Almerida holiday villa rental with walking, beach/lake nearby, balcony/terrace, air con, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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Almirida Corner House (villa)

Home description

Almirida Corner house is a newly constructed property in Almirida. It faces onto olive groves and is next door to a small complex of 8 apartments. It is located in its own quiet garden area, away from the road. Yet the beach and tavernas are only a 3 minute walk.

Almirida is 20 km east of Chania, it is a pretty little seaside village that has two gently shelving sandy beaches fringed by waterside tavernas and a small fishing harbour with quiet rocky coves. The sea is beautifully clear, a marvellous mix of colours from deep aquamarine to a pastel turquoise.

The village now has several high quality tavernas, 3 or 4 Mini-Markets as well as a bakers, an Internet café, jewellery shops and a number of quite trendy and sophisticated bars, a couple of which have access to global sport channels. Mountain bikes can be hired locally. On the beach you can rent sun beds and hire windsurfer boards and water sports equipment.

House front	Lounge
Pool	Upstairs Terrace

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The Crete region

Crete is the largest of the Greek islands, one of the most popular holiday destinations in Greece and famous for the islanders' warm hospitality, dramatic mountains, beautiful beaches and historic sites it has a population of just over half a million people and is the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean. It is some 256km long and varying between 15 and 30km wide, with majestic mountains rising in its centre. It has a great variety of landscapes and is a land of brilliant colours and this is the reason many call Crete ‘small Greece’.

Almerida area

Almirida is a former fishing village with a golden, blue flag beach and numerous shops and tavernas lining the picturesque cove and small harbour. It borders a gorgeous blue bay with charming villages like Kera, Plaka, Kambia and Kokkino Horio. The resort straggles along a picturesque, sheltered bay, forming a line of open beachfront tavernas, little supermarkets, gift shops and jewellers. The waterfront itself is shaped at one end as a safe, shallow cove with soft sand where children can happily splash around, opening out at the other end to a long stretch of beach with water-sports for the more adventurous.

Behind the sea front, houses and apartments with colourful gardens stretch back towards the hills and often snow-capped mountains beyond. Families and couples alike love Almirida for its relaxed ambience with a choice of places to eat, drink, stroll and while away the time. Surrounding area is level and easy walking, no steep hills.

How to get there

Flights to Crete arrive at CHANIA (nearest Almirida) and HERAKLION. Flights are more frequent during the summer months. EasyJet fly to Crete as do a number of holiday charters.

Travel by road to ALMIRIDA from CHANIA is 30 minutes or so, from HERAKLION approximately 90 minutes.

Taxi fares vary, but should be around 35 Euros from Chania and 90 Euros from Heraklion. The price of a two-way taxi fare from Heraklion is almost the same as a weeks car hire. Hiring a car is probably the best option, and you will then have if it to travel around during your stay.

Hire car rates are approximately 220 Euros per week, with a 2 week hire around 380 Euros. We use "Anna Cars" We have found their cars of a high standard and their service has been excellent.

Activities near Almerida

Facilities

Further details indoors:
* Upstairs bedroom patio doors open onto first floor terrace.
* Satellite TV & DVD/CD player, Ipod docking speakers in upstairs bedrooms.
* Fitted kitchen with Dishwasher, Washing machine, Ceramic Hob & Oven
* Lounge with leather suite and marble dining table.
* Double bedroom patio door open to downstairs patio & garden.
* There are fly screens fitted to Patio doors and windows - No mossies.
* Fence on/around boundary wall.
* Railings fitted on top of upstairs terrace.
* Located in flat area - No steep hills or gradients.

Further details outdoors:
* Property set in its own walled garden area with boundary fence.
* Upstairs bedroom doors open onto first floor terrace.
* Great unspoilt views over olive groves.
* Sun loungers (6) available for guests and quality patio furnishings.
* Sunny balcony with patio furniture and leather chair with great views, perfect place to relax and unwind.
* Small play/amenities area for children near adjoining shared 80 sqm pool,
* There is plastic cutlery and crockery for children to use, just thinking of safety.

A decade ago Almirida was a fishing village and a weekend watering hole for local Greeks from Chania. Times change of course and Almirida has since grown into a small resort with a number of villas, apartments and a few hotels, two of which are of a very high international standard, we can vouch ourselves for their quality.

Curiously enough, 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 rolling wooded countryside behind Almirida is probably the most beautiful in Crete and is a walkers paradise, especially in April and May when spring flowers carpet the landscape in colourful abandon. If you are looking for full-on club nightlife then Almirida is not the place to choose, however for a quiet relaxing holiday by the sea, with good food and drink and a pleasant environment, it certainly takes some beating.

Further details

To book the property we ask for a non-refundable deposit of £150 payable at time of booking to reserve the property. The final balance is due 8 weeks before departure. We are happy for clients to make a "provisional" booking/enquiry, during which we will hold their slot whilst they check for flights and car hire. This booking we will hold for 7 days, after which the deposit should be forwarded.

Bookings are normally on a weekly basis. However, we will try to accommodate bookings for part weeks ie 10 or 12 days on a pro-rata basis.

The key to the property will be made available on arrival. Our (English) property manager, who lives in the area will prepare the property before your arrival and will be on hand to assist our guests during your stay.

There will be a comprehensive information folder for guests to read, this will outline details of local facilites and amenities as well as info on Crete and Greece itself. The folder will also contain instruction booklets for all the applicances and electrical goods.

We would appreciate if guests would not smoke inside the house - Outside on the terrace or patio is fine. Thankyou.

Conditions

On final payment we also ask for a £150 fully refundable security deposit in case of wilful damage, breakages or excessive cleaning. The odd broken glass or plate is not a problem.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Jul - Sep 09	1 Jul 09	1 Oct 09	650£ 650	0-	0-	1 Week
Oct 09	1 Oct 09	1 Nov 09	500£ 500	0-	0-	1 Week
Nov - Dec 09	1 Nov 09	1 Jan 10	400£ 400	0-	0-	1 Week
Jan - Mar 2010	1 Jan 10	1 Apr 10	425£ 425	0-	0-	1 Week
Apr - Jun 2010	1 Apr 10	1 Jul 10	575£ 575	0-	0-	1 Week
Jul - Sep 2010	1 Jul 10	1 Oct 10	675£ 675	0-	0-	1 Week
October 2010	1 Oct 10	1 Nov 10	525£ 525	0-	0-	1 Week
Nov - Dec 2010	1 Nov 10	1 Jan 11	425£ 425	0-	0-	1 Week

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

* Costs are for the villa per week not per person.

* Bookings are normally on a weekly basis.

* However, we will try to accommodate bookings for part weeks ie 10 or 12 days on a pro-rata basis.

* Refundable £150 security deposit for damage or excessive cleaning is required with final balance payment.The odd broken plate or glass is not a problem.

* We can accept payments by cheque or bank transfer in GBP or Euros.

* There are no extra or hidden charges.

Guestbook for Almirida Corner House

Friends & Visitor comments

A wonderful stay. You provided so many extras which we were very grateful, euro plugs, hairdryer, pool accessories, car shade. Thank you. We would love to stay again. Our best wishes. Mary, Paul, Milly and David.

A lovely house in an excellent location. So many wonderful places to visit. A most enjoyable holiday. We shall return. Pat, James and Mhairi.

We loved the little beach and snorkeling amongst the rocks and Georges bouncy boat ride. The tavernas and Chania harbour in the evening. We love this house. Our 1st visit to Crete – weather fantastic, everyone friendly – a brilliant holiday, loved the pool and beach. Vicky, Simon, Emma and Maddie.

We had a lovely holiday – just what we wanted. Everything in the village within walking distance and we were very pleased with the villa. Thanks for a great 2 weeks. Lisa, John, Sarah and David.

What a wonderful week. We found the Corner House home from home. Tavernas in Almirida very good, we used the BBQ a couple of evenings and can recommend John the butcher in Vamos – we will be back again. Michelle, Steve and Kim.

A lovely villa in a fabulous location, made our first visit to Crete very relaxing and enjoyable. Many thanks. Just a few minutes stroll from the beach. Gwen, Jason, Alexander, Annabelle, Charlotte.

Very well equipped villa in an excellent location, just a few minutes stroll from the beach. Julie and Kevin.

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Name:	Steve & Margaret Pollard
Tel:	+44 (0)1280 700525
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