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Keramika, (Villa)

3 bedroom villas

Prices starting from €750.00 Euros per week. ** A Discount can be given to a Single Couple at all times except July and August.
2 double bedrooms, 1 twin bedroom. Private swimming pool (50m2 & depths 0.60m - 1.50m)

Villa Keramika is a gorgeous villa which is set on an elevated hillside at the foot of Mount Drapanos and high above the village of Kokkino Horio. Thanks to this superb location, which affords both privacy and easy access by foot to the taverna and mini market in the village centre, Villa Keramika enjoys dramatic panoramic views of Souda Bay, The Akrotiri Peninsula, olive groves, Kokkino Horio village and The White Mountains. This charming villa has been designed so that your living area extends to the outdoors with a number of different terraces and balconies all of which take in the wonderful views and glorious sunsets, and with a choice of sun or shade. The infinity style pool terrace and the covered front dining terrace are surrounded by flowerbeds that have been beautifully planted with a myriad of colourful flowers and shrubs including hibiscus, geraniums, oleander, daisies, rosemary, yucca trees, and Washingtonian palms, and to west of the villa the acres of unspoilt hillside have rocky outcrops interspersed with almond trees, olive trees, and an infusion of wild flowers in the spring.

Recently built in traditional Cretan style incorporating local stone and cypress wood, Villa Keramika has been thoughtfully and comfortably furnished by its English owners. Much of the furniture has been made locally using wood which matches the beamed ceilings, windows, doors, shutters and pergolas. The fragrant cypress wood ceilings, pretty stone arches and fireplace, framed black and white prints of yesteryear Crete, icons of saints, and terracotta clay pots filled with dried lavender give the villa a very homely feel. These traditional features blend perfectly with every modern comfort that you could wish for including satellite TV, DVD and CD players, cooker with ceramic hob, dishwasher, washing machine, barbeque, and air conditioning units in the bedrooms. The a/c units also double up as heaters, and there is central heating and a fireplace for the cooler nights early and late season, or for an extended winter stay. In consideration of the environment there is solar powered hot water with a back-up emersion heater. Total relaxation is guaranteed at Villa Keramika with a large library of books, DVD’s and CD’s, binoculars for watching birds or the ships in the bay, torches for walking to the village at night, and a cool-box for day trips to secluded beaches.

Villa Keramika has only one immediately adjacent villa which does not overlook the vast majority of the property. The spacious covered front terrace leads out from the living area and downstairs bedroom and is equipped with comfortable armchairs and a dining table. The 2 large balconies that lead out from the upstairs bedrooms are both equipped with tables and chairs, and the pool terrace is furnished with sun-beds and umbrellas. In order to ensure the safety of the smaller members of the family (and the peace of mind for the adult family members) the large pool terrace and the built-in barbeque area have each been separated from the villa by railings and gates. Despite the quiet countrified location Villa Keramika is only 10 minutes from the sandy beaches, and many excellent tavernas and shops in Almyrida.

All in all, Villa Keramika is the perfect place for either families or couples to enjoy a wonderful relaxing holiday with beautiful scenery

Accommodation.
Ground Floor (2 steps up from the parking area, level with the pool terrace and garden): Open plan living room, kitchen and dining area, 1 twin bedroom, 1 shower room, and a conservatory. The lounge area has a front door that opens out onto a spacious covered terrace which has dramatic views of the entire area including Souda Bay in its entirety and The White Mountains, and is furnished with a marble dining table and armchairs which have comfortable blue cushions. A stone archway leads from the terrace to the gated pool terrace. The lounge/dining area has 1 wicker couch with light gold and cream fabric cushions, 2 matching armchairs, a coffee table, 2 side tables, a corner unit with the TV, satellite box and DVD player, a stone fireplace, a standard lamp, a dining table and 6 chairs with blue fabric seats. There is a set of double doors that lead out onto a terrace with numerous clay pots with plants and a gate to the parking area and conservatory. A stone archway leads from the lounge/dining area to the kitchen that is fully equipped and includes a cooker with ceramic hob, a fridge/freezer, a microwave oven, a coffee machine, a toaster, a kettle, a juicer, a blender, and a large kitchen inventory. The kitchen area has a north facing window that looks out to Souda Bay and a back door leading out to a small terrace with the door to the utility room/conservatory. The utility room/conservatory has plenty of storage space, 2 sets of double glass doors that open to the parking area, and is equipped with a washing machine, iron, ironing board and clothes rack. The small hallway leading off from the living room has the doors to the shower room and downstairs bedroom, and a bookcase with an impressive selection of books. The shower room is tiled with terracotta and peach tiles, and has a shower, mirrored cabinet, washbasin, toilet, a stool and a frosted window. The twin bedroom has 2 single beds, 1 bedside cabinet with a reading lamp, a wall mirror, a chair, and a double wardrobe with drawers, hanging space, and shelves. There are double doors leading out onto the covered front terrace, and a window that west to the pool and The White Mountains.

First floor (17 steps up from the ground floor): 2 double bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, 1 large semi-covered sea facing balcony, and 1 large open sea and mountain facing balcony. The master bedroom has 1 double bed, 2 bedside tables with reading lamps and an alarm clock/radio, a set of glass scales, a coffee table, a stool, a double wardrobe with hanging space, drawers, and shelves, and a window that looks out to Souda Bay. There are double doors that open out onto a large terrace which is equipped with a marble coffee table and chairs. This terrace is semi-covered with a bamboo and wood pergola, and looks out to the bay and the neighbouring villa. A second set of double doors open out to a balcony which is furnished with a dining table and chairs and that has panoramic views over the pool to the sea, the Akrotiri Peninsula, the White Mountains, and Kokkino Horio village. This balcony is shared with the second double bedroom and has fantastic views of the sunset. The 2nd double bedroom has a double bed, 2 bedside tables with reading lamps, a wall mirror and a double wardrobe with hanging space, drawers and shelves. The 2nd double bedroom has double doors leading out onto the front balcony, and a west facing window which looks out over the pool to Souda Bay and the White Mountains. The full bathroom is off the small landing between the 2 double bedrooms and has floor to ceiling terracotta and peach tiles, a bathroom suite comprising a full bath with shower attachment, wash basin, mirrored cabinet, and toilet, a stool and a frosted window.

Location

Kokkino Horio taverna and mini market a 10 minute walk from Villa Keramika. The family run-taverna is shaded by weeping willow trees, and has delicious food and very friendly owners (Zacharias and his son Yiannis) who know everything about the village and the surrounding area. During the summer months there are occasional live Cretan music nights at the taverna (once a month at most), which are a lot of fun. Kokkino Horio (“red village” in Greek) was the main village set for the film “Zorba the Greek”. There are little whitewashed houses and narrow streets that wind around the village centre. At the village kafenion you can find older locals who were used as extras in the film, and they will happily show you photos of themselves with Anthony Quinn. Just 15 minutes walk from Villa Keramika is the famous glass blowing workshop. Here you can watch recycled glass being blown in the traditional manner, into amazingly beautiful products including lampshades, ornaments, decanters, plates and bowls. Villa Keramika is just 8 minutes by car to the lovely village of Almyrida which is built around a crescent shaped sandy beach. 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 many excellent tavernas, cafes, shops, 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 those of you looking for even more activity, the historic town of Chania is only 45 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 Twin, 2 Doubles
Number of bathrooms	2
Bath/shower/both	Both

Pool depths	0.60m – 1.50m
Pool size	10m x 5m - 50m2
Type of shade by pool	Umbrellas

Sofa bed	No.
Maid service	2 times a week

Distance to nearest taverna	650m : 10-12 minutes on foot, 1 minute by car
Distance to nearest beach	4.25km : 45 minutes on foot, 8 minute by car
Distance to nearest mini market	750m : 12 minutes on foot, 1 minute by car
Distance to nearest cash machine	4.3km : 50 minutes on foot, 8 minute by car
How far from airport	45 minutes
How far from nearest large town	45 minutes

Rental Prices

All prices shown are per Villa, per Week, in Euros. Not per person! ** A Discount can be given to a Single Couple at all times except July and August.
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	750
27.04.10	31.05.10	850
01.06.10	28.06.10	950
29.06.10	30.08.10	1285
31.08.10	27.09.10	950
28.09.10	02.11.10	750





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?
2 steps from the parking into the villa. 17 steps from ground floor to first floor. Ideal for the elderly or less abled sleeping in the downstairs twin bedroom.

How private?
Private - 1 side of the pool terrace can be seen by 1 window from the next door villa.

Nearest neighbour?
A villa set 25m to one side of Villa Keramika but the pool terraces are at opposite ends of the 2 villas.