Apokryfo

Top choice in Cyprus


A piece of rural chic on the edge of Lofou village. Apokryfo means ‘hidden away’ in Greek, and it's certainly appropriate for this charming boutique hotel. Restored by architect Vakis Hadjikyriacou and his interior-decorator wife, these separate stone cottages effortlessly blend rustic character with modern luxury, utilising earthy colours, limed wood and local textiles. This is one hideaway you won’t want to leave.

Baby baths, cots and highchairs can be arranged. The hotel’s Agrino restaurant is also top-notch.


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