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This guestbook was started in late May 2001. The purpose of this guestbook is
to get feedback from our previous and future visitors (or as Eva and family
would rather say "from our friends"). We sincerely hope you had a
great time at our home and that you enjoyed Cyprus!
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Guest's Name:
Cescamax@aol.com
Dear
Chris Eva and Family,
Guest's Name:Eileen
Schuster
It was
in November that I was able to visit Eva, Andrew and Chris in Polis.
After many wonderful stories, looking at beautiful photos and
descriptions from my boyfriend Didi, I at last had the opportunity to
visit C & A Appartments. I was visiting Cyprus as a tour guide with 30
German guests, staying in Lemesos and was lucky to have 2/3 days off.
Didi was staying at C & A’s during my second week on Cyprus.
Guest's Name:
Ringel, Hans-Dieter
Hey Chris, Eva, Andrew and all my other cyprus friends...
Hilfreiche und immer zutreffende Tips welche Eva und Chris während des Frühstücks geben erleichtern die restliche Planung für den jeweiligen Tagesablauf... >>>>wo sind die besten Tavernen, wo kann man sich ein Fahrzeug mieten, was ist besonders Sehenswert in der Polis Region...und..und .und...
Didi aus Köln
Guest's Name:
sandra dear chris and family once again thank you for making me feel very welcome in your holiday apartments. i first came with my husband alan who has since died, but friends jan and nick took over his role as carer so that i could still enjoy being with you and all your family. i cannot put into words how special you make me feel it's always like coming home when i arrive each year. as i am on the plane going home i'm thinking about the following year and my visit to you once again. from one wheelchair user to another a big thank you. xxxxxxxx, love from sandra
Guest's Name:
Dorothee Reen Hi Chris and Eva, At the Easter barbecue with your family and all the guests we could enjoy Eva's great cookery (I can praise her cuisine even though I am a picky eater!). On this occasion we may try your father's mysterious pickled plant. Whatever we wanted, you wish to make it real and no matter how many questions my mother had you always had an open ear for everything. Next time I come with a swimsuit and we will plunge into the water after 14 years and after this I will enjoy your raised sunbeds again. Many thanks for everything from Dorothee and Mechtild
Guest's Name:
Noel McCann
If you've ever been faced with the task of
finding adequate accommodation for wheelchair holidays then look no more.
C & A Apartments run by Chris, his mum Eva and dad Andreas is as near as
perfect as it is possible to be. The success of this complex is due to
the fact that the apartments and facilities have been designed and built
with the guidance of someone who knows what he is talking about -
someone in a chair himself. Accessible bedrooms, wide doors, no hassle
bathrooms with enough grabrails to occupy an octopus all take the worry
and stress out of your holiday. This place also offers a welcome so warm
and friendly that you immediately feel at ease. There's breakfast in the
sun by the pool and uninterrupted peace if that is what you want or as
an alternative any adrenalin rush that Chris can arrange for you. It's
no wonder that just about everyone who comes here books to return just
as we have and there is a sense of relief knowing that you will cope and
that means a lot when holidays are difficult to book. Able bodied and
disabled mix here without the edginess and tension often experienced at
other so called 'disabled accomodation'. Here you arrive as strangers
and leave as friends not only with the owners but with everyone who is
staying and in this day and age that is a unique experience. Well done
Chris, your place is very special.
Linda and Noel McCann
Guest's Name:
van hoeve
“Met zijn drieën (Pauline 18
elektrische rolstoel, Lucas 15 en ik hun moeder) zijn wij eind
september een week naar het Polis gegaan naar Chris, Eva en Andreas. Het
was een verademing om er naar toe te gaan. Geen zorgen over “hoe kom ik
van het vliegveld naar Polis”, het aangepaste busje stond klaar, “Zijn
de aanpassingen wel geschikt voor Pauline?” In het appartement was alles
ruim en perfect. Pauline kon goed ‘uit de voeten’ met de elro. Het
toilet was goed aangepast de douche was prima. Ga zo maar door. De
omgeving rond het zwembad en in de stad was zo vriendelijk en bereikbaar
dat Pauline veel alleen kon doen. Zij ging zelfstandig naar het internet
café, Ze ging alleen naar het postkantoor en kon alleen bij het zwembad
zijn. Er was altijd wel iemand aan wie zij aanspraak had of met wie zij
kon zwemmen. Zo kon ik er ook zo af en toe met Lucas opuit om andere
dingen te doen. Natuurlijk deden we ook veel dingen samen.
Guest's Name:Elaine
Tunbridge We had a really super time in Cyprus – in fact we are keen to go back next May as a 60th treat for Mike. The apartment was ideal for Mike so it was relaxing for me as well. There was a pool with floating armchairs – very relaxing! A short walk, or roll, got you to the village square which was lovely. Full of restaurants – Mike’s idea of heaven! We ate out every night and enjoyed the atmosphere. Everyone was really friendly and we made some really good friends in the apartments themselves.
Guest's Name:
MARK JAMES
How often do you find an article of interest on the Internet, send an
email and never get a reply? Sounds familiar?. An immediate response
always makes a good impression - 41 emails is nothing short of
impressive. Thats the number of emails we exchanged Chris reliably
informs me!!. With the accommodation, transfers and car hire all booked
with no problems whatsoever courtesy of Chris, that just left us the
task of finding flights and Insurance. The flights, no real problem, but
finding suitable insurance for a person with special needs can present
difficulties. We decided on flights with British Airways and Insurance
through HSBC Bank. On arrival into Larnaca Airport (Paphos is nearer
though), we were greeted by Andreas and promptly transferred to Polis.............in
the pouring rain!!. On arrival, we were escorted to our brilliantly
equipped and adapted apartment by Eva and Chris. We spent the first
couple of days getting accustomed to the area, and the weather, which by
now had improved (thankfully!!). We also managed a swim on Polis beach,
just a 15 minute walk from the apartments. In the evenings, there were
plenty of eating establishments nearby, and, disappointingly for Jane, a
pub with Sky Sports!!. We hired a
non adapted
car for the remainder of our 12 night stay and thoroughly enjoyed
exploring the Country. We would definitely recommend Coral Bay Beach for
anyone wanting to play in the sand and swim in the sea. Did we come
across any 'hidden costs'? No, everything was exactly as expected - even
the car hire where 'extras' can increase the cost considerably.
However what made the holiday beyond any
shadow of doubt was the hospitality shown by Chris and his family. This
is not your 'basic package family holiday' out of a tour operator
brochure - it is much much more, and the personal attention to fine
detail and the way you are genuinely made to feel welcome is something we
have never experienced on any other holiday we have ever been on. Is
this the best holiday we have had? - Yes, and we would pack our bags and
go again tomorrow. We had no problem with any of the areas we visited
with our 8-year old son, Thomas, who is wheelchair bound, and everyone
we met were friendly and helpful. We can't honestly think of anything
critical to say about anything related to our holiday - it was perfect
in every respect.
If you are reading this article and
wondering if it is genuine, then yes it is. I am the Chair of Governors
at Thomas's Special School (Fairfields School, Northampton, UK) and
you are more than welcome to contact me with regards to what has been
written (MARK@rjames47.freeserve.co.uk).
Thank you to everyone for making our
holiday so special.
Love from Mark, Jane, Thomas and Katie
James. xxxxx
Guest's Name:
Jon Bunnig
We sure
had a fantastic time. The studios are as good as mentioned on your
detailed website (s).It was good to change the rain the Netherlands for
the sun in Cyprus.
See you soon, take care
Guest's Name:
anna
mcgrath
hiya chris
just a quick note to thank you, your mother and father for a lovely holiday. The welcome and kindness we received made it a very special time. we look forward to staying with you again hopefully it will not be too long.
vincent + anna
Guest's Name:
david craig “Fantastic holiday, Wonderful family, Highly recommended. We will return”.
Guest's Name:
w.dboer@hccnet.nl Voor
de tweede keer zijn we in Cyprus geweest in studio 8 bij Chris, Eva en
Andreas. We zijn aan dat plekje verslaafd geraakt. Maar als wij weer komen
mag Annet dan weer zwemmen in zee met Eva en Nelly.
Guest's Name:
Billy Durham
Hello! Chris, Eva,& Andreas. Our Cypriot Friends. Well
Chris what can i say about you and your family, that has not been said
before, We have gone through your guest book, and no matter what we say some
one else will has said it already. You and your lovely family have created a
beautiful oasis in the center of Polis, we loved going around your village
using one of your rental scooters (made our holiday stress free). i liked
the way it is and pray that the big Holiday firms dont come in and ruin the
town by building highrise hotels that dont have any feeling about them and
they only worry about the money that they make from people and every body
is just a number. Where as arriving at C&A Apartments. we felt the warmth"
not from the hot sun in the sky" but from your familys hearts, i dont think
we have ever had a welcome like it any where else. Yes Chris (or should i
say Mr Neophytou) Guest's Nam e: Chris ChristofidesGuest's Residence: UK Date Signed: 13th Sept 2005 "We are a family of five and we came to C&A on a recommendation. I went on the web site as soon as I was given the details about C&A and booked straight away once I read all the details about the accommodation, facilities and Polis. Although I was born in Cyprus I had never stayed in Polis nor visited the Akamas peninsula. When we arrived we were not disappointed. The family welcome was special and warm. The facilities were first class and the atmosphere was calm, relaxed and very inclusive. We are all able bodied and throughout our stay we integrated naturally with all the guests. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at C&A and would like to return in the future" Regards to all of you Guest's Name: pietchelvis Guest's Residence: Holland Date Signed: 10th Sept 2005 Afgelopen week zijn we teruggekeerd uit Cyprus en voor de allereerste keer hebben we besloten volgend jaar naar dezelfde bestemming te gaan. Piet, mijn man heeft de ziekte van Becker waardoor hij zeer veel moeite heeft met opstaan , lopen en normaal dus ook niet een zwembad in en met name niet uit kan komen. Nu was alles perfekt. Het appartement was ruim en de badkamer volledig aangepast. Via de hellingbaan kon Piet makkelijk zelf vanuit het appartement naar het zwembad gaan. Via de zwembadlift kon ik hem net zo vaak als hij wilde in het zwembad laten zakken en ook weer ophalen natuurlijk.Het was voor hem jaren geleden dat hij in onze vakantie heeft kunnen zwemmen. Rondom het zwembad waren ook een aantal verhoogde ligbedden voor gasten die moeite hebben met de gewone ligbedden. Verder kun je via Chris een electrische rolstoel, een scoot-mobiel en ook andere hulpmiddelen regelen zoals b.v. een tillift. Hieraan zijn uiteraard wel kosten verbonden maar het is het wel waard. Zo hebben wij voor de gehele periode een scoot-mobiel gehuurd waardoor we makkelijk zelf naar het strand konden maar ook elke avond even naar het dorp gingen. In elk restaurant was het geen enkel probleem om met de scoot-mobiel te komen. Er werd altijd ruimte gemaakt en men was altijd behulpzaam met het parkeren van de scooter. Wat voor ons ook een zeer belangrijke reden is om terug te gaan is de persoonlijke aandacht van zowel Chris, Eva als Andreas. Met Chris hebben we erg gelachen, Eva is altijd even zorgzaam en Andreas is erg behulpzaam als je wat meer wilt weten over het eiland. Wij hebben voor 3 dagen een auto gehuurd en Andreas gaf aan waar de bezienswaardigheden waren maar ook praktische informatie zoals de aangepaste toiletten. We vonden het echt jammer dat we afscheid moesten nemen van de hele familie. Maar we gaan zeker terug. Ik kan het echt iedereen aanraden om naar C en A appartementen te gaan. Het is te boeken via buitengewoonreizen.nl Hierbij wil ik Andreas, Eva en Chris bedanken voor de geweldige vakantie die wij hebben gehad. Guest's Name : MaarteenGuest's Residence: Belgium Date Signed: 29th August 2005
11may till 18 may 2005
We had a fantastic time with Chris,
Eva,Andreas and family. It was the first holiday since becoming a
wheelchair user. All the facilities are waiting for us an were perfect.
So we used the monkey poon and it was very easy to turn into the bed. We
hired an electric scooter so that we could make a walk every day.
Everything into the house was perfect: the bathroom was spacious enough
to maneuver around and it was fine to have a shower-sitting.
Everything was perfect. Eva's breakfast
and home-made cakes in the afternoon were to die for. We had a wonderful
time and next year we will come back.
Jim Morrison Guest's Residence: UK Date Signed: 27th August 2005 Dear Chris,
Eva, Andreas and all your lovely family, The warm welcome from you and your family makes us immediately feel at home and relaxed in your Polis oasis. The beautiful pool surrounded by all itsspectacular plants and trees is the perfect place to unwind. Tom and Robbie loved the pool so much. The pool hoist meant that Robbie could access the pool easily and safely and was swimming 5 lengths by the end of the holiday! It was lovely to have the adjoining studios which have been refurbished beautifully. It meant that the boys could have some space away from us but we were still close at hand. The spacious toilets/bathrooms make it easy to transfer from wheel chair to shower chair. The hospitality laid on by your family is second to none - the barbeques, breakfasts etc. But we do have one complaint - we have all put on weight thanks to the delicious cakes served-up by Eva at the pool each afternoon!! The whole holiday was made truly special and complete by meeting up again with our friends from last year - Helen, Nigel, Liam, Amy and Kathy - just perfect. Thank you all once again, love Trace, Jim, Tom and Robbie xxxx Guest's Name:
helen quinton
We have just returned from a heavenly two
week holiday in sunny Cyprus. To say we enjoyed ourselves would be an
understatement. From the moment we saw Andreas (or taxi man, as my 3
year old likes to call him) at the airport waiting for us, to the
emotional reunion with Chris and his adorable mother Eva, till the
moment we had to say our tearful goodbyes, it was just perfect. We
visited last year for just one week, as we were a little nervous about
taking our disabled son abroad for the first time. We found everything
was so easy and well prepared for disabled people, that we quickly
rebooked for this year. C and A apartments are the perfect holiday
destination for disabled people and able bodied people alike and I would
recommend them to anyone. We also had the pleasure of meeting our
friends from last year, Jim, Tracy, Tom and Robbie again. This was the
icing on the cake and made it a truly memorable holiday
Thank you to Andreas, Chris and Eva and of
course the rest of the family xx
Guest's Name:
Anne Fouquet
Date Signed: 12th August 2005
Guest's Name:
debbie latini At the beginning of
july my husband lorenzo and I enjoyed a fab two weeks at evas
appartments. We were very impressed with the excellent accomadation
which was more accessible than any where we have ever stayed even
better than our own home!!! Evas breakfasts and homemade cakes were
fab as was Andreas's homemade lemonade. We were made to feel very
welcome. We went on two of the trips with Andreas who impressed us
with his vast knowledge the trip to the mountains was one I feel we
will never forget because the scenery was breathtaking thankyou so
much Andreas.
The town and the local people were so
welcoming too and accessible you never had to worry about where to
eat because all the restaurants were so helpful.
We will definately be returning next
year to enjoy another carefree, friendly, welcoming and totally
relaxing holiday.
Thank
you to Eva, Andreas, Chris and
the rest of friends and family who made our holiday so great xx
Guest's Name: Dawn Guest's Residence: UK Date Signed: 27th July 2005 Hi to you all...
We would just like to give you an enormous
Thanks and a thumbs up for all your help to ensure we had the time of
our lives in Cyprus.
We cannot express our thanks for the
thought that has gone into your accommodation, especially with the
wheelchair user in mind. Pete has been wheelchair bound for over 20
years due to MS, and has no lower mobility, impaired vision etc...and
until we stayed with you and your family, we never thought a holiday
like this would have ever been possible. The ramps, the wide access to
studio's, the adapted shower rooms, and the apartment within which we
stayed was fantastically thought out. It's been over 30 years since
Pete had ever been in the sea...and with all your carefull adaptations
to many accessible areas this was made possible. He was lowered into
the sea from a specially adapted seat and hoist and he had a brilliant
time dipping in the 'Med'.
The Pool played a very important part in
our stay at C & A Apartments......this meant that with the hoist and a
special floating 'bed' my husband was able to enjoy a dip in the pool to
keep cool. just like the rest of us....Well Done, Chris...you made our
holiday a holiday to remember. Not forgetting Eva's magnificently
delicious home made cakes for afternoon teas, and Andreas' sizzling
barbecues.....cant wait to revisit next year......started packing
already and have only been back home 24 hours.....Love to you all and
thank you so very much, from the bottom of our hearts for such a truly
memorable time.
Will be in touch soon,
Best wishes
Dawn and Pete Bailey-Hague and Jan
PS if anyone out there is reading this
and wonders if it is too good to be true, you can email me .....contact
Chris for my details.
Barbara Guest's Residence: UK Date Signed: 5th July 2005
Mark, who
has been paraplegic since 1985, myself, (Barbara) Rhiannon (17),James (17)
and their friends Dan (17) and Martin (27) all stayed at Eva's apartments
this month and had the most relaxing holiday we've ever had. Guest's Name:
Vanessa Rumble
Dear Chris, Eva, Andreas and all the family Guest's Name:
Pam Richardson
Hi Guest's Name:Heather
Pemberton We
all really enjoyed our stay at C&A apartments, the apartments were
exactly as we had expected, perfect for anyone in a wheelchair, the
pool hoist really made the holiday, taking away all the worries of
how to get Dennis in and especially out of the pool, it was
brilliant. The combination of friendly and relaxed hosts, well
adapted apartments and the pool hoist made for a stress free
relaxing holiday. I would definitely recommend it to anyone
either with a disability or not.
Thanks Chris, Eva and Andreas for making us welcome and part of the
family. Hopefully we will be back.
Regards Heather,
Alex and Dennis
Guest's Name: Richard Smith Guest's Residence: UK Date Signed: 30th June 2005
Hi
Guys, Guest's Name:Trevor
Reeve My family and I (husband and two children)
decided to take my mother on holiday with us. She has
been in a wheelchair for six years and has not travelled
abroad during this time. We were all extremely concerned
how we would cope with the whole issues of travelling
abroad.
The accommodation side was easy, we found
Chris and his family. Superb accommodation with
everything my mother required for her stay. Nothing was
too much trouble and the whole family made us feel
extremely welcome. My two children aged 10 and 8 found
nothing to moan about and enjoyed the pool and the local
beach.
The town itself is very nice. Chris has
worked hard to ensure
that facilities for the disabled are being put into
place, a ramp for wheelchairs on the beach and toilets.
The restaurant managers are all used to the requirements
of wheelchair users and are extremely helpful and will
assist with moving chairs, table as required.
To sum up our holiday experience, we had
an extremely relaxed and enjoyable holiday and my mother
is already checking her dates for next year.
Bev, Trev, Abby, Tony and Janet Guest's Name: dan&rach Guest's Residence: UK Date Signed: 29th June 2005 Thank you so much to Chris and his family for
a really enjoyable holiday. You made us feel so welcome and
relaxed and nothing was too much trouble. Being able to get
into the pool for the first time since becoming a wheelchair
user was a big step for us both. Looking forward to seeing
you all again in October, take care love Rachel & Dan.
chrisandjoyce Guest's Residence: UK Date Signed: 22nd June 2005 Its always sad to return from a good holiday
especially when you have found a totally suitable place to
spend some time in the sun. As anyone who has to consider a
disability will know, not every "disabled accessable" claim
is what it should be, but not only are the newly refurbished
rooms now totally suitable but the pool area with its raised
sunbeds and pool hoist mean disabled and carer alike can enjoy
peace of mind and a really relaxing holiday.
If that were not enough you then have Christo
and his extended family and friends who are the icing on the
cake as far as we are concerned. Even on our first visit (this
was our 3rd in just over 1 year) we were treated as family
and now Joyce will e-mail Christo before we travel and
sort out a B-B-Q evening as you would your own friends and
family.
Its very hard to say just what it is that
makes the C&A apartments experience such an enjoyable one ,
but if Chris and Co could bottle it they would all be
millionaires! Thanks once again guys. Guest's Name: karl.nussbaum Guest's Residence: Switzerland Date Signed: 21st June 2005
This was third
time I stayed in C & A. Every time more for me that is
coming back to my second family and to very good friends. I
am looking forward to the next time Guest's Name: Kathy Guest's Residence: UK Date Signed: 31st May 2005 Lovely place, lovely weather, but above all
lovely people.
All
my fears about going on a "disabled holiday" were completely
abolished when I met Eva, then Chris and Andreas.
Myself (wheelchair
user) and my carer were put completely at our ease, and would
eagerly recommend this place to anyone disabled or able-bodied.
Kathy Crawley
Guest's Name:
Karla
"My third time at C&A apts in Polis, -
being part of the furniture now - was like coming home after 3 years of
staying away. Although it was Janneke's first time, it was so familiair
to here, she had the feeling of knowing Eva, Andreas, and Chris as long
as I do.
We had a lovely and relaxing holiday. In
the swimming pool and in the garden, talking with our neighbours,
drinking Dutch coffee with Eva and Andreas and visiting the Polis park with
Chris on the scooters (historic moment, his first time). The oranges
from the trees in the garden where excellent, (juiceful and sweet) even
as the home made lemonade,
cakes, and oliveoil. My birthday
party and present from Dimitri was a complete surprise, I'll never
forget, Thanks to you all. We love to come again. See you later!!!
Guest's Name:
Daan We hebben met onze groep een fantastische week gehad hier op Cyrpus. het appartement en de studio's zijn met alle voorzieningen uitgerust en ook het zwembad met de lift was een genot. De ontvangst door Chris, Eva en Andreas was geweldig en ook de rest van de week werden we ondergedompeld in hun gastvrijheid! Verder hebben we genoten van uitstapjes naar Pafos, een rit door het Troodos gebergte en de zee die op 20 minuten loopafstand ligt. De afsluitende boottocht op de dag van ons vertrek was ook geweldig, zeker met het zwemmen in de zee! We hebben genoten van alles. Chris, Eva en Andreas: ga zo door! Guest's Name:
John Thorpe
Where do I begin? Having just returned from a wonderful weeks
holiday at C&A Apartments, with Chris, Eva, Andreus & the rest
of the family. So many high points, from wonderful people,
Fantastic food & the apartments are designed with such thought.Nothing
was too much trouble. Eva's breakfast & home-made cakes in the
afternoon, were to die for. Andreus knowledge on the trip to the
Troodos mountains & Kykkos monastery was second to none, with
plenty of stops on the way for refreshments, toilet & photos.
Going out with Chris & the rest of the crowd was a scream.
Tables raised at some restaurants for wheelchairs & waiters
eager to help. Our holiday was also made a lot easier regarding
wheelchairs, having only taken my sister's manual wheelchair, we
hired an electric one from Chris, this made our holiday easier &
also gave my sister a little more independence. (Chris as an
array of chairs & scooters for you to hire) Please visit Chris's
other website for items to hirer.
www.paraquip.com.cy The
biggest highlight was seeing Janet being lowered into the pool
on the hoist & floating around with not a care in the world. But,
saying good bye was the hardest, there were a few tears on
parting with Eva. We will defiantly be going back next year to
see our new found family & friends.
John, Lorraine & Janet
UK Guest's Name:
Katie
Katie and Agnes had a fantastic
time with,Eve,Andreas,Chris and family. We were made to feel
very welcome had a great Greek Easter with lovely barbecues and
cakes! Loved having the scooters and the beach nearby! Had great
fun!! And will be back with David and family!! Its the most
disabled friendly holiday Ive been on!!! What more can I say...
FANTASTIC!!!! Guest's Name:
david gildner
We have just had the most wonderful two weeks holiday in the C & A Apartments, were Chris, Eva and Andreas proved to be the perfect hosts. Nothing was to much trouble and they did every thing to make our holiday exceed all our expectations. The apartments situated just a few minutes from the lovely traffic free square of Polis with its friendly cafes, shops and restaurants is the perfect base for a stress free holiday. If you have a disability and have had doubts about taking a holiday abroad, take a look through the guest book and look at the website and book with confidence – you wont be disappointed. David & Susan Guest's Name:
hans.beminge@swipnet.se
Dear Chris, Eva and Andreas.
We have only stayed at your fantastic place twice-one night in april
2004 and one night in april 2005- and already we feel like old
friends! And when we visit Cyprus next year we will certainly come
back again. C&A is a perfect place to stay in, and its owners are
really lovely people!!
Polis is a very good place for us who are so interested in the
beautiful Akamas area.
Kindesr regards
Hans and Ann-Britt Beminge
Sweden Guest's Name:
Vivienne Simpson
Hi Chris, Eva &
Andreas, Guest's Name:
philip weaver This was my first visit abroad
since becoming a wheelchair user and I was somewhat concerned as
to accessibility and getting around (both inside and out).
However I need not have worried as
the facilities were perfect; infact some areas were better than
I have at home!!!. There were ramps everywhere and the apartment
was spacious enough to maneuver around easily in a wheelchair,
the bathroom was spacious too, and it was great to have a shower
- sitting down!!
Chris has a wide range of chairs,
power scooters, walking aids and much more, that are available
for hire at a reasonable price.
Chris and his family made us feel
very welcome and were happy to stop and chat to us, even though
they appeared very busy. Chris found us plenty of places to
visit and several restaurants all of which were accessible.
We only have one complaint......that it was too cold to go swimming! Julie and I had a good time and we
have recommended it to our friends and we hope to be back again
soon Guest's Name:
Emma Fairhall Chris, we can’t thank you enough for all that you and your family did to ensure our first visit to your beautiful island was memorable. Our holiday would have been impossible had it not been for the thought that you’ve put into your apartment complex, making is perfectly suitable for wheelchair users. The hoist to get disabled people into the pool is a brilliant idea (even if the water is a little cold at this time of year!) and we can’t wait to return to visit you all again. Guest's Name:
Chrissy Prydun & Davey
It may have been nearly three months ago since my friend Davey and I first set foot in delightful Cyprus, but by no means have our blissful experiences there largely credited to the staff and wheelchair friendly amenities at C&A Apartments.During our one week stint at the superior C&A apartments we were provided with a clean, well-equipped and comfortable deluxe apartment to happily return to every night>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Read further Guest's Name:
Ali Moore
Date Signed: 31st Oct 2004 Hi! |
Guest's Residence: France
Date Signed: 31st Oct 2004
Nous venons de passer une semaine
chez Eva et Chris à Polis (Chypre). Nous recommandons cet endroit très adapté au
handicap physique, tout y est fait pour rendre la vie facile et agréable dans
une ambiance familiale. La Maman prépare des bons et copieux repas à la demande
et le Papa peut vous emmener visiter la région dans un véhicule parfaitement
adapté. Chris, le fils de la famille, s'est investi pour que certains
restaurants, commerces, la plage soient accessibles et également pour que les
handicapés puissent participer à certaines activités nautiques et sportives sur
la plage de Latsi. Inutile de préciser que les logements (très proche du centre
ville) et la piscine sont très accessibles et que l'on peut y louer lève-malade
et fauteuil électrique.
Famille LOUVEL
Guest's Name:
gerard
moore
Guest's Residence:
UK
Date Signed:
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family and i had a great time
. the evening meals cooked by eve and family where fantastic. the ramp on the beach is brilliant for wheelchairs'as are all the rooms at c/a apartments. friendly family,good food, plenty of sunshine what more could anyone ask for on holiday.Guest's Name:
Steve Moore
Guest's Residence:
UK
Date Signed:
28th Oct
2004
Our family spent a fantastic two
weeks at C&A Apartments. The hospitality of the Neophytou family is exceptional.
From the homeliness of Eva's cooking, the wisdom and knowledge about Cypus of
Andreas and the "everything is possible" attitude of Chris, it is the perfect
holiday for everyone. No-one should be concerned about any disabilty as their
positive approach will find the answer.
I wish the Neophytou family every success for the future and hope that others
learn from them.
Steve
Guest's Name:
elizabeth
griffin
Guest's Residence:
Scotland
Date Signed:
Guest's Name:
Ingeborg
Guest's Residence:
Date Signed: 27th Oct 2004
hello all of you,
I only can say thank you for everything. Since I have to use a wheelchair this
has been the most wonderful experience - I felt like a member of the family. as
I have seen a few places before and I am rather critical, but this place is
exceptional, one does feel safe and does get every comfort. last year i started
to travel on my own - without company. at the appartment and at the airport i
felt like something special, but of course in a good way. Next year - if the
political situation is not going to a worse change, I definitely will came back
to this place - to the always cheerful eva, nutcracking andreas and of course to
chris, who does manage the 'new' life very well.and to all the activities they
offer - one does get more confident in oneself. this is the way how holidays
should be - relaxing.
thank you again!
Guest's Name:
Helen
& Rick Ashton
Guest's Residence:
Date Signed: 25th Oct 2004
We have just returned from our
second visit this year to C&A Apartments and if possble we enjoyed it even more
than the first time!Helen like Chris has Ataxia and is a wheelchair user.
Andreus has shown us some of the local delicasies,his home grown olives,
pomegranites also showing us his nuts.
My wife Helen was a fearless participant in extreme sports and had a crack at
Parasailing,we also enjoyed the new ramp at the beach and the Alkion 2 Glass
bottom boat trip.
Eva kept us supplied with cakes and hearty breakfasts,whilst also showing us the
best swimming spots.
We are already looking forward to our next visit and meeting up with our Cypriot
freinds. Can't wait to return.
Guest's Name:
Chris Polhill
Guest's Residence:
UK
Date Signed:
2
Hello All,
Mo and I have just returned from a holiday ay C&A Tourist Apartments in Cyprus.
It is a small family-run concern consisting of eight 1 or 2 bedroom studios and
a 3 bedroom apartment. I have been fortunate enough be able to travel around the
world with my wheelchair, and have stayed in many hotels and resorts with
varying degrees of accessible accommodation. I can say without hesitation that
this was the most enjoyable worry-free week I have spent anywhere.
Andreus and his wife Eva, along with their son Chris (Who has Friedreich’s
Ataxia like me) run a very friendly and well organised location for able-bodied
and disabled people alike. The main reason for their success in my opinion is
the small scale of the apartments. Instead of being a room number, you are made
to feel part of the family. All visitors are encouraged to mix & dine with
others bringing shy people comfortably out of their shells.
Accessibility has been the main driving force behind the design with roll-in
showers and handrails where they should be. A swimming pool with a hoist and
handrails is ideal to cool off in the very warm climate (I went in October!) To
complete a perfect holiday, there are various accessible excursions such as a
boat trip with a specially designed hoist-chair to lower you over the side and
into the sea! Unbelievably, there is also a fully accessible parasailing trip! A
resident accessible taxi and rentals of electric scooters and other such
equipment make C&A Tourist Apartments the complete holiday for all.
Guest's Name:
Connie
Guest's Residence:
UK
Date Signed:
Thanks to all the team, and it is a great team, for a wonderful holiday. The weather was brilliant, the sea exceptional, the scenery awesome and Polis very, very friendly and relaxing. After all that you return to a "laid back",friendly, helpful atmosphere, Eva's cakes and
cooking, Andrea's attentivness, fruit and tours, Chris's enthusiasm for you to have a good holiday, and a splendid backroom staff. We stayed in the upstairs apartment,very roomy it seemed reasonableto us. I am sure I have said enough, if I have missed anyone I am sorry. Ah! DIMITRI enough said, just HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Good luck and best wishes to allConnie,Sheila,Jean and Alan
Guest's Name:
may and phil
mcardle
Guest's Residence:
Date Signed: 21st Oct 2004
Many thanks for helping us to have a most enjoyable holiday. Without the hire of the scooter we would not have seen as much of Polis as we did. It was great meeting so many new friends. I hope it wont be too long before we come back. Thanks to Eva,Chris and not forgetting Andreas. Cheers .
Guest's Name:
JACQUI & BONNIE
Guest's Residence:
UK
Date Signed:
We spent a fabulous week with Chris and his family at the C & A apartments in Cyprus. The apartments were all we could have hoped for and the hospitality of the family was outstanding. We had a really great time and will be joing them again soon!!!!
Guest's Name:
Kirsten
Guest's Residence:
Date Signed: 18th Oct 2004
Hi, Chris, Eva und Andreas,
gestern sind wir nach Hause zurück gekehrt - hier ist es kalt und nass, und wir
vermissen schon jetzt die Sonne und die Wärme Zyperns. Wir durften 10
wundervolle Tage bei Euch genießen - es war eine sehr schöne Zeit, Eure
Appartements sind einfach wunderbar, und Maj-Britt hat es genossen, sich frei
und überall bewegen zu können. Auch der Pool war herrlich, und die Idee mit dem
Lift ist einfach toll. Habt Dank für die schöne Zeit bei Euch, den gemütlichen
letzten Abend, die liebevolle Gestaltung mit all den wunderbaren Blumen und
Blüten! Ich denke, wir werden Euch einmal wieder besuchen.
Seid ganz lieb gegrüßt von
Inga, Maj-Britt und Kirsten
Guest's Name:
Alison, Kate and Helen
Guest's Residence:
Date Signed: 17th Oct 2004
Thank you so much for another great holiday. We're already talking about coming back next year and it's not even next year yet! Hope to see you all soon for more barbeque and Gin and Tonics!!
Guest's Name:
David Hartley
Guest's Residence:
Date Signed: 16th Oct 2004
Thanks very much for a great holiday, the accommodation was excellent. The facilities for disabled travellers was a great help and the food Eva cooked is worth coming back for not to mention the Cyprus brandy.
Guest's Name:
Alan
Jacqui and friends
Guest's Residence:
UK
Date Signed:
4th time with Chris Eva and their
lovely family, a brilliant week once again. We keep coming back because of the
hospitality shown to us. We have found the gem in the Island of Cyrpus, we are
sure there isn't a better place to stay.
Back to the lovely U.K. with rain hail and cold winds, never mind it gives us
the reason to save to see Cyprus and our wonderful family again next year.
By the way the 6 of us staying in the appartment are all able bodied, but we can
see by the happy faces why the disabled guest find C and A appartments the best.
Thank you all for a wonderful holiday.
Guest's Name:
Wout en
Annet
Guest's Residence:
Date Signed: 13th Oct 2004
Heel erg bedankt voor de geweldige vakantie die wij hebben gehad in jullie appartement. De boottocht was een mooie belevenis en de trip met Andreas heeft ook veel mooie indrukken bij ons achtergelaten. De maaltijden en barbeques van Eva en Andreas waren heerlijk. 'Anita' vond de tuin van dichtbij, na haar duikeling, ook heel mooi en het zwemmen in de zee met Eva was ook om nooit te vergeten. We hebben genoten van het welkom en de gastvrijheid. Een goede reden om snel weer terug te komen.
Guest's Name:
Graham Fickling & Polly Rhys
Guest's Residence:
UK
Date Signed:
It was fantastic to spend the day with you and your family. We look forward to spending our holiday with you and also building a lasting friendship that may be of value to you and us. What you are doing to offer facilities for the disabled is great. I hope that it is of comfort to you to know that people living with Ataxia, support you in the UK.
Guest's Name:
Sarah
Sangregorio
Guest's Residence:
Date Signed: 3rd Oct 2004
Siamo stati ospiti presso questi bellissimi appartamenti nel mesi di agosto. L'accoglienza è stata favolosa e siamo stati trattati benissimo. Sicuramente avendo la possiblità, ci torneremo!
Guest's Name:
Jane Sowerby
Guest's Residence:
UK
Date Signed:
Although we were actually
staying in a hotel in Paphos, the fantastic day we spent with Chris in Polis was
the highlight of the holiday. I was lucky enough to find the Evas Apartments
website before leaving the UK, and met up with Chris once in Cyprus. We had a
whole day of activities, including a boat trip with a gorgeous swim in the sea,
and parasailing. Since an accident last year left me confined to a wheelchair,
these were things I thought were no longer possible. Chris showed me that
anything is possible! All his hard work has meant that Polis is a much more
accessible place for wheelchair users, and the ramp down on the beach is
brilliant.
Thank you so much for giving us such a great experienc
Jane
Guest's Name:
Gary
Evans
Guest's Residence:
UK
Date Signed:
Had a fantastic holiday in a
great appartment & surroundings hosted by lovely people!!
Will definitely return.
Guest's Name:
Colin Edwards
Guest's Residence:
UK
Date Signe
This is the second time of
visiting C & A Apartments in Polis and have found the features in the complex
have changed for the better ie:- the higher sun beds & handrails around the
swimming pool & the taxi service supplied by Chris father Andreas. This has
made the already superb facilities which were installed last year made the
holiday we had last year [which we could not fault in any way or form] so much
more pleasurable, I have Motor Neurone Disease and I can not move my legs
anymore, the extra facilities made my holiday so much more pleasurable than
last year as we were able to get out more because of Andreas’s disabled taxi
which ment I did not have to leave my electric wheelchair. So I can only thank
Chris, Eva, Andreas, Arnue for the help they gave us for a superb and
excellent holiday
Yours
Colin And Margaret Edwards
Guest's Name:
STEMPIEN JEAN LUC
Guest's Residence:
Date Signed: 4th September 2004
Cher Chris, Andréas un Eva,
Je vous remercie pour ces excellentes vacances. Votre accueil et vos marques
de sympathie nous ont beaucoup touchés. Merci pour tout. Je vous joints cette
photo d'Adrien à la maison.
Je vous renouvelle notre invitation à venir chez nous en France.
Je vous enverrais d'autres photos réaliser chez vous.
A bientôt et merci encore.
Amitiés. Jean-Luc, Claudie et adrien.
Guest's Name:
Chris Jeffs
Guest's Residence:
UK
Date Signed:
1
We all had a great time, the
facilities made it easy to enjoy a holiday without worry.
The hoist at the pool was great, rooms/bathrooms easy access.
We were all made to feel at home at C and A. Infact it was a bit like going to
visit my own mum the way we were welcomed.
The climax for me was seeing my son raise from his wheelchair into the air when
we went parasailing!!!
All i can say is what you see on the web site is all as it seems.
Genuine and a great place for a holiday. Polis was nice and although the
restaurants fail in there facilities for less abled people, there is a Public
Toilet for special needs in the town square which is only 2 minutes from most
restaurants,and thus no problem.
Chris,Elaine,Chris and Craig
Guest's Name:
Lorraine Shakespeare
Guest's Residence:
UK
Date Signed:
1
An absolutely brilliant holiday. The facilities are excellent and it was like staying with family or friends. I would recommend it to anyone - disabled or otherwise.
Guest's Name:
Jim and Trace
Guest's Residence:
UK
Date Signed:
Hi Chris,
Thanks again to you, Eva, Andreas, Nitsa (excuse the spelling!) and, of
The hoist and the pool were fantastic for Robbie - he says a big thank you for the best birthday ever (especially the birthday cake!), the fastest wheelchair and the great fun he had on the electric scooter. Tom and Robbie just loved it with you all and want us to move to Cyprus!
The food was superb and the accommodation excellent. Thank you for our 'family' meal, it was lovely to meet so many of your family. I will never forget the early morning swims with Eva and seeing the sunrise - it was beautiful. The company was excellent and we were brought together with a lovely family,
Helen, Nigel, Liam and Amy, who also made our stay special and we know will be lasting friends.
We hope to see you all next year.
All our love, Trace, Jim, Tom and Robbie
Helen Quinton
Guest's Residence: UK
Date Signed: 11th August 2004
My family and I have just returned from one of the best holidays we have ever had. We spent a week with Chris, Eva and Andreas at their beautiful holiday apartments but we wish we had booked up for two weeks as one week was definitely not long enough. We were greeted at the airport by Andreas in his fantastic taxi that allowed our 5 year old disabled son to travel safely in his wheelchair. We arrived at the complex 45 minutes later, to be greeted by Chris and his mum Eva. To say they made us feel welcome is an understatement!!! There are so many happy memories of our holiday that i could go on for ever about them, but the highlights would have to be the delicious barbeque that was laid on by Eva and Andreas, parasailing with my son, going out every night with Chris to lovely restaurants and meeting some wonderful people but most of all how easy everything was. The apartments are perfect for making a holiday as a disabled person, or with a disabled person as stress free as possible. We have already booked our holiday for next year, but this time we are coming for 2 weeks- so look out Chris!!!!
Guest's Name:
Chantal
Guest's Residence:
France
Date Signed:
5th
August
2004
Bonjour Chris,..
"Un bonjour à Eva, Chris et Andreas de Nantes. Nos vacances sont maintenant
terminées mais vous resterez pour longtemps dans nos coeurs et dans nos
souvenirs. Un gros merci pour votre accueil si chaleureux : chez vous, c'était
un peu devenu chez nous. Merci pour votre aide à nous fair découvrir les bons
coins de Polis : entre autres la plage d'Anassa. Merci pour les boutures des
plantes de votre jardin qui, je l'espère, supporteront le dépaysement et le
climat de Nantes. Dans quelques semaines je vous donnerai des nouvelles de leur
santé !"
Bonne journée!
Chantal
Guest's Name:
Toyah
Wordsworth
Guest's Residence:
UK
Date Signed:
4th August
2004
Were all back in the UK sick to death of the rain! Anyway just to say we all had a fantastic holiday and would love to return some time. We have anywhere before and felt at ease, you made us feel so welcome throughout our stay. Also we made some great friends and have lots wonderful memories.
Guest's Name:
The
Littles
Guest's Residence:
UK
Date Signed:
2nd
August
2004
A wonderful holiday, we all enjoyed the sunshine and company. Louise did not enjoy the vodka!! Accommodation up to scratch. Looking forward to our next visit.
Stuart & Tina
Guest's Residence: UK
Date Signed: 2nd July 2004
Another fantastic holiday again. We felt like we were coming home rather than going on holiday. Chris your constant fight to highlight the needs of wheelchair users in Polis has certainly paid dividends. It's really great to see the positive changes that have come about from all your efforts. See you all again soon.....
Guest's Name:
Deborah
Guest's Residence:
UK
Date Signed:
Just like many of the other comments below, Lou & I have just returned from an fantast