Rethymno holiday villa rental, Pigi with walking, jacuzzi/hot tub, balcony/terrace, air con, internet access, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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Villa Pigi (villa)

Home description

Just 12 kms form the town of Rethymnon and set amid rolling countryside and vast expanses of olive groves you will find the village of Pigi. In the centre of the the village Domisi has two villas available for rental. Both of the villas have their own unique atmosphere and have played a leading role in the history and culture of the village.

Villa Pigi is a two storey property complete with a loft. The interior of the house has been decorated and furnished in a contemporary style with the mature garden retailing details and features in the traditional style. There are two bedrooms, two bathrooms, living room and kitchen in this house and can accommodate up to six people. Situated in the garden is Jacuzzi, the perfect way to laze away the long, warm summer evenings.

Time spent in these villas will give you the perfect opportunity to experience the true Cretan lifestyle. Pigi is a traditional working village where the inhabitants go about their daily business in the same way as they did many years ago. The village has two traditional bakeries, two mini-markets, two tavernas both serving local cusine and a pharmacy. In fact everything you need to make your time spent there truly memorable. Those who have experienced the friendliness and warm welcome given by the local people know that it is a place that you would like to return to again and again.

Villa Pigi	View from the street
Villa Pigi seen from the garden	Court yard with traditional wooden oven

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The Crete region

Crete – the most southern island in Europe has “everything”! Its variety of features includes traditional villages, modern cities, long sandy beaches, rocky bays, beach-bars & nightlife. There are magnificent mountain ranges, water-sports, tranquil locations and crystal clear waters. Bathed in clear sunlight 300 days of the year, the climate is one of the best in Europe. The largest island of Greece, it's understandably the most popular travel and vacation destination. Greeks prefer it, Europeans prefer it and generally people from all over the world want to visit Crete, if they haven't already. Mykonos, Paros, Rhodes and the other Greek islands are also beautiful, but Crete is the biggest and has a unique culture, which gives a great advantage to its popularity.

Crete also has a magic radiance – truly! There is the supreme quality of the light here, the sharp rugged mountains meeting openly with clear seas. There is an abundance of wildlife, plants & flowers that are unique to the island. Breathe in the ever-present scents of wild herbs, taste fresh fruit, the best of the world’s olive oil and healthy, delicious cheeses. Enjoy the delight of sipping a Greek coffee at the roadside in a mountain village watching the daily life passing by or the excitement of a wedding and occasions, making friends with the local people or some of the world-sourced visitors. Crete is also a historian's and archaeologist's paradise. The island of King Minos and a civilization that left its mark on the world map, faced the voracious appetite of conquerors from mainland Greece, Rome, Byzantium, the Ottoman Empire, the Venetians, was raided by pirates and invaded by armies who cruised the Mediterranean in search of riches and power- the proof of this in every corner of the island.

Crete has a people well known for their hospitality and tradition of welcoming visitors and foreigners. The traditions and culture offered in music, art, food and crafts play a large part in this picture. It combines European ways with the uniquely local.

Because Crete is the largest of the Greek islands, it offers both developed tourist areas with resort hotels and also quiet coves, hidden beaches and invigorating mountain villages and plateau. The island have 3 cities of a notable size but also many smaller places, provide a sense that tourism has not got here yet – but you have!
There are truly individual and unique places – any mood, any pace, any style or setting exists here. There are walks, climbs, drives and rides that take you through stunning gorges, over dramatic mountain and across amazing landscapes.

We can tell you about all the special places, trips you can take, places you can stay or visit that provide those “Moments”- which will make you want to return and be a part of it.

Rethymno / Pigi area

The town of Rethymno is overflowing with history and amazing Venetian and Turkish architecture. It is built around the charming old harbour with the fishing boats are arriving with the days catch. The new harbour and marina next to it, connects the town with the mainland of Greece.
This traditional town is packed with atmosphere, the third largest in Crete, where narrow, alleyways and beautiful old houses mix with modern life.
Rethymnon prefecture is situated perfectly in the middle of Crete, between the prefectures of Heraklio and Chania, which make it an ideal base from which to explore the island. The easy access to the National Highway makes moving around the island a smooth process.

The village of Pigi can be found 9 km east of the town of Rethymno on the road leading to Arkadi Monastery. It is 2 km inland from the coast. The village sits in the middle of a very flat and fertile region and used to be called Ario in olden times.
Set in an area of 6,000 acres, Pigi is bordered on either side by a river with a third one dividing the village in two. This is called “O Potamos” by the locals and has always played an important part in the history of the village. Many wells could also be found here supplying excellent drinking water.
The fact that there are some 60,000 olive trees in and around the village shows the rich and fertile nature of the land.

How to get there

You can travel to Crete by plane, landing in one of the islands international airports; Heraklio or Chania.
A lot of charter companies have directly flight from all main airports in Europe in the summer time. Outside the season, most of the big travel companies can arrange flights through Athens.

There are also possibilities to travel to Crete: Chania, Rethymno & Heraklio harbour) by ferry from the Greek mainland.

From the airports you can take the local bus, or arrange with a taxi to take you. The most advisable would be to rent a car, which will wait for you at your arrival. We can assist you with the booking of a car.

Activities near Rethymno

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The villa's interior design are kept in a modern and minimalistic style with white, red and green colours.

Further details outdoors:
-Wooden entrance gate to the property to secure privacy.
-Outdoor Jacuzzi.
-Outside store room with washing machine

Further details

-As our other villa: Arxontiko tis Ioanna, is next door, these two villas are perfect for two groups that want to stay close to each other.
-Welcome pack provided on arrival.
-English-speaking staff available on phone or on spot to answer any questions.

Conditions

-Refundable breakages deposit of 100 € required on arrival, to be refunded within two weeks of your departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection).
-25% of rental fee due six weeks before your stay to secure booking.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Autumn	1 Sep 09	1 Nov 09	630£ 568	9081	9081	Flexible
Winter	1 Nov 09	1 Apr 10	490£ 441	7063	7063	Flexible
April	1 Apr 10	1 May 10	630£ 568	9081	9081	Flexible
May-June	1 May 10	1 Jul 10	700£ 631	10090	10090	Flexible
July-August	1 Jul 10	1 Sep 10	910£ 820	130117	130117	Flexible
September-October	1 Sep 10	1 Nov 10	630£ 568	9081	9081	Flexible
Winter	1 Nov 10	1 Jan 11	490£ 441	7063	7063	Flexible

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

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

Refundable 100 € security deposit required with final balance payment.

Availability

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Contact details for the advertiser of home 63676
Name:	Christos Kokkinakis
Company:	Domisi Development
Tel:	+30 28310 55986
Fax:	+30 28310 50326
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