Old Silk Store

Top choice in Pelion Peninsula


This neoclassical 19th-century gem stands in a leafy garden complete with a cherry tree. Behind its smart cream-and-blue trim, the cosy interior holds five traditional-style rooms. Personable British owner Jill Sleeman serves an €8 breakfast of homemade goodies on request, and can provide information on Pelion hikes and excursions.


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