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The Stone House in the Nature Reserve
On a mountain slop, beneath a cliff and above a small stream, stands a rustic stone house overlooking the fertile Azoza Valley. The stone house is built in Episkopi; a small, picturesque, and peaceful village, marked by the cliff with the church. The sun and moon rise from the ridge opposite, and sometimes you can watch the sunrise from your bed…
At the bottom of the village is a valley of fields, vineyards, and orchards, with a stream flowing through it, featuring picnic spots and shallow pools. Locals say the water of the stream has healing properties…
In winter, everything is a vibrant green; as spring approaches, the almond trees bloom, in summer the fruits ripen, and the mountains turn golden brown
2 levels
2 bathrooms
3 bedrooms
Beautiful view
Paved yard
Air conditioning
Equipped kitchenette
Hot/cold jacuzzi
The Stone House
2 levels, 2 bathrooms, 3 bedrooms (two of the bedrooms downstairs have a connecting door like in hotels that can be closed or opened as desired).
On the upper floor: a suite with a bedroom, shower, and a scenic balcony. You ascend via spiral stairs from inside, and there are also stairs outside leading up to the suite. On the lower floor: 2 bedrooms with king-size double beds, bedside lamps, new air conditioning, space for luggage, and hanging clothes.
The central area is spacious, featuring a living room, kitchenette, and dining area. In the paved yard facing the valley and mountains, there is a seating area under a pergola with a sofa that’s nice for napping, rustic stone ovens, a jacuzzi that can be adjusted to be warm in winter and cool in summer, an outdoor solar shower, and sun loungers.
The nature reserve
THE CLIFFS
The first thing one observes coming into the village is an enormous rock dominating the landscape. It is 70 m high and 250 m long, probably the single larger monolith on Cyprus. It belongs to the Mamonia geological complex and is protected landscape with the name: Rock of Episkopi.
Apart from the fact that it is one of the most interesting geological formations in Cyprus it is also environmentally important as far as the fauna and flora it hosts. Rare and protected species are found here.
THE EZOUSA VALLY
The Ezousa Valley is considered one of the most beautiful valleys of Cyprus. Due to its high ecological value it has been included in the European network of protected areas NATURA 2000 : A Place of Community Importance. and as ‘Special Protection Area’ for birds under the EU Directive.
*For information, videos, guidance and other exhibits about the valley and cliff, it is recommended to visit the Episkopi Environmental Information Center located in the village.
