Villa Retreat

We came to Cyprus for a short honeymoon and could have not chosen a better place than the Villa Retreat to stay at. The view was surreal and the only sound heard was the bird's singing- the ideal conditions for relaxation.Our enormous room was tidy, clean and extremely comfortable, and it seemed like every tiny detail was thought and taken care of. The breakfast was rich and delicious and consisted of the best of Cyprus' flavors. Above all, concerting all those wonderful things was the lovely and kind Toulla who did not spare anything so that we would have a marvelous time. We give our warmest recommendation to the Villa Retreat.

Marvellous B&B from every point of view: Toulla and Derek are lovely, the location and the Villa are wonderful, Breakfast XXL and excellent!

Toulla and Derek are the perfect hosts. Their warmth and friendliness can only make you feel as if you've come home. Villa Retreat is a jewel house, ensconsed in a small village, in the Cyprus countryside, a mere 15 minutes drive from Limassol city center. The house is magnificent and the bedroom my boyfriend and I were lucky enough to stay in was beautiful (we got the honeymoon suite :-)) Our bedroom was seperated from the main house and we felt free to go as we pleased without disturbing our hosts who, I should add, were always available for a chat or for pointing us in the right direction. Their tips of places to see and restaurants to go to turned out to be exactly what we were looking for. The breakfasts home cooked by Toulla were amazing: continental, british, cold, cooked, basically anything you could think off was available. But my best breakfast memory remains the fresh orange juice and the pancakes! We stayed with Toulla and Derek for 3 nights and deeply regretted leaving... Hopefully, we'll be back one day soon. I should finish by saying that I have never in my life written a review for a B&B or a hotel. Never cared enough I guess. Or "never found the time"... But our stay at Villa Retreat was such that I could write pages of compliments...! If you ever have the chance to go to Cyprus, don't hesitate for a second: book a few nights at Villa Retreat and go meet Toulla & Derek. You won't regret it! Mélanie B.

We stayed with Toulla for 6 nights in September. Toulla was so kind to be up at 3 AM to welcome us at her home. The room was beautiful and just perfect : comfortable bed, great shower, a lot of closet space. AC was available, but since it is so quiet there, we just left the window open at night. There is also a fan available, a hairdryer, plenty of fresh towels and an extra blanket. The next morning we saw the house is even more beautiful than we thought. Every morning, I sat on the lounge decking, enjoying the view over the valley, the quiet surroundings and the morning sun on my face, the perfect way to start the day. The garden is very pretty, there are several levels, there’s a pond with fishes and other water elements. There’s an outside bar at the breakfast area. All with a stunning view on the hills. The couryard pool is perfect, you have a lot of sun, but also the shades. The whole house is just beautiful and shows a great taste in architecture and design. Breakfast was our best time of the day thanks to Toulla who takes excellent care of her guests : fresh fruit every day, Greek yoghurt with local honey, orange juice, apple juice, coffee and/or thee, fresh bread, cheese, ... Plenty, fresh and tasty! Since the B&B is not situated in the center of town, you would need to hire a car, but it’s only a 10 minutes drive to Limassol. Limassol and this B&B are located perfectly for daytrips : the Troodos mountains, the sea, Limassol and Paphos are all within an our drive and well worth a visit! Conclusion : we would definitely come back to stay here if we return to Cyprus, we would not consider any other place. Toulla offered us just what we look for when staying at a B&B : we felt completely at home and relaxed, we had all the comfort we need and more in quiet and beautifull surroundings, but still close to several interesting places to visit. Thank you very much Toulla for your hospitality, we wish you and your family the very best!

This was our first visit to Cyprus. We were looking for a peaceful B&B away from the busy coastal resorts and Villa Retreat looked as though it could be the place for us. Speaking to Toulla on the phone was enough to convince us and we were not disappointed: a wonderful house in beautiful surroundings, well situated for exploration in all directions, very friendly service and an ideal start to the day with a delicious breakfast on the terrace. A most enjoyable week.

Wij verbleven een weekje in een fantastische B&B. het was een super mooi huis (villa), net zoals op de foto's, Toulla is een zeer vriendelijke, gastvrije dame die er alles aan doet om je goed te voelen bij haar. Het ontbijt was uitgebreid en zeer verzorgd. Een echte aanrader voor wie een aangenaam verblijf wenst in een rustige omgeving!! T. & B.

This splendid geusthouse, surrounded by a beautiful garden, was briantlly designed by the owners themselves. I spent in Villa Retreat several peaceful, pleasant days, enjoying the owner's generous and warm hospitality. Unforgettable.

Nous avons eu un séjour splendide, mais trop court. En quittant on se disait qu'il nous faut absolument revenir dans ce magnifique endroit. La villa est très belle et bien située si l'on veut visiter la partie méridionale de l'île, ou bien si l'on veut seulement du relax on peut profiter de la maison et se sentir chez soi. Les propriétaires sont aimables et très disponibles (ils nous ont bien renseignés sur les sites à visiter, les bons restos du coin et ils nous ont même aidés à pousser notre voiture en panne de batterie). Vivement conseillé.

After spending a long time scouring the internet for places to stay in Cyprus I finally stumbled across this treasure - and wasn't disappointed. Toulla and Derek were very welcoming - despite Toulla having to stay up until 3am to give us the key to our room! The house itself is stunning, perfect for a romantic getaway, and has all the amenities you need if you want to just relax on holiday without having to explore too much. We, however, wanted to explore all of Southern Cyprus and having hired a car were pleased with the location of the B&B - conveniently located close to Lemesos and the Troodos mountains but also a relatively easy drive to all the other major cities/attractions (no further than an hr and a half to 2 hr drive). It was only the second time that my partner has stayed in a B&B and he is now a definite convert!

Che dispiacere è stato andare via... un posto magnifico, un relax unico!!! In tanti anni di viaggio all'estero è stata la prima volta che abbiamo trovato un b&b cosi bello!!! I proprietari, Derek e Toulla sono persone splendide, di raffinata sincerità!! Un saluto grande grande!! ci rivedremo presto!! Riccardo e Micaela

We’ve spent 5 most wonderful days in May at the villa Retreat. Our expectations were exceeded even though they were high to start with. The house is absolutely beautiful, we couldn’t stop noticing details we loved until the last day of our stay. Beside the atrium with the pool which is the highlight of the house, there are many lovely outdoor spaces where you can enjoy the sun as it descends in the sky. Having our breakfast (delicious and beautifully served, by the way) on the terrace under the mild morning sun was a perfect start to every day. The place is a real treat for nature lovers, starting from its location at the outskirts of the Troodos Mountains, 10 min walking distance from a nearby lake, to the beautiful garden and details such as swallow’s nests in the atrium and a tadpole pond in the backyard. We’ve made friends with two furry members of the family, golden retrievers who used to follow us around, probably because they felt we enjoyed their company. The location of the villa is very convenient for going on day trips to both Troodos and the seaside- we are very happy to have experienced both. And we are even more happy for not booking a resort! And the best of all- our hosts. Wonderful people who made us feel welcome and relaxed from the first moment. They maintain the estate and the rooms beautifully, have a lot of helpful information about the Island and are really considerate and pleasant. They have provided all we needed for our one year old- the car seat, cot, high chair, baby bathtub and we didn’t even ask for any of that. Getting to know the Bruce family and to spend some time with them has been a real pleasure. We are definitely hoping to go back again someday.

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the Villa Retreat. Waking up to a view of the nearby valley and mountains was breathtaking, and being able to take peaceful walks to the surrounding lake and village was very relaxing. The location had a lovely feeling of rural quietness, without feeling too far removed from everything that Cyprus has to offer. Breakfast was nice and fresh and well portioned, and the host family were very pleasant and knowledgable about the surrounding area (they suggested a restaurant Piatakia which is well worth a visit!). The only con I can think of is that public transport in the area is pretty limited, so hiring a car to visit the various attractions is probably necessary (though I think that this is probably the case anywhere in Cyprus). Really enjoyed my visit and would stay again next time I'm in Cyprus.