We've just returned from an extended stay at the Gardens of Irini. What a wonderful place! We fell under its spell as soon as we walked through the door into this peaceful green sanctuary from the outside world. There is no where else like it, truly part of old Cyprus. The owner, Deirdre, made us feel so welcome as her... More

Just spent 2 weeks at the gardens of Irini and loved every minute. Our flight was delayed and after arriving after midnight and very tired Deidre was there to greet us with a glass of wine and immediately made us feel at home. Gardens of Irini is a very special place and perfect for travellers looking for something a little... More

Just spent a fabulous few days at Gardens of Irini. The first night I enjoyed a great evening meal, really good cooking. The next day the breakfast didn't fall below the high standard of the evening before. Deirdre had organised a pick up from the airport for me and a rental car for the days I was in Bellapais, everything... More

Whilst visiting Bellapais Abbey on our holiday last September we climb the hill to visit the home of Lawrence Durrell (Bitter Lemons).Climbing a little higher beyond the house we stumbled on the Gardens of Irini owned by Deirdre Guthrie. We enjoyed some of her delightful home cooking and were fascinated by the tale of her life as a professional Flamenco... More

We arrived late and exhausted, the result of an emergency landing in Greece on the way and immediately felt cared for. Deirdre had sorted out the taxi which had to make two trips to Larnaca to pick us up, reordered our jeep and generally made us feel at home. And what a home, for two weary travellers, we couldn't have... More

We first visited "Dierdre's" 10 plus years ago on our first visit to N Cyprus and had an excellent meal in good company. It was so good that when we returned to N Cyprus we sought it out again and were delighted to find it was still there. This will not be to everone's taste but if you like something... More

My husband and I have just returned from a week's holiday in Lapta, near Kyrenia.We were staying at another hotel but tracked down Ms. Guthrie's place via the 'Lonely Planet'. What a find! A real oasis and an opportunity to get out of the scorching heat to sit and enjoy Deirdre's home made lemonade. We asked about eating there and... More

We spent one night at Gardens of Irini. 75 euro, expensive and very dirty. Room was full of things that were clearly standing there from centuries without being cleaned. Everything looked " very alternative" but the truth is that the Lady who lives there, who's nice, doesn't have a real attitude as a "hotelier". We had breakfast and I had... More

I am staying at the Gardens of Irini right now, and I just love it. After a steep 5 minute climb up the street from a historical restaurant called "The tree of Idleness" you come to a sign that says:"Well done. You have made it to Bitter Lemons. It is the next house. But keep walking, Gardens of Irini lies... More