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Villa |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Kokkino Chorio in Chania

From £167 per week

Short stays welcome

Changeover flexible

3 out of 5

1 review | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, beach or lakeside relaxation, air conditioning, balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, may take pets - please enquire

About the home

Villa Keramika is a gorgeous villa which is set on an elevated hillside at the foot of Mount Drapanos and high above the village of Kokkino Horio. Thanks to this superb location, which affords easy access by foot to the taverna and mini market in the village centre, Villa Keramika enjoys dramatic panoramic views of Souda Bay, The Akrotiri Peninsula, olive groves, Kokkino Horio village and The White Mountains.

This charming villa has been designed so that your living area extends to the outdoors with a number of different terraces and balconies all of which take in the wonderful views and glorious sunsets, and with a choice of sun or shade. The infinity style pool terrace and the covered front dining terrace are surrounded by flowerbeds that have been beautifully planted with a myriad of colourful flowers and shrubs including hibiscus, geraniums, oleander, daisies, rosemary, yucca trees, and Washingtonian palms, and to west of the villa the acres of unspoilt hillside have rocky outcrops interspersed with almond trees, olive trees, and an infusion of wild flowers in the spring.

All in all, Villa Keramika is the perfect place for either families or couples to enjoy a wonderful relaxing holiday with beautiful scenery

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Recently built in traditional Cretan style incorporating local stone and cypress wood, Villa Keramika has been thoughtfully and comfortably furnished by its English owners. Much of the furniture has been made locally using wood which matches the beamed ceilings, windows, doors, shutters and pergolas. The fragrant cypress wood ceilings, pretty stone arches and fireplace, framed black and white prints of yesteryear Crete, icons of saints, and terracotta clay pots filled with dried lavender give the villa a very homely feel.

These traditional features blend perfectly with every modern comfort that you could wish for including satellite TV, DVD and CD players, cooker with ceramic hob, dishwasher, washing machine, barbeque, and air conditioning units in the bedrooms. The a/c units also double up as heaters, and there is central heating and a fireplace for the cooler nights early and late season, or for an extended winter stay. In consideration of the environment there is solar powered hot water with a back-up emersion heater. Total relaxation is guaranteed at Villa Keramika with a large library of books, DVD’s and CD’s, binoculars for watching birds or the ships in the bay, torches for walking to the village at night, and a cool-box for day trips to secluded beaches.

Further details outdoors:
Villa Keramika has one immediately adjacent villa which does not overlook the vast majority of the property, and one neighbour set on a terrace above and behind the villa that can only slightly see part of the pool terrrace. The spacious covered front terrace leads out from the living area and downstairs bedroom and is equipped with comfortable armchairs and a dining table. The 2 large balconies that lead out from the upstairs bedrooms are both equipped with tables and chairs, and the pool terrace is furnished with sun-beds and umbrellas. In order to ensure the safety of the smaller members of the family (and the peace of mind for the adult family members) the large pool terrace and the built-in stone barbeque area have each been separated from the villa by railings and gates. The barbeque area is located under a pergola that provides shade.

Despite the quiet countrified location Villa Keramika is only 10 minutes from the sandy beaches, and many excellent tavernas and shops in Almyrida.

Further details

Internet access is available via a USB stick that can be rented from the local agent's office.

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Villa Keramika's Private Pool withe View to Souda Bay

 

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Villa Keramika

 

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Villa Keramika's View to The White Mountains

 

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The Living Room with Stone Arch to Kitchen

The Crete region

Crete has everything you that could possibly want from a holiday: soaring mountains that are snow capped from November to June, many great walking trails including Europe's deepest gorge, ancient archaeological sites and Minoan palaces, quaint villages, sparkling clear blue seas with tavernas serving freshly caught fish, golden beaches, glorious wild flowers in the Spring, and a variety of delicious foods which are all made from healthy home grown produce.

As incredible as the island is, it is the Cretan people who will make your holiday truly memorable. Descendants of the Minoan's, one of Europe's earliest civilizations, and shaped by centuries of struggle against oppression, the Cretans are as rugged as the mountains, fiercely independent but passionately friendly.

Villa Keramika is located in the heart of The Apokoronas Region just east of the beautiful town of Chania. With its stunning Venetian harbour, quayside bars and restaurants, what better place to relax and watch the world go by. In the narrow streets behind Chania's harbour you will find tavernas, bars, the famous covered market, and many local shops selling handicrafts, textiles, jewellery and hand made ceramics. Visit 'Leather Lane' for outstanding hand made leather bargains.

The climate of Crete is a temperate Mediterranean climate and the weather is characterized by long hot, dry summers and mild winters. The Spring can be warm and sunny during the day but still have cooler evenings and is perfect for walking, birdwatching and looking at the wild flowers. All in all Crete is absolutely perfect for your Villa holiday.

The Chania / Kokkino Chorio area

Kokkino Horio taverna and mini market a 8 -10 minute walk from Villa Keramika. The family run-taverna is shaded by weeping willow trees, and has delicious food and very friendly owners (Zacharias and his son Yiannis) who know everything about the village and the surrounding area. During the summer months there are occasional live Cretan music nights at the taverna (once a month or so), which are a lot of fun. Kokkino Horio (“red village” in Greek) was the main village set for the film “Zorba the Greek”. There are little whitewashed houses and narrow streets that wind around the village centre. At the village kafenion you can find older locals who were used as extras in the film, and they will happily show you photos of themselves with Anthony Quinn. Just 15 minutes walk from Villa Keramika is the famous glass blowing workshop. Here you can watch recycled glass being blown in the traditional manner, into amazingly beautiful products including lampshades, ornaments, decanters, plates and bowls.

The lovely village of Almyrida is only 4km from Villa Keramika, and is built around a pretty crescent shaped sandy beach, with a small fishing harbour at the eastern end. The beach is very shallow and safe, which is good news if you have children or are not a strong swimmer. Lining the beach are 4 excellent tavernas, 9 café/bars, 2 bakeries, a wonderful jewellery shop, 5 mini-markets, 3 gift shops, Villas Crete Holidays for tourist info and trips, and an off-license. Also in Almyrida there is a water sports centre which rents out kayaks, windsurfers and catamarans, and a scuba diving office.
A few minutes by car from the villa, there are a huge variety of archaeological sites and traditional villages with wonderful tavernas. There is also an interesting selection of small craft centres and museums, including glass blowing in Kokkino Horio, lace makers in Gavalohori, and silk makers in Kalamitsi. For those of you looking for even more activity, the historic town of Chania is only 35 - 40 minutes away by car.

Cooking classes and wine tasting set at a local winery can be taken by those of you who are interested. Guided walks led by experts in mountaineering and/or flora and fauna can also be arranged. For those of you who prefer to venture out on your own, a free copy of the guide book "Crete on the Road" by Frankie Miles comes with every villa. The book contains detailed directions to many well known and hidden sites, opening times and prices for all attractions, taverna recommendations, and the only existing map of the National Highway showing the exits and entrances.

How to get there

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An easy 45 minute drive from Chania Airport.

** Many other flight options from Heraklion Airport which is a 1 hour and 45 minute drive along the pretty coastal highway.

** Cheap flights available by many companies including EasyJet into Heraklion Airport.

** Other good flight options provided by Thomas Cook, Monarch, First Choice and Thompson (among others).

** Excellent value car hire provided by the villa agent.

** Comfortable local taxis (usually Mercedes) can be booked for you by the villa agent.

Activities near Chania

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10 Oct 2011

“Beautiful villa, spoiled by construction site next door” We stayed in Crete last summer for two weeks - in a beautiful villa rented from Frankie Miles at villascreteholidays.com. Such a positive experience motivated us to return to Crete with friends in... more

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	14 Jan 12	1 May 12	300€ 300	0-	0-	1 Month
	1 May 12	29 May 12	895€ 895	0-	0-	1 Week
	29 May 12	3 Jul 12	995€ 995	0-	0-	1 Week
	3 Jul 12	28 Aug 12	1375€ 1375	0-	0-	1 Week
	28 Aug 12	2 Oct 12	995€ 995	0-	0-	1 Week
	2 Oct 12	30 Oct 12	785€ 785	0-	0-	1 Week
	30 Oct 12	2 Apr 13	200€ 200	0-	0-	3 Months

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

There are NO Extras To Pay. All services and equipment are included in the weekly rental rates shown on this web site including:

The Use of Air Conditioning.

Laundry (all bed linen & bath/face towels).

Maid service twice a week.

24/7 Local assistance (English, Greek, French and German speaking).

Villa Information File packed full of Local Information about beaches, shops, tavernas, places to go to, local customs and history etc.

All our clients receive a free Welcome Pack with our compliments. It is possible to upgrade to a Deluxe Hamper for an additional charge of E50.00.

Our Clients receive detailed directions to all of the sights from the guide book "Crete on the Road" by Frankie Miles.

Children are most welcome in all our properties and we provide a free High Chair and Cot loan service but, we do ask that Children are supervised at all times whilst around and in the Swimming Pool.

We do ask that Reservations are made at least 2 weeks in advance to avoid disappointment. As with all our Villas, a discount is available for stays of 3 weeks or more at all times except July 03 - August 27.

A discount of 50.00 Euros per week is available for a single person or couple staying in only 1 bedroom at all times except July 03 and August 27.

All prices shown are for the Villa and not per person. As with all our Villas on the Island, we can arrange Car Hire through reputable companies. We also offer Airport Transport service.

All of our villas are available for Long Term Winter lets at Greatly Reduced Prices but the price during the winter does not include fuel for the central heating or electricty - these will be incur an additional charge.

Internet access via 3G USB stick is available for a small fee.

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