Hi SpicyShiraz, My personal recommendation to you would be Grapevines Apartments at Alykanas, Zante through Sunstart(subsidiary of First Choice). See Hotel Review. The rooms are for a maximum of three people. Just a few minutes off the beaten track but perfect for your needs. The only thing is that the beach is a ten to fifteen minute walk but worth it when you get there. When we went, a car was included in the price.

Another island to consider is Santorini, Smaragdi Village in Perissa, through Kosmar. It is located in a quiet area and 100 yards from the beach. As with Grapevines, it is exactly what you are asking/looking for. All the best in your search.

Les.

Hi SpicyShiraz. We have booked for Alykanas Beach (or is it Village ). We booked it through Kosmar. It looks really nice. Have a look see what you think. Gx

Yet another island to consider i'm afraid! Why not take a look at Koukanaries and Troulos on Skiathos. Gorgeous sandy beaches on your doorstep and great restaurants too. Neither resort very busy in September, in fact they are not your usual type of resort at all. They are peaceful and laid back. We are returning to Skiathos for our 4th visit in September and are staying in koukanaries......heaven!

john

PargaLuvva - we cannot get in those, already tried and they are fully booked!!

Keffaddict - thanks ! Shall go and have a look!

Are you sure?! It was available with Thomson the other day when I was looking at where to go.

EDIT - Certainly is available for the first 2 weeks in september for 2 adults and child, I've just checked and is priced at £1,298

Now you see i couldn;t find it when i was looking - phoned Kosmar and they told me it was fully booked (obvioulsy their allocation was).

Just looked at it now and you are right.

But i've just booked Pefkos(Rhodes) Matina Apartments, through Direct Holidays and i cannot wait.

The Thomson and Kosmar properties are different I believe. I think up until last year it was Airtours/Mytravel but now it's Thomsons Superfamily . Gx

Hi SpicyShiraz
I like your choice of wine!
We visited Pefkos in September about 3 years ago with Direct. We really enjoyed it. You are very close to the beach in Matina. It looked nice but we stayed further out at Finas.
Anyway you can catch the local bus in the village to Lindos or right in to Rhodes Town. We find driving in to the large towns a bit daunting so went on the bus. Lindos is only about €3 in a taxi. There are some fantastic tavernas. If you want to go round the acropolis go early before all the tourist buses.
We hired a car for a couple of days and went down to the bottom of the island and also to the gorgeous Tsambikos beach. The roads are in good condition and not much traffic. Nearby Lardos has a traditional feel.
Enjoy your hols. I am sure you will.
Yiamass, Jean

We've been to Pefkos for the last two years and had great holidays.
Haven't stayed in the Matina but they are very close to the lovely beach which is perfect for kids and just a few minutes walk off the main street. There are lots of really good restaurants ie. Enigma, Terpsis and Philosophers ( with great views/sunsets). We used Marathon car hire to get about and see a few places and they were cheap and reliable. Worth going to Lindos, Rhodes Town and down to the bottom of the island. I'm sure you'll have a great holiday there.