional pace of life. A place where the men of the village sit out in the evenings in the local cafes, and the women sit together in the streets with the children. Many here speak some English after time spent working in America, and you will find them mostly friendly. A 15 minute drive finds you in the beautiful village of Lindos for romantic evenings out, or 5 minutes to sit by the sea in Haraki, or 10 mins in the other direction, in the heart of Rhodes 2nd town Archangelos. Of course there is also the village taverna, Jimmy's, which gets rave reviews from all our guests each summer!
Other information
Fourno House
Air-conditioned with heat exchange for cooler months, plus 1 standing fan available. Solar heated water with electrical back up. Children are welcome, be aware there are no handrails to the platform beds and no stair gates, I found when my son was under 3 years old he was easily deterred by a chair! A travel cot fits at the end of one of the beds. The roof terrace is accessed by ladder like stairs, and has netting around the balcony for child safety.
The Big House
Air-conditioned with heat exchange and 2 standing fans available. Solar powered hot water with electrical back up. Children are welcome, facilities provided: stair gates available for top and bottom of the stairs, Mothercare travel cot, trip trap high chair fror 0-16, booster seat, toys for 0-6year olds for inside and beach, toddler bike, scooters, step stoools, mattress protectors, bike seat plus helmet.
Bikes
There are 2 mountain bikes to be shared between the houses and each house has one bike in it. Please just ask each other for the other bike. The child seat is for the ladies bike and is kept in the Big Arch house. There are no helmets provided at present.
Village facilities
There are a few little local shops in the village, which have pretty well all your basic needs covered. There are also vans that drive around the village daily with fresh fruit, veg, fish and clothes on them. These are great value just go and join in! There is a decent sized supermarket on the main road towards Lindos which is only a 10 min drive away. You will find banks, and all general shops and services in Archangelos.. There are a few eating places in Malona and more can be found in Haraki. The local sit in or take out Greek souvalaki place Jimmy's is handy and inexpensive. Lindos is where you will find the really active nightlife, with roof top bars and nightclubs. There is an information book in the house with lots of ideas for eating and visiting.
Coast/Beach
A 5 minute drive takes you to the pretty little fishing harbour of Haraki, with very pleasant cafes and tavernas along it promenade. This is a shingle bay with a fast drop into the crystal clear water. Agathi beach next door is beautiful sand, and shallow easy access to the water. This beach has many sunbeds and some beach cafes. A 15 minute drive takes you to Lindos in one direction, to Kolimbia in the other, and not forgetting stunning Tsambika beach, or quieter Stegna beach in between.
Special interest holidays
Private or group yoga classes can take place in either of the houses, inside the Big Arch house or out on the terrace.
Travel
Rhodes Diagoras International airport is approx 40 km from Malona which takes about 40 minutes. Main harbour/port is in Rhodes town also 40 km away. Car hire is recommended for these houses to access all the local beaches and places of interest. There is a regular bus service which heads to Lindos and Rhodes town from the village, but not to Haraki of any local beaches. There is bike and moped hire in Haraki close by, but no taxis are based in the village.
Distances
Lindos- 15 mins. Rhodes new and old town - 30-50 mins traffic depending. Faliraki - 20-30 mins - (Waterpark). Seven Springs - 15 mins. Kalithea Spa - 30 mins.
Air-conditioned with heat exchange for cooler months, plus 1 standing fan available. Solar heated water with electrical back up. Children are welcome, be aware there are no handrails to the platform beds and no stair gates, I found when my son was under 3 years old he was easily deterred by a chair! A travel cot fits at the end of one of the beds. The roof terrace is accessed by ladder like stairs, and has netting around the balcony for child safety.
The Big House
Air-conditioned with heat exchange and 2 standing fans available. Solar powered hot water with electrical back up. Children are welcome, facilities provided: stair gates available for top and bottom of the stairs, Mothercare travel cot, trip trap high chair fror 0-16, booster seat, toys for 0-6year olds for inside and beach, toddler bike, scooters, step stoools, mattress protectors, bike seat plus helmet.
Bikes
There are 2 mountain bikes to be shared between the houses and each house has one bike in it. Please just ask each other for the other bike. The child seat is for the ladies bike and is kept in the Big Arch house. There are no helmets provided at present.
Village facilities
There are a few little local shops in the village, which have pretty well all your basic needs covered. There are also vans that drive around the village daily with fresh fruit, veg, fish and clothes on them. These are great value just go and join in! There is a decent sized supermarket on the main road towards Lindos which is only a 10 min drive away. You will find banks, and all general shops and services in Archangelos.. There are a few eating places in Malona and more can be found in Haraki. The local sit in or take out Greek souvalaki place Jimmy's is handy and inexpensive. Lindos is where you will find the really active nightlife, with roof top bars and nightclubs. There is an information book in the house with lots of ideas for eating and visiting.
Coast/Beach
A 5 minute drive takes you to the pretty little fishing harbour of Haraki, with very pleasant cafes and tavernas along it promenade. This is a shingle bay with a fast drop into the crystal clear water. Agathi beach next door is beautiful sand, and shallow easy access to the water. This beach has many sunbeds and some beach cafes. A 15 minute drive takes you to Lindos in one direction, to Kolimbia in the other, and not forgetting stunning Tsambika beach, or quieter Stegna beach in between.
Special interest holidays
Private or group yoga classes can take place in either of the houses, inside the Big Arch house or out on the terrace.
Travel
Rhodes Diagoras International airport is approx 40 km from Malona which takes about 40 minutes. Main harbour/port is in Rhodes town also 40 km away. Car hire is recommended for these houses to access all the local beaches and places of interest. There is a regular bus service which heads to Lindos and Rhodes town from the village, but not to Haraki of any local beaches. There is bike and moped hire in Haraki close by, but no taxis are based in the village.
Distances
Lindos- 15 mins. Rhodes new and old town - 30-50 mins traffic depending. Faliraki - 20-30 mins - (Waterpark). Seven Springs - 15 mins. Kalithea Spa - 30 mins.
