Hele boligen·Privat vært

I nærheden af Almyrida ☀️ Ingen trapper! ☀️ Lukket privat pool til børnesikkerhed ☀️ Gratis WiFi

Billedgalleri for I nærheden af Almyrida ☀️ Ingen trapper! ☀️ Lukket privat pool til børnesikkerhed ☀️ Gratis WiFi

En udendørs café med stenborde og stole, et stort træ og en bygning med rosa facade og træpersienner.
4 soveværelser, pengeskab på værelset, strygejern/strygebræt
En villa med swimmingpool, omgivet af grønt og bakker.
En stue med to brune lædersofaer, et træbord og en metallygte.
Spiseområde

Anmeldelser

10 ud af 10.
Enestående

Hele boligen

4 soveværelser2 badeværelserPlads til 8 personer130 m2

Populære faciliteter

  • Pool
  • Køkken
  • Vaskemaskine
  • Aircondition
  • Udendørsareal
  • Mulighed for parkering

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Om overnatningsstedet

I nærheden af Almyrida ☀️ Ingen trapper! ☀️ Lukket privat pool til børnesikkerhed ☀️ Gratis WiFi

  • LICENSERET AF DEN GRÆKKE TURISTBESTEMME
    MEDDELELSESNUMMER 1059831

    Ingen trapper! Denne enkelt historiske villa har en privat pool (9x4m), der ligger uden for landsbyen, men alligevel tæt nok til at gå ind hver morgen til at samle friskbagt brød. Perfekt til familier med små børn, da poolen er fuldt indhegnet til forældres ro i sindet. Britisk VVS! (ingen småborede toiletrør!) Selene er omgivet af oliventræer i vores egen private olivenlund på 4. 5 hektar (det er 4 fodboldbaner!) hvor vi kun har 4 andre villaer, så du får masser af plads og ikke føler dig overset. Satellit / DVD med et 32-tommers vægmonteret tv til at underholde børnene i den hotteste del af dagen. Satellit-tv tilbyder 4 kanaler med engelsksprogede film 24 timer i døgnet.

    Vores gæster kommenterer ofte, at denne villa er i det perfekte sted: inden for gåafstand fra to landsbyer, tæt nok til at nyde deres faciliteter, men ikke for tæt på at blive forstyrret af bjælkende hunde, galende cockerels og støjende menneskeligt natteliv, der sker i enhver kretensisk landsby eller by.

    Olivenlunden er sikker, indhegnet og afskærmet af farverig oleander og omgivet af oliventræer. Det er den perfekte base for at udforske det maleriske område Apokoronas til fods eller i bil, med dets små hvide landsbyer beliggende på grønne bjerge. Apokoronas er et udpeget område med naturlig skønhed, beskyttet på lignende måde som en UK National Park. På alle tidspunkter er der en betagende udsigt over De Hvide Bjerge, der er sneklædte indtil slutningen af maj. Bogstaveligt talt lige uden for døren er der adskillige vandrestier gennem dette mest spektakulære område på Kreta, et ægte vandrerparadis.

Faciliteter på overnatningsstedet

Strand

  • Strand i nærheden
  • Strandhåndklæder
  • Strandliggestole

Pool- og spafaciliteter

  • Liggestole ved poolen
  • Privat pool
  • Udendørs pool

Internet

  • Tilgængeligt i villaen: Wi-Fi

Parkering og transport

  • Bil anbefales
  • Parkering på stedet

Køkken

  • Brødrister
  • Elkedel
  • Kaffe-/temaskine
  • Kogeplade
  • Krydderier
  • Køkkengrej, tallerkener og køkkenredskaber
  • Køkkenø
  • Køleskab
  • Mikrobølgeovn
  • Opvaskemaskine
  • Ovn

Spisning

  • Spisebord

Soveværelser

  • 4 soveværelser
  • Sengelinned til rådighed

Badeværelse

  • 2 badeværelser
  • Badekar eller brusekabine
  • Bruser
  • Håndklæder til rådighed
  • Hårtørrer
  • Toiletpapir

Opholdsområder

  • Spisebord

Underholdning

  • Bøger
  • DVD-afspiller
  • Smart-tv med kabel-/satellitkanaler

Udendørsarealer

  • Grillfaciliteter
  • Have
  • Indhegnet gårdhave
  • Terrasse
  • Udendørs møbler

Tøjvask

  • Vaskemaskine
  • Vaskeri

Komfort

  • Aircondition
  • Varme

Kæledyr

  • Kæledyr er ikke tilladt

Hjælp til personer med et handicap

  • Hvis du vil anmode om hjælp til personer med et handicap, bedes du kontakte overnatningsstedet via kontaktoplysningerne i din reservationsbekræftelse.
  • Hjælp til personer med et handicap på værelset
  • Særlige rygeområder

Service og tjenester

  • Pengeskab
  • Strygejern/strygebræt

Områdets højdepunkter

  • I en landsby
  • I landlige omgivelser
  • Tæt på havet

Oplevelser

  • Dykning i nærheden
  • Fiskeri i nærheden
  • Fuglekiggeri i nærheden
  • Mountainbiking i nærheden
  • Mulighed for at ride i nærheden
  • Mulighed for at sejle i motorbåd i nærheden
  • Mulighed for at svømme i nærheden
  • Snorkling i nærheden
  • Surfing/bodyboarding i nærheden
  • Vingårdsture i nærheden
  • Økoture i nærheden

Sikkerhedsforanstaltninger

  • Kuliltedetektor (værten har angivet, at der er en kuliltedetektor på overnatningsstedet)
  • Røgalarm (værten har angivet, at der er en røgalarm på overnatningsstedet)
  • Førstehjælpskasse
  • Brandslukker
  • Deadbolt-lås

Generelt

  • Enhedens størrelse: 130 kvadratmeter
  • Have

Lignende overnatningssteder

Politikker

Indtjekning

Indtjekning starter kl. 17.00

Udtjekning

Udtjekning inden: kl. 10.00

Særlige indtjekningsinstruktioner

Du modtager en e-mail fra værten med instruktioner til indtjekning og udtjekning
Oplysninger fra overnatningsstedet kan være oversat ved hjælp af automatiserede oversættelsesværktøjer

Kæledyr

Kæledyr er ikke tilladt

Børn og ekstra senge

Børn er velkomne

Begivenheder

Tilladte arrangementer: familiesammenkomster, fødselsdagsfester og bryllupper

Rygning

Rygning er tilladt: I udvalgte områder

Vigtige oplysninger

Godt at vide

Dette overnatningssted administreres af en privat vært (en person, der ikke udlejer som virksomhed eller erhverv). EUs forbrugerlov, herunder fortrydelsesret, gælder ikke for din reservation. Din reservation er dog dækket af din private værts afbestillingsregler.
Gebyrer for ekstra opredninger kan forekomme og varierer afhængigt af overnatningsstedets politik
Gyldigt billed-ID og kreditkort, debetkort eller kontant depositum kan være påkrævet ved indtjekning til dækning af påløbende udgifter
Særlige ønsker afhænger af tilgængelighed ved indtjekning og kan medføre ekstra gebyrer. Særlige ønsker kan ikke garanteres
Fester og events (inkl. familiesammenkomster, fødselsdagsfester og bryllupper) er tilladt på stedet. Maks. antal deltagere: 8
Værten har angivet, at der er en kuliltealarm på overnatningsstedet
Værten har angivet, at der er en røgalarm på overnatningsstedet
Overnatningsstedets sikkerhedsforanstaltninger inkluderer brandslukker, førstehjælpskasse og lås med dødbolt
Dette overnatningssted har udendørsområder såsom altaner, balkoner eller terrasser, der muligvis ikke er egnede for børn. Hvis du har spørgsmål, anbefaler vi, at du kontakter overnatningsstedet inden ankomst for at bekræfte, at de har et passende værelse til dig
Dette overnatningssted administreres gennem vores samarbejdspartner Vrbo. Du modtager en e-mail fra Vrbo med et link til en Vrbo-konto, hvorfra du kan ændre eller afbestille din booking
Overnatningsstedets registreringsnummer 1059831

Vi bør nævne

Som følge af nationale reguleringer kan der ikke overføres mere end 500 GBP i kontanter på dette overnatningssted. Kontakt overnatningsstedet via kontaktoplysningerne i reservationsbekræftelsen for flere oplysninger
Det anbefales at have en bil for at komme til og fra dette overnatningssted

Om området

Denne villa befinder sig i Apokoronas i landlige omgivelser og tæt på stranden. Dem, der søger oplevelser, kan kigge forbi Souda Havn, mens naturelskere kan besøge Georgioupoli Strand og Seitan Limania Strand. Rejser du med børn? Du kan overveje at tage dem med til Art of Living Glasfabrik og Græske Nationalfodboldmuseum. Oplevelser som dykning og snorkling giver gode muligheder for at komme ud på eller i det omgivende vand, eller du kan tage på eventyr ved at afprøve cykling og mountainbiking i nærheden. Besøg vores rejseguide til Apokoronas
Vis flere villaer i Apokoronas
Kort
Old Road, Gavalochori - Almyrida, Kriti

Hvad ligger i nærheden?

  • Oversigtsbillede af et kystområde med et markant bjerg, klart blåt vand og en lille ø med frodig vegetation.
    Souda Havn
    23 min. kørsel - 20.5 km
  • En træbro strækker sig ud i en rolig sø med klare spejlbilleder, omgivet af grønne bakker og bjerge.
    Kournas-søen
    23 min. kørsel - 19.7 km
  • En kystvandring med et højt fyrtårn, en stenvæg og et vandområde.
    Den Gamle Venetianske Havn
    32 min. kørsel - 28.1 km
  • Det Historiske Folkloremuseum i Gavalochori
    3 min. kørsel - 1.9 km
  • Almyrida Strand
    4 min. kørsel - 2.7 km

Sådan kommer du rundt

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 47 min. kørsel

Restauranter

  • Αρισμαρί
    17 min. gang
  • Elia & Thyme
    3 min. kørsel
  • CostAnita
    3 min. kørsel
  • Souvlakerie
    7 min. kørsel
  • Thalami
    3 min. kørsel

Ofte stillede spørgsmål

Har I nærheden af Almyrida ☀️ Ingen trapper! ☀️ Lukket privat pool til børnesikkerhed ☀️ Gratis WiFi en pool?

Ja, dette overnatningssted har en udendørs pool.

Er I nærheden af Almyrida ☀️ Ingen trapper! ☀️ Lukket privat pool til børnesikkerhed ☀️ Gratis WiFi et kæledyrsvenligt overnatningssted?

Nej, kæledyr er ikke tilladt på dette overnatningssted.

Hvor meget koster parkering hos I nærheden af Almyrida ☀️ Ingen trapper! ☀️ Lukket privat pool til børnesikkerhed ☀️ Gratis WiFi?

Der er mulighed for parkering på overnatningsstedet.

Hvornår er indtjekning på I nærheden af Almyrida ☀️ Ingen trapper! ☀️ Lukket privat pool til børnesikkerhed ☀️ Gratis WiFi?

Indtjekning starter kl. 17.00.

Hvornår er udtjekning på I nærheden af Almyrida ☀️ Ingen trapper! ☀️ Lukket privat pool til børnesikkerhed ☀️ Gratis WiFi?

Udtjekning er kl. 10.00.

Hvor ligger I nærheden af Almyrida ☀️ Ingen trapper! ☀️ Lukket privat pool til børnesikkerhed ☀️ Gratis WiFi?

Denne villa med familievenlig profil ligger ved vandet i Apokoronas, kun 3 km fra Det Historiske Folkloremuseum i Gavalochori og Almyrida Strand. Derudover ligger Kera og Kalyves Strand ca. 5 km derfra.

Anmeldelser af I nærheden af Almyrida ☀️ Ingen trapper! ☀️ Lukket privat pool til børnesikkerhed ☀️ Gratis WiFi

Anmeldelser

Enestående

Alle de viste anmeldelser er indsendt af rigtige gæster. Kun rejsende, som har booket et ophold hos os, kan indsende en anmeldelse. Vi verificerer anmeldelser i henhold til vores retningslinjer og offentliggør alle anmeldelser, hvad enten de er positive eller negative.
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Bedømmelse på 10 − Fremragende. 23 af i alt 25 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 8 − Udmærket. 2 af i alt 25 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 6 − Okay. 0 af i alt 25 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 4 − Dårligt. 0 af i alt 25 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 2 − Forfærdeligt. 0 af i alt 25 anmeldelser

10

Rengøring

9,8

Området

Anmeldelser

Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Brian M.

Peaceful, Perfectly Presented Villa

This is a very peaceful/Beautiful place with the only background noise being the crickets or the occasional car or goats passing, Just far enough away from the crowds but equally close enough to be involved if you wanted to. Would recommend, especially for families
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Malene N.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Fantastic villa in peaceful and beatiful surroundings

We just spend to amazing weeks in villa Selene and everything was just perfect. From the information before arrival to the beatiful villa. John and Tina were incredibly helpful with recommendations and practical help and the villa was all we hoped it would be. It was very clean and both indoor and outdoor was all we needed for a lovely stay in beatiful Crete. We would love to return again some day. We give the villa, the surroundings and our hosts the best recommendatons. Malene Nielsen, Denmark
Overnattede 14 nætter i juli 2024
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10/10 Fremragende

Caroline W.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Rural villa in peaceful location

Wonderful location and views, very private, perfect facilities, great pool, all ground level, a big plus. WiFi sometimes unreliable at first but sorted out. No issues re water supply or electric. Manager (John) readily on hand by what’s app and advised clearly on times re pool cleaning and linen changeover. Not far from amenities or restaurants. One of the best villas we’ve stayed in. We hope to come again. Many thanks.
Overnattede 14 nætter i juni 2023
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Markus A.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Guarantee for a nice vacation? here you are

Amazing stay with nice house and pool at a beautiful location with very nice hosts. Car is needed as this location is 2km from the next village, but not neighbours close by.
Overnattede 13 nætter i maj 2023
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

buckley b.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

2 week stay August 2022

Wow what an amazing villa this was.view of the mountains was fantastic,villa was very clean,everything as described and working! John (the owner) takes alot of pride in the pool and it shows.(lovely temperature and very clean!) Would recommend having a car for your stay(Just makes life easier!)nice secluded location on an olive Grove with 4 other villas dotted about far enough away to feel private.any problems or questions John and Tina were happy to help Almyrida just down the road has nice Restaurants (recommend Dimitris!) Look up Beanies boat hire (another great outing)would highly recommend this villa to anyone Thank you Sam and Lara
Overnattede 14 nætter i august 2022
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Nadine K.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Villa selene

Merveilleuses vacances à la villa selene, endroit magnifique, propreté, belle piscine nettoyé régulièrement par John tout était parfait, John et Tina sont formidables et réactifs toujours prêts à répondre à la moindre question ,merci à eux pour leur gentillesse.
Overnattede 14 nætter i juli 2022
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Alex House

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Lovely villa in peaceful location

We had a great time in the well-equipped villa, our young children loved exploring the outdoor space, and the surroundings are peaceful, yet only a short drive to the local beach and amenities.
Overnattede 7 nætter i oktober 2021
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Wayne G.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Was it all a dream

We arrived in the night which didn’t prepare you for the view that greated us in the morning of the spectacular white mountains. This is probably one of the best villa rentals we have had, the location for us was perfect, 3mins down to the excellent beach and exceptional restaurants. We spent most the time at the villa on outside either in the specious pool or in the comfy patio furniture looking over the mountains. The Hosts John andTina are lovely and looked after us fantastical, never intrusive but always helpful. Thanks for having some provisions ready for us when we arrived, the complementary wine, honey and olive oil and the free veg from Tinas veg patch. First time in Crete and will definitely not be our last, I would definitely recommend St Basil and Selene villa and we hope to visit again.
Overnattede 14 nætter i september 2021
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

peter m.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Lovely villa

We both really enjoyed our stay with lovely views of the mountains.i was up at dawn a few times and watched the sun come up and light them up.a nice quite location set in olive groves.but still close to a nice village with taverna. Also close to sea front with many restaurants and shops .All round a lovely place .
Overnattede 14 nætter i september 2021
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10/10 Fremragende

suzanna c.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Séjour merveilleux !

Location conforme à la description et aux photos. Environnement très calme. La piscine est grande et très bien exposée. Echanges faciles et agréables avec John. A recommander sans aucune hésitation
Overnattede 14 nætter i august 2021
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8/10 Godt

Bruno B.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Bon

Bien
Overnattede 7 nætter i juli 2021
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Bruno D.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Une semaine au paradis

Cette location est vraiment très agréable. Elle est hautement recommandée. La piscine est hyper bien entretenue. Les environnements sont arboré, sans vis-à-vis, calme. Les villages nécessitent une voiture mais de toute façon il en faut une en Crète. Beaucoup de restaurant très agréables à moins de cinq minutes en voiture. Et bien sûr un accueil sur-mesure par les propriétaires qui sont présents si il faut. Bref, nous y retournerions avec grand plaisir et nous vous conseillons d’y aller
Overnattede 7 nætter i juli 2021
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Gareth M.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Excellent villa, beautiful area

Superb villa, good sized private pool, peaceful location and close to lots of gorgeous beaches and local sites. Stunning views all around the property and really good outside areas for eating out and relaxing. Very helpful and responsive owners. Loved this villa and loved Crete, we will be back.
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Lisa T.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Peaceful with great views

We miss the view of the white mountains whilst drinking my morning coffee! It was a beautiful view. My lads miss cooling off in the large pool! The sun beds were good quality and spot on for soaking up the rays. The villa was peaceful with just the sounds of crickets. John was really helpful at all times and very easy to get hold of. We were unsure whether we would be able to fly but John was really kind and understanding. When we arrived Tina greeted us from a safe distance to make sure everything was OK. We had a small problem with the light but John sorted straight away. Marcus from the UK also gave us helpful hints such as local coves to visit for snorkelling and boat trips to go on. John and Tina ensured the safety measures were top notch. All staff in the local town wore masks and so did the majority of tourists when in shops (not required for bars) and we had no concerns. We were given a 10% voucher for 2 restaurants by John and Tina - one in the village which was authentic and one with an amazing view of the sea and both were great - highly recommended. The lay out suited as a family of 4 with older teens. The villa was decorated in a rustic/seaside theme and it looked pretty. The heavy shutters protected it from the sun in the day and made it very safe. At night the aircon and the fans made sleeping easier in the heat. Beds were comfy. We had a few meals and BBQ at the villa and had everything we needed. The DVD came in handy for late night viewing, I brought DVDs from home - the TV was mainly Bollywood but perhaps I missed a channel. The internet ran out during our stay but we were able to top it up for 25 Euros which we were happy with. The villa is a short drive away from the local village and the beach. Parking by the sea was not a problem during our visit. We did walk to the village one day but drove on the evening as very dark. I don't think you could easily walk to the beach unless very fit especially if you had a lot of gear to carry and it was hilly. The local area had a few coves which were azure blue, they were perfect for snorkelling. The roads were quite narrow but we got around without a problem. I wouldn't get a tiny engine if there are a few of you as the roads are steep in places. Johns instruction from the airport were really accurate. We also visited a local lake which was picture perfect - our lads enjoyed diving off the pedalos for hire. In short I wish we were there now!
Overnattede 7 nætter i august 2020
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10/10 Fremragende

Gordon f.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Private villa near Almyrida

Very easy contact with owner and manager. Our third visit to Crete - best villa and location so far
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Bill T.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Wonderful Villa

Beautiful spot in great setting, has a rustic authentic Cretean atmosphere. British plumbing, big pool. My family and I had a wonderful holiday at Villa Selene. We would love to thank the owners and hope to visit again! Highly recommend.
Overnattede 7 nætter i juli 2019
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

John G.

Great bungalow, peaceful location, stunning views

When we first booked -in 2011- the single storey accommodation and gated pool were key selling points, as we had family members with mobility issues. After many visits we can confirm Selene’s appeal to all. The -English - owners understand their clientele very well (the dishwasher is a guilty pleasure) and year on year have made subtle improvements and upgrades. Selene’s position and construction appeal to sun worshippers and shade dwellers alike. A point worth making is that 2km into the hills above Almyrida there’s a breeze which takes the edge off the highest temperatures. The private pool will be in constant use during your stay, and the location an olive grove guarantees space and privacy, a refreshing change from the customary crowding of holiday villas. Car hire discounts and introductory discounts to local restaurants are a welcome bonus, as is the comprehensive visitor information folder. And should you ever need him the - English - property manager can fix any problem. (Apart from the traditional Cretan power cuts: you’ll probably get one a week.) One last word: British plumbing. (Enough said.)
Fra arkiv

10/10 Fremragende

Sally B.

Beautiful villa in a fabulous location!

This villa is only a few minutes drive from the local town Almerida. It is one of four villas set in an olive grove, so you are not overlooked by neighbours. It has a lovely pool and lovely well appointed rooms. It was very clean and well maintained. This was not my first visit and I will be going back again. I was able to take part in olive picking (hard work but fun) and then was able to discover how the whole process, from picking to pressing is done. The villa is about a mile from a local shop and tavernas that have lovely food and a great atmosphere. The owners ensured that I was fully informed and were even able to organise booking a hire car as well. I would thoroughly recommend visiting this villa to anyone!
Fra arkiv

10/10 Fremragende

Sheri S.

Our return visit

This was our 3rd visit to St Basil's Olive Grove, and our 2nd to Villa Selene. We were looking for a relaxing week, and we weren't disappointed. It's a lovely spacious villa, especially as there were just 2 of us, and clean and well-appointed. We love having the pool just outside and Almyrida with its lovely sandy beach is just 2 km away. If you don't fancy self-catering, there are plenty of restaurants in Almyrida, and a shop and very good taverna in even-closer Gavalchori. I'm sure we'll be back.
Fra arkiv

10/10 Fremragende

mike f.

Excellent property in ideal location

Well maintained property in excellent location as described on the website.Clean and comfortable inside and out. Local management helpful and friendly and quickly sort out any problems. Beautiful scenery around the villa and surroundings with excellent tavernas nearby.Would definitely recommend and will be returning for a 5th time next year
Fra arkiv

10/10 Fremragende

Glynn T.

Excellent Second Holiday

After enjoying a 2 week stay in the villa Angelos with family we were lucky to get away in September and chose to stay in the Villa Selene just the wife and I this time.The Villa Selene is situated among the olive groves,and it is all on one level like a bungalow its within sight of the other villas but not overlooked at all.It is off the main road down a track which is a little bumpy.It is gated onto the olive grove and there is ample parking. A graveled area through the olive trees leads you to the villa.The villa is very spacious ,the kitchen which is very well equipped with every thing you could want,is open plan to the dinning /sitting room.The 4 bedrooms are also spacious and have plenty of storage space(1 bedroom with safe).1 bathroom with with full suit and one shower room,both with good quality sanitary ware.The towels and sheets are of the finest quality.Outside there is a huge terrace/patio with furniture and dinning table /chairs to seat 8 comfortably,it overlooks the safety gated swimming pool ,which is also a good size with steps down into the water ,there is plenty of sunbeds and parasols for shade from the sun which is on the pool sunup to sundown (brilliant).It is a very peaceful and relaxing villa. Almiryda is a short drive away or a pleasant walk if you feel up to it.Plenty of tavernas/restaurants/bars/Markets etc...and of course 3 lovely beaches.There are also plenty of Tavernas in the surrounding villages .Gavalohori is a short walk away (downhill) if you dont fancy the walk back (uphill) there are plenty of taxis.A car is a must to explore the surrounding area The food is varied and very good.The Cretans are very hospitable and are only to pleased to stop and chat and give information of places of interest .Mark the manager makes sure the pool area and the villa is kept clean as well as bedding / towel changes twice a week,he is also there if you have any problems/ quieries . If you choose to stay at Villa Selene you will not be disappointed any way.The only thing to bear in mind is if visit later in the year or intend staying out late....... you need a good torch.....as it is very dark From booking to arriving and leaving John and his team are exstreamly helpful and make everything run like clockwork Many Thanks Glynn & Janet
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10/10 Fremragende

Patrick H.

Villa Salene - A wonderful haven in Crete

A villa in amongst an olive grove with views that dreams are made of. Beautifully finished and surrounded by breathtaking views, a place we will visit over and over again. The local travernas are hosted by warm and friendly people and the food is delicious. We will be making Villa Selene a regular holiday for us from now on, can't wait to go again and again. Highly recommended
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10/10 Fremragende

John G.

Very well designed, safe and comfortable villa

This was our third visit to Villa Selene, which is quite simply the best villa we have ever stayed in. It was important to us to have all the accommodation on the ground floor, with no steps or trip hazards. The gates by the pool also gave us peace of mind. Each time we return we have been impressed by the improvements and adjustments the owners have made to the villa, in response to visitors' suggestions. Selene is always clean and has been very well maintained. The local (ex pat) staff are helpful, friendly and very knowledgeable. Three generations of our family have visited the villa, all have loved it. The location is quiet, with stunning and ever changing views of the mountains. the little seaside town of Almyrida is charming and busy but not brash or over the top. Some of our party were content just to stay on its beach. The neighbouring village of Gavalochori has an irresistible charm, and excellent tavernas. Car hire is essential, but through the recommended local company, is reasonably priced. To our amateur eye, the Cretan economy seemed to be ticking over quietly, not buffeted by storm from Athens.
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8/10 Godt

Clare F.

We didn't want to come home...

To start at the beginning, we had no problems finding the villa, the directions were spot on! The villa was well equipped, clean and tidy and the management team were excellent, friendly, helpful and efficient. The only thing missing was the Villa Book [we were the first clients of the season] and it soon arrived. Our only niggle was the disposal of rubbish, the bins weren't where specified in the Villa Book, some appeared on Saturday but were gone again by Monday when we took our rubbish! Hunt the bin wasn't my favourite holiday game... We loved sitting by the pool gazing at the mountains so much that we didn't need to make many sightseeing trips, but Chania was delightful, get there early if you want to park by the Fortress to the west of the harbour. There is an excellent book shop just round the corner facing the harbour, good maps and guide books. We liked the restaurant Portes on Portou. We had to go to Aptera as we could see the castle from the patio. It was a thoroughly enjoyable [free] visit, especially the fantastic views all around and the enormous Roman water cisterns underground. The location of the villa was gorgeous, we enjoyed the flower-lined walks to Gavalochri, both the top road with its mountain views and the shorter route past the amazing venetian wells, and the taverna by the war Memorial was just perfect.We strongly recommend the stuffed courgette flowers and the red pepper and feta dip, but everything was delicious. Do visit the museum while you're here. Almyrida was charming and sitting in a beach taverna here was a great way to spend several hours at lunchtime, when we visited in May there were no crowds. The Pear Tree Supermarket here was excellent, we can recommend their own wine, and they stocked lots of really local produce and always had time to explain and advise on cooking techniques and recommend things to try. We love cretan food... Thank you John for your help and advice, it was altogether a great holiday, it was all we could do to tear ourselves away. And the olive oil was really delicious too!
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10/10 Fremragende

John G.

A perfect place to stay

What's not to like about the Villa Selene? First, its location in the hills above Almyrida, 15 minutes walk from the delightful tavern in Gavalochori, with only the sheep bells and ciccadas breaking the silence, is wonderful. Second, being all on one level, the villa is ideal for the elderly, infirm or toddler. The gated pool is lovely, the bedrooms well appointed. A big kitchen / living area, two bathrooms and a flat screen TV are key features. Third, Almyrida is attractive, friendly and not overcrowded. Local car hire is reasonable, and the larger supermarkets have everything you need. Fourth, the local staff are friendly, efficient ex pats, who have the answer to every question. If you haven't fallen in love with Crete yet...be prepared to be smitten.