Villa Arethousa

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Villa |5 bedrooms |Sleeps 10

Melidoni in Rethymno

from £135 / night

£940–£2991 / week

1 night minimum stay

Changeover flexible

5 out of 5

1 review | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, beach or lakeside relaxation, air conditioning, balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, pets welcome

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About the home

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.

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.

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swimming pool area

 

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upstairs bedroom

 

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living room area

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.

The 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

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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

Reviews

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14 Jan 2013

“Fabulous” We loved staying at this fabulous villa in Melidoni. The house was beautiful and had everything we could have wanted. My only complaint about the house was that the windows weren't covered with mosquito nets and so the kids got very badly bitten - however this wouldn't put me off returning again. The stunning garden was stocked with aubergines, courgettes, peppers, tomatoes and cucumbers, lemons (there was also a pomegranate tree which sadly wasn't ripe) which we were able to pick and cook with - the kids loved this. The pool was stunning and the kids pool also had the bonus of doubling up as a jacuzzi. Antonis was fantastic, helping us to sort out the mess of our luggage not showing up on arrival. Nothing was too much trouble. He was a perfect mix of being there if you needed him - but not around too much. We really had the most amazing holiday, and hope to return one day soon.

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 10
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
1 to 31 May	1 May 13	1 Jun 13	1100€ 1100	220€ 220	220€ 220	1 Night
1 to 5 June	1 Jun 13	6 Jun 13	1400€ 1400	200€ 200	200€ 200	4 Nights
	6 Jun 13	1 Jul 13	2250€ 2250	350€ 350	350€ 350	1 Night
1 to 22 July	1 Jul 13	23 Jul 13	3150€ 3150	450€ 450	450€ 450	1 Night
GREAT OFFER	23 Jul 13	28 Jul 13	2450€ 2450	350€ 350	350€ 350	4 Nights
28 July 31 August	28 Jul 13	1 Sep 13	3500€ 3500	550€ 550	550€ 550	1 Night
1 to 30 September	1 Sep 13	1 Oct 13	2250€ 2250	350€ 350	350€ 350	1 Night
1 to 31 October	1 Oct 13	1 Nov 13	1750€ 1750	250€ 250	250€ 250	1 Night

The property's weekend rates apply to: Saturday and Sunday nights

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

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6 years listed You are contacting Antonis Hatzidakis Landline n/a Mobile 30 6972 505755 Languages spoken The owner is based in Greece and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2006. This villa has received 1 review from previous guests.

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