Batlis House

Batlis House Our boho happy Greek family home in Skiathos; full of love, laughter & art. And just living on & exploring this beautiful island with love ♡

Hosts of working with international & local artists;
Art classes, retreats & community workshops.

Hi everyone. Who is coming to stay with us at Batlis House in Troulos this summer?We have plenty of avaliability in mid ...
09/03/2025

Hi everyone. Who is coming to stay with us at Batlis House in Troulos this summer?
We have plenty of avaliability in mid summer sill, so get in touch asap.

We have 3 private self catering apartments avaliable, each with it's own bathroom , kitchen, and private terrace.
We are an arty family so lots of art and cool carpentry too and we love making our apartments really comfortable and stylish.

****Discount rates if you rent 2 or 3 apartments.****

Many guests who have stayed say it's a bit like stepping back in time... a very authentic Greek home from home.

Our home is 2 minutes walk from bus stop 18. 15 mins stroll to Troulos beach. And shops and restaurants are abundant in Troulos.

*Please note there are dogs on the property.

Let us know if you would like more information.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Kate & family

Koukounaries today. Utterly breath taking.
08/03/2025

Koukounaries today. Utterly breath taking.

Meet me by the sea,To dance amongst the waves, A sun ray promising summer, and my dearest friends to play.
06/03/2025

Meet me by the sea,
To dance amongst the waves,
A sun ray promising summer,
and my dearest friends to play.

A couple of pictures of us at the carnival today. It was a really lovely turn out, great costumes, happy faces, pumping ...
02/03/2025

A couple of pictures of us at the carnival today. It was a really lovely turn out, great costumes, happy faces, pumping party music... everyone had a good time. It is magical being a part of the local community. Johan and I love it! And I forsee a long and delightful tradition of our costumes getting more homemade and better each year.
Thanks to my pals for a lovely day ♡♡♡♡♡

This little dog Molly is looking for a new home in Skiathos.My father passed away and left 3 dogs. This one is terrified...
06/02/2025

This little dog Molly is looking for a new home in Skiathos.
My father passed away and left 3 dogs. This one is terrified of my boisterous large dog and 5 year old and she'd be much better suited to a quiet home.
She's a bit nervous at first, but incredibly affectionate and sweet. She just wants to snuggle on your lap or under your chair.
A very easy dog.

I really care about her and would like to find her a great home on the island.
Please inbox me if you think you can help.

Thanks for reading.

I am delighted to introduce Batlis House artist this May and June!********LUCY PENNY *******We will be hosting a number ...
26/01/2025

I am delighted to introduce Batlis House artist this May and June!

********LUCY PENNY *******

We will be hosting a number of pop up classes with Lucy from our little Greek garden, and we hope you can join us.

Lucy Penny is a mixed media artist and experienced art teacher from the UK who uses a holistic and mindful meditative approach in her classes, so it is as much about creating the piece as well as a treat for your soul.

Her style has grown and evolved to a mix of realism, expressionism and impressionism using water colour, acrylics, oils, collage and emulsion.

We'll be sketching and painting everything from stones to landscapes and having fun with colours and techniques.
And just really having a beautiful time together making friends and making art! Perfection!

More information coming soon but please let me know if you are interested x
Wahoooooo
Let at .house begin!

Sea you soon!We are getting booked up. Hurray!Still room in August though. Get in touch ♡Kate Swart
18/01/2025

Sea you soon!
We are getting booked up. Hurray!
Still room in August though.
Get in touch ♡
Kate Swart

Hello to all of our new followers! Welcome to Batlis House ; your home from home in Troulos. I just want to give a littl...
17/01/2025

Hello to all of our new followers!

Welcome to Batlis House ; your home from home in Troulos. I just want to give a little introduction about us and our home for those of you that don't know us. ♡

My dad William bought Batlis nearly 20 years ago now and it has been a private home until a few years ago when we came to help him open it up for guests. And as an artist I'm building our art workshops and retreat business too called

At Batlis, we have large self catering apartments with little private gardens for guests, and we are also home to local families including ourselves, and a lovely dog (or two!). So there is always activity and friendly faces around happy to help and answer any questions.

Our home is traditional and homely, charming, quirky and functional with a lot of character. I think one guest said "it's great it's like coming to Greece in the 70's". Ha ha. They assured me they meant it as a compliment.

My dad was an exceptional host and I'll do my best to continue that legacy, although i'm not sure about weekly mama mia movie nights!

Our page is dedicated to our holiday home, the renovation work we do, art and just our lives in and around Skiathos.

We really look forward to meeting some of you soon and thanks for reading : )

Please get in touch if you would like more information too.

Best wishes,
Kate, Cobus and Joie

Ha ha.   . That's my dad. Never happier than when he's driving his monster quad with a Batlis babe on the back. That was...
16/01/2025

Ha ha. . That's my dad. Never happier than when he's driving his monster quad with a Batlis babe on the back. That was his collective name for all the brilliant women that stay with us. He even made tshirts. Ha ha

We've always been a safe space for single travellers. Dad was always happy to chat and offer lifts, and so full of information. He would do "Bills safari tours" around the island and host great nights up on his balcony with nibbles and drinks, watching mama mia or kareoke, to bring all the guests together... He had all the time in the world for people.
He really does have big kind, sociable and fun shoes to fill! An amazing amazing host.

Miss you dad. Very much ###

Come & stay at our family home Batlis House, Troulos, Skiathos, this summer. We have 2 large private self-catering tradi...
15/01/2025

Come & stay at our family home Batlis House, Troulos, Skiathos, this summer.
We have 2 large private self-catering traditional apartments for rent;
a home from home on holiday.

The best days are when Nana comes to stay.
14/01/2025

The best days are when Nana comes to stay.

12/01/2025

Come to Skiathos, Greece and stay with us at our boho arty home Batlis House . You will have the best days of summer ever!

We have three self catering apartments for rent.
We cannot wait for the season to start, although we need a couple more months to finish renovating our lovely cosey home.
Yes I have knocked down some walls and pulled out a kitchen just in time for another storm. Eek! Thank goodness my husband .collective is a fab carpenter.

Right now i am hiding inside by the fire, listening to the strong winds wondering if my mums flight will leave tomorrow and if the shutter that keeps banging needs rescuing, while practicing making some adverts.
The music on this one made me laugh and would have made my dad laugh too. Some nice memories in this little video.

Ok please tell your friends about Batlis. We are hosting art holidays and workshops again this year plus collaborating with international and local businesses and people with all sorts of cool and lovely things.

Get in touch to find out more and to book and follow us on our facebook and Instagram x
https://www.instagram.com/batlis.house?igsh=dXV6MHQxcW8ybG5z

Love Kate x

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Troulos Bay
Skíathos
37002

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