Chania holiday villa rental, Almyrida with private pool, walking, beach/lake nearby, log fire, disabled access, balcony/terrace, air con

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Villa Galania (villa)

Home:34533
Sleeps up to:4   (2 bedrooms)
Rates:£395 to £1550
Nearest beach:Almirida: 6 km
Will consider:Long term lets (over 1 month)
Changeover day:Flexible
Access:Car advised
Wheelchair access
Nearest amenities: 0.5 km
Notes:Sorry - no pets allowed
Suitable for children
No smoking at this property
Self-catering

Home description

Villa Galania - Sleeps 4

Private Pool, Aircon in bedrooms included

Set on a small hill above the village of Armeni but only 800 metres from the village square, Villa Galania is ideally placed to enjoy the rural idyll whilst still being within reasonable walking distance of local shops and tavernas and just ten minutes by car from the sandy beaches of Kalives.

Parking the car for the first time and then walking up past a small copse of Holme Oak trees where a hammock has been slung and around the corner of the villa, it is easy to imagine you have stepped into a page of Harpers Bazaar or Vogue – The pale pastel rose façade and beautiful pool at one with the serenely peaceful backdrop of rural Crete and the White Mountains.

Although the villa was only completed last year the young owners Antonis and Kleanthi have created a very atmospheric period style property with the skilful use of simple local materials. Covered balconies and terraces provide shade and succour from the heat of the sun, whilst stone faced doorways and rough hewn timbered ceilings add an authentic touch of the past.

Despite the historic flavour, the property is furnished and equipped to a very high standard and the owners’ really have ‘ticked all the boxes’ down to the smallest detail.

Outside around the 9m x 4m pool and adjoining children’s pool, there’s a huge amount of ‘living space’ including a smart alfresco dining area with a truly enormous umbrella, plus a rusticated covered barbecue complete with ‘Cretan oven’ and a small fridge for drinks, as well as a big string of crisp red onions hanging from a nail; there may even be some left as we only pinched a couple!

To one side there’s a large area of lawn and in the shade of the Holme Oaks is a well stocked herb garden with the folk song classics of parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme as well marjoram, mint and a number of other local herbs that Kleanthi uses for brewing tea!

Two covered terraces extend the length of the property overlooking the pool and inside; the ground floor is open plan with warm terracotta style tiled floors throughout. The living area decorated with interesting rural artefacts and attractive wall hangings is very appealing and has two sofas and large coffee table grouped in front of an open fireplace, To one side is a dining area with table and chairs and beyond here is the small well equipped kitchen, with a very large fridge – freezer full oven with ceramic hobs and a dishwasher plus a kitchen sink with the bonus of lovely rural views towards the mountains.

At first floor level and reached by a wooden staircase is one twin bedroom with en-suite shower room and the slightly extravagant master bedroom with double bed, lovely stone fireplace and en-suite bathroom with a lavish corner bath to languish in. Both bedrooms have warm and tactile wood floors and french doors opening out onto covered balconies overlooking the pool and with views towards the mountains.

From the landing at the top of the stairs a few steps lead up to a tiny gallery with a desk and chair.

Off the living area at ground floor level is a further guest shower room where there is also a washing machine. The villa also has a TV with DVD player and a portable CD player.

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The Crete region

Armeni
Something off a foodie’s paradise, the village of Armeni is notable for its large shady plain trees lining the main street where you will find a choice of simple cafenions and three excellent tavernas. There is also a small mini -market and amazingly, a well stocked delicatessen with wonderful local cheeses, yoghurt and charcuterie as well as a large choice of frozen fish! Of a morning, fresh bread is delivered to the cafenion on the small ‘triangular central square’ you’ll see what we mean!

Nearby Kalives (approx 5min drive)

18 km east of Chania and strung along the edge of Souda Bay, Kalives is still very much a Greek village that has taken tourism in its stride and the bustling main street reflects the status quo with local shops, mini markets, tavernas and cafes happily doing business with all and sundry.

There’s a pretty little river which huge trout are rumoured to inhabit and where small plump ducks encourage children to feed them. Sheltered by the headland just to the east of the village is an excellent sandy beach with convenient cantinas selling cool drinks for sunbathers, whilst pedaloes and water skiing are readily available for the more energetic. Just back from the main thoroughfare in a warren of narrow streets tucked into the hillside, the locals go about their daily life in time honoured fashion and if you venture into the nearby countryside, you will discover numerous tiny villages in idyllic rural settings.

With almost a dozen tavernas, plus a number of small hotels and a choice of cosmopolitan little bars or ethnic cafenions, Kalives has much to recommend it to the visitor and yet happily manages to retain that quintessential Greekness.


Chania / Almyrida area

The Byzantine and Roman ruins in Aptera and the Lefka Ori approximately 8 kms away.


How to get there

Location : Armeni - Nearest airport Chania 40 minutes - flights from Manchester and Gatwick into Chania on a Tuesday. Heraklion Airport 2 hours away - flights from most UK airports into Heraklion also on Tuesday.
Useful flight websites:
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Activities near Chania

Sports:
Watersports
Horse Riding

Great for:
Walking holidays
Beach or lakeside relaxation


Facilities

Luxuries:Log fire, DVD player
General:Air conditioning, TV, Video player, CD player
Standard:Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
Utilities:Dish washer, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine
Rooms:Bedrooms (2), Bathrooms (2), Ensuite (2), WCs (2)
Furniture:Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ
Access:Wheelchair access, Parking space

Further details indoors:
Accommodation Summary - Villa Galania, Armeni, Crete
Accommodation on two levels
living room with open fire, satellite TV and CD player
Kitchen with 4 ring hob and oven, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine, iron and ironing board
Shower room
FIRST FLOOR
1 twin bedroom balcony with pool views
1 double bedroom with en suite bathroom & balcony with Pool view

Outside
large swimming pool with roman steps into shallow end
Purpose built barbecue
Covered terrace
Maid Service
Maid service, change of bedlinen and towels on arrival and midweek
Closest Amenities
Tavernas: 5 Mins drive
Beach: 15 Min Drive
Mini market: 5 Min drive
Airport: 50 Mins (Chania) & 1 hour 30 mins(Heraklion)
Equipment
DVD Player
TV
Dishwasher
Washing Machine
Iron & Board
Toaster
Kettle
BBQ


Rental rates

Rental prices originally quoted in: British £Convert to:
PeriodFrom
To
Weekly
Nightly rate Minimum 
stay
WeekdayWeekend
  25 Mar 0829 Apr 08£  520--1 Week
  29 Apr 0827 May 08£  600--1 Week
  27 May 083 Jun 08£  920--1 Week
  3 Jun 081 Jul 08£  895--1 Week
  1 Jul 0815 Jul 08£  1,195--1 Week
  15 Jul 0819 Aug 08£  1,550--1 Week
  19 Aug 0826 Aug 08£  1,295--1 Week
  26 Aug 089 Sep 08£  1,045--1 Week
  9 Sep 0830 Sep 08£  895--1 Week
  30 Sep 0821 Oct 08£  520--1 Week
  10 Nov 0818 Nov 08£  495--1 Week
  18 Nov 0827 Nov 08£  395--1 Week

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

R Wade - Villa Galania - May 2007
We had a fabulous holiday - our rep was very friendly and helpful and the information file in the villa was invaluable. Thank you

Mr Griffin - Villa Galania - Jul 2007
The villa was lovely.


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