Heraklion/Iraklion holiday home rental, Fodele with walking, beach/lake nearby, jacuzzi/hot tub, disabled access, balcony/terrace, air

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DAISY (house)

Home description

Daisy is one of only 4 houses situated in an elevated position on a small private development. It is in the heart of Fodele : a village much treasured by the Cretan people. Further details on our website at the bottom of the page.

It is a 3 storey property including a roof terrace with panoramic views of unspoilt countryside.. It has 2 double bedrooms, both with patio doors leading on to a balcony that replicates the views from the roof terrace.. There is hot and cool air conditioning throughout the property.

It is surrounded by orange groves ; the beautiful village Church ; and the village stream as it flows through a wooded park. It all adds up to a very private setting in an unspoilt area.
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It is located in a traffic free environment, yet only 60 metres from the village square where you can park your car. Moreover, it is only 100 metres from the village centre with its shops and 9 Tavernas close at hand

The swimming pool and jacuzzi complete a fine rural setting for guests to "chill out" . Should you wish to visit the beach, it is less than 3km away.

The pool and Jacuzzi area in a private mountain setting	view from roof terrace and front bedroom balcony
Part of Daisy's lounge and dining area	another view of the lounge

To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/19178

The Crete region

Crete is the largest of the Greek Islands and can be found in the most southerly point of Europe. As a result it enjoys a very warm climate with hot summers and mild winters.

Crete is also steeped in History and you can visit the archeological sites at places like Knossus, Phaistos and Gortys. If you have a car, it is well worth taking time to visit the mountains particularly the Samaria Gorge. You will need decent walking shoes and a spare driver for subsequent pick up should you walk the gorge.

We have also included a photo of the former leper colony on the island of Spinalonga, so beautifully portrayed in the book by Victoria Hislop. It is certainly worth a visit and the book is in our library.

There are also man-made attractions including a Water Park and a fine golf course within a 30 minute drive.

Our Service Managers will gladly take the time to help you find your way on any excursions you might choose to take. Fodele is centrally placed on this lovely island, so you can reach any area with relative ease.The Rough Guide to Crete is in our library. There are so many places of interest that many of our guests come back year on year ( please see our guest book )

Heraklion/Iraklion / Fodele area

Heraklion is the capital of Crete and is within easy reach. The city fully deserves its reputation as one of the Mediterranean's most attractive capitals. Please turn away now if your wallet does not wish to know that it is a haven for lovers of fashion, furnishings and night life. You can even link up with one of the many cruise ships that stop at Heraklion.

The area offers a rich variety of unspolt coastlines and mountain scenery as well as the opportunity to sample the busy resorts that are also within easy reach.There is plenty to offer families including those with grown up children !


For those of us who prefer a more active holiday there is a PGA golf course 35km from Fodele , boat trips from our local beach , two Waterparks and many great beaches. There are many watersports options at the nearby Fodele Beach

The local Fodele beach (see our photo) is one of the most beautiful in the area and has proved to be very popular with guests at Mandarin Grove..It offers a variety of watersports or you can chill out on the free deck chairs There are numerous tavernas lining the waterfront offering great views of this lovely cove..

There are busier resorts within easy reach such as Agia Pelagia, Lygaria and Bali. Some say a visit is not complete without a visit to George's Restaurant at Cri Cri in Agia Pelagia . Of course Heraklion itself is only 25 minutes away with its shops and night life

Mandarin Grove is situated in the heart of a truly Cretan village. It is not a busy tourist centre but a genuine working Greek village and the perfect place to unwind. It is open all the year round.

You can reach 9 Tavernas within a radius of a few hundred metres. The local people are so hospitable and they will want you to share the local produce including wine, Raki and an assortment of home grown vegetables It is crime-free so you can feel very safe there.There are many lovely walks around the village, including a nature trail and visits to local churches and the El Greco Museum . As the birthplace of El Greco, Fodele has a special ambience and the village is very proud of its association with the famous painter.

There are more details on our website.

How to get there

Fodele village is approximately 30km from Heraklion Airport. It is a very straightforward 25 minute journey on good roads with only right turns. We have a more detailed description about getting to Fodele on our own website ( see below). Please note that if I find it easy ..........it is easy !

Direct flights to Heraklion are available from April to October. There is a big choice of flight companies, including low cost airlines like easyjet and Jet 2. I saved £40 recently by booking 2 single tickets with Travel Supermarket using different airlines.

--from UK airports--
www. Easyjet.com
www.firstchoice.com.
www.mytravel.com
www.thomascook.co.uk
www.thomsonfly.com
www.flymonarch.com
www.jet2.com from Leeds Bradford airport

---Flight search sites---
www.travelsupermarket.com
www.cheapflights.co.uk
www.flightsuncovered.com

.If you need a car, you can try these sites ---Travelsupermarket .com , Athens car hire or www. carrental crete.gr .Alternatively you can arrange car hire in Fodele. Many of our guests are happy to chill out around the pool or in the village and do not hire a car . However if you wish to explore , a car is essential.

Activities near Heraklion/Iraklion

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The Kitchen area has fitted cupboards and worktops, hob with cooker hood over, microwave, refrigerator with icebox, washing machine, dishwasher,kettle and toaster. There is also an iron,ironing board and clothes drier.

The 2 fully equipped wet rooms have a shower, toilet and wash basin.There is also a shower curtain for additional comfort and privacy.

The 2 bedrooms both have balconies, each with patio doors that can open or tilt for additional comfort and convenience. The bedrooms both have 2 hand made bedside cabinets and a large fitted wardrobe. There is a hair drier.

As Daisy is centrally placed in the development, it offers stunning unspoilt views of mountain scenery from the
the front bedroom balcony. As a contrast , the rear bedroom and balcony has views of the village, orange groves and the beautiful church ( please see photograph ).

The whole property has mosquito screens to the windows and doors to allow for maximum ventilation in complete comfort and the hot and cool air conditioning is supplemented by ceiling fans in the bedrooms.The patio doors tilt as well as open.

Daisy is furnished to give it a Cretan feel with a touch of John Lewis .We want you to feel at home. .

For those of you who may have had bad experiences on holiday...................the house is very modern and the plumbing works !!.

Further details outdoors:
The front exterior contains a patio with table and chairs and to the rear, there is a private courtyard garden with table, chairs and a portable barbecue.

The roof terrace offers panoramic views and it has a safety rail for children. There are solar panels so the hot water is supplied by "Green energy"

Sun loungers, umbrellas, tables and chairs surround the communal pool and jacuzzi area for maximum comfort and relaxation. The whole development has been created with privacy in mind. it is such a pleasant rural environment that some of our visitors are quite content to remain by the pool with occasional excursions to the bakery and local tavernas.

Ramps have been constructed at the entrance to Mandarin Grove, but they are quite steep and a wheelchair user would need assistance. It is a gated community ,with no road traffic, so parents can feel safe with young children. The air is also clean !

Further details

A Welcome Pack will be there on your arrival
The English service managers own a shop in the village so you know where to find them !
BBQ'S..........meals.............snacks........ available either in Daisy or by the pool if you prefer
free library of reading books;DVDS and CDS
Speakers for your ipod.
free parking in the nearby village square.
Children's' playground in the wooded park next door.
larger groups of family/friends can rent additional adjoining properties
Children in need of separate bedrooms can make additional use of the sofa beds
Spa/hot tub beside the pool.
Guests wishing to socialise can meet with the Service managers and enjoy home made Cretan cuisine at Domenicos. No pressure but a pleasant option at the end of the day.
Please see our own website for additional details.

Conditions

We would ask guests kindly to refrain from smoking inside the house. We are not hostile to smokers and there are comfortable outdoor areas such as the patio , the rear garden and even the roof terrace, where you can enjoy the peace and tranquility.

We do require you to fill in a Booking Form so that we can ensure that your holiday is managed properly with no glitches that undermine some holidays.

You are required to have at least one meal with "Smoothy George" so that he can serenade you with his charm and authentic Greek Cuisine.!!

Rental rates

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Mid season (April-June)	1 Apr 09	1 Jul 09	400£ 400	0-	0-	1 Week
High season (July-August)	1 Jul 09	1 Sep 09	600£ 600	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid season (Sept-Oct)	1 Sep 09	1 Nov 09	400£ 400	0-	0-	1 Week

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Mid season (April-June)	1 Apr 09	1 Jul 09	300£ 300	0-	0-	1 Week
High season (July-August)	1 Jul 09	1 Sep 09	500£ 500	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid season (Sept-Oct)	1 Sep 09	1 Nov 09	300£ 300	0-	0-	1 Week

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

The Tariff includes : a Welcome Pack ; unlimited use of the pool and the Jacuzzi ; all your electricity Bills ; cleaning, laundry and bedding

A 20% deposit is be required when a booking is confirmed . Please pay in full at least 6 weeks before the holiday.

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We are happy to accept bookings for short breaks at most times .

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Guestbook for DAISY

Lovely! House, views, location, local tavernas and shops....brilliant. We have been to Daisy twice and have booked to go again in May, 2007. September too if we can!! Thank you, Mr. and Mrs. Higson .

Had a lovely stay at Daisy. The accommodation was perfect , plenty of space , very clean and all furnished to a high standard. We were very lazy and spent lots of time at the pool. We enjoyed being able to wander into Fodele and try out the Tavernas. It was lovely to be in an authentic setting rather than a tourist centre Mr. and Mrs. Cooper

We had a memorable holiday. The accommodation is lovely and the village is special and peaceful , we can see why you fell in love with the place. We especially enjoyed the freedom to use the pool whenever we wished , day or night. The Service Managers were always on hand for advice ps.We came back for a second visit and enjoyed it just as much ! Mike and Denise Sheldrake

We had a wonderful holiday this year. We loved Fodele and our stay in Daisy. We have always made it a rule not to revisit a place twice but we are making Daisy an exception to this rule.
I wouln't want to change Daisy in any way - she was perfect for us. I am in a bit of a quandary actually. I don't want to keep telling too many people about what a lovely time we had in Daisy, as I am trying to keep it a secret all to myself ! Jean and Bob ( Sorry Jean I have just blown that one...........Peter)

After 4 weeks in Daisy , we can be regarded as experts on Mandarin grove and Fodele village . Daisy is perfect for short stay or long term holidays . It is right on the edge of a picture postacard village complete with orange, lemon and walnut groves and a tree shaded river. Good food in the tavernas and very friendly people . Daisy has evertything you need for an enjoyable stay , being backed up by Helen and Ken , the managers next door , who cater for your (nearly) every whim!! A holiday we will remember for a long time Alan and Di

We had an absolutely lovely time in Daisy. This was the first holiday where I didn't cook one meal as the Tavernas were so good especially Domenicos.........George's ice cream is the best in the world, even better than Italian. Your house is lovely and the village was everything we were hoping for. Helen and Ken , the service managers, were very hospitable and always available with advice and suggestions. We enjoyed Daisy so much that we are going back in October. Thank you so much for letting us use Daisy. You are so lucky to be part of such a lovely community. Jenny and Gerry June 2008

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Contact details for home 19178 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	Peter Jones
Tel:	+44 (0)1204 62522
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