Property for rent in Almirida Chania Prefecture Crete Greece.
Villa Sophie would be a good choice for families with young children as the villa has restricted access to the swimming pool (gate at the top of the steps leading from the villa to the garden & pool area).
The internal layout will also appeal to couples or a larger family holidaying together with one double bedroom (with private balcony) & bathroom on the ground floor and another double bedroom (with private balcony) + the twin room (with access to the large 1st floor terrace) & shower room on the first floor.
Villa Sophie stands in a private plot of 1,000m2 on the outskirts of the village of Kokkino Chorio, only 10 minutes walk to the local taverna and shop. The villa has far reaching views over the village to the White Mountains and across Souda Bay to the Akrotiri peninsula. The large swimming pool is surrounded by sun bathing terraces which all have glorious views across the bay.
Villa Sophie has been built and furnished in a traditional style but offers up to the minute fittings and equipment. In keeping with its luxury status, the villa is air-conditioned and well maintained throughout.
The ground floor consists of a fully fitted kitchen, dining area and lounge which is all open plan. The focal points of the lounge area are the beautiful stone fireplace and the wooden french doors opening up to two balconies with views. For your entertainment there is a TV with satellite reception (not SKY), DVD player, CD player, radio & playstation. DVD's, CD's, books and games are provided. One of the sofas converts to a sofa bed for one.
The kitchen is equipped to a high standard with stainless steel appliances including a large fridge/freezer, oven and ceramic hob, microwave and dishwasher. There is a washing machine, (located in the ground floor bathroom). Completing the ground floor accommodation is one of the two double bedrooms which has its own private, furnished, side terrace and a bathroom with bath, shower, wc and washbasin.
On the first floor there are two bedrooms, one with a double bed and the other is a twin room. The double room has its own private furnished balcony and the twin room has access to the large, furnished, 1st floor terrace. Note that shade is provided on this terrace by a parasol. There is a shower room adjoining the two 1st floor bedrooms with a large shower, wc and wash hand basin. The bedrooms all have plenty of storage with wardrobes and drawer storage space, bedside cabinets, bedside lights and hairdryers.
Outside, the private 50m2 pool is surrounded by sunbathing terraces with sun loungers, umbrellas and small tables for drinks etc. The other external spaces are well furnished with outdoor tables and chairs for al fresco dining. Part of the garden has been planted with aromatic herbs which the cook is welcome to use. There is a BBQ situated on the front terrace so that the cook can also enjoy the sea views and glorious sunsets. At night the exterior is well lit so that you can enjoy relaxing evenings around the villa.
The villa and its grounds are within a walled and gated plot with private parking for at least 2 cars.
As well as the working fireplace, the property is centrally heated which makes it a good choice for early or late season holidays when some heating may be required if the evenings are chilly.
Villa Sophie is licensed for holiday rentals with the Greek Tourist Authorities (EOT). Licence number 10 42 K 12 3K 03500 0 0
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Almirida Area Information
Almirida and Kalives are situated in the Apokoronas region to the east of Chania which is where most of our holiday villas are. Apokoronas is one of the most picturesque areas of the province of Chania with attractive villages dotted all around. The main village of the region is Vamos where you will find full facilities including a 24 hour health centre.
Quote from a client - August 2011 Highly recommend the Dream speedboat trip from Almyrida - best day of the holiday vote by all (3 teenagers and 2 older!).
Quote from a client - June 2011 - "This is our first visit to Crete and we enjoyed every minute of it, it is such a beautiful island and Plaka is wonderful, very peaceful and relaxing with a good selection of tavernas in the square and a little supermarket for provisions - the man who owns it is very helpful!! Almyrida is lovely too with a bigger selection of tavernas, a great bakery and a lovely beach.
Quote from a client - September 2010 - "We loved Chania and recommend it. The drive south to Chora Sfakion is spectacular. Another great drive is to Georgioupolis via Kokkino Chorio with village after village unchanged by time. Sunday lunch in one of the tavernas in Gavalochori surrounded by Greek families enjoying each other's company was great fun."
Quote from a client - August 2010 - "Almirida has good beaches and tavernas. Great 2 hour trip with George on the Crete Dream rib around the coast to the Octopus bar and back - snorkelling included. Fabulous holiday. Many thanks."
Quote from a client - August 2010 - "Great beaches at Almirida, Kalives and Georgioupolis. Fab food at all the resorts, just follow the locals and you won't go far wrong".
The White Mountains dominate the area and provide a dramatic backdrop to the sandy beaches at Almirida and Kalives. In the last few years visitors from Northern Europe have become so enc
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