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Nicolas, (Villa)

3 bedroom villas

Prices starting from €810.00 Euros per Week.

2 double bedrooms, 1 twin bedroom.
Private swimming pool (40m2 & depths 0.80m - 1.65m)
Private salt water swimming pool (9m x 4.25m & depths 1.20m - 1.70m)

Villa Nicolas will appeal to those looking for a stylish modern villa with a delightful hillside position above the sea. With uninterrupted views out over a coastline of olive and maquis all the way across Souda Bay, Villa Nicolas enjoys a special vantage point to follow the sun as it sets behind the Akrotiri Peninsula. The clever design of the villa ensures that all of the bedrooms and living areas lead out to balconies and terraces which take in these spectacular views. This beautiful setting belies the fact that Villa Nicolas is only 225m from Plaka’s pretty village square with its excellent tavernas, cafes and mini-markets, and 1.4km from the wonderful sandy beaches and seaside tavernas in Almyrida. The 178m2 villa has been built to a high standard and special care has been taken by Nicolas and Soula, the considerate and artistic Greek owner’s, to give the property the welcoming character of a real home. The pictures throughout the villa have been painted or designed by the owners and there are a number of personal touches that add to the villas’ charm such as scented candles, pot-plants and a supply of DVD’s.

Villa Nicolas has been furnished with many modern comforts, such as a fully fitted, very well equipped kitchen which includes: a ceramic hob and built-in oven, a microwave oven, a dishwasher, a toaster, a kettle and a coffee maker; fully tiled modern bathrooms – one of which houses a washing machine and a hairdryer; very comfortable couches and chairs, satellite TV in the living room and flat screen TV’s in the bedrooms, 2 DVD players, a stereo unit; white aluminium doors, window frames and shutters; mosquito screens, and air conditioning units in the living room and the upstairs bedrooms. The a/c units also double up as heaters for the cooler nights at the start and end of the season, and there is a very contemporary adjustable wood burning stove that was imported from Italy in the living room. None of the bedrooms share an adjoining wall which adds to the peace and privacy of the individual guests at the villa. For family members who prefer even more privacy, the lower level of the villa is accessed from a separate entrance from the pool terrace or via a private staircase within the villa itself. The lower level stays naturally cool and has its own living area with a TV and DVD player, and a double bed.

The 40m2 pool is located on the terrace at the front the villa which is and paved with pretty non-slip stone tiles and bordered by palms and leylandii. Furnished with extremely comfortable high quality sun-beds and with sun-umbrellas for shade if needed, it is easy to understand why so many guests spend most of their time relaxing by the pool whilst marvelling at the fabulous views. The hillside position means that the villa is often blessed in the summer by cooling breezes that come off the sea. At night-time, the villa, gardens and pool terrace are romantically illuminated and the lights of passing fishing boats and the evening ferry on its way to Athens twinkle from the bay. A dining table and chairs are set up near the pool terrace and a coffee table and chairs complete the pergola covered front balcony. A grassy area just in front of the villa is ideal for young children to crawl around on, and a side terrace with built-in stone benches with cushions, and a rockery with yucca trees and bird of paradise plants, leads to the rear of the villa which has a lawn, palms, a barbeque area and a teak dining table with director’s chairs.

Gorgeous views, theatrical sunsets, style, comfort and easy access by foot to some fantastic tavernas - Villa Nicolas has all that you could possibly ask for a relaxing and memorable holiday.

Accommodation.
Middle Level (12 steps from the private gated parking area and the pool terrace, 11 steps from the pool terrace): Large open plan living room, kitchen and dining area, 1 shower room, a sea and pool facing covered balcony. The front door opens from the covered sea facing balcony into the open plan dining area and living room. The lounge area has a very comfortable white leather corner unit sofa and matching seat/footstool, black, white and grey cushions, a black ash coffee table, a red fluffy rug, an adjustable black metal and red glass wood burning stove, a TV unit with a 32” TV, a satellite digital receiver, a home cinema system, a stereo system with CD player, a DVD player, a large free standing iron candle holder, and orange and yellow striped window blinds. The large window in the living room looks out over the pool terrace to Souda Bay. The modern kitchen/dining area is fully equipped and includes built-in wood cupboards, a ceramic hob and built-in oven, a large fridge/freezer, a microwave oven, a coffee maker, a toaster, a kettle, a dining table and chairs which seat 4 but extra chairs from around the property can be added, red and orange diaphanous curtains and windows which look out to the pool terrace, the village to the east, and the back garden area. There is a door that leads out to a covered terrace which has a dining table and director’s chairs, and the back garden and barbeque area. 2 doors lead off the lounge/kitchen area to a private staircase to the lower level, and to the shower room. The shower room is fully tiled with pretty peach and cream coloured tiles. There is a shower, a white washbasin, a mirrored cabinet, a toilet, and a washing machine.
Top floor (18 steps up from the middle floor): 1 double bedroom, 1 twin bedroom, 1 full bathroom, 1 large sea-facing balcony. The double bedroom has a double bed with a dark wood and white leather headboard, 2 matching bedside cabinets with reading lamps, a full length mirror with 4 drawers, a wall mounted flat screen TV, built-in wardrobes with hanging space, drawers and shelves, and white linen curtains. There are double doors with electric shutters that open out onto a covered balcony which has gorgeous views over the pool to Souda Bay. This balcony is shared with the twin bedroom, has an adjustable awning, and is equipped with chairs. The double bedroom also has 2 small windows which have orange roller blinds and which face east to the village. The bathroom has cream and peach tiles and a full-size bath with shower attachment, a wash basin and white vanity unit, a mirrored cabinet, a toilet, a laundry hamper, and a frosted window. The twin bedroom has 2 extra wide beech single beds (1.5 size), 1 matching bedside cabinet with a reading lamp, a wall mounted flat screen TV, diaphanous white, pink and green floral curtains, cheerful pink and mauve bedspreads, a window which looks out to the bay, and there double doors which open out onto the sea facing balcony which is shared with the double bedroom. Lower Level (14 steps from the middle floor, a gentle ramp to the dining terrace and then 1 step to the pool terrace): large open plan living area and double bed.
The open-plan lower level is very spacious and has sleeping area with a beech double bed, 2 matching bedside cabinets with 1 reading lamp, and a high window to the side garden. A low shelving unit partially separates the bedroom from the living area which has a long mink coloured sofa with a matching seat/footstool, a glass coffee table, a red fluffy rug, a large free standing iron candle holder, a beech TV unit with a TV and DVD player, a pool table, 2 cabinets, and extra wide double doors which lead out to the outside dining terrace and pool area.

Location

The main square in Plaka is only 225m from Villa Nicolas and is still very much the focal point of village life. 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. The modern outskirts of the village have expanded recently as have the facilities, which now include 3 excellent tavernas, 2 well stocked mini markets, a sweet shop, and 5 cafes. The lovely village of Almyrida is only 1.4km from Villa Nicolas 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, The Villas Crete Holidays tourist office that is owned and run by Frankie Miles, and an off-license. Also in Almyrida there is a water sports centre which rents out kayaks, windsurfers and catamarans. A few minutes by car from the villa, 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	(the 2 upstairs 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 Twin, 2 Double
Number of bathrooms	2 - 1 upstairs bathroom, 1 downstairs shower room
Bath/shower/both	Both

Pool depths	0.80m - 1.65m
Pool size	10m x 4m – 40m2
Type of shade by pool	Umbrellas

Sofa bed	YES but there is an extra charge for more than 6 persons in the villa.
Maid service	2 times a week

Distance to nearest taverna	225m : 24 minutes on foot, 4 minute by car
Distance to nearest beach	1.4km : 15 minutes on foot, 3 minute by car
Distance to nearest mini market	250m : 4 minutes on foot, 1 minute by car
Distance to nearest cash machine	1.4km : 15 minutes on foot, 3 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	31.05.10	810
01.06.10	28.06.10	1160
29.06.10	30.08.10	1335
31.08.10	27.09.10	1160
28.09.10	02.11.10	810






The above prices shown are in EUROS. 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?
8 steps from the parking area, no steps (a ramp) from the kitchen to the pool terrace, or 8 steps from the front door/living room to the pool terrace, 3 steps from the living area to the downstairs twin bedroom and shower room, plus another 16 steps to the upper floor.

How private?
Not particularly private because the villa is located on the village outskirts but all but one of the nearby villas are set at least 100m behind the villa.
Nearest neighbour?
1 villa next door and then a number of villas 100m behind Villa Nicolas.

Plaka Square and Almyrida are within walking distance, and there is a very limited bus service from Almyrida into Chania, but we strongly advise car hire in order to explore the varied regions of the area.