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Casa dei Mezzo

Makriyialos, Crete

Kids

Regrettably, it is not suitable for children under the age of 9, because of unprotected drops around the patio and pool (which is a uniform 2m deep), and because of the expensive, breakable furnishings - including a valuable Bosendorfer grand piano. In the winter, it reverts to being the owner's home. By making a booking, parents agree to supervise their children at all times and confirm that they understand these risks.

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      • Luxury Villa

      • 4

      • Yes

      • Over 9s welcome

      • 01 Jan 2012 - 31 Mar 2012

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      Save to favouritesPrintMailCasa dei MezzoThe wooden roof casts slatted shadows across the pool, while marble columns bisect the backdrop of silver-green olive trees and blue-blue sea. Water trickles from a carved conch down a tiled flume into the pool. Behind, dry mountains rear up; below lie the fishing town and beaches of Makriyialos. This casa, built on a Venetian olive estate (there are still 10,000m² of trees), stands out from the island’s many identikit villas and restored farmhouses like the Acropolis above the hoi polloi. It was designed by two architects in tandem with the Norwegian owner, and they have been bold and original in their vision. Stone-clad wings enclose green lawns and a raised patio-cum-pool. Interiors are clean and cool, with white walls, varnished floorboards and sliding picture-windows. The 4 double [r:GR024:bedrooms] have air-con and ensuite showers, while the kitchen fittings put other villas to shame. Team up with some friends for an indulgent week of swimming, boating, hiking, sunbathing, lazy lunches and fish dinners.

      Book this hotelRates from 664EUR

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