Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
2 kms from the lovely sandy cove around which the village of Almirida is strung, brings you to Villa Kallisto, its brazen clean lines and uncluttered grey facades making a bold statement of modern architecture yet sitting surprisingly at ease amongst the olive trees. Far removed from ancient Cretan dwellings, Nectarios and Penny commissioned their new villa to showcase the style and taste of a new age and guests staying here will be lucky enough to discover the ideas behind the design.
On arrival you will immediately begin to appreciate the concept of the villa as, with all three bedrooms on the ground floor, it requires minimal effort to unload your luggage and hang holiday clothes in the spacious wardrobes. Sliding glass doors open from each ‘boutique hotel’ inspired bedroom onto a patio by the pool area – perfect for that first dip. All three spacious bedrooms (two double and one twin) have sleek en-suite shower rooms equipped with hydro massage showers, hair dryers and English plumbing.
Villa Kallisto at Dusk
Mineral Spa Swimming Pool
Smart and modern Kitchen Area
Spacious Open Plan Living Area
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The Crete region
Fringed by long sandy beaches, rocky coves and towering cliffs, the surprisingly green but frequently rugged scenery is splashed with patches of wild flowers. Crete is haphazardly scattered with Minoan palaces, mosques and minarets of Venetian and Turkish conquerors. For all that,lingering longest in the memory, will be the hospitality of its people who understand the real meaning of filoxenia, the Greek word for 'love of strangers', still a way of life in rural Crete. Here is a land for all temperaments, blending fascinating layers of history with a proud and thriving folklore in a powerfully beautiful setting.
Almerida area
22 km east of Chania, this pretty little seaside village has two gently shelving sandy beaches fringed by sleepy waterside tavernas as well as a small fishing harbour and little rocky coves, with the sea a marvellous melange of colours from deep aquamarine to a pastel turquoise. A decade ago Almirida was just a fishing village and a weekend watering hole for local Greeks from Chania. Times change of course and Almirida has slowly grown into a small resort with a number of villas, apartments and quite a few hotels. Curiously enough though, the Greeks still come at weekends, the fishermen still fish and the waterside tavernas still have a laid back unhurried atmosphere where time is of no consequence and you can sit for hours lingering over a meal.
The village now has several mini markets as well as a bakers, an internet cafe and a couple of quite trendy bars. Mountain bikes can be hired locally and on the beach you can rent sun beds. The rolling wooded countryside behind Almirida is some of the most beautiful in Crete and a walkers paradise, especially in April and May when spring flowers carpet the landscape in colourful abandon. If you are looking for exciting nightlife Almirida is definitely not a good choice but for a quiet relaxing holiday by the sea, it certainly takes some beating.
How to get there
There are two Airports on Crete, Chania (CHQ) on the west of the island and Heraklion (HER) on the east. It takes approx 50 mins from Chania and an hour and a half to drive from Heraklion.
If you prefer to speak to someone to book your flights, we have found Alan Garner at IAG very helpful (mention our name when booking) , you can call Alan on 0845 0710 130 during office hours
The main charter airlines all have their own websites - here are some you might like to try. www.easyjet.com www.avro.co.uk www.firstchoice.co.uk www.thomsonfly.com www.jet2.com www.ba.com
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Chania: 20 km
Ferry:
Souda: 15 km
Activities near Almerida
Sports: Tennis in town Waterpark Horse Riding
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation
Bedrooms (3), Ensuite (3), Shower rooms (3), WCs (3)
Furniture:
Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Stairs, both internal and external, lead to the upper floor where the living space profits from its position at the top of the house for maximum impact of breathtaking panoramic views over Souda Bay and the commanding White Mountains. Moving around, sitting or standing, each intriguingly placed window frames a different snapshot of a kaleidoscope of views. This is a light and uncluttered sociable space to enjoy whether cooking; dining or just ‘chilling out’ (and on that subject, the air conditioning is included in the price). Equipped with flat screen satellite TV, DVD Player and music system and furnished with hand crafted bespoke furniture - amazing suede corner sofa, wood and glass dining table and leather covered dining chairs - the living area simply exudes style. Clean modern lines in the kitchen offer all that you might expect from a Villa of this calibre - large fridge freezer, electric fan oven, ceramic hob and dishwasher.
Further details outdoors: Three double sliding French windows open onto a wide dual aspect terrace furnished for open air dining and overlooking the 5000sq m of olive groves in which Villa Kallisto is set and the exemplary 11.5m x 5m mineral spa water pool.
Just one link with the past has been forged with Villa Kallisto - translated from ancient Greek, Kallisto means Most Beautiful and each visitor will return home with their own opinion of whether this Villa was named for its architecture, furnishings or views.
Further details
We will of course be delighted to answer any further questions you, please feel free to call us.
NO extras to pay our weekly accommodation price Includes : ABTOT Bonding for your financial security. Laundry (all bed linen & bath/face towels). Maid service as per description. 24/7 Local assistance (English speaking). V illa Information File (things to see, places to eat etc) NO SECURITY DEPOSITS !!!
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Please note: The changeover day is Tuesday, so bookings are taken on this basis, to coincide with flights from the UK to Chania in Western Crete
NO extras to pay our weekly accommodation price Includes :
ABTOT Bonding for your financial security.
Laundry (all bed linen & bath/face towels)
Maid service as per description
24/7 Local assistance (English speaking)
Villa Information File (things to see, places to eat etc)
NO SECURITY DEPOSITS !!!
Guestbook
Penelope, Nectarios and all the family gave us a great welcome and did everything they possibly could to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. our reps were charming and friendly, with good advice regarding new Tavernas. Diane and her team at the airport ensured at the end of our stay that our check-in was carried out with the minimum of delay. This very personal touch will bring us back to Crete with Freelance as often as we can in the years ahead. Another Great Holiday - well done Freelance!
Villa Kallisto What a wonderful holiday we had at Villa Kallisto! It was brilliant and would recommend it to anyone. We also had first class service from Diane and Ann in Crete. Both very helpful and professional. We had a bit of an issue with the car which they soon sorted. Very happy and will travel with you again soon . Thank you. Karen Hunt, Jul 2008
The Levitts - Villa Kallisto - Jun 2008 This is the third time we have holidayed with Freelance and I am hoping not our last, your quality of service is unrivaled. Special mention needs to be made about Penny (owner of Villa Kallisto) who every year makes our stay just that bit more special, she is kind, considerate and nothing is too much trouble.
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