Coquelicot, a magnificent chalet of unprecedented beauty, is located at the very heart of the chestnut forest of Kertezi, in the alpine, picturesque area of Kalavryta. The crystal-clear spring waters of the Vouraikos River flow by the property to create a fairytale landscape and majestic atmosphere. Surrounded by walnut, plane and oak trees, the chalet offers the ideal choice for your dream winter and summer vacation. Coquelicot is the ideal place, where you can create lifelong memories. More information Inside the chalet… On the ground floor is the living room with the vintage wood stove, sofas, the kitchen, the dining table, and two bedrooms with a double bed and their en-suite bathroom, each. On the first floor is the attic which includes two large bedrooms. The first bedroom has a double bed, a sofa bed for two people, a TV, its en-suite bathroom and a covered veranda overlooking the chestnut forest, the beautiful mountain of Helmos and the river that flows quietly near the lower entrance of the property. The second bedroom has two single beds, a sofa bed for one person, a daybed, TV and its en-suite bathroom. The bedrooms are equipped with bed linen and warm duvets (or lighter for the summer) and the modern bathrooms offer amenities as well as facial and bath towels. Heating is autonomous per floor and hot water is available 24/7/365 from the boiler. Guests access A fully equipped kitchen makes you feel at home, offering free use of everything which is included, such as hob, oven, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, full range of utensils and cooking tools, dishes, cutlery, glasses, toaster, kettle, filter coffee machine, and a Nespresso machine, so you can enjoy a warm or cold coffee at the ease and comfort of the chalet or even prepare a delicious dinner to enjoy at its cosy atmosphere. Guests interaction We will greet you upon your arrival and walk you through the house to make you feel comfortable and at home. During your stay we will be available if you need any help or whether you have any questions re the house or the itineraries. Interacting with… the chalet, nature and history The chalet is surrounded by natural beauty and places with their very own exciting stories to tell. We really love and feel our place and greater area, like no one else and we are willing to tell you everything about its hidden secrets, whether these are sitting at archaeological, historical, and other sites of interest, or whether they refer to the gems of the greater alpine area. Creating experiences and beyond All year round nature is enchanting and invites you for a variety of activities such as hiking trails, mountain biking, fantastic ski slopes at the Kalavrita ski center in about 40 mins from Kertezi, mushrooming, star gazing and many more which are very revitalizing for the mind, soul, as well as the body. Also, with excursions at the mystic of the nearby Lake Cages, the exploration of nearby historical villages and the unique monasteries Mega Spilaio and the Monastery of Agia Lavra offer unsurpassed contrasts of imagery to your day. A ride with the Odontotos train, right by the shores of Vouraikos Gorge can really impress you, being a unique occasion to experience the transportation system of the area some 50-120 years ago that revives. For night life fans and cosmopolitans, the chalet offers immediate access to the city of Kalavryta, which is less than 15 minutes’ drive to find a great variety of shops, bars, taverns, restaurants and traditional cafes. Coquelicot is not only a «rite of passage» in nature, action and history, it takes the stamp of a true creative escape, a definite “must” and most treasured option at your bucket list. Located in Kalavrita, this chalet is in the mountains. Moni Agias Lavras and Diakofto-Kalavryta Rack Railway are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cave of the Lakes and Agios Nikolaos-Gourna.