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Pitsidia Villas (villa)

Home:51264
Sleeps up to:5   (1 bedroom)
Rates:£300 to £425 per week
Nearest beach:Kommos: 1 km
Will consider:Long term lets (over 1 month)
Short-breaks (4 days or fewer)
Changeover day:Flexible
Access:Car advised
Nearest amenities: 0.2 km
Notes:No pets allowed
Suitable for children
Not suitable for elderly or infirm
No smoking at this property
Self-catering

Home description

The villa is situated in an 'authentic' Cretan village, a short walk to village square tavernas and local shops. Ideal for families or groups who want to experience 'real' Crete and excellent for walking, cycling and of course archaeology can be found 'everywhere'.

The villa contains a double bedroom upstairs with hot and cold air conditioning, en-suite fully equipped shower room, large balcony with sun loungers and table and offering mountain/sea views. This large bedroom has a double bed with individual bedside lights and cabinets, a large fitted wardrobe with drawers under and dressing table with mirror.

Downstairs has a fully furnished open plan area containing dining area and sofa (bed). The kitchen has modern fitted cupboards and worktops, cooker and fridge/freezer, kettle and all modern kitchenware. There is a discrete area with single bed (curtained), a large wardrobe with drawers under, bedside light and cabinet. Fully equipped bath with shower over, WC and washbasin with illuminated mirror, also containing washing machine.

An identical villa is available - please enquire.

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The Crete region

The Messara region offers the discerning traveller a part of Crete away from the busy north of the Island. The area remains traditionally ‘Cretan’ despite the expanse of tourism and for those looking for the real Crete, this region provides a wide range of experiences.

We came to this area some 20 years ago and immediately became enthralled with its diverse culture, villages, mountains and above all the real warmth of the people.

The region is located on the edge of Messara Bay in South Central Crete with it’s west facing stunning golden beach and spectacular sunsets. It is rich in archaeology and Cretan culture including the Minoan palaces of Phaistos and Agia Triada and also the ancient city of Gortyn.

The area tourist season is generally April to November, although the weather is superb at the beginning and end of the season, some of the tavernas, etc close down and direct flights are not available, but flights / ferries can be found via Athens.


Matala / Pitsidia area

Pitsidia is a village, which sits on the road from Heraklion to Matala. The road by-passes the old village, so it is easily missed. The old village has a ‘platia’ or square at its centre, around which sits 5 Tavernas and a Kafenieon. The village boasts a number of small grocery shops masquerading as ‘supermarkets’, a hairdresser, specialist butcher and a state-of-the-art bakery. Some of the shops are simply doorways, which open up into the narrow streets with only one small room.

Pitsidia is the oldest village in the area. The Cretan residents live in a mixture of old and new dwellings, where generations have welcomed holidaymakers for many years.

The stunning golden beach of Commos is an easy walk, cycle or car hop from Pitsidia (1km), passing through vineyards, olive groves and allotments. Behind the beach is a newly discovered minoan port and will soon be opened as an archaeological site.

Matala is only 5km away and has its own glorious beach with tavernas, a market, shops and ameneties. It has a little nightlife with several music bars. It was once regarded as the best beach in Crete and is famous for its caves that are cut into the cliffs. The beach shelves gently at first and then relatively quickly making it suitable for children to play and for swimming.


How to get there

From many regional airports in the UK and Europe - EasyJet, Thomas Cook, First Choice, Thomsonfly, Olympic Holidays, Martin Air and many others.
Mid week flights can be really cheap and you can go and return as you wish (eg. go Thursday, return Tuesday)
You can take the bus from Heraklion or Chania, take a taxi or hire a car. Car hire is very reasonable - contact owner for special deals. The drive from the airport in Heraklion takes around 45 mins to Pitsidia and total tranquility away from the busy tourist areas.


Activities near Matala

Sports:
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing

Great for:
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
A winter sun break
Cycling holidays


Facilities

General:Air conditioning
Standard:Kettle, Hair dryer
Utilities:Cooker, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine
Rooms:Bedrooms (1), Bathrooms (1), En suite (1), WCs (2), Solarium / Roof terrace
Furniture:Sofabeds (1), Single beds (1), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 5
Other:Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Shared garden, Bicycles available, Childrens pool
Access:Parking space

Further details indoors:
There is a baby cot available on request.

A MP3 docking station is provided to enable visitors to play their own music.

Further details outdoors:
- Shared swimming pool with children's shallow pool and outside shower.
- Parking for two cars
- Outside large patio area, shaded with climbing vines and bougainvilleas with outside dining table and chairs
- Small garden with prolific flowers and shrubs.


Further details

- No smoking
- No pets
- Cleaning and linen change is carried out weekly and is included in the price. If a midweek clean and/or linen change is required, this can be arranged at additional cost.
- Beach towels are not provided. The house towels are not to be used for the beach or swimming pool.
- A security deposit of £100 is required against breakages and/or damage. This is refundable within 10 days of the house keys being returned, providing the agent has found everything to be in order after checking the house inventory.


Rental rates

Rental prices originally quoted in: British £Convert to:
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WeekdayWeekend
Oct. - Nov. 14 Oct 091 Dec 09£ 350--1 Week
Dec - March 1 Dec 091 Apr 10£ 300--1 Week
April - May 1 Apr 101 Jun 10£ 375--1 Week
Jun - Sept 1 Jun 101 Oct 10£ 425--1 Week
Oct - Nov 1 Oct 101 Dec 10£ 375--1 Week
Dec - March 1 Dec 101 Apr 11£ 325--1 Week

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

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

- Daily rates available on request.

- An identical villa is available for rent - please enquire.


Guestbook for Pitsidia Villas

We had a wonderful time here - the people, the food and fantastic sunsets. Antony and Claire Devizes. Sept. 2007
Absolutely wonderful real Crete - corporate tourism not present - the real thing! Tony and Anne London March 2008
Archaeology paradise with so many sites close by. We particularly enjoyed exploring the fields around Gortys. Colin and May Lincolnshire June 2008
We just lazed in the sun, read our books and swam in the clear blue sea. Perfect for recharging the batteries. Ros Allwood Letchworth Aug 2008
We enjoyed the walking, especially the Gorge walks. R & J Oct 2008


Availability

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