Yiannis Village

Do not go within 100km of the place,dangerous roads,long walk to sadari,families leaving after only one night.Talis the Owner fighting with superb staff in front of families,Wasps! what are they he said ?after 3 days of sleeping 5 in 2 bed apartment.Pool excellent no life guards,staff 1st class shame there not respected.Met some lovely people this place could be something special.More reviews to follow by all our friends and people we met .

 We have just returned from 2 weeks at Yiannis Village. I've just double-checked all previous reviews/comments on this site and cannot believe we stayed in the same place! Did anyone else have problems this year? I think the fight between Tellis and Elvis just about summed up the place!

  i have just returned from a holiday in yiannis village sidari....loved it!!!! but hated sidari......if anyone is going and needs any info email me carole1960@fsmail.net i will return your emails asap...lovely pool, lovely food, nice apartments..basic but clean, good entertainment in the evenings... Holly!!!! what can i say you made our holiday, thanks alot..love elvis too!!

Excellent place to go, it was our first holiday.

 Kids loved it. There were 15 of us all together, 6 children 9 adults.  The staff were nice and pleasent. The place was clean, although it helps to pick up any food droppings when you can.

The food was really nice didn't wait to long for it when it was ordered. The bar staff,  Holly , Elv'as and Tellias the owner were very nice people. night time entertainment lacked a little  needed a little push from time to time but when we got going it was good. They had a kids club that opened twice sometimes three time a day so you could do a bit of shopping, have a quiet drink at the bar or even a late afternoon dip in the pool or dipping someone else in the pool.

Book your trips at Princess Travel it seemed to be cheaper then anywhere else even your own travel company, compare your price list.

It was great. the kids want to go back and so do I...

hello we are going to the yiannis village on monday aug 15th 2005 and have read some really good reports but my concern is...is it difficult to sleep because of the evening entertainment?? im not boring and do like entertainment but we went away last year and couldnt sleep all night because of the noisy bar downstairs this was majorca and i wanted to know if the entertainment goes on all night or is there a cut off time??

annnd cant find any deals july / august from MANCHESTER? plz help !

hi everyone, might be booking a last minute deal with my mum & dad here, would ratha go with m8s but dont think thats happening, im 16 is it any good for peeps my age ? cheers

heya peeps, iv been 2 sidari since i was a baby and now know everybody very well! i have 2 say i have stayed at yannis village for the last 3years and think it is gr8! GOIN AGEN N 3 DAYS!! cant w8 2 c u allllll.. anyways c ya's soon x x x x x

where can I book Yannis ???

HEIP !!!.weve been to Yannis Village (now appartments) twice over the years and want to go again, but cant find a tour opp that lists it. who have you people booked with ?????

The beach is about 1.5 k from yannis village and there are 2 bed with air con. Had great time at the village last August.    

Congratulations to Tom and Julia, all the best for the future, see you in the summer, missed you when i was there in February, saw Telis though, working hard on the new bar complex

Can anyone tell me how far away the beach is? Cosmos brochure contradicts itself, top of page claims 500 metres, Key Facts at bottom claims 1.5 Kilometres.

we are planning to go to yiannis village early sept this year. 2 adults 1 13yr old girl and 1 9 yr old boy. All comments seem optomistic, but can anyone tell me do the 2 bed apts have air conditioning. Brochure claims does, but one write up claims not. Thanks.

Hello everyone this is Julia and also Tom that works at Yiannis Village in the bar. Would just like to say thankyou for all the nice things that you have been saying. Wewould also like to say that we are getting married.Love is the strongest feeling you can have and for this reason we are doing it. Hope everyone is ok and hope to see you again. Many kisses to all of you x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

I havent been there fo long, due to passing off my holidays for other things. Although will be returning for a fourth time in 2006. CAN NOT WAIT. Excellent place, and much better than the grumpy apartments across the road (which i was run over on back in 2002). Andy...

It was wicked. Met loads of cool people and the entertainment was great.

Julia,
Which places in the centre did you go to..? any clubs? We were always at faros (think thats how its spelt) We found ourselves going out really late after the entertainment at the complex just to catch the nightlife as it was starting to liven up. There were some really nice restaurants too we thought, especailly the all you can eat ones!Food was good aswell. You going to go back next year? You havent heard anything yet? x x x

stayed at yannis village last week august first week september and had a great time. met some nice people, especially malcom and tracey, sophie and emma. food at the bar was good. the pool was excellent. we hired a jeep to get about which made it a lot better. our two boys loved it, they made loads of friends. did`nt rate the shop! very grumpy people who ran it. only downside was the mosquitoes! our apartment was dark and dingy but hey the weather made up for that. highly recomend it to other families and people wanting to relax. hi to all the staff who were great.
adie,lesley,sam and jack

excellents all round. i went for 2 weeks (last week july, first week august) and i can honestly say it is the best holiday i've had. tom, kevin and tellis are absolutely brilliant. i'm definately going back but next year it won't be jmc, it will be cosmos but hopefully nothing will change.

i went with my friend, yeah there were lots of families there when we went, a few younger people there but had a great time because its still fairly close to the centre but quiet for when you want to sleep! Kev still hasn't text me but he hasn't text anyone from Yiannis Vilage either I don't think, but I will let you know. xx

I went with friends, well only the one, Esther. There were quite alot of families there at the time when we went. Did you go with friends or family?

Yeah will tell him that you want to get in touch, who did you go with, friends or family?

Hi Julia.

I was there 28th June- 2rd July, hopefully going bk next year but this time for 2 weeks instead. When he gets incontact with you would you beable to forward his number on to me, if he doesn't mind..lol.. When exactly is he back in England do u know?

Thanks for replying x

Hi ya Jo, I don't have Kev's mobile number but he has mine because Tom gave it him the other day so I think he will be getting in contact because he is due to be back in England soon,when were you there? I was there 14th-21st of June and then 24th-2nd oct, just got back last Saturday.

hi everyone!
Just been reading everyones messages about their holiday to Yannis Village. I went there about three months ago and really enjoyed it. It was a really lively place especailly at night! Probs will go back next year. Everyone was really friendly, Tom Tellis and Kevin. Does anyone know how to book without going through a travel agency...I have been trying to find out this for ages..and also just a quick question to Julia Coombe, when you were there did you manage to get kev's mobile number..i wouldnt mind gettin in contact with him now he is in England.
Cheers.
Email Address is jco2002uk@aol.com.

Hi ya, Saying hello to Viv and Will and anyone else who was there when we were, between 24th Sept and 2nd Oct, had a brilliant time again, Viv, your dancing on the table to Beyonce was brilliant, hope you had a good birthday. Am sure everyone will miss Kevin now he has left to return to England, anyway hope to be in touch soon!

I have just come back from staying in Yannis Village and I loved it. My friend & I went, it was our 1st holiday without our parents. I loved it so much I am going back next year. The staff are so friendly, esp Tellis, Tom and Kevin.The appartments are kept clean and tidy. Once you have been you will be going back every year!!!

Just come back from one of the best weeks ever!! It was so good i didn't wanna leave! Greek night is a must-do!!! The staff are sooooo friendly. Telis, Tom and Kev are fab. 3 of the nicest blokes ever. I'm sure Kev will be missed. They definatly made it a holiday to remember!!! All the other guest were so friendly, espically my mates on the winning quiz night team Viv and Will!!! (luv ya!) This is one holiday spot definatly recomended. If you're going there you'll love it. Can't wait to go back next year!

Hi everyone
My family and I stayed in Yannis village sidari,from 21st June-6th July 04,we had a wonderful time,We've bn trying to find out about holidaying there again next year.. Well it's took ages but weve got there in the end, Heres the Website address and the email address to contact Telis direct,Website first (www.yiannisvillage.com/apts.htm)ok
HERES their email address,(info@yiannisvillage.com).And he answers the emails. So good luck and have fun We did.........

Just returned from Yiannis village and have to agree with most other comments. We really enjoyed it. Although it is a long walk to the beach there are plenty of bars to stop off at on the way. Both Tom & Kevin were great. I was surprised that so many children were there during term time but most of these were well behaved and friendly. It was such a shame that two lots of children were allowed to run wild by their mothers and spoil the holiday for others. I felt so sorry for these people affected. I hope you take Thomas Cook to the cleaners for not doing more to address the problem. If you want me to vouch for their bad behaviour let me know.

could anyone give me tellis's e-mail address or how to contact him?

oh yer forgot to mention the work can be a pain at night but its not that far once you get used to it even i managed it when i was dunk everynight after having a great time at all the clubs x x x

what can i say it was one of the nicest placest i have ever stayed at,tellis,tom,kevin and the lovely female waitress were all brilliant lovely people who made the holiday much more realxing and enjoyable.the place is so clean that i wonder if the cleaners ever have any time off they must work round the clock,ten outta ten marks for the accomadation definatly go back again.love ya guys and thanks for the great holiday.sophie x x x

In reply to all those asking if you can book direct. I was told JMC have secured all appartments for the whole season, and cosmos have done the same for next year. they do this so that they can hold the island to ransom, "give us all the appartments for next to nothing, or we dont bring in the tourists" I was told, the emerging bulagarian and croation resorts are giving appartments for nothing to the tour operators. This is why visitors to corfu are 30% down this year as the big operators want you to go to croatia, bulgaria, etc. very sad...

Me and my friend are going to Sidari on the 24th September, Viv, we will be coming to the Yiannis Village apartments most nights probably because I know Tom, the guy who works there well so we might see you there, but if you see him don't tell him I am coming because it's a surprise and I haven't told him yet!

My b/f and I will be going to Yannis Village on the 13th of sept for 2 weeks and we were just wondering if anyone can recommend any beaches or places where we can do water sports?

The comments that everyone has posted have been really positive so we hope to enjoy the holiday as much as you all have

Just returned from a two wek stay 3 aduklts and 3 children 11, 9 and 5. Kids loved it. Tom is a star and really tries to make everyone feel welcome. Kevin is brill too, a real host and entertainer. Yianis in the shop can be off with the kids. Be carefull not to rely on the shop as all the prices are at least 50% higher than just up the road. Maids are fantastic, best weve ever had, though the appartments are very very basic (we had 2 beds in the kitchen...not good). The walk is a hike with young ones. Overall a good place, great weather and very freindly folk. The sort of place you can say , done that, was ok, but wouldnt rush to go back with so many other places. I understand cosmos have got it from JMC next year so maybe things will get better in terms of cost.

We had a fab time, apartment was basic but nice. Tom, Tellis, Kevin and the lovely waitress whos name escapes me (my apologies to her) were really friendly and made our holiday more enjoyable. Our two weeks flew by, this probably due to the fabulous group of people we shared the Village with.A holiday worth repeating,The ONLY down side was the attitude of Yiannis he screamed at the children in Greek and it was left to poor Tellis to explain what the problem was. (jumping in the pool!? we think)
But don't let that put you off the rest was brill!!!!
We would certainly book up to stay there again but for now we remain "SO last week!"

We had a great time at Yiannis Village, the location was good, not too far from the bars and restaurants in the town centre but far enough not to be disturbed by noise at night, everyone was really friendly, Tellis, Tom and Kevin and our rep Kelly was good too, I am thinking of going back in a few weeks. Kayleigh, did you go by yourself when you went? if you did how did you find it?

Did an other holidaymakers manage to find out if you can book direct through Tellis instead of going through Thomson Judi Warren e mail judewoz@aol.co.uk

we have just come back off of our holiday at yiannis village but we are trying to claim something off of our insurance, we need a confirmation letter from the people at yiannis village (tellis preferably) but we have no idea how to get hold of them can anybody help please contact me at krazy_kay123@hotmail.com thankyou for your help kaylee xx

to Kayleigh and Jo, have you thought of ringing the village direct, this is the tel no of one of the postcards 0663-99152 or fax 0663-95442, it may be a long shot but worth a try.

I forgot to mention the young Greek girl who worked at the village during the day, she was always pleasant whether serving behind the bar or serving food, thanks to everyone for a wonderful holiday and a special thanks to Kevin for waving us off on the coach.

We have just retured ferom holiday in Yannis Village sidari, we hasd a wonderul time, Tellis the owners son is a very nice guy, Tom is a lovely guy, very friendly ans Kevin well ! he was an absolute star, he really got then place going at night (but beware of his party trick, throwing people in the pool) but you cant be mad at him becuase he is such a lovely guy, the kids round the pool loved him and he never told them to go away, always had a word and a smile for everyone, the food was really nice, apartments were very clean, just beware of the road outside the vilage, walk in single file. I will definitely think of going back well recommended.

Location was OK, about 20 mins walk to the centre of town. Apartment basic but clean, (could have done with more towel changes though). Pool was excellent but jacuzzi was never switched on. Kevin is a really nice bloke but his Butlins style entertainment was not our thing ! Bar prices a little higher than most places.

hey everyone! I went on holiday to Yannis Village bout 2 weeks ago. I really enjoyed it and would love to go back, but without going through a agent. Does ne one know how you can do this? Thank you

how to book a holiday to yiannis village withput using a travel agent

Can anyone tell me where these appartments are situated in Sidari?
Cheers.

Just back from yiannis village, had a great 2 weeks there. tom and tellis made me feel very welcome and kevin helped me make some friends. our rep kelly was also great and even came to the airport to say goodbye. Hi to everyone (tom, telis and Kevin) see yous soon hopefully.

I have been to Yannis Village three times. So i can say i knew tellis for a maximm of 1 month and 2 weeks. I have great memories from their, although on my last holiday there (2002) i got RUN OVER a week before i was due to leave. Thanks to telli, he put me up in a private hospital. Bobbie and sharon, both use to work with Tellis, They made everyone fell GR8!.... Miss ya yannis village, be seeing you soon.

We had a really great time, everyone was so friendly Thaks Tellis and Tom for a wonderful holiday. We couldn't of asked for anything better, our room was cleaned everyday, the food at the bar was lovely. We will hope to get back there sometime and and another great holiday.

We have just returned from two weeks stay at Yannis Village. The weather was excellent and at this time of year it was lovely and relaxing with excellent views of the mountains. Apartments are basic but well maintained and clean. Not really far from Sidari town where there are bars, restaurants etc.. What really made the holiday excellent was the good food, drink and friendliness of Both Telis and Tom who went out of their way to make this one of the best holidays I have had.. so much so we are going there again next year.

we have just returned from a week at yannis village and the village was a very nice place although the pool was very cold we still enjoyed the full facilties of it. even though the weather was a slight let down it again didnt let the holiday down to much the food was nice and also the two bar staff tele and tom were extremely freindly and cudnt do anything kinder to make your holiday any better

We have just returned from what can only be described as the holiday from hell! We arrived at Yannis Village in the middle of the night to find that the key that should have been left in the door was missing, we were informed the next morning that the key had been stolen. I'm sure you can imagine this made both my friend and I very ill at ease. On the third day of our holiday we decided to go across the road for some lunch to the Spiros Bar (a lovely, clean bar that serves great food and is run by a true gentleman), when we went back to the bar at Yannis Village, Tellis refused to serve us as we had not eaten at his bar. We then for the rest of the week had to use the facilities at the Spiros Bar, which we were more than happy to do as the pool at Yannis turned my hair green (this was a complaint many people had). On our 2nd to last night of our holiday, our rep told us that she had organised for us to have a late checkout to compensate for the unfortunate events of the first night, however, the following day, Tellis called us over in front of a bar full of people and told us that the rep had no right to let us have the use of our room and that we had to be out at midday. I can honestly say I have never met such an arrogant, obnoxious, offensive, lecherous argumentative, intimidating, unbusinessman-like individual with bar staff to match.

Can you tell me how far it is from yaniss village to the nearest hire place were i can hire a scooter and what do i need to hire one. also could tyou roughly gimme an insight to shoppin as im going in 3 weeks. Thanks

Yiannis Village was a pleasure to stay in the location just about right, cleanliness 100% meals good and well presented by friendly people. Teli and Tom really nice.
BUT Sidari was not what I had expected, the one main road which all traffic uses was dangerous, also the beach left a lot to be desired

We liked Yannis Village even though we expeirenced some very bad weather. The pool was nice but very cold. The hightlight of the trip was the extremely freindly Staff.

Nice accomodation in a 2 bedroom appartment. Lots of space. Clean. Nice pool area and bar with very friendly hotel staff. Ideal for families but not so many young singles. A wee bit of awalk to the town center but only took about 10 mins so nothing to bad. Ideal if you dont want to be right in the busy bit of town. Appartments are fairly basic but very clean and quite comfortable. Plenty of eating places near by and close to a small beach. Main beach about 10 mins away. Supermarket and end of road about 5 mins walk. Overall for the price we paid it was good value for money. Just returned on Saturday and it was very hot there. Have fun if you go!!

How far to main bars/restaurants from Yannis Village?

Have just returned from two weeks at Yannis Village and can highly recommend the resort for a family holiday. Althought a fair walk along a narrow road to the main town the fact that the complex is self contained and quiet more than makes up for it. The accommodation is basic but is very well maintained and exceptionally clean. Tellis and the rest of the staff are extremely helpful and very friendly