“There’s always a choice. No challenge is too great, and that’s precisely what creates freedom.”
In the spring of 2023, we, Nienke de Boer and Michel van Doorn, bought our villa in Greece.
After many holidays and travels through the Peloponnese, we quickly knew: if the opportunity ever arose to find a place here, we would seize it with both hands.
During the summer of 2022, we took stock. With four children living away from home, a seven-year-old daughter at home, a successful goldsmith’s business with two locations, and a bed & breakfast in our newly renovated house in Friesland, our lives were filled with work, fun, and wonderful choices. Yet, we felt it was time for the next step.
A drink with a Greek friend in Metsovo eventually led us to Epidaurus, where we found our new home. Here, we now run our villa with three comfortable studios and apartments, offering guests an oasis of peace and privacy amidst olive and citrus trees.
New ambitions
Changing times, the realization that life moves fast, and the increasing difficulty of finding skilled staff made our decision definitive: we were going to change course.
In an environment full of space, tranquility, and culture, we are inspired to make people happy again. With views of the sea and mountains, we run a small-scale holiday accommodation where personal attention is paramount. On our 9,000 m² property, we grow orange and lemon trees and more than 130 olive trees, from which we produce and sell our own olive oil.
Our strength lies in combining creativity, craftsmanship, and culinary hospitality. We call that freedom.
We look forward to welcoming you to one of our accommodations!
Restaurant Michel – Fine Greek Seafood Cuisine
At the same location, you’ll find Restaurant Michel, which we opened in July 2024. The restaurant is exclusively accessible by reservation and offers an intimate setting with a maximum of six tables.
We serve a refined Fine Greek Seafood Cuisine menu – dishes inspired by Greek cuisine, but with a creative and culinary twist. From carefully selected local products to seven-course fine dining, we take our guests on a tasteful journey in a unique setting, overlooking the mountains and the sea.
For your convenience, we offer complimentary taxi transportation from the village for our guests.
👉 For all information about menus, reservations, and special events, please visit www.restaurantmichel.gr
Reservations & information:
Reservations & info: +30 6906 427 422