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Tranquil setting, large pool mountain views, 400 metre walk to the Village

Tranquil setting, large pool mountain views, 400 metre walk to the Village

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Overview of Tranquil setting, large pool mountain views, 400 metre walk to the Village

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

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Chania, Crete
  • Popular LocationAlmyrida Beach7 min drive
  • Popular LocationKalyves Beach15 min drive
  • Popular LocationPort of Souda23 min drive
  • AirportChania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)36 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Tranquil setting, large pool mountain views, 400 metre walk to the Village

Villa Ariadne is beautiful ,comfortable, light,modern and airy set in mature gardens only 8 minutes walk ( 400 metres) to 2 tavernas and a new cafe in the village of Gavalochori . There is also a bakery and hairdressers.
Walking at night with a torch for guidance is wonderful - you could steer by the stars no need to drive. No need to drive.\
Free Welcome basket

FACILITIES
*************** FREE WIFI
Full air conditioning included
Automated electric gate entry
Carport
Deposit box
Hairdryer in each bathroom

LAYOUT OF VILLA
First floor
Kitchen/diner and living room
One double bedroom, shower room with rain shower
- 2 balconies with stunning views
- Outside dining area
Ground floor
2 double bedrooms one with superking bed facility
Full bathroom with bath/shower.
large covered verandah at rear of the house

FOR EXTRA PRIVACY
Two couples can share the house as there are bedrooms and a bathroom on each floor

POOL
10 metres by 4.5 metres with roman steps and NO ladders to negotiate.
Shallow end 1.2 m sloping to 1.7 m
Pool shower.
Pool faces SOUTH and is in the sun ALL DAY
NO slippery tiles around the pool
Surrounded by mature gardens with olive trees, flowers bushes and palm trees plus butterflies Patio and seating area

DETACHED VILLA

Not situated on a development
Comfortable and airy - clean and bright
Great views all round
Balconies face west for those wonderful cretan sunsets
8 minutes walk to 2 great tavernas and a new cafe in the village the nearest one is 6 minutes away

VILLA HAS TO OFFER
Secluded setting among the ancient olives groves
Mature gardens with olive trees, fruit trees, bushes and flowers birds and butterflies
shaded area under ancient olive tree with dining table and chairs. BBQ
Dining Table and chairs on upstairs balcony
Dining Table and 6 chairs on covered downstairs verandah
Dining Table and chairs outside in garden under old olive tree with Charcoal W

SURROUNDING AREA
Open countryside and the White Mountains in the background including views over the olive groves.

The owner's villa next door faces in opposite direction
Villa not overlooked and faces west for those fabulous sunsets,

VILLAGE AND TAVERNAS
Close by is the charming and friendly village of Gavalochori which has 2 tavernas - Arismari and Monica's and a new cafe open all day, ,hairdresser, bakery, gift shop and two mini markets..

LOCAL INTEREST
Folk Museum an ancient Olive Mill with beautiful Cretan arches and interesting Greek churches. Roman wells can also be found above the village. Lovely walks.

The beaches at Almerida 4 km and Kalives 8km are inviting with ample choice of restaurants, coffee shops and bars for your enjoyment.plus supermarkets and green grocers and butcher shops.

Licence No MHTE 1042K123K2548401

The Villa has been awarded a Health First Safety Certificate from the Greek Tourism Ministry to show that the villa complies with the local regulations regarding COVID-19. Namely, cleaning and presentation in order to provide a safe and secure environment for our guests.

Property manager

Penny

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Mountain view
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Pool
Kitchen
Washer
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3-17
Children from the age of 3 to 17 are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 1042K123K2548401

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Apokoronas

Located in Apokoronas, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. Port of Souda and Old Venetian Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Chania Central Market. Art of Living Glass Factory and Maritime Museum of Crete are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, snorkeling, and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Chania, Crete

What's nearby

  • Almyrida Beach - 7 min drive
  • Kalyves Beach - 15 min drive
  • Port of Souda - 23 min drive
  • Georgioupolis Beach - 32 min drive
  • Marathi Beach - 51 min drive

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lagos Taverna - 7 min drive
  • Platia Café Bar - 8 min drive
  • Καφφε Μαρέντη - 6 min drive
  • Elena Tavern - 11 min drive
  • Costanita - 7 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sally M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning property, highly recommended
We had a wonderful stay in the beautiful Villa Ariadne. The owner is very welcoming and friendly with excellent communication before our stay and was always available if we needed her during the stay. The villa was very clean and comfortable with everything that we needed provided. The views from the balconies are magnificent whether looking at the mountains with a morning cup of tea or watching the sun set with a glass of local wine. The swimming pool is lovely and surrounded by flowers so you can swim surrounded by butterflies! The local village (15 min walking distance but a steepish track on the way back) is beautiful with 3 different places to eat, two mini supermarkets, a bakery and a local craft shop. It’s a 10 min drive to the local beaches which are ideal for swimming and snorkelling or just building sandcastles. We loved our time in this stunning villa and would highly recommend it.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andreas R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr geplegte, liebevoll eingerichtetes Haus mit wunderschönem Garten.
Sehr freundliche, entgegenkommende Vermieterin
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

John N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil luxury
If you want a restful spot this is it. A brief - country walk- to the village and 10 minutes from the beach by car. Everything works and is in excellent condition. Balconies for breakfast and sunset and two tavernas in the village. You need to be fit to walk to the village- we enjoyed it. You need a car. Penny is great and provides a good welcome pack. We had a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

STEVE F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would go back in a heartbeat!
Villa Ariadne is everything you would want for a family/friends holiday. It has everything you need, excellent wifi, brilliant pool - kept beautifully clean, as was the rest of the villa. Plenty of places to keep out of the August sun. We went as a family of 6 and cannot fault it. Penny, the host, was on hand if you needed anything - including locking ourselves out of the villa! - but very discreet. It is an easily do-able walk to the nearest village of Gavalachori where there are 2 small supermarkets and two very good tavernas plus a bakery selling the biggest pain au chocolate! Kalives is nearby for a larger supermarket plus a clinic for Covid tests should they still be needed. It is very peaceful and not surrounded by other properties, apart from Penny's and the views from the many balconies are all superb, especially at sunset. Only slightly further afield are very good tavernas in the surrounding villages of Vamos and Douliana. If you want a change from the beach or mountains try the excellent cookery course in Vamos for an afternoon - details are in the villa. The two larger towns of Chania and Rethimnon are both less than an hour away and well worth visiting. We had a wonderful holiday and will definitely be going back. The Cranleigh Six
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful luxury villa with incredible views on the edge of a lovely village
My family and I loved our stay here. It is located on the edge of a pretty village which has 2 tavernas, a couple of general stores and a small museum. The villa is modern and was so clean we thought we might have been the first visitors, but no, our host has been running it for years, she's just meticulous. The rooms were well sized for our needs and each bedroom and living space has its own generous sized balcony. The beds are very comfortable and the bathrooms are modern and well sized. All appliances work well and there is an extensive range of cooking and serving utensils in the kitchen. Check-in and out couldn't have been simpler and the host responded quickly to all messages before and during our stay. The living areas are upstairs and the views from the living room balcony will live long in my memory; in the morning the position of the house at the top of a small hill provides views of olive groves in the valleys below leading up to the distant neighbouring villages with the white mountains in the distance. At sunset though is when this really comes alive as the panoramic views of dusk settling in are postcard perfect. The pool is a good size and extremely well kept. There is a little more land around the house than shows in the photos which is very much a part of the wider landscape. It is a 10 minute drive to the beach which is in a small town that has a wider range of tavernas and shops. There is a supermarket about 20 minutes away from the house which is well stocked with everything you would expect in any supermarket (including all the gluten free/ lactose free/ vegan bits that is not universally available in the med) but also with local produce. The house is a great base to get around the island as it is close the national road and you can be in two of the island's three cities within an hour but is sufficiently remote to allow you to cut yourself off from the world if the mood takes you. We were a group aged from 2 (and a half) to 74 and we all found the house to be comfortable, convenient and enormously enjoyable. A real treat.
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Penny

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We love the peace and quiet of the countryside with beautiful scenery ,the long lazy hot summer days and balmy nights -these are so relaxing.
Long unhurried lunches at tavernas enjoying the company of family and friends to savor and enjoy the wonderful fresh Cretan food.

Why they chose this property

a quiet country location surrounded by olive groves this is just the place - away from the hustle and bustle of the coast but with amenities close by!

What makes this property unique

Peaceful and thoroughly relaxing situation set amongst the olive groves and only 8 minutes walk to the village,
No noise except the occasional car passing by and ciccadas in summer.




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