Title: Country House Apartments Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Country House Apartments Travelers find stylish relaxation after Strip adventures at Country House Apartments, where laid-back atmosphere, lush gardens and cycling opportunities await ## Photo gallery for Country House Apartments ![Exterior - Country House Apartments (Ios)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33640000/33630900/33630873/723d0e73.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Classic Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Sea View | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains - Country House Apartments (Ios)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33640000/33630900/33630873/a75f58dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Classic Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Sea View | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains - Country House Apartments (Ios)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33640000/33630900/33630873/2e4277ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker - Country House Apartments (Ios)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33640000/33630900/33630873/e01991bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![View from room - Country House Apartments (Ios)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33640000/33630900/33630873/66c654ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Situated on the Strip, Country House Apartments welcomes visitors with its garden and outdoor furniture. Guests can cycle nearby or relax on the sun-drenched terrace. The apartments offer in-room WiFi, and previous visitors consistently praise their experience here. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Housekeeping - Kitchen ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Feb 9 - Feb 10](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10&selected=33630873&PinnedHotelID=33630873&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10&selected=33630873&PinnedHotelID=33630873&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Feb 10 - Feb 11](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11&selected=33630873&PinnedHotelID=33630873&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11&selected=33630873&PinnedHotelID=33630873&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=33630873&PinnedHotelID=33630873&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=33630873&PinnedHotelID=33630873&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Feb 20 - Feb 22](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=33630873&PinnedHotelID=33630873&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=33630873&PinnedHotelID=33630873&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ### View all photos for Classic Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Sea View ![Classic Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Sea View | Bathroom | Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33640000/33630900/33630873/4fcafa0f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Sea View ### Highlights Garden Furnished balcony or patio Soundproofed Air conditioning Heating Connecting rooms available Free cots/infant beds Kitchenette - Sea view - 431 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FIos-Hotels-Country-House-Apartments.h33630873.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FIos-Hotels-Country-House-Apartments.h33630873.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Ios, Country House Apartments is near the beach. Skarkos and Homer's Tomb are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ios Ferry Port and Tzamaria Beach. With scuba diving, snorkelling and waterskiing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. [Visit our Ios travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ios.dx602058) [View more Guest houses in Ios](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ios-Guest-Houses.d602058-aaGuestHouses.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C36.72790%2C25.28599&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=kWRxN_vDqMmgVlKg6ntp8hOKCN0=) Mpagias, Ios, South Aegean, 840 01 ### What's nearby - ![Gialos beach in Ios island, Cyclades, Greece](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6172936/5333900d-6d71-4032-b130-f9bed42ee09d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Yialos Beach 20 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Church of Panagia Gremniotissa 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Skarkos 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Ios Ferry Port 2 min drive \- 1.7 miles - Kolitsáni 2 min drive \- 1.2 miles ### Restaurants - JAR 9 min walk - Kafeneio 11 min walk - Τhai Smile 9 min walk - The Nest 8 min walk - Moonlight Cafe 11 min walk ## About this property ### Country House Apartments Property highlights Country House Apartments provides amenities, such as a terrace and a garden. Active travellers can enjoy cycling at this guest house. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks at this guest house include: - Free self-parking - A free local area shuttle, bike hire and express check-out - Tour/ticket information, multilingual staff and outdoor furniture Room features All guest rooms at Country House Apartments feature perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables. Extra amenities include: - Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds - Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers - 32-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services and digital channels - Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and kitchenettes ## Similar properties ![Suite, Balcony | 1 bedroom, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107200000/107195000/107194920/1a8d88d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### White Sand Cave Suite Ios - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24&selected=107194920&PinnedHotelID=107194920&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113460000/113458200/113458179/48943fc5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Studio '1 Superior' with Sea View, Wi-Fi and Air Conditioning Ios Chora - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24&selected=113458179&PinnedHotelID=113458179&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Water view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27420000/27417600/27417578/7e5be40c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Grandma Vasiliki Rooms To Let Ios - 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps - Free in-room WiFi has a 4-device limit - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free area shuttle - Free secured, uncovered self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Things to do - Bicycle rentals - Private wine tours - Wine tours ### Family friendly - Dining table - Free area shuttle - In-room cot - In-room kitchenette - In-room refrigerator - Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge) - Soundproofed rooms ### Conveniences - Guidebooks - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Tour and ticket assistance - Wedding services ### Outdoors - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Cobblestone flooring in public areas - Handrails in stairways - No lift (single-level property) - Stair-free path to entrance - Tile flooring in room - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible van parking ### More - Mediterranean architecture - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes - Free cot - Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge) ### Bathroom - Designer toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels - Netflix - Pay films - Streaming services ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dining table - Electric kettle - Free bottled water - Hob - Kitchenette - Meal delivery service - Oven - Refrigerator ### More - Access via exterior corridors - Air conditioning - Connecting rooms available - Desk - Heating - Iron/ironing board on request - Laptop workspace - Soundproofed rooms - Window screens ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime Early check-in subject to availability Early check-in is available for a fee Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out A late check-out fee will be charged Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Host will greet you ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 50 per day. Free cots are available on request at the property ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November to 31 March, EUR 0.50 per accommodation, per night - A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April to 31 October, EUR 2.00 per accommodation, per night We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: EUR 20.00 - Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability) - A late check-out fee will be charged - Rollaway bed fee: EUR 50 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is professionally cleaned If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation Free in-room WiFi has a 4-device limit ### Property is also known as Country House Apartments Ios Country House Ios Country House Apartments Ios/Chora Country House Apartments Ios Country House Apartments Guesthouse Country House Apartments Guesthouse Ios ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Country House Apartments pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Country House Apartments? ### What time is check-in at Country House Apartments? ### What time is check-out at Country House Apartments? ### Where is Country House Apartments located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Country House Apartments Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. 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