"We changed our accommodation to Koutouloufari Village after a bad experience at another hotel, and wow! We were blown away.
We have been visitors to the villages for many years and had always walked past here and thought it looked cute from the outside but had never stayed here.
It looks so small from the front but once inside it truly feels like a little village. We had a lovely welcome, and Manos immediately recognised that as we were in beach clothes that we had moved from elsewhere and put us at ease. The room was perfect, we stayed in room 16 which is the furthest back, but as it was the highest up meant that the views from the balcony were exceptional.
We were in a one bed very spacious apartment with a bedroom with its own air conditioning unit, a dining kitchen which was very well equipped, huge living area and large balcony. My wife kept mentioning attention to details on how well equipped the apartment was. For example she counted the coathangers in the bedroom - 30 and there was even a second wardrobe in the living area. And she was thrilled that there were egg cups, she loves boiled eggs and it's the little things that matter.
Pool towels are provided free of charge. The bathroom products are really good quality, we usually pack our own shampoo, shower gel and body lotion but theirs were so good that my wife suggested that they sell them in reception, they smelled so good. If you are coming here, just pack some conditioner and save the weight in your baggage as they are that good.
The pool area was so chilled and tranquil. No fight for sunbeds, we are early risers anyway but at most points throughout the day the double beds and normal padded beds were free. The pool bar staff were all so friendly and we enjoyed chatting with them. Can't comment on the food as we aren't big eaters during the day, but other guests told us that it is excellent.
One thing that stood out for us was that they are animal lovers. There are signs asking you not to feed the cats and they take care of it in the 'Cat Cafe' which is located towards the side entrance that comes from the alleyway next to Fabrica. We adore cats, we have a Crete cat. There were two litter of very adorable kittens with lovely Mama cats. They kept themselves to themselves and in no way pestered any guests. We offered to help and got some food from the pet store in Hersonissos and I understand that the hotel will be neutering all the kittens. There is a contribution box in the reception area for anyone wishing to help.
There is a beautiful courtyard area just off reception that we often had a beer in before dinner. One evening we watched an England World Cup game with another couple and their adorable baby and had a fab time. The staff kept snacks going and while we were worried it might go to extra time said it would have been ok to bring in pizza. It didn't, England won and we went for pizza across the road.
We are already working out if we can manage another stay in late August or early September. This place now has our hearts.
If you are reading this from UK and due a visit, we shared our UK chocolate stash that we brought with us, Nikki in reception now loves Daim bars, take her one!"
