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 Prices starting from €770 per Week. 1 double bedroom, 1 twin bedroom. Private infinity pool 7.5m x 4m & depths 1.20m – 1.30m Sleeps a maximum of 4 persons. Villa Odyssey is a charming villa that has been beautifully designed and equipped by its English architect owners to be a completely relaxing home with incredibly high standards. The villa has been carefully decorated throughout with the traditional Greek colours of blue and white which gives the villa a light and airy feel and beautifully complements the wonderful sea and mountain views. The tiny and traditional farming village of Xamoudochori is located just 4kms inland from the seaside resort of Maleme, with its many tavernas, shops and long shingle beach. Positioned on the peaceful outer limits of the village, Villa Odyssey looks out from its hillside position across an undulating valley covered in vineyards, olive groves and citrus trees, to the Gulf of Chania and the Rodopou Peninsula in the north and The White Mountains in the south. The glorious views can be taken in from the infinity pool, the pergola covered dining terrace (complete with outdoor bar, kitchenette and BBQ), the living room, and the bedrooms. With easy access to the National Highway as well as roads to the west and south coasts, this is a great area from which to explore Crete’s many and varied sites. In order to make your stay completely stress free every modern comfort that you could wish for has been provided including 1.8m satellite dish, flat screen TV and DVD player with surround sound, mobile phone, phone line with WI-FI broadband internet connection at 2MB’s, a Samsung Netbook loaded with Windows 7, Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint, Google Earth and Skype (there is a Skype sign in name for the house and the Samsung has a built in camera), hairdryer, safe, stained timber shutters, 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 covered car-port which helps to keep your car cool during our long hot summers. The fully equipped modern kitchen has Bosch appliances and every gadget imaginable from ceramic hob and electric oven, dishwasher, and 2 fridges to a food processor and espresso coffee machine. For entertainment purposes a good selection of DVD’s, CD’s, maps, books and games for both adults and children have been thoughtfully supplied, as have beach towels, 2 cool boxes, a thermos flask, a haversack and freezer blocks for you sight-seeing trips. Despite the villa’s attractive interior our guests tend to spend most of their time whiling away the hours on the pool terrace which has been equipped with sun-loungers. Villa Odyssey nestles into the middle of a half acre plot on the top of a terraced hillside which borders acres of land covered in olive trees and vineyards. The land drops away below the villa which allows for an exceptional setting for the entire property but especially for the gorgeous infinity pool and semi-covered outside dining terrace. Privacy is good with only two small adjacent villas to the northeast side of the property that have been cleverly screened by a tall natural stone wall that matches the car port columns and the attractive stone features to the staircase and outside of the villa. Steps lead down from the upper terrace, private parking and car port area to the villa and paved outside areas which accommodate the pergola covered dining area, kitchenette and barbeque. A myriad of colourful flowers and bushes have been planted on banks, and in flower beds and terracotta pots around the mature garden including, hibiscus, hottentot fig, mesembryanthum, margaritas, daisies, birds of paradise, lavender, bottle brush plants, Washingtonian palms and yucca trees. The dining area is framed by fuchsia bougainvillea and sweet scented jasmine, and the lower terrace has a small grove of 30 productive olive trees. Villa Odyssey is ideal for either couples or small families who expect high standards in a peaceful location with lovely views, and with easy access to beaches, shops and tavernas. Accommodation. Ground floor: Open plan living room, kitchen and dining area, 1 cloakroom. 2 steps from the kitchen/dining area to the sunken living room, 1 step from the pool terrace, outside dining area and the garden, and 11 steps from the car port and private parking area. The front door opens into the fully fitted kitchen which has built-in pine veneer cabinets with pretty blue doors, a very extensive kitchen inventory, Bosch steel appliances including a ceramic hob and oven, a fridge, and a dishwasher, and a dining table and 4 chairs. Two steps down from the kitchen are the lounge and cloakroom. The lounge has fitted bench seating with blue cushions and built-in side tables, a reading lamp, a coffee table, a sideboard with the satellite TV and DVD player, phone and internet connection, many books, games, CD’s and DVD’s, Mediterranean blue muslin curtains, and a pretty selection of candles in natural wood holders. There are double doors which lead out onto the pool terrace and infinity pool. Just off the lounge is the cloakroom which has cream and beige tiles, a washbasin, a mirror with a wood frame, a toilet, a frosted window and a shelf with a display of natural sea sponges. First floor (14 steps up from the ground floor kitchen/dining area): a small landing, 1 double bedroom, 1 twin bedroom, (both bedrooms have balconies with views over the surrounding countryside to the sea), and 2 en-suite shower rooms. The small landing has a decorative wooden chest and a shelf with three models of ancient Greek ships used in The Odyssey (also featured in wall decorations throughout the villa). The double bedroom has a pine veneer double bed with crisp blue and white bed linen, 2 matching pine veneer bedside cabinets with reading lamps, built-in floor to ceiling pine veneer wardrobes with drawers, hanging space and shelves, cheerful yellow muslin curtains, a chair, a blue coffee table and a hairdryer. There is a window which looks over the pool to the sea, and a door which leads out onto a balcony. The en-suite shower room has floor to ceiling blue and light grey tiles, a shower unit with sliding glass doors, a white toilet, a white washbasin with a mirror and shelf, a towel rail and heater, and a frosted window. On the opposite side of the small landing from the double bedroom is the door to the twin bedroom which is almost exactly the same. The twin bedroom has 2 pine veneer single beds with crisp blue and white bed linen, 2 matching pine veneer bedside cabinets with 1 reading lamp, built-in floor to ceiling pine veneer wardrobes with drawers, hanging space and shelves, and contrasting red muslin curtains. There is a window which looks out over the garden, car port and small country road to the rear of the property to the stunning White Mountains, and there is a door which leads out onto a sea-facing balcony. The en-suite shower room has floor to ceiling blue and light grey tiles, a shower unit with sliding glass doors, a white toilet, a white washbasin with a mirror and shelf, a chair, a towel rail and a frosted window. Outside Kitchenette. (1 step from the villa, level with the pool terrace): The outside kitchenette is positioned next to the semi-covered dining terrace. It has a marble worktop with an inset sink, under counter cabinets, a Bosch fridge, barbeque tools held by hooks, and bulkhead lights. The barbeque is positioned close to the outside kitchenette and dining area. LocationXamoudochori is a tiny hamlet with 30 houses and 2 traditional kafenions where the old men drink coffee and play backgammon under grape vine covered pergolas. Just 4 kilometres away is the coastal village of Maleme which has 2 supermarkets and numerous mini-markets, a pharmacy, a cash machine, a number of gift shops including a ceramic shop and a jewellery store, a newspaper and magazine shop, and many tavernas in the centre of the village and lining the beachfront. The long shingle beach has busier areas with sun-beds and umbrellas as well as quieter spots without amenities. Maleme is famous for the battle on 20 May 1941, during the Second World War. Thousands of German paratroopers landed near the Bailey Bridge that spans the mouth of the nearby Tavronitis River, and a fierce battle took place for control of the key airfield at Maleme. Close by are 4,465 graves in the German Cemetery, (occupying a position on the hill overlooking the old airstrip), mainly of very young men. Their remains were kept in the Monastery of Gonia in Kolymbari until the cemetery was founded in 1973. Close by to the deeply moving German Cemetery there is also a vaulted grave of the post-Minoan era that was discovered by accident in 1966. With its square shaped chamber, perpendicular walls 4m high, and an irregular roof in the shape of a pyramid, it is unique of its kind. A few minutes by car from Villa Odyssey down a winding country road there is the village of Tavronitis. The long bamboo and conifer lined shingle beach has kantinas, sun beds and umbrellas, never gets very busy and it is even easy to find a quiet spot during the summer. There are many cafes and mini markets, as well as a good selection of relaxed tavernas set by the sea. The old Bailey bridge was built by the Italians and had fallen into disrepair with some sections that had collapsed. Lately this has been restored, and the bridge is now more pleasantly known as an ideal spot for bird watching, particularly at dawn and at dusk. The following birds have been seen at Tavronitis at various times of the year, but mostly during April and May for migrants: Sardinian Warbler, Little Egret, Cetti Warbler, Yellow Wagtail, Little Ringed Plover, Buzzard, Wheat Ear, Gold Finch, Stonechat, Marsh Harrier (Lammergeier), Barn Owl, Squacco Heron, Grey Heron, Glossy Ibis, Kingfisher, Night Heron, Little Bittern, Snipe, Common, Curlew and Wood Sandpipers, Hobby, Red Footed Falcon, Cory’s Shearwaters and Closer Shags. Kolymbari is just to the west of Xamoudochori and is famous for its excellent fish tavernas, as well as the beautiful Gonias Monastery. From here you can access the Rodopou Peninsula which has lovely views and small coves. To the south and west Xamoudochori one can find the lovely town of Paleohora, which has 2 huge beaches, and a promenade which is closed to traffic at night, the 3km long sandy beach at Falassarna, the breathtaking Elafonissi beach which has pink sand and turquoise water, and the town of Kissamos-Kastelli. Kissamos-Kastelli has the largest fishing boat harbour on western Crete, from where you can take daily cruises to the stunning Gramvousa Island and Balos Lagoon. 7km behind Kissamos is the ancient archaeological site of Polyrrinia which has fabulous views and ancient remains from Minoan, Roman and Venetian times. For those seeking a little more action, just a few minutes to east of Maleme are the larger villages of Platanias and Agia Marina which have long sandy beaches, water sports, numerous tavernas, cafes, shops, night clubs, and archaeological sites. In addition to all of this, we must not forget the gorgeous Venetian town of Chania which is only 30 minutes away. Villa amenities
Rental PricesAll prices shown are per Villa, per Week, in Euros. Not per person! These prices include a free Welcome Pack, a villa information folder, and detailed directions to all of the sights from the guide book “Crete on the Road” by Frankie Miles.
F.A.QAny steps? How many? 12 steps from the parking area into the villa, 14 steps from ground floor to first floor, 1 step from the dining and pool terrace into the villa. How private? Private. There are 2 small houses built on the other side of the tall natural stone wall to the north east of the villa. Only the top from the upstairs of one of these houses can partially see into the garden of Villa Odyssey. The outside dining area and the majority of the pool terrace are completely private. Nearest neighbour? To right of the villa, 30m away from the wall. Views? Views to the north of the sea and the olive and vineyard covered valley below the villa. Views to the south of olive groves and the White Mountains. |
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