The Skiathos Bulletin Board

Jane · Joined: 19 Aug 2007 Posts: 7

We have just come back from 2 weeks at the Lakes. We stayed there exactly 2 years ago and was so impressed we booked the same rooms again. It is now even better with a tele and air conditioning in the rooms. There are new wooden sunloungers by the pool. We had the whole of the top floor again which consists of two separate bedrooms, a kitchen and a bathroom plus a super large balcony. I would recommend this place as it is brilliant.
We had a great holiday but must say that we were disappointed with the food on offer at nearly all of the places in Koukounaries. For the quality and quantity, we felt it was quite expensive and everywhere served the same type of grilled meat with a few frozen chips and either raw cabbage or a slice of cucumber and tomato. We were looking forward to some traditional meals in pots (as in the previous visit) but it seemed like Birds Eye quickie meals this time. The Captains place was the best in terms of food but the service wasn't too good as the person serving didn't know if we had the right food (he said he didn't know what was on the plates he was giving us) plus we asked him for a desserts menu and after half an hour and no menu we gave up and waited another 15 mins for the bill, then left.
The best meal we had was in the town by the habour, at Oddessyus (not sure of spelling). Food was lovely and the staff were very pleasant.
Overall a nice holiday but I couldn't wait to get back to some proper cooking.

Jane · Joined: 19 Aug 2007 Posts: 7

Forgot to say Augusteras Bar next to shop (sorry again about spelling) was great. Super pizzas and milkshakes and the staff are so friendly.

HayleyJB · Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 8:48 pm Post subject:

They do great cocktails at Augusteras too, I remember watching the footie, think it was Liverpool v Olympiakos, there three years ago surrounded by Greeks.

Ann. · Joined: 28 Mar 2006 Posts: 187 Location: Bury

Hi Jane, do you know what company the Lakes are with, I found it a few months ago when looking to book September holiday but can`t find it now.not able to go in September having a new bathroom instead, just found out Kath n George have just booked, am pig sick. . .

Bladerunner · Joined: 14 Feb 2006 Posts: 77

Jane · Joined: 19 Aug 2007 Posts: 7

We found it difficult to find a brochure with The Lakes in but managed to find it on-line. It is Sunset Holidays on the Thomas Cook website.

Ann. · Joined: 28 Mar 2006 Posts: 187 Location: Bury

Thank you,will have browse.

Kath n' George · Joined: 23 May 2007 Posts: 116 Location: Ashton Under Lyne

So sorry to upset you Ann, maybe we could smuggle the two of you in our luggage!!! In case you don't make it in September, George will leave both of you a drink at the Agustera and with Dino. Counting the days now but I'll be sorry to miss the Boomerang meeting (I did ask for an extension on the dates but no response!)

Ann. · Joined: 28 Mar 2006 Posts: 187 Location: Bury

Don`t worry about us Kath you just go and have a good time, see if you can find George a job while your there, had e mail from Carol who just cheered me up about plumbers and bathrooms. . . .

Kath n' George · Joined: 23 May 2007 Posts: 116 Location: Ashton Under Lyne

Thanks Ann, will do. Heard there was a job going in the Taverna on Mandraki beach, may look into that when we get there. Also been told of a new venture involving donkeys and carts transporting elderly people to and from a certain beach in that area, sounded quite interesting!! Wink

AForrest · Joined: 07 May 2006 Posts: 501 Location: Bolton Lancs

Thats it i have been waiting for a job opportunity

Kath n' George · Joined: 23 May 2007 Posts: 116 Location: Ashton Under Lyne

Hello AForrest, won't cost you a lot and sun hats will be provided (for the donkeys of course!). Laughing

Ann. · Joined: 28 Mar 2006 Posts: 187 Location: Bury

Kath dont tell anyone, till we have bought that patch of land for the stables, and what do you mean carts, high quality vehicles is what we agreed.

Kath n' George · Joined: 23 May 2007 Posts: 116 Location: Ashton Under Lyne

So sorry Ann, my lips are sealed. Don't forget paramount is the welfare of the donkeys, let's get the stables built. Any offers?

Ann. · Joined: 28 Mar 2006 Posts: 187 Location: Bury

You know that bit of land near Stamelos, next to Jupiter, Its just about big enough. Do you think we can get it cheap? It could double as a donkey sanctuary and Big Lank might do a fun run to help fund it, we could probably get lottery or euro funding because its a good cause.