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New Lower Prices in 2012 starting from €500 Euros per week for the villa with 2 bedrooms, and 650 Euros per week for the villa with 4 bedrooms.

4 bedrooms - 1 double bedroom, 1 twin bedroom in the upper house, plus 1 double bedroom and 1 twin bedroom in the self contained apartment on the ground floor.

Private swimming pool (Oval 40m2, & depths 1.10m – 1.80m)

In an elevated and private position on the wooded hillside skirting the charming village of Gavalohori, Villa Halepi commands panoramic views across the village and olive trees in the valley below to Souda Bay in the north and The White Mountains in the south. Part of Villa Halepi’s charm is the undoubtedly rural location that is within walking distance of the village centre that is not only picturesque and interesting, but also full of local life and character. A 10 minute stroll to the village in the day enables you to stock up on all of the essentials including freshly baked bread, croissants, pies, and locally grown fruit and vegetables, whilst at night you can have a delicious and inexpensive meal under the local mulberry trees on the village square. The walk back to the villa is uphill but after a few glasses of local wine you probably won’t notice at all!

Wonderful sunsets can be seen from the villa, which has been cleverly designed so that all but one of the bedrooms, both of the living rooms, all of the balconies, terraces and the pool area benefit from the gorgeous views. The ground floor of the villa has a separate entrance and is a completely self-contained 2 bedroom apartment that is ideal for guests who are elderly or disabled. Villa Halepi offers excellent flexibility of accommodation and is therefore a superb choice for larger parties, sharing families, or groups of friends who are looking to holiday together while still retaining the option of privacy and independence. Couples and smaller parties have also been taken into consideration with our low season prices which give them the option of renting the main 2 floors of the villa without the ground floor apartment (which would remain locked).

Nestled at the end of an unmade country track, behind a natural stone wall and a large gate, Villa Halepi is backed by a forest of pine trees. The ground falls away on 2 sides of Villa Halepi’s grounds, protecting the unspoilt views to the sea and the mountains, and ensuring the privacy of the guests. The enclosed, landscaped grounds are adorned with flowerbeds and typically Mediterranean plants and trees that include geraniums, roses, mesenbryanthum, polygala, margarita daisies, olive, orange and pear trees. Creamy coloured local stone has been used for the walls, archways, and crazy paving on the extensive terraces which surround the villa. The pool area has sun-beds and umbrellas, and all of the terraces and balconies are equipped with outdoor furniture.

Recently built in contemporary style, the interior throughout is bright and well equipped with comfortable furnishings and eye-catching fabrics, and is perfectly suited to relaxed summer living. Occupying much of the middle floor of the villa, which is accessed either by a ramp from the large private parking area or via steps from the pool terrace, is a large L-shaped living room and kitchen. Sliding doors open out from the living area to a covered dining terrace, and from the upstairs bedrooms to an open balcony, both of which look out over the entire area to the bay and mountains. All modern comforts have been provided at Villa Halepi, including WIFI internet service, satellite TV’s, DVD players, 2 dishwashers and 2 washing machines, wood effect aluminium doors, windows, and shutters with mosquito screens, and air conditioning units in all the bedrooms and the living rooms. There is a fireplace in the main living room, and the A/C units also double up as heaters for the cooler nights at the start and end of the season. The modern bathroom and shower rooms are all beautifully tiled and the water is heated by either solar panel or a back-up immersion heater.

Accommodation.
Ground Floor 2 bedroom apartment and an outside dining terrace (1 step from the parking area): open plan living room/dining area/kitchen, 1 double bedroom, 1 twin bedroom, and 1 shower room): The front door leads from the ground level dining area (equipped with a teak dining table and chairs) into the living room/kitchen and dining area. There is a green 3 person couch and a matching 2 person couch, a coffee table, a wooden TV/DVD unit with a DVD player and a flat screen TV, god diaphanous curtains, and an extra wide picture window that looks out to the sea and the mountains. The dining / kitchen area has built-in wooden cupboards, a wooden dining table and 6 matching chairs, a dishwasher, ceramic hob and built in oven, a large fridge/freezer, a microwave oven, a toaster, a kettle, a coffee machine and a frappe maker. The shower room has grey and blue tiles, and a white suite consisting of a shower, wash basin, mirrored cabinet, a toilet, an under sink vanity unit, and there is a frosted window. The twin bedroom has 2 single beds, a bedside table, a reading lamp, a wall mounted flat screen TV, built-in wardrobes, curtains, and a window that looks out to the pool and mountains. The double bedroom has a wood and black metal king size bed, 2 matching bedside tables with reading lamps, a wall mounted flat screen TV, curtains, and built in floor to ceiling wardrobes and drawers. There is a window that looks out to the pool and mountains double doors which lead out onto the pool terrace and downstairs dining area. You can lie on the king size bed and look out to the sea!

Middle Floor (a ramp from the parking, ground floor apartment, or the pool terrace, or 12 steps up from the pool terrace via the back entrance): Open plan living room, kitchen and dining area, 1 shower room, a utility cupboard, a covered dining terrace/balcony. The front door opens into the large L/shaped living room/kitchen. The living room has a green 3 person couch and a matching 2 person couch, a wood/glass coffee table, a wooden TV/DVD unit/bookcase with DVD and CD player, a large wall mounted flat screen TV, a brick and glass fireplace, curtains and blinds, and a window facing north. Both the living room and kitchen have double doors opening out onto the large covered dining terrace/balcony. This is equipped with a teak dining table and chairs and has views to the sea and mountains. The modern, fully equipped kitchen has a peach/terracotta/black marble effect work top, many built-in wooden cupboards, a wooden dining table and 6 matching chairs, a dishwasher, ceramic hob and built in oven, a large fridge/freezer, a microwave oven, a toaster, a kettle, and a frappe maker. The shower room has beautiful peach, terracotta and cream tiles, a large shower unit with sliding Perspex doors, toilet, washbasin, wall mirror and shelf, a vanity unit and a frosted window. The utility cupboard houses a washing machine, vacuum cleaner, iron and ironing board.

Top floor (16 steps up from the Middle floor): a small hallway, 1 double bedroom, 1 twin bedroom, 1 bathroom, and 2 open balconies. The double bedroom has a black metal king size bed, 2 matching bedside tables with reading lamps, a free standing full length mirror, a wall mounted flat screen TV, curtains, and built in floor to ceiling wardrobes and drawers. There are double doors which lead out onto an open balcony that is shared with the twin bedroom and which has views to the sea, village and mountains. A second set of sliding doors lead out onto a smaller balcony which has side facing sea and village views. The twin bedroom has 2 single beds, 2 bedside tables and reading lamps, curtains, and built in wardrobes and drawers. This bedroom has double doors which lead out onto the open balcony, shared with the double bedroom, and a window with sea and mountain views. The main bathroom has floor to ceiling peach, terracotta and cream tiles, and a white suite consisting of a tiled bath with shower attachment and a Perspex screen, a white toilet, washbasin, and a mirrored cabinet, a vanity unit and a south facing frosted window.

Location

Gavalochori is a very traditional village and it has great historical importance in this area. There are buildings still remaining from Byzantine, Venetian and Turkish eras, and artefacts have also been found in the area from Neolithic and Minoan Times. Many of these artefacts are now housed in the Historical and Folklore Museum which is located on one of the village’s narrow streets. On the outskirts of the village there is a lovely picnic area beneath a thicket of shady trees next to some Venetian Wells. The village square is just a 9 minute walk from Villa Halepi and is still very much the focal point of village life. The main kafenion/taverna is a beautifully renovated stone building which is run by the very friendly Monica Papatheofilo. The food and desserts here are delicious and the prices are low. Sitting under the kafenion’s shady mulberry trees and watching the world go by, is a favourite past time for both locals and visitors alike. On the opposite side of the square there is the Women’s Craft Co-operative which is trying to keep traditional handicrafts alive by making and selling products such as pottery and lace. In the village you can also find 2 more tavernas, 2 mini markets, a café which has souvlaki and barbequed food and a bakery. Villa Halepi is just 5 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 and shops. Also in Almyrida there is a water sports centre which rents out kayaks, windsurfers and catamarans, a scuba diving centre, and Villas Crete Holidays for tourist information and guided tours. 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
Wifi internet access
DVD Player
BBQ
Mosquito screens to windows
Central heating
Fireplace
Hairdryer
Iron and ironing board
Welcome Basket

Number of bedrooms	4 – 2 Twins, 2 Double.
Number of bathrooms	3
Bath/shower/both	Both

Pool depths	1.10m – 1.80m
Pool size	Oval 40m2
Type of shade by pool	Umbrellas

Sofa bed	NO
Maid service	2 times a week

Distance to nearest taverna	750m : 9 minutes on foot, 1.5 minute by car
Distance to nearest beach	3.8km : 35 minutes on foot, 5 minute by car
Distance to nearest mini market	760m : 9 minutes on foot, 1.5 minute by car
Distance to nearest cash machine	3.8km : 35 minutes on foot, 5 minute by car
How far from airport	45 minutes
How far from nearest large town	45 minutes

Rental Prices

All prices shown are either for the Villa and apartment, or just the Villa (at all times except July and August), per Week, in Euros.

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.

From :	To :	Up to 4 pax	5 - 8 pax (All floors)
Winter 2011/12	02.04.12	Please Ask	Please Ask
03.04.12	28.05.12	500	650
29.05.12	02.07.12	600	800
03.07.12	27.08.12	1800	1800
28.08.12	01.10.12	600	800
02.10.12	29.10.12	500	650






The above prices shown are in EUROS. 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.Q

Any steps? How many?
16 steps up from the middle floor living room to the upper level bedrooms, 1 step from the parking or pool terrace to the ground floor living room and bedrooms, and a ramp and 1 step from the parking area and pool terrace to the middle floor living room. The ground floor of this villa is therefore well suited for the elderly or disabled.

How private?
Very private. Only the upstairs window of an occasionally used holiday home can see a small part of the property from 100m away.

Nearest neighbour?
100 metres