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Avra, (Villa)

3 bedroom villas

Prices starting from €1035 Euros per week.

2 double bedrooms (1 with an additional single bed mezzanine sleeping area), 1 single bedroom, 3 shower rooms (2 en-suite). Private swimming pool (8m x 5m & depth 0.60m to 1.80m).

Villa Avra enjoys a privileged and peaceful location in the heart of the countryside, yet only 2kms from the many amenities in the pretty riverside village of Vrisses, and 6kms from the long dune-backed sandy beaches near the seaside resort of Georgioupolis. Set on an elevated wooded hillside, the villa, pool, lawn and terraces command sweeping views over a lush valley of silvery olive groves and tiny hamlets, to the distant Aegean Sea on one side and The White Mountains on the other. Villa Avra and it’s sister property Villa Artemis (which has 5 bedrooms), have been built and furnished with flair and care by their owner, Despoina. Whilst effortlessly combining typical Cretan design features with modern facilities including air-conditioning, Satellite TV and internet access, Despoina has managed to create a home away from home which is particularly welcoming and beautifully kept.

Much thought and care has been put into the elegant décor and comfortable furniture. A fully equipped modern kitchen and gleaming marble accented bathrooms blend in seamlessly with traditional cypress wood beamed ceilings, open stone walls, and terracotta floor tiles. The superb hillside location can be fully appreciated from the bright and airy open-plan living room which has 2 walls of picture windows which look out over the pool and garden to the surrounding countryside and the sea in the distance. Throughout, your comfort is assured, with beautifully co-ordinated soft furnishings filling the living room and the wonderfully romantic bedrooms, none of which share a connecting wall, adding to the peace and privacy of each guest.

Much time is sure to be spent relaxing in the well tended Mediterranean garden. Raised stone flowerbeds feature eight mature olive trees which inspire reading or dozing in the shade. Taking centre stage is the good sized swimming pool that is surrounded by decking, and flanked by pine and olive trees, and a well kept lawn that is ideal for children to play on. The more active guests can take part in impromptu table tennis tournaments before taking a well-earned refreshing dip in the pool. The well equipped barbeque area and the adjacent covered dining terrace are ideally placed for a lazy breakfast or a delicious al-fresco evening meal under the star-filled night sky. An array of comfortable garden furniture invites you to do nothing more taxing than sitting back and taking in the panoramic views.

Guests may struggle to leave this appealing property but this beautiful part of Crete deserves further investigation. The central rural location central means that you are wonderfully placed for exploring. The Dourakis Winery, Lake Kournas, and the waterfalls and Roman tombs at Argiroupolis are within 20 minutes drive, the spectacular Imbros gorge and the south coast are less than an hour away, and the Venetian towns of Rethymnon and Chania, with their fishing harbours and weekly street markets, are just 30 and 40 minutes drive to the east and west.

All in all, every detail from the house position, to artistic décor, and immaculate garden with gorgeous countryside views, makes Villa Avra is perfect for anyone seeking quality accommodation, in a quiet Cretan hamlet where it is easy to leave behind the everyday hustle and bustle, yet is perfectly placed for exploring if desired.

Accommodation.
First Floor (1 step from the parking area): Open plan living room, kitchen and dining area, 1 shower room. The front door opens into the open plan L-shaped living room and kitchen/dining area. Next to the front door is the downstairs shower room which has brown and cream wall tiles, a shower, toilet, a sink on a black and beige polished marble shelf, a mirror and a frosted window. Next to the shower room is the kitchen/dining area which has built-in light wood cabinets, matching shelves, a matching breakfast bar/dining table, and chocolate brown wood and steel dining chairs. The kitchen has a good inventory and a ceramic hob, built-in oven, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, kettle, toaster, sandwich toaster and coffee machine. The kitchen window looks out to olive trees and to the next door villa, and there is a door that leads out to a covered dining terrace that looks out over the pool to the valley and sea in the distance, and is furnished with a bamboo dining table and matching cushioned chairs. French doors lead from the dining terrace to the living room which has a brick fireplace, rose and white fabric couches (a 5 person, a 2 person, and 2 foot-stools/extra seats), a coffee table, white blinds, and 2 shelves which support the flat screen TV, DVD player, and Satellite TV box. 2 steps lead to the raised area of the living room which has polished wood flooring, built-in shelving, a writing desk, wood and black leather chair, a reading lamp, and a portable radio/CD player.

Second floor (17 steps up from the first floor): 1 double bedroom with a mezzanine with an extra single bed sleeping area, an en-suite shower room, 1 single bedroom, a large semi-covered balcony, 1 double bedroom with a private balcony and an en-suite shower room. At the top of the stairs to the right is the door to the rear double bedroom. All of the bedrooms have gilt framed flower prints and high wood beamed ceilings. The rear double bedroom has a gorgeous ornate silver bedstead, an over the bed reading lamp, wooden shelves built into the stone wall that act as bedside tables, a free-standing double wardrobe with dark wood and glass doors, a wall mirror, a cushioned stool, beige linen curtains, a window that looks out to olive trees and Villa Artemis, and double doors that lead out to a covered balcony which has 2 comfortable directors chairs and a coffee table, and which looks out to olive and pine trees. This bedroom has an en-suite shower room which has brown and cream wall tiles, a shower, a toilet, a sink on a black and beige polished marble shelf, and a mirror. In the middle of the hallway there is a table decorated with bowls of pot-pourri, and a mirror. At the far end of the hallway are the doors to 2 more bedrooms, and a door to a large semi-covered balcony that has panoramic views out over the garden and pool to the valley and sea in the distance, and is furnished with sun-beds, cushioned deck chairs and a coffee table. The front double bedroom has a dark wood double bed, 2 wooden bedside shelves built into the stone wall, 2 glass reading lamps, a free-standing double wardrobe with dark wood and glass doors, a shelf, a wall mirror, a cushioned stool, beige linen curtains, and double doors to the front-semi-covered balcony/terrace. A ladder leads up to a mezzanine level that has a single bed. This double bedroom has an en-suite shower room that is exactly the same as the en-suite described previously. The small single bedroom has a single bed, a free-standing wardrobe with dark wood and glass doors, a shelf, a wall mirror, a cushioned stool, beige linen curtains, and double doors to the front-semi-covered balcony/terrace.

Ground Floor: 17 Stairs from the First Floor: Utility room, a large covered terrace with a table tennis table and a lounge suite. The downstairs area consists of a large semi-open tiled terrace and a utility room. The utility room is equipped with built-in kitchen cabinets, a sink, a washing machine, iron, ironing board, and a mirror. The semi-open terrace is furnished with a table tennis table, and a comfortable rattan lounge suite with a couch, 2 armchairs, white cushions, and a glass topped coffee table.

Location

2km from Villa Avra is the village of Vrysses which was built on the River Voutakas in 1925. A number of tavernas have been built under the tall plane trees on the banks of the river. Vrysses is primarily a working village that is rich in agricultural products and is famous for its cheese, yoghurt and honey. There are many shops in Vrysses including 2 bakeries, 2 butchers, 2 supermarkets, a bank, a chemist, a post office, clothing shops, a book shop, a jewellers, and a fantastic cake and ice-cream shop. The beach resort of Georgioupolis is 6kms from Villa Avra and it has many kilometres of sandy beaches as well as an abundance of shops, cafes, and tavernas. Set at the mouth of the Almyros River, there is a small fishing harbour and the Chapel of Saint Nicholas which set at the end of a small causeway in the sea just off the beach. Water sports, miniature golf, and horse riding are all available from Georgioupolis, and the younger members of the family particularly enjoy taking a canoe or pedaloe up the river to feed the turtles in the summer months. The villa is perfectly situated to explore both the north and south coasts. The lovely village of Alikampos is only 4kms from the villa. Alikampos is set on a terraced hillside. The wonderful chapel of “The Koimeses” is situated in a tranquil spot below the village, overlooking a gorge that is thickly forested with conifers, olive and orange trees. Built in 875A.D. the interior walls are completely covered in impressive frescoes that date from the 14th Century. Also near Filipos is the Dourakis Winery which produces delicious local wines. A tour around the winery and delicious home-made food are all available. The road that leads to the south coast runs through Vrysses and leads to the Imbros Gorge, and then onto the Aradeina Gorge. The Imbros Gorge has higher walls that the more famous Samaria Gorge and takes approximately 3 hours to walk through. The small port village of Chora Sfakion is only 45 minutes from Villa Avra. Here you can take ferries to Loutro or to Agia Roumeli, the village at the bottom of the Samaria Gorge. Villa Avra is also only 25 minutes from the lovely beach village of Almyrida which is lined with excellent tavernas, has a sports station, and the Villas Crete Tourist Office which is owned and run by Frankie Miles. For those of you looking for even more activity, the historic town Rethymnon is only 35 minutes away by car and the stunning town of Chania is only 45 minutes away.

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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 - 2 Double (1 with an extra mezzanine sleeping area with a single bed, 1 Single
Number of bathrooms	3 (2 en-suite)
Bath/shower/both	Shower

Pool depths	0.60m to 1.80m
Pool size	8m x 5m
Type of shade by pool	Umbrellas

Sofa bed	No
Maid service	2 times a week

Distance to nearest taverna	2km : 30-35 minutes on foot, 5 minute by car
Distance to nearest beach	6km : 70 minutes on foot, 12 minute by car
Distance to nearest mini market	2km : 30-35 minutes on foot, 5 minute by car
Distance to nearest cash machine	2km : 30-35 minutes on foot, 5 minute by car
How far from airport	60 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.

A couples discount applies at all times except high season

From :	To :	Price:
Winter 2010	29.03.10	Please Ask
30.03.10	31.05.10	1035
01.06.10	12.07.10	1150
13.07.10	30.08.10	1360
31.08.10	27.09.10	1150
28.09.10	02.11.10	1035






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?
1 step from the parking area to the living area of the villa (first floor), 4 steps from the parking area to the garden, 17 steps to from the first floor to the basement and garden, 17 steps from the first floor to the second floor ( the bedrooms), 9 rungs/steps on a wooden ladder to the mezzanine extra sleeping area.

How private?
Fairly private.

Nearest neighbour?
Villa Artemis – 30m away on one side, a villa 50m away on the other side.

CAR HIRE IS NECESSARY WITH THIS VILLA