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Christina, (Villa)

3 bedroom villas

Prices starting from €920 Euros per Week. **A Discount can be given to a Couple only staying at the villa at all times except July and August.

1 double bedroom, 2 twin bedrooms.
Private swimming pool (8 x 5 meters & depths 1.00, 1.80m, 2.30m)

We are the exclusive agents for Villa Christina which is one of our most popular villas for a myriad of reasons, not least of which is that it is outstanding value for money. The villa was built and finished to very high standard by its very welcoming owners, Christina and Stavros. Always warm, but never intrusive, they are the epitome of Greek hospitality. Despite being only 3 minutes by foot to the shops and excellent tavernas on the main square in Plaka, Villa Christina has the feel of a more rural location due in part to the mature garden and high hedge which surround the villa and large swimming pool. All around the property are flowerbeds which have been planted with a variety of different plants including roses, geraniums, bougainvillea, morning glory, oleander and gerber daisies. There is a lawn with BBQ and a large area of pampus grass, and there are many trees including, conifers, palms, yucca and almond. Just next to the pool terrace is a large shady carob tree with a table and chairs which is the perfect place to relax on a hot summer’s day.

Set on the top of a hill, beautiful views of Souda Bay, The White Mountains, Aptera Castle, the Akrotiri Peninsula and the village, can be seen from the villa’s many terraces. There is ample outdoor furniture on all the terraces and by the pool, including sun-beds, umbrellas, tables and chairs. The stylish modern interior is very spacious, and has been designed to easily cope with Crete ’s long hot summers. The marble stairwell, beautiful floor tiles, covered terraces, and traditional Cretan wooden furniture all help to this effect, as do the many terraces which provide a choice of sun or shade. The lovely lights throughout the villa were handmade at the local glass blowing factory in Kokkino Horio. Many modern comforts have been provided for including: a fully fitted, very well equipped kitchen which includes: a ceramic hob, built-in oven, a microwave oven, and a dishwasher; a utility cupboard with a washing machine; a TV, and a DVD player in the lounge; aluminium doors, window frames and shutters; 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.

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

Accommodation.
Ground floor (8 steps from the private covered parking area, 8 steps or a ramp up from the pool terrace, 3 steps up from the living area to the bedroom en-suite shower room): Large open plan living room, kitchen and dining area, 1 twin bedroom with en-suite shower room, a large sea and pool facing covered terrace.
The living room has extra wide double doors that open out onto a large covered terrace (next to the swimming pool) that is equipped with a large wooden table and 6 chairs with pretty yellow cushions. The lounge area has a very comfortable yellow suite and matching cushions comprising a 3 seat sofa, a 2 set sofa and 1 armchair, a coffee table, a large bookcase and a wall mounted TV with a DVD player. There are also 2 windows which look out towards the garden and mountains. The modern kitchen/dining area is fully equipped and includes pine and glass cupboards, a dishwasher, a ceramic hob and built in oven, a large fridge/freezer, a microwave oven, and a locally made wooden dining table and chairs which seat 6. There is a door that leads out to a covered terrace and the garden, and a ramp which leads to the pool terrace. The kitchen also has a second door and window which look out to a natural stone wall, raised flowerbeds, grapes and bougainvillea. The lounge area has a utility cupboard which contains the washing machine, iron, ironing board and highchair. Three steps up from the lounge there is a door that leads to en-suite shower room and a twin bedroom. The shower room is fully tiled with pretty blue green tiles. There is a shower, a white washbasin, a mirror, glass shelf, and a toilet. The twin bedroom has 2 single beds, 2 bedside cabinets, 2 overhead reading lamps, a dressing table, mirror and stool, a suitcase bench, and built-in wardrobes. There are 2 windows which look out to the pool and sea, and doors which open out to a Juliet balcony above the parking area.

First floor (19 steps up from the ground floor): 1 double bedroom , 1 twin bedroom, 1 full bathroom, 1 large semi-covered sea-facing terrace, 1 large covered terrace with mountain and village views. The extra large double bedroom has a double bed, 2 bedside cabinets with reading lamps, a dressing table, mirror, and stool, a suitcase bench, and built-in wardrobes. There are extra wide double doors that open out onto a semi covered balcony which has gorgeous views to the sea, the pool, and the mountains and is equipped with a table and chairs. The double bedroom also has a window which faces south west to the mountains. The bathroom has beige and brown tiles and a large corner bath with shower attachment, a marble top with a wash basin and dark wood cupboards, a mirror, a toilet and a large frosted window. Next to the bathroom there is the door to a large covered rear terrace. At the top of the stairs there are doors which open out onto the sea facing terrace (shared with the double bedroom), and a twin bedroom which is the same as the downstairs twin bedroom, except that it has a full balcony.

Location

The main square in Plaka is only 150m from The Villa Christina 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 1.3km from Villa Christina, 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
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 Twin, 1 Double
Number of bathrooms	2 - 1 upstairs bathroom, 1 downstairs shower room
Bath/shower/both	Both

Pool depths	1.00m, 1.80m, 2.30m
Pool size	10m x 5m
Type of shade by pool	Umbrellas and a large carob tree

Sofa bed	NO, but the villa has a fold out bed for an extra person.
Maid service	2 times a week

Distance to nearest taverna	150m : 3 minutes on foot, 1 minute by car
Distance to nearest beach	1.3km : 15 minutes on foot, 3 minute by car
Distance to nearest mini market	150m : 3 minutes on foot, 1 minute by car
Distance to nearest cash machine	1.3km : 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. **A Discount can be given to a Couple only staying at the villa 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	03.05.10	920
04.05.10	31.05.10	975
01.06.10	28.06.10	1045
29.06.10	30.08.10	1400
31.08.10	27.09.10	1095
28.09.10	02.11.10	975



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?
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?
The pool terrace can just be seen by the top floor of 4 houses, but this is basically a very private villa with a large garden.

Nearest neighbour?
On the opposite side of the small track in front of the villa.

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