Villa offers simplicity and tranquility to those who'd like to experience authentic rural Cretan life without having to forgo the luxuries of a private pool, wifi and air conditioning. A stone wall hides the pretty gardens from the tiny lane that passes the villa where the wooden double gates give no clue of the lovingly created garden behind them where the free form pool sparkles amidst a tiny sample of Cretan horticulture abundant with lemon, orange and pomegranate trees, bright pink bougainvillaea, jasmine and morning glory all tumbling over earthenware pots and reclaimed mill stones.

Just 7 km from the coast and on the edge of a tiny hamlet, next door to a charming small farm with all its sights and sounds. Where goats and sheep with bells round their necks are tended by their shepherds, and clucking chickens, turkeys and even exotic peacocks wander freely among the olive trees and fields around the villa. This is true country living amidst a mosaic of little villages, each with at least one and often more, family run tavernas.

The village of Stylos is just 1.6 kms downhill, where there is a mini market selling basic provisions as well as several very authentic Cretan tavernas (we ate the most delicious hortarina kaltisounia, the little pies filled with mountain greens, at the Faraggi Taverna).

It’s 7kms to the sandy beach at Kalives, with tavernas right on the waters edge and only 25 minutes from this rural idyll into the heart of Chania.

Outside Villa

• Swimming Pool - 7m x 3m freeform swimming pool. Depth 1m to 1.70m. Ladder entry
• Garden - flowering shrubs, small trees and small lawn (the owner is a horticulturist)
• Purpose built barbecue - beside the kitchen
• Sun terrace - sunbeds
• Dining terrace - table and chairs in the shade of the spreading branches of an old mulberry tree.
• First floor balcony with distant sea view - covered balcony with table and chairs

Inside Villa

Ground Floor

• Kitchen - run of fitted cupboards, dishwasher, electric oven and 4 ring hob, fridge freezer, double sink, windows to distant sea view, door to BBQ area.
• Living room
• Sitting area - 3 steps up from kitchen, comfortable sofa. Flat screen satellite TV, DVD Player. French doors to covered terrace and garden.
• Dining area - table and chairs.
• Shower room 1 - walk in shower, hand basin, W.C., washing machine.

First Floor

• Double Bedroom 1 - 1 double bed, wardrobe, french doors to balcony with table and chairs, distant sea and mountain views. Air Con Unit
• Twin Bedroom 2 - 2 single beds, wardrobe, window to pool and garden view. Air Con Unit
• Shower Room 2 - walk in shower, WC. handbasin

Your Villa will be prepared for you on arrival with fresh bath and hand towels, beds will be made up.

For stays of 7 nights or more - house towels and bed linen will be changed every 3 - 4 days. A light midweek clean.

Welcome pack - drinks and snacks to enjoy whilst unpacking.

Pool towels are provided

Wifi - free

Parking - on the (quiet) road.