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Agios Nikolaos is the first mountain hamlet you encounter as you enter the prefecture of Evrytania on the road to Karpenisi. Built at an altitude of 1,020 m., on Neraidovouni overlooking Velouchi, it is a small mountain paradise ideal for escapes in every season.
There, beside the forest of wild chestnut trees, Kastanea House & Bar offers a unique hospitality experience to travelers seeking moments of serenity and warmth in nature.
The moment you set eyes on its elegant, deeply atmospheric spaces, you will realize this is not just another mountain guesthouse. The owner and avid traveler Nikos Tsiangas, inspired by chalets in northern Europe, Austria and Bavaria, created a refuge that blends minimal modern aesthetics with a maximalist spirit of hospitality, the comfort of a 5-star hotel with the distinctiveness of a boutique hotel, the familiarity of staying in a small guesthouse with the warmth of a home in the mountains.
Kastanea’s building is in harmony with the setting and the natural environment of Evrytania, but the architecture reflects the contemporary aesthetic of a modern hotel, using industrial elements throughout. The atmosphere will enchant you from the first moment: smoked wood and warm hues. Brown tones in indirect and enigmatic lighting that exude a sense of minimal mountain chic. And contemporary, suggestive design, clean lines, industrial abstraction, functionality. Comfort, luxury and elegance.
The hotel has only 7 suites, decorated with style and attention to detail. Full of warmth and comfort, they create a sense of luxurious intimacy. Each suite features a fully equipped kitchenette and dining area, a king size bed with a Coco-Mat mattress, an energy-efficient fireplace and a living area that evokes the atmosphere of a private home. The view from the balconies to the Tymfristos ridge is magical.
The hotel bar is equally atmospheric. You can sit by the fireplace and leaf through books on architecture and interior design, enjoy a malt whisky, a cocktail or a homemade liqueur and relax to music that will transport you.
Kastanea’s breakfast is renowned for its quality and flavor. Nothing is pre-made or frozen and all recipes (jams, pancakes, pies, cakes, etc.) are prepared by the team themselves. Do not miss the excellent scrambled eggs made with eggs from a nearby coop. Here you will enjoy your breakfast slowly and leisurely, reading or chatting, listening to the rain and watching the snow or feeling the morning coolness of summer.
