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Mulberry House, (The)

2 bedroom villas

Prices starting from €475 Euros Per Week

1 double bedroom, 1 twin bedroom in the lower level, plus a 3rd sleeping area in the lower level with a full-size sofa bed /futon. Sleeps a maximum of 4 adults plus 2 children.
Shared swimming pool (7m x 4m & depth 1.60m)

Mulberry House is a lovely modern split level villa in a small row of villas, nestled on a terraced hillside only 200m from the sandy beach of Almyrida. The villa is conveniently positioned in the middle of the row, next to the entrance archway to the pool terrace, which gives quick and easy access to the swimming pool. Both the pool terrace and the villa’s 2 balconies have fabulous uninterrupted views of the olive clad hills that surround the village and The White Mountains which are snow capped for at least 6 months of the year. 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. Larger groups or families who like to holiday next to each other but still value their privacy, might like to consider also booking either/both of the 2 other villas that we handle in this small terrace of 5 villas.

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 and olive covered hill and valley views. The living area has prime position on the top floor of Mulberry House whilst the bedrooms are on the lower levels, which helps to keep them cooler during the long hot summer months. The villa has been thoughtfully decorated and furnished by the English owners to combine quality and comfort with traditional Greek design. The typical Greek colours of blue and white dominate in the fully tiled bathrooms and the bedrooms. The full bathroom and the shower room have pretty blue tiles, the cloak room has terracotta and white tiles, and they all have white suites. The bedrooms have been furnished with lovely sea blue tinted wooden furniture that was handmade at the workshop of a local craftsman, and the gorgeous blue light fitting in the double bedroom was handmade at the glass blowing workshop in the nearby village of Kokkino Horio. The walls throughout the villa are painted white, and there are white aluminium window frames, shutters and doors which enhance the villa’s light and airy feel which is perfect for the long hot summers here on Crete.

Mulberry House has 2 main bedrooms which can accommodate 4 persons as well as additional sleeping room for 2 extra children. The lower level has a large hall/extra room which has a full-size sofa bed/futon that sleeps 2 persons. The double bedroom and the twin bedroom are both situated next to a bathroom, and they are on different floors which allows for greater peace and privacy for the guests in these rooms. Each terrace has outdoor furniture so that you can fully unwind and take in the views, and there is a BBQ should you choose to cook on the upstairs balcony or out by the pool. In order to make your stay all the more enjoyable Mulberry House has been finished to a high standard and includes; pine kitchen cabinets, peach and terracotta mottled effect kitchen worktops, a breakfast bar, a microwave oven, a washing machine, a kettle, a toaster, Satellite TV, a DVD player, a CD player/radio, a number of books, and air conditioning units in the bedrooms and living room. The a/c units also double up as heaters for the cooler nights early and late season. There is a parking area set just off the small road below the villa that is for the sole use of the guests of the Almyrida Heights villas.

Mulberry 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. The upstairs terrace has a beautiful bougainvillea climbing up the wall. The front of the villa is also framed by a stunning fuchsia bougainvillea, and it also has a jasmine plant whose gorgeous fragrance fills the air on the warm summer nights. Also at the front of the villa are 2 grassed areas which small children can happily crawl around on. 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. There are olive groves on 2 sides of the Almrida Heights row of villas, yet this beautiful countrified setting belies the fact that Mulberry House is so close to the centre of the village. This is the perfect spot from which to stroll out to dinner without having to worry about driving home.

Accommodation.
Top floor: (16 steps up from the middle floor): Open plan living room, kitchen and dining area, 1 cloak room, and an open mountain, hills and pool facing terrace. The living room has a set of double doors that open out onto a terrace which is equipped with a table, 4 chairs and a BBQ. The lounge has a beige sofa, a TV/DVD unit with TV, DVD player and satellite box, a portable CD player/radio, a wall clock, and a dining table and chairs which seat 6. The modern kitchen area is fully equipped with a breakfast bar, and white appliances including an electric cooker, a large fridge/freezer, a microwave oven, a toaster, and a kettle. There are 2 kitchen windows, 1 faces south west to the pool, valley and mountains, and the 2nd window looks out over olive groves and a flowering almond tree to Plaka Hill. At the top of the stairs just off the living area there is a cloak room with a white washbasin, a mirrored cabinet, a toilet, and a window which looks out over an almond tree and an olive grove to Plaka.

Middle floor (36 steps from the parking area, 8 steps from the front garden and then 17 steps (up and then down) to the pool terrace): 1 double bedroom, 1 shower room and 1 covered pool and mountain facing balcony. The front door opens into a hallway which has the staircases to the other 2 floors, and doors to the double bedroom and a shower room. The double bedroom has a double bed, 2 bedside cabinets with reading lamps, a dressing table, mirror and stool, and a double wardrobe with drawers and hanging space. The double bedroom has a set of double doors that lead out onto a covered balcony that looks out over olive groves and the pool terrace to The White Mountains. This balcony is furnished with a coffee table and 2 chairs. The shower room has a shower unit, a white washbasin, a mirrored cabinet, a toilet, and a window that looks out to the flowering almond tree and olive grove.

Lower Floor (16 steps from the middle floor): 1 twin bedroom, 1 large bathroom, and a large hallway/extra room with a futon. The spacious twin bedroom is furnished with 2 single beds, 2 bedside cabinets with reading lamps, a dressing table, mirror and stool, and a double wardrobe with drawers and hanging space. 2 high level windows look out at the pool terrace. The extra room/hallway has a large rust coloured futon/couch which opens out into a full-sized bed for 2 persons, and a high level window that looks out onto the grassy area in the front. The bathroom is very large and has a fully tiled bath with a shower attachment, a white washbasin, a mirrored cabinet, a toilet, and a washing machine, iron and ironing board.

Location

The centre of the village of Almyrida is only 250m from Mulberry 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 onwed 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 Mulberry 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 30 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, plus extra sleeping on the full-size sofa bed/futon in the hall/extra room next to the twin bedroom on the lower floor
Number of bathrooms	2.5 – 1 Bathroom, 1 Shower Room, and 1 Cloakroom
Bath/shower/both	Both

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

Sofa bed	Yes, a full-size sofa bed/futon in the lower level 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	30 minutes
How far from nearest large town	30 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?
28 steps from the parking area to the grassed front area (the steps are not taken all at once as they are spread across a number of gentle terraces). 8 steps from the grassed front garden to front door on the middle floor of the house, 16 steps from the middle floor to the lower floor, 16 steps from the middle floor to the upper top floor, 8 steps up and then 9 steps down from the grassed front garden to the pool terrace.

How private?
Not especially private as the villa is part of a small row of villas, but the balconies are only seen by one of the other villas (Kyra’s House) and the pool terrace. The pool is shared with 5 other villas though 4 of these are holiday homes that are occupied sporadically.

Nearest neighbour?
The next door villa to the right (Simon’s House) is set just below Mulberry House. The next door villa to the right (Kyra’s House) is only partially connected to Mulberry House by the archway that leads to the pool terrace.

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.