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Simon's House

2 bedroom villas

Prices starting from €475 Euros per Week.

1 double bedroom, 1 studio style twin bedroom in the lower level. Sleeps a maximum of 6 -7 persons.
Shared swimming pool (7m x 4m & depth 1.60m)

Simon’s House is a lovely modern split level villa set on the end plot of a small row of villas, nestled on a terraced hillside only 200m from the sandy beach of Almyrida. This end plot guarantees Simon’s House fabulous views of The White Mountains and the olive clad hills that surround the village. Partial views of Souda Bay, Almyrida beach and the 16th Century Turkish Fort at Aptera are also available from Simon’s House. Just 3-4 minutes walk from the beach and many excellent tavernas, cafes and shops, this villa is a great choice for those seeking value for money, beautiful views, comfortable accommodation, and easy access to the many local amenities.

The villa’s design has been carefully thought out so that all of the balconies, terraces, and the pool area benefit from the marvellous mountain, village and olive covered hill and valley views. The living area has prime position on the top floor of Simon’s House whilst the bedrooms are on the lower levels, which helps to keep them cooler during the long hot summer months. The English owners have decorated the villa whilst mostly using the traditional Greek colours of blue and white, which gives the villa a very fresh and light feel. The three shower rooms are fully tiled with blue and grey tiles and they all have a white bathroom suite, the walls throughout the villa are painted white, there are white aluminium window frames, shutters and doors, and the sofas in the lounge and lower level studio/bedroom, and the chairs from the dining suite are all covered with blue fabric. The exception is the double bedroom which has matching bedding and curtains made from a fresh white fabric with a pretty rosebud print. The wooden interior furniture has been made locally, and each terrace has outdoor furniture so that you can fully relax and take in the views. The lower level studio/bedroom can accommodate extra guests as it has an en-suite shower room, and a sitting area with a sofa bed, a nest of tables and a DVD player. In order to make your stay all the more enjoyable Simon’s House has been finished to a high standard and includes; beech kitchen cabinets, black marble effect kitchen worktops, a TV, a DVD player, a microwave oven, a washing machine, and air conditioning units in both bedrooms and the living room. The a/c units also double up as heaters for the cooler nights early and late season. There is solar powered hot water or a back-up immersion heater, and a parking area set just off the small road below the villa.

Simon’s House has a number of outdoor balconies and terraces which are on different levels so that there are always seating areas with either sun or shade. At the front of the villa, and below the middle level on the small BBQ terrace, there are gravelled flowerbeds and terracotta pots that have been colourfully planted with date palms, bougainvillea, roses, and cacti. The south facing pool terrace is set high above the road with natural stone paving around the shared pool. There are sun-beds, umbrellas, and a panoramic view of the valley and mountains. Simon’s House is great value for those who wish to be close to the beach, shops and tavernas.

Accommodation.
Top floor: (staircase up from the middle floor): Open plan living room, kitchen and dining area, 1 shower room, and an open mountain, sea and pool facing terrace. The living room has a set of double doors that open out onto the open side terrace which is equipped with a dining table and chairs and has a full view to the mountains and pool, and a partial view to the village and the sea. There are 2 comfortable blue couches, a coffee table, a TV/DVD unit, a standard lamp, white and blue curtains, and a dining table and chairs which seat 6. The modern kitchen area is fully equipped and includes an electric cooker, a large fridge/freezer, a microwave oven, a coffee maker, a wall clock, a toaster, a kettle, and a washing machine. There is a kitchen window which faces south to the valley and mountains. At the top of the stairs just before the living area there is a shower room. The shower room has a shower, a white washbasin, a mirrored cabinet, a toilet, and a frosted window.

Middle floor (staircase from the parking area): 1 double bedroom, 1 shower room and 2 covered balconies. The front door opens into a hallway which has the staircases to the other 2 floors. There is the double bedroom which has a double bed, 2 bedside cabinets with reading lamps, a dressing table, stool and wall mirror, a wardrobe, and 2 windows that face the hill (with a cave) which leads to Plaka. This double bedroom also has 2 sets of double doors that lead to 2 covered balconies. The first balcony faces south to The White Mountains, the village and a partial sea view. This balcony is equipped with 4 cane armchairs with floral cushions, and a cane and glass table. The second balcony faces west to a partial sea view, a view of the village, the Turkish Fort at Aptera, and the mountains and olive groves. The shower room is exactly the same as the one on the top floor as previously described.

Lower Floor (staircase from the middle floor): a studio/twin bedroom, 1 en-suite shower room. There is a gate across the top of the staircase leading down to the lower floor which can be closed to stop small children accessing this floor without supervision. The twin bedroom has a sitting area and an en-suite shower room. There are 2 single beds, 1 bedside cabinet with a reading lamp, 2 wardrobes, a dressing table, mirror and stool, a sofa bed, a nest of leather covered tables, a TV monitor and DVD player, a Z-bed, fresh white curtains. 3 high level windows look out at gravelled terraces which have palms and bougainvillea. The shower room is exactly the same as described on the top floor.

Location

The centre of the village of Almyrida is only 250m from Simon’s House, and is built around a pretty crescent shaped sandy beach, with a small fishing harbour at the eastern end. The beach is very shallow and safe, which is good news if you have children or are not a strong swimmer. Lining the beach are 4 excellent tavernas, 9 café/bars, 2 bakeries, a wonderful jewellery shop, 5 mini-markets, 3 gift shops, an off-license and the Villas Crete Holidays tourist office that is owned and run by Frankie Miles. Also in Almyrida there is a water sports centre which rents out kayaks, windsurfers and catamarans. For a change of pace, a 15 minute walk uphill (or 10 minutes downhill!) will take you to the main square in the neighbouring village of Plaka. There are lovely shady mulberry trees under which the locals sit to watch the world go by whilst enjoying a delicious meal or even just an ice cold frappe. Plaka was one of the original village sets for the film “Zorba the Greek” and it still has quaint whitewashed houses and narrow streets leading off from the square. A few minutes by car from Simon’s House, there are a huge variety of archaeological sites and traditional villages with wonderful tavernas. There is also an interesting selection of small craft centres and museums, including glass blowing in Kokkino Horio, lace makers in Gavalohori, and silk makers in Kalamitsi. For those of you looking for even more activity, the historic town of Chania is only 35 minutes away by car.

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Villa amenities

Washing machine
Dishwasher
Microwave Oven
Fridge / Freezer
TV
Satellite TV
Air conditioned bedrooms
Air conditioned lounge
CD player
Telephone
DVD Player
BBQ
Mosquito screens to windows
Central heating
Fireplace
Hairdryer
Iron and ironing board
Welcome Basket

Number of bedrooms	2 - 1 Twin, 1 Double
Number of bathrooms	3 – 1 shower room on each floor
Bath/shower/both	Shower

Pool depths	1.60m
Pool size	Oval 7 x 4m
Type of shade by pool	Umbrellas

Sofa bed	Yes. 2 sofa beds in the lounge each suitable for 1 person, and a sofa bed in the studio/twin bedroom which sleeps 2 people.
Maid service	2 times a week

Distance to nearest taverna	250m : 4 minutes on foot, 1 minute by car
Distance to nearest beach	200m : 3 minutes on foot, 1 minute by car
Distance to nearest mini market	200m : 3 minutes on foot, 1 minute by car
Distance to nearest cash machine	300m : 5 minutes on foot, 1 minute by car
How far from airport	35 minutes
How far from nearest large town	35 minutes

Rental Prices

All prices shown are per Villa, per Week, in Euros. Not per person!
These prices include a free Welcome Pack and a free copy of the essential guide book, “Crete on the Road” by Frankie Miles.

From :	To :	Price:


Winter 2009	29.03.10	Please Ask
30.03.10	26.04.10	475
27.04.10	31.05.10	525
01.06.10	05.07.10	625
06.07.10	30.08.10	695
31.08.10	27.09.10	595
28.09.10	02.11.10	475



The above prices shown are in EUROS, per Week. These prices include a Free Welcome Pack and a copy of the essential guide book “Crete on the Road ” by Frankie Miles!

F.A.Q

Any steps? How many?
a staircase from the parking area to the middle floor of the house, a staircase from the middle floor to the lower floor, a staircase from the middle floor to the upper top floor, steps to the pool terrace, 7 steps to the BBQ area.

How private?
Not especially private as the villa is part of a small row of villas, though it is positioned at the end of the row with the most unobstructed views. The pool is shared with 5 other villas.

Nearest neighbour?
The next door villa, set just behind, but only partially connected to Simon’s House or the row of townhouses set below and across the street.

Almyrida beach and facilities are within easy walking distance, and there is a limited bus service into Chania, but we recommend car hire in order to explore the varied regions of the area.