Caesar’s Gardens

a Friendship Houseparty in Rhodes

This little gem is a real find – a modern, well-managed 3-star hotel with lovely facilities. We are delighted to have exclusive use of the hotel for a Friendship houseparty and we know that Kosmas and his family will look after us well.

Set in a quiet spot about a mile from Lindos village, Caesar’s Gardens offers spacious, open-plan studios set around a swimming pool, the whole property surrounded by well-kept gardens.

Comfortable loungers and good parasols are grouped around the free-form pool and there’s a shaded eating area and snack bar too.

Rooms are a good size with cool tiled floors and mosquito netting for the bed. Air conditioning is available if needed and payable locally.

The nearest beach is Lindos Beach, a short taxi ride away – or a 20 minute walk (uphill on the way home). Guests at Caesar's Gardens, can also use the private beach at Lindos Memories Hotel, a 5 minute taxi ride away. The pretty resort of Lindos is only 10-15 minutes’ walk away where, among various tavernas, you’ll find the family’s own Caesar’s Restaurant.

Caesar's Gardens was a huge success in Summer 2009 - everyone loved it and we are looking forward to our second season here where repeat guests will notice a number of small changes to make your stay even better!

Lindos Rhodes

Rhodes is the largest of Greece’s Dodecanese Islands and has a great deal to offer visitors – take no notice of the headlines grabbed by Faliraki a few years ago. The island is an idyllic mix of cloudless skies, white-washed villages, turquoise seas, ancient ruins and olive groves.

The stunningly beautiful ‘capital’ of Rhodes Town is the oldest inhabited medieval town in Europe – fought over for centuries by Romans and Turks, with the Order of the Knights of St John building a magnificent fortress here known as the Palace of the Grand Masters. Rhodes is also a modern port and a sophisticated town with a host of shops and clubs welcoming Greek and overseas visitors.

Our favourite resort is Lindos on the island’s sandy east coast. It’s a picture postcard village of sparkling white houses set on steep cobbled streets above a sweeping beach where local fishermen land the day’s catch.

Lindos is one of the most popular places on the island – the village is a protected national ‘landmark’ for its combination of ancient ruins – the Acropolis at the top of the hill, narrow pedestrian streets – hail a donkey if you don’t fancy the steep climb, and the perfect curve of the main beach.

Click here for Rhodes Excursions details.

Spa Lindos

This Day Spa is very popular with guests. The 5-hour ‘Relaxation Day’ package is non-stop pampering, or you can choose a specific treatment from the list which includes facials, body scrubs and massage as well as manicures. Your Friendship host will be happy to arrange a visit.

Rhodes Walking Weeks

Selected weeks at the Caesar’s Gardens are earmarked as Walking Holidays. Caesar’s will be our base for five days of guided walking on the Island of Rhodes. As an added bonus one morning we have included a Greek Cooking lesson held in a local village. The walking trail takes in forest areas, picturesque hamlets, ancient sites and hidden coves.  For an additional cost we include the services of our Walks leader(s) and transport to and from each day’s walk. Any reasonably fit and mobile person can enjoy our Walking Holidays, but if you are in any doubt about your ability, please give the Friendship Travel office a call. Rhodes Walking Week is on 20 October 2010. The supplement to take part is these is £150 per week.  Click here for further details.