Rethymno holiday villa rental, Melidoni with private pool, walking, beach/lake nearby, log fire, jacuzzi/hot tub, balcony/terrace, air

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Villa Arethousa (villa)

Home description

This house invites you to enjoy its elegance and nobility and to share with it the gifts of the beautiful garden and the sense of the tranquility. On leaving the house, you will feel emotionally and mentally richer. Arethousa proves that a house is not only a place to live in, but can also change your senses and make your spirit gentle and sweet. It is one of the noble houses of Melidoni, a village rich in architecture and history. It is construction to be preserved, according to the Greek Ministry of Culture, and was restored in the 2005 under its supervision. It was the owner’s Christina Hatzidakis’, birthplace, built 200 years ago and its decoration bears her sensitivity and taste. It is a house that gives you a feeling of love.

swimming pool area	night view
upstairs bedroom	living room area

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The Crete region

By far the largest of the Greek Islands. Crete is the most southerly Greek Isle and as a sun, sea and sand destination it is hard to beat, with fine beautiful sandy beaches scattered throughout the island. If its history you like, then Crete is full of world class archeological sites. Don't miss an excursion to the Samaria Gorge with its fantastic scenery.

Rethymnon
This resort is dominated by its venetian fortress and sleepy fishing harbour. An endless stretch of sand and shingle beach, great shopping and numerous restaurants, bars and tavernas.

Agios Nikolaos

Was once built by the Venetians around an allegedly bottomless lake, it is now a cosmopolitan town with a small pebble beach. The resort has developed into one of Crete's most popular destinations. Most of the activity is focussed around the harbour where tourists and locals alike enjoy the atmosphere.

Elounda

The resort of Elounda with its back drop of mountains is situated around its small harbour with an array of good fish restaurants, shops and a man made beach.

Platanias

This resort, 6 miles west of Chania, has developed over the years into quite a lively resort. It boasts a good choice of shops, cafes and trendy bars and good quality restaurants. The beach is also lovely here with a good choice of watersports on offer.

Bali

This resort has lovely bays which surround the fabulous mountain scenery. Good choice of Restaurants, few cafes to sit and watch the world go by. A small selection of shops, supermarkets and souvenir shops.

Some of the smaller and more traditional resorts are also well worth a visit -

Margarita - Beautiful inland town, famous for its pottery.
Spili - Just a really nice traditional village.
Panormos - This cute, traditional village with its small harbour is well worth a visit.
Falasana - Has a stunning beach.
Elafonisos - This beautiful pink sandy beach is a really popular scenic spot.

Things To Do

18 Hole Golf Course
Mini Golf
Go Karting - Platanias
Waterparks in various parks of Crete
Watersports - Snorkeling, Scuba Diving, Paragliding
Daily Boat Trips to the small Islands i.e Santorini
Daily Flights to the small islands close by i.e Mykonis, Santorini
Horse Riding
Boat trip from Elounda to Spinalonga
Internet cafe at Elounda

Useful information:

Greece is 2 hours ahead of GMT. The clocks advance one hour for summertime starting the last Sunday in March and ending the last Sunday in October.

Rethymno / Melidoni area

There are some interesting excursions you can go in Kastri, Melidoni and the outskirts. The distances and routes are shown on the map. We suggest some of these:

* Melidodi Cave, a historical and geophysical site
* Panormo. A cosmopolitan seaside village with neoclassical buildings and the air of nobility.
* Bali. A picturesque fishing village built by the sea.
* Moni Attalis in Bali. St John’s monastery with splendid view and architecture.
* Margarites. A beautiful village, famous for its ceramics.
* Ancient Eleftherna. One of the most important local archeological sites, still under excavation, with important findings. Ancient graves, mosaic floors, underground cisterns and other treasures have been found.
* Sfedoni Cave, in Zoniana. A beautiful, well preserved cave.
* Anogia. One of the most beautiful and important mountain villages, with tradition in weaving, healthy Cretan products and … fresh air.
* Nida. It is situated above Anogia. You can see the cave in which Zeus was born, according to Greek mythology.
* Moni Arkadiou. A historic monastery.
* Moni Vossakou. (monastery)
* Rethymno

You can also attend many cultural events and evenings of traditional Cretan music.
For those who enjoy mountain hiking and trekking, the area is ideal. There is a wide range of valleys, springs and Orthodox chapels to discover. The Hatzidakis family will be delighted to help you at any of your questions!

How to get there

Fly to Chania (CHQ) - Villa Arethousa is just 90km east of the Airport of Chania
Fly to Heraklio (HER) - Villa Arethousa is 50km west of the Airport of Heraklio
Arrive to Athens and take the boat to Rethymnon Port which is 25km east of the villa
Villa Arethousa is in the centre of the island so you will go fast and easily everywhere in Crete

Activities near Rethymno

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Villa Arethousa is a lovely stone detached villa placed in a splendid garden with a lot of flowers and trees and a swimming pool that promises to you unique moments of joy and relaxation.
The 150 sq.m interior courtyard, with its jasmine and basil, is ideal for those in search of peacefulness and relaxation. The house has two entrances. One of them overlooks ‘Boulous Pigadi’ a quiet neighbourhood of the village, while the other one opens onto the garden and has a view of surrounding nature and the spectacular mountains.
The main building covers a total of 230 sq.m and the surrounding area is 2000 sq.m.
The warm rooms of wood and stone and the fireplace give you a sense of the warmth and the fragrance of the people who once lived in it. In the ground floor you will find a fully equipped kitchen(dishwasher,microwave oven, coffee machine, toaster, electric kettle, etc.) with a large wooden dining table.
There are 4 bedrooms inside the building, one in the ground floor and three in the first floor,where leads you an impressive wooden scale,all including en suite bathrooms, while in one of them there is also jacuzzi.
A fifth bedroom, with its en-suite bathroom, can be found in the independent building of the garden. 10 persons can be accommodated in this villa.
The interior is beautifully decorated( with two large sofas int the living room, a lot of tables and pictures of the ancient owners of the house etc.) and perfectly equipped (there is a washing machine, air condition, central heating, satellite TV, CD player).

Further details outdoors:
A lovely stone path surrounded by a lot of beautiful flowers and trees leads to the swimming pool area and to the independent bedroom.
There is a 50 sq.m. adult swimming pool and a 12sq.m. chrildrens' swimming pool which can also function as a hydro massage, providing you with serenity.
In the garden, while walking to the path you will find also, a kiosk where you can have your breakfast or your evening coffee. In the garden there is a BBQ area, a lot of organic grown vegetables and many corners to relax.
There is also a big parking area.

Conditions

In order to confirm a reservation, a deposit of 50% is required. As soon as payment is made, you will receive a receipt for your deposit along with an official confirmation letter, your villa's brochure and maps.
Remaining balance is settled at least one month prior to arrival or on arrival.
Full refund applies for cancellations made at least two-three months prior to arrival, based on date and availability.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	1 Jul 08	23 Jul 08	3350£  2,659	0-	0-	1 Week
	23 Jul 08	3 Sep 08	3500£  2,778	0-	0-	1 Week
	3 Sep 08	1 Oct 08	2300£  1,825	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Oct 08	31 Oct 08	1800£  1,429	0-	0-	1 Week
1November - 31 March	31 Oct 08	1 Apr 09	1500£  1,190	0-	0-	1 Week
1 - 30 April	1 Apr 09	1 May 09	1750£  1,389	0-	0-	1 Week
1 May - 30 June	1 May 09	1 Jul 09	2700£  2,143	0-	0-	1 Week
1-22 July	1 Jul 09	23 Jul 09	3500£  2,778	0-	0-	1 Week
22 July - 31 August	23 Jul 09	1 Sep 09	4000£  3,175	0-	0-	1 Week
1-30 September	1 Sep 09	1 Oct 09	2800£  2,222	0-	0-	1 Week
1 - 31 October	1 Oct 09	1 Nov 09	1900£  1,508	0-	0-	1 Week

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

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Name:	Antonis Hatzidakis
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