Villa Creta

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Crete, Greece

High in the hills above Heraklion, these 2 self-catering villas are set in the grounds of a working farm, perfect for young families

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Villa Creta, Greece, Overview

VILLA CRETA - REVIEW

What do you get if you cross a Cretan working farm with a luxury villa? Answer: delicious organic food, horses to ride, animals to feed, and sumptuous beds to sink into at night. This unique combination is what makes Villa Creta so appealing. Perched in the hills above Heraklion, its 3 stone villas are set amidst gnarled olive trees and aromatic gardens. Two are for hire (Despoina sleeps 5, Stella sleeps 9), and the third is the family home and communal guest space. Inside, they're beautifully furnished, but it’s the views which really blow you away. Poolside terraces and wraparound balconies overlook the rolling plains around Knossos and the rocky foothills of Mt. Ida - a breathtaking setting for al fresco dinners.

And the best thing about these dinners? You don't have to cook them yourself. Owners Miltos and Stella serve up delicious Cretan home cooking on request (the first meal comes free, to whet your appetite), or they'll fill your kitchen with fresh farm produce if you prefer. They have created a wonderfully peaceful environment and will do everything to help you enjoy it.

HIGHS

The location: a hilltop with to-die-for views, yet just 15 mins' drive from the buzzing bars and beaches of Heraklion, and 20 mins from Minoan Knossos
The food: straight from the farm and totally organic, it doesn’t get fresher than this
The farm: 50 acres of tranquil grounds, with boar, ducks, geese and fruit orchards
Their miniature train: it collects you on arrival and transports you to dinner!
Brand-new tennis court for the 2009 summer season

LOWS

The attic room in Villa Stella has low ceilings, so it's more suited to children
Public transport doesn't come this far, so you need to hire a car - and be prepared for some steep winding tracks!
There's a hint of Disney about the train, but young kids will love it
There's a minimum stay of 5 nights

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Name	Villa Creta	Location	near Heraklion, Crete
Type	2 villas (1 for 4-5, 1 for 6-9)	Country	Greece
Price Guide	Villa for 4-5: €215-365/nt Villa for 6-9: €300-475/nt	Open	1 April - 31 October


DISTANCES	Airport: 15km	Nearest Shops: 1km	Nearest restaurant: 2km	Beach: 15km