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We have just had a wonderful holiday at Bower House. The house itself is in a stunning setting, you could never tire of the views. The welcome from Mel and Bryan was incredibly warm they have genuinely thought of everything that you could possibly need to relax and unwind. The house, pool and BBQ area are very well equipped � boules, games, beach stuff to borrow, all cooking accessories etc. Our 3 children�s highlight was definitely the pool and its inflatable selection, ours was the invite to the local village music night. It�s a beautiful area of Greece to explore and the house has an extremely useful guidebook recommending restaurants, beaches and archaeological sites nearby. If we had any questions we could contact Mel and Bryan and they always seemed to go over and above to help us have a great time. We�d love to return. Five Star Cath and James, Surrey, August 2017

We really enjoyed our stay at Bower House. we had teenagers and a not-very-mobile granny in our party, but the beautiful setting and proximity to attractions and amenities (ruins, water sports, tavernas) plus the swimming pool, BBQ, boules, cribbage board, Wi-fi etc, meant that everyone was happy. Mel and Bryan went out of their way to be helpful without ever being intrusive; the design of the house means that, although they live on site, we were barely aware of them, but then they were always available if needed. There was a very useful book of suggestions as to where we might go, but they also came up with additional suggestions and information once they had an idea of our interests. Extras, like washing, and restocking the fridge with drinks and topping up Wi-fi were charged at very reasonable or cost prices. FIVE STAR - R Williams - London July 2017

We are a family with 3 young kids (5,7,9) who came to Bower House to stay for a week. We were very warmly welcomed by our hosts who continued to look after us for the entire week. Bower house is a lovely property, beautiful rooms, well equipped kitchen, stunning views all around including from the infinity pool and most importantly a really nice outdoor kitchen & barbecue area! Mel and Brian were extremely helpful when it came to suggesting places to visit, things to see and things to do in the area. Given that they live downstairs in the property, a helping hand was never far away. We warmly recommend Bower House as a great place to stay and explore Peloponnese! FIVE STAR - Pontus N - London August 2016

"A very nice family villa".......At the beginning of July my family enjoyed a week long visit to Bower House Estate. The beautiful house is situated in the most stunning location overlooking the neighbouring hills and the tops of the surrounding forest trees and with a sea view. It is extremely private and peaceful place where we were able to relax around the pool or enjoy family fun in the pool on the lilo's provided. Mel and Bryan were excellent hosts, there when we needed them, providing us with very good information on local beaches and places to visit and very discreet at other times enabling us to have quality time as a family. The villa, pool and grounds were maintained to the highest standard and extremely safe. The local village is typically Greek and very friendly. There are a number of cafes, bars and restaurants all reasonably priced and a couple of supermarkets if you want to have a barbecue at the house. - followed by a games of boules - great fun! This holiday was a villa with a difference, one we shall certainly repeat".
FIVE STAR -Nigel and Nikki - Surrey July 2016

"A Truly unforgettable holiday".......In the beautiful and well equipped kitchen, there is a quote from Seneca saying "It is because we do not dare that things are difficult". Bryan and Melanie, the lovely owners of Bower House Estate definitely dared to deliver their amazing dream of building their superb dream house with amazing views on the mountains and sea. It was a real privilege of having been able to stay two wonderful weeks enjoying superb weather in their house which is equipped with all (and even more) what you expect from a luxurious holiday house. Bower House is very spacious and comfortable and the children enjoyed every minute in the large swimming pool. The owners are always very discrete but also very keen to help when needed (they even came to our rescue when our rental car broke down) and very helpful in recommending the local restaurants and shops, beaches and attractions of which there are plenty. The experience for us as a family with three children ( aged between 14 and 10) was a truly unforgettable holiday. Highlights were a unique sailing trip (organised by the owners), the visit of ancient Olympia (which was very special just before the Rio Olympics and with excellent driving instructions from Bryan), the discovery of the amazing beaches in the area, the delicious meals with view in the sea and of course all the moments enjoying Bower House. FIVE STAR - Hans & Marie - Maidenhead July 2016

"A relaxing and enjoyable stay in BHE Pool Suite"......The pool suite is perfect accommodation for a couple looking for a quiet break in a really unspoilt and beautiful area of Greece. The grounds and views from bower House are stunning and the apartment itself is a practical and comfortable base. The surrounding area has many lovely beaches, small towns/villages and places to visit - we wish we had been able to stay longer than a week as there is so much to explore. Thanks to Mel and Bryan for being such hospitable hosts. We hope to return and would certainly recommend it to our friends and family. FIVE STAR - Nick & Claudia - Surrey September 2016

"A lovely poolside apartment"...... Having spent a lovely family holiday in the Bower House my husband and I decided to return for a weeks break in the middle of October, this time staying in the pool side apartment. The accommodation was extremely comfortable, clean and light with lovely views over the forest and hills. The weather was a comfortable 27c and we enjoyed a very relaxing break sitting by the pool, going for long walks up the hill track by the house and visiting local beaches and places of interest. Having met Mel and Bryan in the summer they were very welcoming. We shall be definitely returning to Bower House Estate since as a holiday it offers everything we want and more! FIVE STAR - Nigel & Nikki - Surrey October 2016

We arrived at Bower House after an exhausting 16 hour journey, and found a large, luxurious and very beautiful villa, with some basic food supplies, a fully stocked drinks fridge and two friendly, hospitable hosts to welcome us - it was a perfect moment! The house itself suited us very well as a family with two younger teenage children. Noting previous comments about the stairs, it is true that they are open, but that was fine for us. The pool and barbecue were a real cut above - and much used! The nearby beaches were just perfect, I think we were the only British people there, some times we were the only non- Greeks on the beach. Tourist attractions were within driving distance however, we visited ancient Messini, had a go at Scuba diving and visited the harbour at Koroni, all drive-able within 2 hours. However, Bower House is really ideal for families who want to sneak away to the hills, watch the sun set (or rise) from one of the many balconies, take in the spectacular view and enjoy local Tavernas where the menu depends on that day's catch, and the fruit is fresh and succulent. Mel and Bryan took a lot of time and trouble to make our stay as good as it could be. The book of their own suggestions for days out and eateries was extensive, accurate and very useful for us. I would agree with other comments that we hadn't appreciated how nearby Mel and Bryan would be, but as we got on very well, it turned out not to be a problem! For us and our family, this part of Greece was perfect, and the house was ideal. FIVE STARS Liz G UK August 2015

We are a family of 4 with 2 children of 7 and 5 and this was our first villa holiday. It was such a lovely contrast to our first week in a resort and such a beautiful setting. Mel and Bryan made our lives so easy - we particularly loved the folder of day trip ideas with such clear instructions of how to get there, where to eat nearby that we were able to explore the local area so easily. The house is really well set up for relaxing too - the pool was always so clean and the setting stunning onto the hills. With a variety of places to sit and eat, and different areas of the garden to play in and explore the kids had a fabulous time. The bathrooms were all really lovely standard, and the beds too and a really lovely kitchen. The kids loved the water dispenser from the fridge as that was a novelty for them! Our only negative was that it was so hot at night, but Bryan and Mel did provide an air con unit for our son which was kind. It's a wonderful home and beautifully kept with particularly good service in terms of grocery shopping, getting washing done and helping us make the most of our time. FIVE STAR Frances K London August 2015

My husband, 11 year old daughter and I hugely enjoyed our two week stay in the Peloponnese staying at Mel and Bryan's luxurious home in August 2014. Bower House is extremely well located and appointed, the gardens and the pool a delight. It provided the perfect base for lots of wonderful sight seeing (our many trips being aided considerably by the directions helpfully provided) and much needed rest and relaxation. The views from the house are simply breathtaking, and watching the sun set over the Messinian mountains and the moon rise over the sea magical experiences which will stay with us for a long time. Mel and Bryan thoughtfully invited us along to some local events including a panieri in a hill top village which was immense fun. Bower House has a quiet serenity and is a very special place. Whilst not detracting from our holiday enjoyment, we think it would have been helpful in advance to know that Mel and Bryan's 'discretely distanced' living apartment is in the fact the basement to the two storeys of their house which they rent out, so in consequence the physicial separation is limited. FIVE STARS Kate London August 2015

"The Villa, its surroundings and our hosts were excellent and we have thoroughly enjoyed our stay here" Kellie & Chris - Reading, UK Aug 2014

"Beautiful views and a warm welcome from Byran and Mel......It was great to receive your tips and suggestions..... I really felt that you had thought of everything we may need and put it in place..... Your welcome meal was delicious and much appreciated......We love the area, quiet, unspoilt, fabulous clean water.... the holiday started the minute we arrived because you made everything so easy, with no need to shop for basics" Nicky closes with "thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us. I have rarely stayed somewhere with such beautiful setting and where all the house and garden have been designed with such thought and attention to detail. We have had a great holiday!! FIVE STAR - Nicola - Essex, UK July 2013

"As avid Grecophiles of longstanding we have never stayed in such luxurious and perfect surroundings....... the property is stunning, immaculately presented, personalised and homely..... As a family of cooks and gourmands we were delighted with the extensive and well supplied kitchen.....The owners Bryan and Mel, were very helpful and attentive in every way, yet maintained a discreet, low quay presence whilst employing an hilarious 'hooter system' for use by either party to attract attention and seek a meeting..... We very much welcomed the supplies laid in by the owners as well as the delicious meal Mel offered to prepare in view of our late arrival.......We had great fun working our way through the personally compiled guide and left feeling our stay had not been long enough...... It was with regret that we left, but with lots of happy holiday memories and a firm resolve to return. FIVE STAR - " Hilary - Scotland, UK July 2013

"A very unique property.... views outstanding..... Very friendly and attentive, you react very quickly to queries ....... we definitely had value for money, once again your house is unique..... the most enjoyable aspect of our holiday was the house and its peaceful surroundings..... I would definitely recommend this house to get away from daily life! Claudine - Paris, France August 2013