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The Retreat
Beachplus Club, Greece
Located in a corner of rare natural beauty with tiny coves, green hills and deserted beaches, the aptly named Retreat offers an idyllic haven from hectic modern life.
Around a ten minute walk from the bustling harbour of Sivota, The Retreat clings to the side of a tree-covered coastal hillside. Its various buildings are linked by numerous steps and paths leading down to the shores of the Ionian Sea. A collection of beaches forms the edge of our watersports area and a shallow sand bar makes it possible to wade across to the tiny uninhabited island of Mourtemeno.
Throughout the hotel grounds great attention has been paid to landscaping with an abundance of flowers and trees adding to the natural beauty of the setting.
The sheltered waters and calm conditions make sailing for beginners ideal. Novice or expert waterskiers and wakeboarders can make the most of the flat water throughout the day, with the premium package available for those who are really keen.
Also popular is the option of a pre-breakfast swim over to the island. For the more energetic, there is often a guided bike ride, fitball, gym and tennis sessions before the sun reaches its height.
One of the most popular activities is to take a kayak and explore the secluded coves surrounding the club. secluded bays further up the coast.
The Retreat Family Factfile
Crèche Details at The Retreat
Operates 6 days a week.
4-23 months with ratios of 1 carer (grade 3 in childcare) to 2 children, extra charge £250 for 1 week or £440 for 2 weeks. Lunchtime is unsupervised and you need to provide feeding equipment, processed baby food and formula milk - can be purchased locally.
2-4 years with ratios of 1 carer to 4 children. Lunchtime is supervised and healthy food provided according to your board basis. Activities range from adventures on the beach in catamarans to mystery trips, arts, crafts and treasure hunts.
Children's Club at the The Retreat
Clubs are divided in to 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 12-14 years and 15-17 years. (Clubs maybe combind if numbers are small). Complimentary. Run 6 days a week and are flexible so you can drop in as suits.
Activites, on and off the water are organised according to age but all children get a chance to try sailing, Kayaking, windsurfing and tennis. All staff are fully trained and will ensure days are action packed.
In addition to tennis run by clubs for keen 8-14 year olds there is extra tennis coaching, 1 hour per day, 6 days a week.
Extra club HOTSHOTS from 8-12 years at an extra charge of £150 for 1 week or £275 for 2 weeks that is a water based club and focuses more on watersports, beginners to advanced.
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Children's Pool at the The Retreat
Separate children's pool
Baby Sitting at the The Retreat
On certain evenings there is a 3 hour babysitting service in the creche for children aged 4 months - 5 years. Subject to availability, payable locally.
Complimentary supervised evening activities for children aged 5-17 years.
Teenagers Activities at the The Retreat
TAG team for 15-17 year olds with designated TAG team rep in July and August
Meals at the The Retreat
Club board: this consists of daily breakfasts & lunches and four evening meals in our restaurant (which is all included in the price). On non inclusive evenings you are free to explore the local area, or stay at the hotel & enjoy our a la carte menu. There is a variety of seating arrangements, with separate children's clubs & adult dining areas as well as a family section.
High tea is available for the under 4year olds usually served at 5pm. Main dinning is from 7pm.
Surrounding Area near the The Retreat
Take a ten minute walk to the small port of Sivota, where you will find a relaxed, laid back atmosphere and a selection of tavernas, cafés and shops along the waterfront promenade.
Further afield, boat trips are available to Corfu, Paxos and Antipaxos. Paxos is an exquisite miniature world, with quaint 19th century houses lining narrow, cobbled lanes. The smaller island of Antipaxos is equally special with beautiful remote beaches and little coves.
An hour south of Sivota is Parga, bursting with history the impressive 14th century castle reflects the town’s varied history between the Venetians and Ottomans.
Out and About
• Parga and Paxos - Parga is a charming and atmospheric resort. A busy holiday town, with a bustling harbour lined with restaurants, bars and nightspots, while behind is a labyrinth of narrow cobbled alleys lined with traditional red-tiled houses, stretching up to a Venetian fortress.
• Car Hire - There are numerous sites of historical and archaeological interest with almost every village in the area boasting one diversion or another. Also well worth a visit are the natural fresh water springs of Acheron where you
can be guided up the gorge experiencing the cool fresh spring water rushing down below you no matter the temperature outside of the leafy shadows.
• Day Sails, Sunset and Champagne Cruises - Take a day sail on a skippered Neilson yacht. Drink in the magical coastline, while relaxing in the warm breeze on deck. Let us sail you to secluded bays where you can swim or snorkel in the crystal clear water. Alternatively, sail into the sunset, sipping champagne as the sun sinks below the horizon; enjoy the romance of the evening on a sunset cruise. This is definitely the climax to a wonderful day.
Flight Time / Nearest Airport to the The Retreat
Sunday departure ONLY from Gatwick and Manchester, flight time 3 hours 10 minutes.
Transfer by coach or private taxi, 1 hour 15 minutes.
Dinghy sailing and windsurfing: RYA tuition included
Waterskiing and wakeboarding (included
Kayaking
A try dive in included and a wide range of dive courses from Discover Scuba to 4 day PADI open water are pre-bookable at a supplement - please ask us for details.
Snorkelling - snorkels and masks available
Tennis: 4 floodlit courts, group tuition included, private tuition at extra cost and subject to availability.
Mountain biking: guiding included (minimum age 9)
Health and beauty: range of fitness classes, yoga and pilates platform, spa,treatments available at a supplement, gym and air-conditioned fitness room.
Volleyball, boules, table tennis
Neilson Beachplus club, rated 4+
Total rooms: 102