Little Lodge

Rooms

There are only 2 rooms - one double and one twin - so you won't be bewildered by choice. In fact, you'll be lucky if either is available, given how popular it is. Both have white walls, stone floors, pretty bedside lamps, a few framed prints, ceiling fan and A/C, an ensuite shower room and French windows onto their own shady terrace. From there it's just a few steps to the pool terrace, so there's not a huge amount of privacy; but there are plenty of shady spots to relax with a book.

The double room is the smaller of the two, its antique iron half-tester bed (1.5m / 5' wide) lending a more traditional feel, echoed in an old paraffin lamp and pretty floral tiles above the washbasin. The other room is slightly larger but sparer in its decor, with white-painted ceiling beams. Its twin beds can also be made up as a wider double bed, which in our mind makes this room preferable for a couple.

Get in early and you could book them both - a perfect set-up for a family of 4 (see Kids for more info). Between the two rooms is a small utility room - see Essentials.

Features include:

• Bathrobes
• Fan
• Hairdryer
• WiFi

Eating

Sitting under the palm tree, coffee in hand, as the sun warms the patio tiles is a perfect start to another lazy day. Made even better by the satisfying continental breakfast Elsa lays out each morning; expect the likes of fresh fruit salad, local yoghurt and honey, good crunchy muesli, homemade jams and plenty of toast, and, of course, tea and coffee.

For the rest of the day, you're left to your own devices. There's a basic shared kitchenette with a kettle, microwave, fridge and toaster, so you can store snacks and whip up simple meals. You can also help yourself to free hot drinks all day.

For something more substantial, head out to one of the local restaurants. Within walking distance, in Maroni's old school yard, is a simple taverna serving authentic Cypriot fare; On the seafront at Zygi (2km) you'll find a wide array of fish taverns, some more touristy than others; and there are more options in Psematismenos (2km) and Tochni (6km). In any case, you can be sure that Elsa will point you in the right direction.

Features include:

• Breakfast
• Restaurants nearby

Activities

• If you can rouse yourself from the shady pool terrace, the coast is only a mile away; there are some uncrowded but not spectacular beaches, including Maroni's own (sunbeds and snack bar; 2km); the wind-sculpted coves at Governor's Beach (5km); the or the sandy, shallow sickle near Alaminos (8km; turn right after Hotel Aldiana, signed "Secret Paradise")
  
• A little further afield (20 mins' drive), Mazotos Camel Park makes a good family outing: after a lurching 15-minute ride, there's a pool and play area, or drive to the sandy beach near Akroyiali fish restaurant (no parasols or amenities)
  
• Heading inland, the much-visited town of Lefkara is famous for its lace and its silverwork; its quieter neighbour of Kato Drys is, by all accounts, a more charming discovery
  
• The cities of Limassol and Larnaca are both 20 mins' drive along the motorway, the former boasting a medieval castle, modern marina and Miami-esque tourist strip, the latter a palm-shaded sea promenade and a remarkable 9th-century Byzantine cathedral
  
• Beyond Larnaca are the white sands and crazy nightlife of Ayia Napa; beyond Limassol, the lovely beach of Pissouri
  
• Heading inland, it's less than an hour to the Troodos Mountains, for scenic hikes or mountain-bike rides through pine forests to waterfalls and monasteries

Activities on site or nearby include:

• Birdwatching
• Boat trips
• Hiking
• Historical sites
• Mountain biking
• Nightlife
• Snorkelling
• Swimming
• Traditional cultures

Kids

This is a great spot for children of all ages, with a friendly, homely atmosphere and a useful little kitchenette for guests' use. You're safe, quiet, a 2 minute drive to sandy beaches, and close to a charming Camel Park and equidistant to the whole of the Island for exploring.

Best for:

Children (4-12 years)

Family friendly accommodation:

Take both rooms for a family of 4 (1 double, 1 twin), and then you don't have to worry about disturbing other guests either (though, of course, it is Clive and Elsa's home too). Or, for a couple with 1 young child, you can squeeze an extra child's bed or cot into the twin room (free of charge).

Cots Available, Extra Beds Available

Distances:

• Airport: 30km (Larnaca)
• Shop: 5 minutes' walk

For more family-friendly places, see our Kids Collection

Location

Little Lodge is in the small village of Maroni, midway between Larnaca (Larnaka) and Limassol (Lemessos) near the south coast of Cyprus.

By Air:
Larnaca and Paphos (Pafos) have scheduled and charter flights from UK and Europe. Larnaca is nearer and has a slightly wider range of flights. Click on the links below for a list of airlines serving these airports.

From the Airport
You can take a taxi or hire a car (recommended) - see our car rental recommendations.

Detailed directions will be sent to you when you book through i-escape.com.

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