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Studio |1 bedroom |Sleeps 2

Istron in Aghios Nikolaos

From £210 per week |  From £35 per night

4 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4.5 out of 5

2 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, beach or lakeside relaxation, air conditioning, balcony/terrace, car essential, no pets allowed

About the home

Villa Ozymandias is set in a quiet elevated position giving a country feel yet is only five minutes from some of the most beautiful beaches in Crete. Shops and restaurants line the main route of the village of Istron below. The bustling town of Aghios Nikolaos is just a ten minute drive away. The villa is new and has two beautifully appointed luxury studio apartments each sleeping two adults for guests to enjoy relaxation with stunning scenery and breathtaking views over the sea and mountains that surround the property from every aspect. Watching the sunrise straight ahead and the sunset over the mountains is a must!

From the pool you can look out over the Mirabello Gulf and village below. Spacious patio areas give plenty of room to dine al-fresco. There is so much to do in the area surrounding Villa Ozymandias you may have to visit more than once to see it all! Check reviews on www.tripadvisor.com

Facilities

Further details indoors:
*Slightly elevated bedroom area to maximise views on waking!

*Quality fitted kitchen and wardrobes with plenty of space.

*Well stocked with kitchen crockery and cooking utensils.

*Plug adaptors supplied for UK appliances - shaver socket in bathroom.

*Huge picture-window sliding doors opening onto patio area.

Further details outdoors:
*Superb Pagoda offering shade for al-fresco dining.
*Spacious patio areas.
*Quality sunbeds and umbrellas
*Uninterrupted views from apartments and pool.

Further details

*Well stocked welcome basket on arrival.
*Beach Towels supplied.
*English speaking owners on site.
*No smoking apartments
*Rooms must be vacated by 12.00 Noon on the day of departure (extra shower facilities & luggage room available)
*Rooms are available from 14.00 hrs on day of arrival

Conditions

*20% non-refundable deposit required on confirmation.
*Final balance required six weeks before departure date.
*If booking less than six weeks away full payment is required.
*Flight number and insurance details required on confirmation.
*Not suitable for children or elderly or infirm.
*On payment of the final balance the owner considers that clients have read and understood all details relating to their holiday and have agreed that the accommodation is suitable for their requirements. Therefore, money is non-returnable.
*It is the responsibility of the client to ensure that they have full and adequate insurance for their holiday.

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The stunning views at Villa Ozymandias await you.

 

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Shaded area beside the pagoda for al-fresco dining

 

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One of the modern spacious and comfortable apartments.

 

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Long cool drinks by the pool

The Crete region

Crete is divided into four prefectures, Lassithi prefecture at the far eastern end, is where Villa Oxymandias is situated. The scenery here is stunning, dramatic mountains almost always make up the back drop to beautiful sandy beaches. There are numerous archeaological sites within easy reach, showing remnants of the Minoan civilization thousands of years ago. The climate is wonderful with hot sunny days , long warm balmy nights throughout the summer and mild winters.

The Aghios Nikolaos / Istron area

The island is so diverse that there are endless activities all within easy reach of Villa Ozymandias. The flora and fauna is extraordinary and organised walks into the mountains to see wild orchids or Griffin vultures are available throughout the year. Elounda is a short distance away, once a small fishing village, now a popular tourist spot and not far from there, Plaka made famous by the award winning novel The Island. Plaka is where the daily boats took supplies to the leper colony of Spinalonga just a 5 minute trip away. Walking and cycling are popular activities here and the beaches are too numerous to mention.

How to get there

What's nearby: Attractions Restaurants Click map icons for more information

Map showing the Istron areaReset Map

*Fly to Heraklion Airport - distance to Villa Ozymandias 70 scenic kilometres.
*Flights available direct to Heraklion - www.holidayhypermarket.co.uk
*Cheap flights available with www.easyjet.com and www.Jet2.com for Gatwick/Manchester departures
*Car Hire can be arranged by villa owner if requested or go to www.Europcar.com
*Transfers to and from the airport can be arranged by the owner if requested
*Local buses run frequently from the airport to the nearest town
*Taxis are abundant at the airport and currently should cost 80-90 euros each way

Activities near Aghios Nikolaos

Reviews

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21 Sep 2011

“Excellent accomodation with fantastic views” This was our second visit to Villa Ozymandias and it will not be our last! The Villa is set in a perfect location overlooking the Mirabelo Bay and is ideal for exploring all of Eastern Crete or just... more

26 Jun 2011

“Absolute Perfection” This was our first visit to Villa Ozymandias and although we had seen previous reports praising the property on Trip Advisor we were still not prepared for the "out of this world" holiday... more

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Guestbook for Villa Ozymandias

Mr & Mrs H - Dorset- "A week here is not enough! We have had a wonderful time here at your 5 star villa. You having rekindled our love of Greece, we go home feeling refreshed and ready to face the daily grind. Thanks for being such good hosts - we loved the meal out in the mountains. Just hope when we come to book again you have a slot!!".

Mr & Mrs S - Swindon "Having visited Villa Ozymandias before we knew what to expect, however, no two holidays are the same. This time we had a wonderful extended holiday - don't you just love volcanoes! Thank you both for making what could have been a very stressful second week, very relaxing".

Mr & Mrs S - Warrington - "Our first visit to Crete and Villa Ozymandias. We can only reiterate the comments in the guest book so far: Idyllic setting, friendly, helpful hosts Sandra & Chris, superb views, clean, well-appointed apartments, excellent suggestions for days out and eating places, rest and recuperation for worn-out teachers! A perfect place to relax - we will return".

Mr & Mrs L - Merseyside "A week of glorious sunshine, clean fresh air and wonderful surroundings. Villa Ozymandias is amazing - excellent, tasteful accommodation and spectacular views Thank you so much Sandra & Chris for your hospitality, kindness, good humour and excellent information! Looking forward to coming back".

Mr & Mrs E - "Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for such a WONDERFUL stay at Villa Ozymandias - what a special place you have found and created and shared with lucky people like us. We appreciated all you have done, advised, and those special little touches, it's all helped to make a really fantastic honeymoon for us. Many, many thanks and we hope it's not too long before we see you again!"

Mr & Mrs C - Tunbridge "It sounds too good to be true, the perfect holiday for the 4 of us, 2 apartments, our own pool, panoramic views, quiet location, owners on site - well it has been perfect. 5 star accommodation, spotlessly clean, immaculate linen and towels, many personal touches throughout our stay "the washing up fairy", sunbeds, cushions, bistro area and swimming pool, all 5 star. But most important fact, you were perfect hosts, it's as if we stayed with friends that had moved to Crete! Without you we would never have experienced the real Cretan life or beauty on the mountain tours. Thank you both for making our holiday PERFECT!"

Rental prices

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
May - September	1 May 10	1 Oct 10	280£ 280	4040	0-	4 Nights
October	1 Oct 10	1 Nov 10	245£ 245	3535	0-	4 Nights
November - December	1 Nov 10	1 Jan 11	210£ 210	0-	0-	4 Nights
January - February	1 Jan 11	1 Mar 11	245£ 245	3535	3535	4 Nights
March - April	1 Mar 11	1 May 11	280£ 280	4040	4040	4 Nights
May- September	1 May 11	1 Oct 11	315£ 315	4545	4545	4 Nights
October	1 Oct 11	1 Nov 11	280£ 280	4040	4040	4 Nights
November - December	1 Nov 11	1 Jan 12	245£ 245	3535	3535	4 Nights
January - February	1 Jan 12	1 Mar 12	245£ 245	3535	3535	4 Nights
March- April	1 Mar 12	1 May 12	280£ 280	4040	4040	4 Nights
May- September	1 May 12	1 Oct 12	350£ 350	5050	5050	4 Nights
October - November	1 Oct 12	1 Dec 12	280£ 280	4040	4040	4 Nights
December	1 Dec 12	1 Jan 13	245£ 245	3535	3535	4 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

*Price is per apartment per week

*If your holiday dates cross over price break periods, the cost is calculated pro-rata.

*Air conditioning is available in apartments and is charged out at 8 Euros per night in local currency.

*Heating is also available in winter and is charged out at 10 Euros per night in local currency

*Payment options: By internet transfer, cash, cheque or bank transfers

*Payment in sterling.

Availability

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4 years listed You are contacting Sandra Fowle Landline n/a Mobile +44 07885292073 Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2007. This studio has received 2 reviews from previous guests.