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| Perched on a cliff overlooking the sea, the caldera, and
volcanic islands, The Tsitouras Collection is a small, exquisite hotel on the
Cycladic island of Santorini, in the Aegean Sea. It is located in Firostefani,
just 700 metres from the main town of Fira, which can be either a scenic walk
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| The House of the Sea is a house with depth, with secret
corners and mystery. Its treasures however are not buried, they are there for
you to enjoy. One of them is a Picasso plate with incised relief fish, a
collection of 19th century charcoal nudes, a wreath by contemporary artist
Giorgos Palividas and an 18th century Russian icon. It also has special
Tsitouras touches: the silk upholstery, framed silk scarf, snow white cotton
sheets and towels bearing the characteristic embroidered TC wreath, and above
all the beauty, comfort and tradition for which Tsitouras is justly famed.
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| The House of the Winds interior window, typical of
Santorini, looks down from the groin-vaulted bedroom above. Touches of
antiquity are lent by the drums of ancient marble columns that serve as table
bases. The House of the Winds also bears signs of the islands Venetian
connection in the carved wooden lamps that flank the front door and the silver
oil lamp hanging from the ceiling. Just outside the door is the incredible
vista of the sea, caldera, islands and sky. |
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| Dominating the House of Portraits living room under its
barrel-vaulted ceiling is a 19th century portrait of Teresa Makri, the fair
maid of Athens who won Lord Byrons heart. |
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| A collection of valuable white and blue 19th century Minton
and Royal Copenhagen porcelain plates is the characteristic feature of the
House of Porcelain. They are displayed in an authentic china cabinet from the
same era. |
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| The House of Porcelain furniture includes many
collectors items juxtaposed in a cosmopolitan, unique style: a
traditional gate-leg dining room table; an authentic Corfiot commode; a
wonderful 18th century ecclesiastical table in the entrance hall. Its an
architecturally interesting house with unexpected corners and niches. |
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| The House of Nureyev's name comes from the sketches of
Rudolph Nureyev that chronicle his many appearances in Athens. The decorative
objects and furniture illuminate aesthetic and conceptual aspects of Greek
history: an ancient amphora, a Byzantine icon, two Venetian candelabra, an
antique carved Santorini sofa. |
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Island of Santorini Greece U.S. Reservations:
904-288-0036
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| The hotel consists of five houses: the House of the Sea,
the House of the Winds, the House of Portraits, the House of Porcelain, and the
House of Nureyev , which can accommodate from two to five people. Included in
the price is transportation to and from the port/airport, a minibar, drinks of
the day and a lovely breakfast. Each house has its own personality, and
contains one or more characteristic collections of art objects. |
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| A collection of engravings of the ancient Tower of the
Winds in Athens gave this house its name. It is a house with high vaulted
ceilings, an aery light blue on the walls and the timeless elegance in the
authentic Santorinian period furniture. |
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| The House of Portraits is the core of the initial 18th
century structure around which the five luxury houses of The Tsitouras
Collection hotel have been built. It is the most social house as you are in the
company of the collection of portraits that graces its walls. |
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| As all Tsitouras houses, the House of Portraits is
characterised by an elegant combination of objects in different styles from
different eras, from ancient oil lamps to elaborate 19th century gilt
candelabra, Russian icons, antique mirrors, and spare classic modern furniture.
They all reflect the beauty and grace that will make your time here truly
unforgettable. |
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| Through the arched windows in the dining room of the House
of Porcelain, you can look out over the breath-taking scene, the meeting of sea
and sky in a vast blue world with the volcanic island somewhere in between. The
mere act of having breakfast in this room is an artistic experience |
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| The most romantic house of them all the House of Nureyev,
favored by honeymooners for this reason, is perched above the others in a
dancers pirouette. This house has its own private veranda overlooking the
caldera. |
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| The predominant colour is lilac which pours through the
skylight in the bathroom of the House of Nureyev bathing the whole house in
softly coloured light. |
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2004 Daily Rates in Euros: House of the Sea (One
double bedroom, one single bedroom, sitting area, bathroom. Up to 3 persons )
two people 557.59 , each additional person 146.74 . House of the
Winds (Two double bedrooms, large sitting-room, two bathrooms, dressing area,
dinning area. Up to 5 persons) two people 660.31 , each additional person
146.74 . House of the Portraits (Two double bedrooms, large sitting-room,
two bathrooms, dinning area. Up to four persons) two people 660.31, each
additional person 146.74. House of the Porcelain (Two double bedrooms,
sitting room, one bathroom, dinning area. Up to 3 persons) two people
557.59, each additional person 146.74. House of Nureyev (One double
bedroom, sitting room. Up to 2 persons) 557.59. The above rates include
taxes, transportation to and from airport/port, breakfast, wet bar in the
house. All houses are equipped with A/C, CD players with owner's CD collection,
TVs and DVDs, direct dialed phones, safe deposit boxes. 50% of the total amount
is required prior to confirmation of the reservation. There will be a
cancellation fee of at least one night's stay if cancellation is made within
thirty days prior to arrival date and full payment if cancellation is made
seven days prior to arrival. Check out time is between 11:30 and 12:00 noon and
check in time is at 1:00 PM. Late check out will be charged with 50% of the
day.
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