Nicolas Studios

We had an incredible stay at Patmos and the Nicolas studios. My husband and I last visited Patmos 29 years ago and we had fond memories of Meloi beach so wanted to stay close to there but also in walking distance of skala. The location of the studios was ideal, a short walk to Meloi and about 10 min walk to town. The studio was really comfortable and we had a lovely view of the sea. Nicolas and his family were so kind. Nicolas picked us up and dropped us off at the port. We had watermelon and water when we arrived. Cake appeared in our room that evening. It was my husbands birthday while there and they left a beer for us. On our last eve Nicolas dropped off some cheese and grapes for us. He helped us arrange e-bikes and was always offering lifts (although we enjoy walking places). We were thrilled that although Patmos has changed it was still the special place that we remembered from our Youth. We had some fantastic meals and there are some lovely bars. We walked up to Chora via the old donkey path, which is hard work but worth it. The highlight was the e-bikes, we got to see areas of the island we hadn’t seen before and the most incredible views. We had a very special stay, which was made all the more special by Nicolas and his family. We’ll go back to Patmos (and not leave it 29 years next time!), and wouldn’t hesitate to book Nicolas studios. P.s Meloi beach is quiet, no sunbeds, but that’s it’s charm….laid back and shade from trees.

The owner Nicolas picked us up from the port, on arrival at the accommodation he told us to leave our luggage in reception and directed us to shaded area he returned with a big plate of water melon, his daughter then joined us bringing us a glass of orange. We sat chatting for a while and was made to feel very welcome. We spoke about hiring a moped within less than five minutes a moped was delivered to the property for us to check to see if it suited our needs. The room was spotlessly clean with a very large super comfy bed with good quality bed linen and pillows. We had balcony with chairs and a table which was lovely to sit out there with your morning coffee. The whole accommodation is nicely painted which shows how much time and effort is put into this property. Nicolas has chickens and goats he also grows lots of different fruits and vegetables, he gave us eggs which he had hard boiled, home grown tomatoes, and the most amazing rice puddings which he made with milk from his goats. His wife had made cakes and biscuits which had been left in the room for our arrival. Nicolas took us in his car up to the monastery and the caves and waited whilst we looked round, after that he took us on a little sight seeing trip. On our last day we wanted to go a beach that was not within walking distance Nicolas kindly took us and collected us again later in the day. We went the the fruit and veg shop and brought carrots and cabbage to feed his goats. The whole family are all involved with the accommodation ( 2 sons and 1 daughter) they are all so kind and friendly and made our stay one that we will never forget. If ever we find ourselves in Patmos again we would definitely stay here. Thank you Nicolas and your lovely family.