This 2 bedroom villa stands in its own gardens to the front of and below our Kamares Houses. It is a completely separate property, self contained and very private.
Located in the traditional hamlet of Macheri - a 40 minute drive (but a world away) from Chania and the airport - the surroundings and views are glorious, with the rolling green hills of the beautiful Apokoronas region leading down to the sea and the White Mountains as an imposing backdrop. Add accommodation that combines traditional character with comfort, genuine Cretan warmth and hospitality from your hosts Kostas and Roula, and the sights and sounds of the country all around - the houses are surrounded by flowers, trees and shrubs - this is a side of Crete that will live long in the memory of country and nature lovers.
The villa is stone built and on three levels. Entrance is into a spacious living room with a high wooden ceiling, wood floor, a full kitchen and a fireplace. This leads out onto a big covered stone terrace - the perfect breakfast venue - with lovely views to the White Mountains and the rolling countryside down to Kalives and the sea.
5 steps down is the twin bedroom, which has an extra bed if required for a child and an ensuite shower room. 9 steps further down brings you to the spacious master bedroom which has a king sized bed and a large ensuite bathroom with bath and shower.
French doors lead out onto another large covered patio with table and chairs. The swimming pool is large at 10m x 5m (depth 0.70m to 1.60m) with ladder access. The verdant surrounding gardens include fig and mulberry trees and a BBQ. There are fine views from here to the impressive cliffs behind the village and the pretty chapel of St John.
Amenities include WiFi and a washing machine.
This is a beautiful home-from-home, designed with great love and traditionally furnished with much use of fragrant woods (including cypress and eucalyptus), handmade furniture and colourful woven Cretan rugs and curtains. Due to the elevation of the village (160m), breezes from the sea and mountains, high ceilings and thick stone walls, the villa is kept cool without the need for AC (fans can be provided during hotter periods).
There are fine walking opportunities from here, including to a nearby gorge - the owners can provide information of local trails. However with a car included, the larger villages of Stylos and Armeni can be reached in just 5 minutes for local shops and tavernas, there are historical sites such as ancient Aptera to explore nearby, and the brighter lights and beaches of Kalives are just 7 kms away (12 minutes drive).
With greenery all around, and usually only the tinkle of goat and sheep bells to disturb the peace, you could not fail to relax here. Nor could you be anywhere but Crete!
Board Basis: Self Catering
Two bedroom villa
2 bedroom villa with one twin and one double bedroom, each with ensuite bathroom; living room; full kitchen; upper terrace. Furnished pool area with garden surrounds, outside shower, BBQ and furnished terraces. Amenities include Wifi, TV, hairdryer and a washing machine.