Where the primary element of nature meets the human need of moving into enclaves, a pile of settlements climbed in the unique landscape of the national park canyon Vikos-Aoos. In the most central of these residential enclaves, in Aristi, gifted with a privileged view to the canyon of Vikos and the mountains of Astraka, is one of the most representative traditional hotels of the Zagori area, the mansion of Aristi.
The hotel is located in a distinctive way to the aesthetic impositions of the past, opening passages for a more refined and hospitable habitation to the present, adapted to a more timely and timeless version.
That recommends the special identity of this traditional house which permeates the stylized models, and seems to draws its own character.
Centre of gravity the old mansion of 1800 is surrounded by 3 new buildings in harmony with the dominant.
With few interventions the old mansion invites the visitors to experience and feel the qualities of the area, which although they seem unfamiliar, they are present.
In the new buildings of the complex, the style distinctive changes, with the facilities combined with the needs of today.
Rooms equipped with fireplace, mini-bar, bathrooms with Jacuzzi and biologic amenities Damana, intend to cover all your accommodation needs.
Provided also: a billiard room, a room for table games, conference room for 35 people and a corner fireplace.
As for the hospitable restaurant, is open all year with Greek cuisine and is decorated with handmade carpets, flowered wreaths, frames with old photographs, handmade pottery and scattered old objects, and always hiding in some corner a small sweet-treat for any visitor.
The hotel Aristi's Mansion is one of the best choices you can make between all hotels in Zagorochoria because it has the highest scores on international websites TripAdvisor and Hotels Combined.
Facilities :-
A special element of the hostel is it's excellent position overlooking the surrounding villages and the impressive volumes of the Pindus Mountains. Position, which makes the hotel the ideal base for visitors wishing to experience the villages of Zagoria and the wider region.
The grandeur of the natural beauty of Pindos unfolds differently each time, with the impressive changes of the seasons, from the feather snow that covers everything in winter thru the paradise colors of the autumn and the spring flowering.
At the bar you can enjoy breakfast, coffee or drink, combined with lovely views of the Vikos gorge and the unspoilt mountains of the National Park of Pindos. The restaurant of the hostel is open all year. with authentic Greek cuisine and exclusively local products.
In summary the hotel facilities:
Restaurant
Bar in the lobby
Buffet breakfast (with local products)
Hall that serving small conferences (25-30 persons)
About The Rooms:-
Aristi's mansion is a traditional guesthouse in the heart of Zagoria, Epirus. On the slopes of Pindos, in a place with natural beauty and certainly its own cultural identity, part of which is the Epiru's architecture, a house at least 200 years old restored with care and respect in tradition, by Dimitriadi's family.
Recently the expansion of the hostel was completed, which increases it's capacity to 22 rooms of 2, 3 or 4 people with baths, fireplace, telephone and all the modern amenities someone is expecting, eyeing the 4 impressive buildings of the complex, such as a large reception area, restaurant, bar, semi-sheltered areas and pergolas.
All the areas of the house exude a special warmth, while the dominant elements -stone and wood- forgotten by the modern city resident, create an atmosphere of peace and communication.
Room Facilities :-
Cocomat mattresses - blankets
TV
Telephone
independent heating
Hair dryer
Bathroom amenities
Daily cleaning service
Hydromassage (in some rooms)
Fireplace (in some rooms)
DVD (in some rooms)
Mini Bar (in some rooms)
We leave up to you to discover all the small or big details that with care we have prepared for our guests.
About Restaurant :-
At our restaurant, visitors can choose from a wide variety of dishes which are prepared with traditional homemade recipes with pure, fresh local ingredients. You can accompany your meal or lunch with local wine, bottled varieties of branded wines, and local tsipouro. The fireplace and decor create the perfect atmosphere to enjoy lunch or dinner. The restaurant is open throughout the year from noon until late evening.
About area- Zagorochoria:-
The beautiful villages of Zagoria are a living history and a distant legend!
A place with a unique nature is extended over the heart of the northern Pindos. Tall and massive mountains and evergreen forests, fertile valleys, lush plateaus, unpolluted lakes and rushing rivers, all unique treasures of this proud place.
Here the climate favors the development of a rich flora and a rare fauna. Citation place are the two national parks Vikos-Aoos.
The Vikos gorge rips the mountain of Gamila, and the crystal river Voidomatis is passing between it.
In recent years, Aristi has established itself as a popular destination, because it's position facilitates the access to the most attractions of the area, and of course because of its proximity to the river Voidomatis.
Visitors will wander and will find many beauties:
Spiliotissa monastery. Descending from Aristi to Voidomatis river, left in the forest is the monastery of Spiliotissa built in 1579, where there are wonderful paintings of the 17th century.
Voidomatis river. After the bridge of Aristi, following the river, there is a path that goes beside the coldest and the cleanest river of Europe.
Balcony overlooking the gorge of Vikos. The village is 4 km distance from Aristi and there is an observatory from where anyone can enjoy the canyon from above. Just before entering the village, there is a path that leads to sources of Voidomatis.
Drakolimni (dragon lakes) of Timfi. At 2100 feet, on the majestic peaks of Timfi, are located the Draokolimnes (dragon lakes) , which can be visited crossing the path that starts from the Papigo village.
Villages of St. Minas, Mesovouni, Kalpaki. In the village of St.Minas have been excavated ruins of the Hellenistic times acropolis. On the top of the hill there are ruins of the castle, known as Kastraki, which is believed that was communicating with the Voidomatis river with a ground ladder.
Stone bridges. The area has the largest number of bridges in Greece. Monks bridge, built in the canyon of Vikos near the village Kipoi (gardens). Lazaridis bridge, between the villages of Kipoi and Koukouli. The Kokkoris Bridge, between the villages of Dilofo and Koukouli. Arkoudas Bridge (bridge of bear), down from Dilofo. Myloi Bridge (Mill bridge) near Kipoi. Missios bridge, between the villages of Koukouli and Vitsa.
In the villages' square, stands proud from 1718, the Virgin Mary's church with it's tall bell tower and it's superb style frescoes.
From the outdoor nature activities we suggest, traversing the Vikos canyon, riding in the woods of Kleidonia next to Voidomatis, and crossing Voidomatis with rafting accompanied by experienced guides, to discover another dimension of the nature.