The village has several small shops, a butcher and a tailor who specialises in trousers.  Two taverna serve simple kebabs to the local inhabitants and an excellent  meal can be enjoyed for approximately £5 per head.  Looking eastwards there is a wonderful view of the southern face of the Kyrenia mountain range and the Troodos mountains can be seen on most days, 30 miles to the south .  This area is ideal as a centre for painting or walking holidays or just quiet relaxation.  The nearest beach is 5 miles away with many other sandy beaches within easy reach on the north coast and the west coast.   Spring flowers and orchids are all around the village and the famous black tulips grow wild nearby. Many splendid walks are within easy reach for the other parts of the year. 

Many Turkish Cypriots speak English.  Driving is on the left and electrical fittings are 240V 50 Hz with standard UK  3 pin plugs. Although the Turkish Lira is the official currency, Sterling, Euros and US dollars are readily accepted.  Credit cards are not favoured by the smaller shops as their trading margins are tight and the credit card company charge to the retailer becomes significant for them.

A 9 hole golf course at Pendyia is in a fabulous coastal setting 20 minutes away to the West with the mountains of Troodos and the Kyrenia range in constant view but it does have browns rather than greens !!!

The main house was built in the Colonial style by a well known British judge, Cyril Griffith-Williams, on his retirement in the early 1950's, and bears a close resemblance to the Law Courts in Nicosia.  His maid Myrianthi lived in the old cottage hence the name "Myrianthi's Cottage" .  It has been  converted to form holiday accommodation of a high standard for two people.  Guests staying in the cottage are encouraged to use the owners' pool which is set away from the house and cottage.