Reviews of Despina country retreat
P. Or. Box 28 Ayios theodoros Choulou, 8552 Paphos City, Cyprus

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Reviewed: 22 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewDespina’s and Steve’s country retreat is a wonderful place to relax and recharge. The room was really cozy, spotless and the breakfast was amazing. The highlights for us were the green surroundings, the spacious outdoor area, the pool, and of course Despina and Steve and their 2 dogs and cats - we had an amazing time and would love to visit again.
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We would love to see you again. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We try to make everyone feel at home. Hope you enjoyed the rest of your holiday 😊
Reviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe property was very clean and the house was in the nature
Although the property was in general terms clean and with a very nice view we didn’t like the following: 1. The hosts are living in the property, hence you do not have privacy and you cannot use the big kitchen as shown in the pictures. 2. You do not feel comfortable to relax or walk around the property because you are actually living in THE HOUSE OF THE HOSTS and again this is NOT WRITTEN ANYWHERE IN THE DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY, YOU NEED TO GO THROUGH THE COMMENTS TO FIND THIS OUT! 3. The hosts have pets in the house and this is not written anywhere in the description of the property. Indeed in the description, it’s written that the pets are not allowed!
Reviewed: 23 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe place is like heaven on earth. Quiet and peaceful with a wonderful view of Cyprus nature. Sunset was lovely and romantic. The hosts were friendly and warm. It was a pleasure speaking to them. The breakfast was delicious and her homemade jams are to die for. Highly recommended. .
The only disadvantage was from our part since we booked only for one night. Would have loved to stay more nights at such a beautiful place.
Hope you could come again. It was lovely meeting you. Kind regards Despina and Steve.
Reviewed: 15 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful views of the village and very welcoming hosts
Glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again sometime 😊
Reviewed: 17 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe hosts Despina and Steve were very welcoming and hospitable and they made us feel very comfortable. The room was comfortable and everything was very clean, the breakfast was outstanding! It included free range eggs from their chickens, home made jams from their fruit trees, a lovey cheese and ham quiche, and very nice cheese omelet, fried tomatoes, mushrooms and also bacon, haloumi and sausages! She even offered us a home made olive pie and also nice fruits like apricots and watermelon. The location has nice views over the village and was very relaxing and quite.
Thank you very much, hope to see you soon 😊
Reviewed: 9 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewIt was absolutely stunning - Despina and her husband made us feel so Welcome from the first second on. We only stayed for one Night, But definitely recommend longer stays. So you can also enjoy the pool. ☺️ The English Breakfast we got served in the Morning on the terrass with the stunning view was the perfect start in the morning. Thank you, Despina, for this unforgettable start for our Cyprus-Experience!
It was so nice to meet you. I hope you enjoy your rest of your holiday and hope to see you again. Hopefully more than one night as there is alot to see in this area and its for me proper Cyprus not commercialised. 🙂
Reviewed: 13 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewFriendly hosts. Quiet rural location in the hills above Paphos.
Needs a sign along the road and at bottom of drive to help people identify.
Reviewed: 19 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewExcellent cooked breakfast, full English fry or omelette made perfectly by the hosts, also a range of homemade jams, nothing was too much trouble for Despina and Steve. Very comfortable room, immaculately clean and homely, made welcome to share the sitting room with the hosts and other guests for great company in the evening.
No problems at all, we were well looked after.
Glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you both keep in touch xx
Reviewed: 3 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewEverything. It felt like home.
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It was so nice to meet you. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again.
Reviewed: 17 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewIt was very pleasant. As the hosts make you feel very welcome . A cozy place with an amazing village view with mountain tops peaking around . And a amazing breakfast . And will definitely recommend it to all . A peacefull getaway.
It was a pleasure meeting you both. Hope to see you again sometime soon 😊
Reviewed: 28 October 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewThis is a perfect getaway from Cyprus lovely beaches to a remote retreat place, very calm and peaceful. Not far from a Paphos downtown but you can feel the real life on the island. The pool was refreshing, breakfast very large portion and made with love. Thank you very much for your warm hospitality, Despina and Steve. And I love your three cats and two dogs, they also work as a part of your team. It was a pleasure for me to know you and your lovely place
Not a complaint but a suggestion- when I have arrived to a Google map point I was a bit confused, the point is located beneath concrete steps and it would be better to put there a simple sign with an arrow, that you need to proceed 20 meters and make a right turn uphill.
Thank you for your kind words. Hope to see you again. Very good idea about the sign. I will get Steve to do one. It was so nice meeting you.
Reviewed: 25 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewWe had a lovely stay at Despina Country Retreat. Both hosts were lovely and helpful and really welcomed us into their home. Great breakfast too. We had a bit of an eventful start to the day we left when our rental car broke down. The hosts went out of their way to help us and were very generous with their time. We didn't mind waiting for the replacement car though as there were a couple of cute kittens to play with :)
Hope that you was able to go to the blue lagoon. Hope to see you again sometime 😊
Reviewed: 17 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewWe stayed there for 8 nights. Probably the friendliest hosts we have ever met. Quiet an comfortable house with pool, outdoor kitchen and a stunning view! Highly recommendable :) Andi
Thank you for your kind words. We do hope that we will see you again and maybe take you sailing to the blue lagoon.
Reviewed: 16 August 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewMy friend and I loved this accommodation so much! The hosts are wonderful. They have this lovely house and provide everything you need. We loved the house itself (it was full of authentic things), the view (was nice having breakfast in the morning with this view), they also have a swimming pool, fruits from garden. We had a feeling like we came to visit our relatives, because the stay was so warm and pleasant!
Nothing, all was great
Thank you for your kind words. Hope to see you again
Reviewed: 24 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewLoved the location, super couple, easy to talk to. Lovely food.
Thank you for your kind words, it was a pleasure meeting you. Hope to see you again 🙂
Reviewed: 4 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewWe met with a warm welcome not only from the owners but also from their lovely pets. The owners are very nice people who live in this house (at the same time you have plenty of privacy) and you can see that they do everything from the heart. Home english breakfast on the tereace wirh fascinating view, pleasant refreshment in the pool, many recommendations about Cyprus… Thank you very much for this exceptional experience.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We do hope you can come again, it was a pleasure meeting you.
Reviewed: 4 June 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewVery friendly hosts. Everything in description matches reality. Highly recomended!
Thank you for your kind words. Hope to see you again sometime
Reviewed: 15 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewPosition, out of nowhere, in the middle of wild, natural environment, perfect for our research activity. Very kind, pleasant and obliging owners/managers The Home guard dog has a scary appearance, but ultimately he is very sweet and cuddly.
The colorful Christmastime like illumination of the building isn't exactly my favorite, but it makes sense, to be found arriving at deep dark night.
Reviewed: 14 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewVery clean house. It was nice to stay with the hosts. They were very polite and hospitable.
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Reviewed: 1 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewIt was amazing the house it was very clean the rooms very comfortable clean the breakfast it was very good despina and Steve amazing people I can’t wait until we meet again ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
It would be great seeing you both again. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and had a relaxing time. 🥰
Reviewed: 27 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewLovely hosts with lots of local knowledge. It was great to meet the animals too - all very cute and welcoming. Breakfast was a feast - really enjoyable. Rooms clean and comfy. Bathroom very clean as well. Would highly recommend a stay at the Despina Country Retreat