Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children Smokers welcome Self-catering
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Villa Arianna is an attractive, well-designed stone built, comfortable house with 3 spacious bedrooms and air conditioning. From the terraces there are stunning views west across the bay to Chania, and inland to the White Mountains. The villa is one of 6 on a quiet cul-de-sac nestled on a slope in the charming village of Prines, 8km (5 miles) south west from the town of Rethymno. Here you can wander around the old Vatican town enjoying the shops and a huge variety of eating establishments. From Prines you are an hour’s drive to both Herkalion and Chania, 10 minutes drive to the nearest beach and only 45 minutes from the south of the island. A perfect position to see more of amazing Crete. A car is recommended. Travel time to both airports is about 1 hour.
The house and garden
View of the pool from the upper terrace
living room
downstairs double bedroom
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The Crete region
The food on Crete is fantastic: salads and vegetables full of flavour, fresh fish, Mediterranean food at it best. In the summer the island is blessed with sunshine, soft winds to cool you down and very little rain. The villa is one of six on a quiet cul-de-sac nestled on a slope in the charming village of Prines, 8 km (5 miles) south west from the town of Rethymno. Here you can wander around the old Venetian town enjoying the shops and a huge variety of eating establishments. The Villa has stunning views across the bay towards Chania, and inland to the White Mountains. A car is recommended for this villa and to see the island. From Prines you are an hour’s drive to both Herkalion and Chania, ten minutes drive to the nearest beach and only 45 minutes from the south of the island. A perfect position to see more of amazing Crete.
Rethymno area
The village of Prines is above Rethymno and has a small grocery store, a bar and a taverna. The area is full of magnificent beaches from small coves to long sweeping bays, interesting archaeological sites and Byzantine churches, lovely villages, lively resorts and its capital, the town of Rethymno, is a very attractive city which has kept many example of the sumptuous Venetian architecture. The plethora of charms and beauties astonishes every visitor. With in one hours drive you can visit both Chania and Herakloin or wander down to the south coast where you can still find empty beaches. The town beach has many water sports and there is a diving school near by.
How to get there
Easyjet are flying direct to Crete from Gatwick and Manchester plus many tour companyies fly direct to the island.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Herkalion or Chania: 80 km
Railway:
No service on the island
Ferry:
Rethymno: 10 km
Activities near Rethymno
Sports: Watersports
Great for: Walking holidays Beach or lakeside relaxation Good nightlife
Facilities
Luxuries:
DVD player, Sea view
General:
Central heating, Air conditioning, TV, Satellite TV
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