SPECIAL OFFER DURING APRIL AND MAY OF 625.00 EUROS PER WEEK!

Prices starting from €780 Euros per week.

1 double bedroom, 2 twin bedrooms.

Private swimming pool (8 x 5meters & depth 0.90m – 1.75m)

Sleeps a maximum of 7 persons.

Villa Ifigenia is a modern villa that was finished to a high standard in 2006. The villa is located on the top of a hill just behind the seaside village of Almyrida, which affords it gorgeous views of the sea and the surrounding olive clad hills. Villa Ifigenia is set above the adjacent villa (Villa Kalypso) and has its own grounds, pool and private parking area. The villa belongs to a friendly local family who have a quaint gift shop in Almyrida, and whose sister owns the popular “Thalami” seafood taverna in the village. 

The villa has been thoughtfully designed to ensure that all rooms have balconies or terraces that take in the outstanding views. Both floors of the house have huge sea facing terraces where one can sit and watch the ferries going to and from Athens, or the lights twinkling at night from the Akrotiri Peninsula on the opposite side of Souda Bay. The lower terrace is covered, and the upper terrace is open, so that you can choose either sun or shade. The villa is a peach/orange colour with dark green aluminium doors, windows and shutters throughout. The furniture, doors and cupboards throughout the inside of the villa are traditionally Cretan, and made locally from a warm coloured wood. The upstairs rooms have incorporated the lovely high wood beamed ceilings that are also very traditional. All modern comforts have been provided for at Villa Ifigenia, including WIFI internet access, satellite TV, DVD and CD players, dishwasher and washing machine, and air conditioning units in all the bedrooms and the living room. The a/c units also double up as heaters for the cooler nights at the start and end of the season. The water is heated by either solar panel or a back-up immersion heater. The pool is positioned on the side of the hill and enjoys lovely panoramic views of the area.  The pool terrace is next to a small rural road, but has been completely screened with bamboo, oleander bushes and small olive trees to ensure privacy. A small natural stone wall runs around the large front lawn that is perfect for children to play on, and has been planted with yucca trees and Washingtonian palms. The garden also includes 2 flowerbeds planted with roses. Ample outdoor furniture, including a BBQ has been supplied in order for you to fully relax and enjoy your holiday. 

You may not feel like leaving this lovely villa, but if you do decide to go to the beach, or have a delicious meal in one of the village’s four exceptional tavernas, you can easily walk downhill to the centre of Almyrida in approximately 8-10 minutes. It is a little harder coming uphill on the way back, but you will be so relaxed from the wine at dinner that you may not even notice!

Accommodation.

Ground floor (2 steps from the pool terrace, level with the parking area): Open plan living room, kitchen and dining area, 1 twin bedroom, 1 shower room, a large sea facing covered terrace.  The living room has double doors that open out onto a large covered, sea facing terrace that is equipped with a table and 4 comfortable dark green director’s chairs. From the living room there is also a front door that leads to the pool, front lawn and large private parking area. There is a large wooden couch with navy fabric, 2 matching armchairs, a coffee table, a side table, and a TV/DVD unit which doubles up as a bookcase. The modern kitchen/dining area is fully equipped and includes a dishwasher, ceramic hob and built in oven, a large fridge/freezer, a microwave oven, a portable CD player, and a locally made wooden dining table and chairs which seat 6. All the appliances are in matching stainless steel. The kitchen window faces south west, and looks out over Villa Kalypso to the olive clad hillside, and the mountain tops. The kitchen area has a door which leads to a small hall with floor to ceiling built-in wardrobes and drawers, and doors that lead to a shower room and a twin bedroom. The shower room has blue and white tiles,  a shower, a white washbasin, a mirrored cabinet, a toilet, and a frosted window to the east. The twin bedroom has 2 single beds, 1 bedside table with a lamp, a dressing table, stool and wall mirror, and pale blue and yellow bedspreads with matching curtains. There is a window which looks out west to olive groves and mountain tops, and double doors that open out onto a balcony which has views to the olive clad hillside and the tops of the White Mountains.

First floor (17 steps up from the ground floor): 1 double bedroom, 1 twin bedroom, 1 full bathroom and a large open terrace. The twin bedroom has 2 single beds, 1 bedside table with a reading lamp, a wardrobe, and cream and blue floral bedspreads with matching curtains. There are double doors that open out onto a balcony which has gorgeous views to the sea, the pool, and the entire area, and is equipped with a coffee table and chairs. As this terrace is not covered, it is also a wonderful, and completely private place to bring the sun loungers.  The full bathroom has blue and white tiles and a bathroom suite comprising a full bath with shower attachment, a wash basin, a mirrored cabinet, and a toilet. This main bathroom also houses the washing machine, and has a frosted window. The double bedroom has a double bed, 2 bedside tables with reading lamps, a dressing table, stool and wall mirror, built-in wardrobes, and matching green and gold curtains and bedspread. This double bedroom also has double doors leading to a balcony with views to the mountains and hills.

Location

The lovely village of Almyrida is only 750m from Villa Kalypso , 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, 2 jewellery shops, 5 mini-markets, 3 gift shops, an off-license, a pharmacy, an organic fruit and vegetable shop, and Villas Crete Holidays for tourist information and guided tours. Also in Almyrida there is a scuba diving office, and a water sports centre which rents out kayaks, windsurfers and catamarans. A few minutes by car from Villa Kalypso , 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.

Villa amenities

Views?  Almyrida/ Karga Island / Souda bay and the tops of the White Mountains. 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 3 - 2 Twin , 1 Double Number of bathrooms 2 – 1 upstairs bathroom, 1 downstairs shower room Bath/shower/both Both     Pool depths 0.90m, 1.75m Pool size 8m x 5m Type of shade by pool Umbrellas     Sofa bed Yes - Suitable for child or adult? Possibly one adult or child on the sofa in the lounge, but it is not strictly a sofa bed. Maid service 2 times a week     Distance to nearest taverna 750m : 8 minutes on foot, 1 minute by car Distance to nearest beach 750m : 8 minutes on foot, 1 minute by car Distance to nearest mini market 750m : 8 minutes on foot, 1 minute by car Distance to nearest cash machine 750m : 8 minutes on foot, 1 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 a Sustantial Free Welcome Pack, Rep Services, a villa information book, and detailed directions to all of the sights from the guide book “Crete on the Road” by Frankie Miles.

From :	To :	Price:
Winter 2011	02.04.12	Please Ask
03.04.12	30.04.12	780 REDUCED TO 625
01.05.12	28.05.12	780 REDUCED TO 625
29.05.12	02.07.12	1000
03.07.12	27.08.12	1220
27.08.12	01.10.12	1000
02.10.12	30.10.12	780
The above prices shown are in EUROS. These prices include a Free welcome pack, rep's services, 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?
2 steps from the house to the pool terrace, 17 steps to the upper floor - this house is suitable for the elderly or disabled, if they stay in the downstairs twin bedroom.

How private?
The lower terrace can be seen from the small local road that runs adjacent to the villa, and by the house next door (Villa Kalypso). The pool terrace is screened from the local road and is mostly private. The upper terrace is totally private. In the distance, there are a few houses dotted on the hillside to the rear of the villa.

Nearest neighbour?
Villa Kalypso (adjacent)

Almyrida village is within walking distance, and there is a limited bus service into Chania , but we recommend car hire in order to explore the varied regions of the area.

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