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Argo, (Villa)

3 bedroom villas

Prices starting from €525

1 double bedroom, 1 twin bedrooms, 1 further bedroom with a single bed and additional roll out single bed. Two bathrooms (1 en-suite).

We usually do not feature villas without swimming pools but we have made an exception for Villa Argo as it is such a lovely villa that is conveniently located in the idyllic hamlet of Aspro, just 1.6km inland from the pretty seaside village of Almyrida. This villa is truly exceptional value for accommodation that has been finished and equipped to such a high standard. Villa Argo sits on a hillside just above the old village of Aspro with magnificent views north across olive groves to Almyrida village, Souda Bay, Karga Island, the Akrotiri Peninsula, and south to the White Mountains.

Built on one level the villa is particularly suitable for families with young children and for the elderly or less abled. The spacious living room and 2 of the 3 bedrooms open out onto a sea facing semi-covered front terrace and gravelled garden area which incorporate a dining and barbeque area. The land drops away in front of the villa which allows for completely unspoilt views. Villa Argo has the corner plot at the end of a small group of houses, and is next to a quaint ancient chapel. Aspro is a particularly peaceful and green hamlet as it is surrounded by acres of land that are covered in mature conifers, carob and olive trees. It is ideal for those of you nature lovers who enjoy walking, as there are many quiet trails leading from the villa across hills and through olive groves, which can take you to Almyrida , Gavalohori , Douliana , Tsivaras and Kera Cove.

The English owners have carefully furnished the villa to incorporate the traditional Greek colours of blue and white in order to give the villa a very fresh and light feel. The villa itself is painted a pale buttermilk colour and has Mediterranean blue aluminium window frames, shutters, doors and matching wooden pergolas. There is also matching sliding door mosquito screens in every room. The built-in wardrobes and kitchen cabinets are white, as are the muslin curtains, the comfortable living room sofas, and the bedroom furniture including the pretty wrought iron bed frames in the twin and double bedrooms. Villa Argo has many thoughtful touches in order to make your stay very relaxing, including a supply of books, playing cards and puzzles. There is also a TV, DVD and CD players, a ceramic hob and built in oven, a large fridge/freezer, a microwave oven, a dishwasher, a washing machine, a BBQ 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 solar powered hot water or a back-up immersion heater, and a private parking area set just next to the villa.

Villa Argo has many outside areas for sitting in sun or shade and enjoying the special views. There is a covered front terrace which is equipped with 2 marble coffee tables and is a cool and private place to sit even in the height of the hot summers that Crete is famous for. For al-fresco dining whilst taking in the scenery, next to the front terrace is a gravelled front and side garden which has a large dining table, sun umbrella and chairs for 6 persons. Lining this garden area are flower beds which are planted with bougainvillea, bottlebrush plants, lavender, hibiscus, palms and plum and lemon trees. The upstairs roof/sun terrace is fully tiled and is equipped with a marble dining table and director’s chairs and sun-loungers. The panoramic views from the roof terrace also include the White Mountains which are most beautiful when they are snow capped in the winter and spring.

Villa Argo is an ideal retreat for those looking for excellent value accommodation in a sleepy hamlet with a rural setting and beautiful views, yet close to a seaside village with a sandy beach and many amenities.

Accommodation.
Ground floor (on the same level as the parking area): Open plan living room, kitchen and dining area, 1 double bedroom with en-suite shower room, 1 twin bedroom, 1 single/twin bedroom, 1 bathroom, a large sea facing covered terrace, and an open sea facing terrace. The lounge/dining room has 2 sets of double doors that lead out onto the covered sea facing terrace. This terrace is joined to an open terrace (shared with the double bedroom and single/twin bedroom) that is next to the front dining area which is equipped with a large wooden dining table, 6 matching chairs and a sun umbrella. From the lounge/dining room there is also a front door that leads to the covered rear terrace that is equipped with a mosaic covered coffee table and 2 chairs. This rear porch/patio area faces south and is therefore a sun trap. It has terracotta clay pots that are planted with gardenias which have an incredible fragrance when they are flowering. The lounge/dining has 2 comfortable off white couches with gold and blue cushions, a dark brown coffee table, a matching TV/DVD table, a bookcase, off white coloured curtains with tie-backs, 2 standard lamps and a stylish dark brown dining table with 6 matching chairs. The spacious modern kitchen is fully equipped and has matching stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher, a washing machine, a ceramic hob and built-in oven and cooker hood, a large fridge/freezer, a microwave oven, a coffee maker, a toaster, and a kettle. The kitchen window looks out to the rear porch/patio. The hallway that leads from the kitchen/living area has doors to the 3 bedrooms and the main bathroom. The bathroom has cream and coffee coloured tiles. There is a full bath with a shower attachment, a white washbasin, a mirror with a glass shelf, a toilet, a hairdryer, a laundry basket and a frosted window to the south.

The sunny side twin bedroom is enhanced by 2 areas of the far wall that have sections with frosted glass bricks. This bedroom is equipped with 2 white iron single beds, 2 white wood bedside tables with a blue reading lamp, a table with a top which is a removable tray, white wood floor to ceiling built-in double wardrobe with a full length mirror and hanging and drawer space, blue and white bedspreads, and white linen curtains. There are double sliding doors that open out onto the private parking and side terrace (facing the fence of the next door villa that has bougainvillea climbing up it,) and a gravelled area which leads to the private front terrace. The double bedroom has a white iron double bed, 2 white bedside tables with reading lamps, a white storage chest with a large hanging mirror above it, a wardrobe with a full length mirror and hanging and drawer space, white linen curtains and double doors which lead out onto the sea facing terrace. The double bedroom has an en-suite shower room which has the same cream and coffee tiles as the main bathroom, a shower cubicle, a sink, a mirror with a glass shelf, a toilet and a frosted window. The front single/twin bedroom has 1 single bed that is made painted white and blue, a roll out second single bed, 2 white wood bedside tables with one reading lamp, white wood floor to ceiling built-in double wardrobe with a full length mirror and hanging and drawer space, white linen curtains, and double sliding doors which open out onto the front terrace. The Villa has a supply of linen and towels.

Roof/Sun Terrace (17 steps up from the semi-covered front terrace). Equipped with a marble dining table and directors chairs and blue and white sun-loungers.

Location

Aspro is a tiny hamlet made up of a central group of traditional houses that feature grape vine covered courtyards, and a few newer villas on the wooded outskirts that lead to many quiet walking trails. The lovely village of Almyrida is only 1.65km from Villa Argo, 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. A few minutes by car from Villa Argo, 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	3 - 1 Double, 1 Twin, 1 Single/Twin
Number of bathrooms	2
Bath/shower/both	Both

Pool depths	n/a
Pool size	n/a
Type of shade by pool	n/a

Sofa bed	NO
Maid service	1 time during each stay, additional visits are available for an extra charge.

Distance to nearest taverna	1.75km : 35 minutes on foot, 4 minute by car
Distance to nearest beach	1.75km : 35 minutes on foot, 4 minute by car
Distance to nearest mini market	1.75km : 35 minutes on foot, 4 minute by car
Distance to nearest cash machine	1.65km : 35 minutes on foot, 4 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.

Prices starting from €525

F.A.Q

Any steps? How many?
1 step from the parking to the lounge, half a step from the parking into the twin bedroom, 17 steps to the roof terrace. This house is suitable for the elderly or people with disabilities.

How private?
Fairly private. The roof/sun terrace can be seen by 2 villas set behind Villa Argo (1 of which is rarely occupied) and 1 holiday villa to the side of Villa Argo. The front patio is private.

Nearest neighbour?
1 villa to the right of Villa Argo, and 1 villa behind.