Dorothea Studios

[davidfromhastings]

I stayed in the Dorothea Studios last June and can say that they qualify as simply the most delightful accomodation I have ever had on a Greek island. I was in the number 4 studio, which along with number 3 is situated at the top and front of the building. Large, light and airy with lots of wood panelling - with a colour scheme of traditional Greek white and blue - the studio was a joy to stay in for two weeks. Two large shuttered windows faced out directly over the harbour affording views of both the village and all the nautical comings and goings -from the serenity of small sailing and fishing boats chugging in and out to the drama and excitement caused by the arrival of the massive Athens-Rhodes ferry which calls several times each week.
I also had a side balcony leading off from the kitchen area which again had great views towards Nissos island and the harbour front. I was able to take countless photographs without even leaving my studio!
The kitchen area had a good selection of crockery, glasses and utensils and a kettle was provided. The shower was astonishing for a Greek island -shower curtain, fitting for the shower head and a powerful blast of hot water which put my shower at home to shame. Hot (very) water was available whenever I used it.
The studio has two comfortable twin beds and there is an additional double sized raised sleeping platform accessed by steep wooden steps.
It's hard to find fault with this lovely accomodation (I couldn't get the television to work but I'm sure that would have been dealt with if it had been sufficiently important enough to me to report it). A light on the balcony would be a nice addition -if only to see if any flying objects have landed in your Retsina!
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay in the Dorothea and have re-booked the same studio for Summer this year. Worth noting that the other studio has a harbour facing balcony which you access from the corridor rather from the studio directly. This might bother some so look for the studio with the "side sea view" when booking if you want the one I had.
I'm happy to answer any questions I can if anyone is considering the Dorothea.

[Liz]

Oh good tip there ! We have looked at the Dorothea a few times but were never sure which one we'd get .. So well worth bearing in mind

[davidfromhastings]

Thanks Liz. Yes, the other studio is described as "sea view" and the one with the direct access balcony is "side sea view". I had to toggle through a number of different weeks this year to get the Side one to come up! What happens when both are available I have no idea! Nobody should be put off by the Side description -just turn your chair round!

[Liz]

Good to know

[soupdragon]

Hi David, old thread revival

Regarding the studio that's described as "sea view"........

Is the corridor you refer to within the studio or is it outside with the doors to both studios leading off it?

Cheers Tom and Rose

[davidfromhastings]

Hi Tom and Rose - thanks for your question! There are four studios. The two lower ones are up steps so are not "ground floor". Both these have a "sea view" balcony on the front of the building which (I presume) are accessed directly from each studio. The view isn't as good from these as it is partially obscured by the roofs of the houses in front. The top two both have great panoramic views over the harbour and town. Studio 4 (mine!) has a private balcony on the side of the building and two forward facing windows with views over the harbour. Studio 3 (which is very nice as well -I checked it out last year as it was empty) has forward facing windows, a side window (looking towards the clock tower) and a sea view balcony which is accessed from the communal corridor between 3 and 4. 
Personally I preferred the private balcony as you can just to and fro with drinks etc from the kitchen. If you book a sea view studio you could get either studio 3 or the two lower studios. I guess if you phoned Olympic when booking you could clarify that. Hope that rather long response answers your question and helps anybody else looking at the property. look forward to any future trip reports you might write! kind regards, David.

[soupdragon]

Hi David

So studio 3's sea view balcony isn't a private one? That rules that out then as we've gotten used to our private little places over the years

Cheers. Tom and Rose