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Property 1867
3 Bedrooms
1 Bathrooms
Detached Villa
floor area 80 sq m
Sleeps 6
Sophia`s House, Private villa in Crete
Private villa accommodation in Crete, just 15 mins walk to the blue flag beaches of Almirida. Ideal property to rent for either couples or families of up to 6 persons. Sophia`s House is fully air conditioned, has a private infinity swimming pool, upper level sundeck and private parking area.
Accommodation: Self Catering |
Charge Currency: Euro| No Rates available
The Property
Sophia’s House is a particularly pretty modern bungalow built with traditional Greek touches and finished to a very high standard. Sophia’s House looks out from its hillside position across a valley of olive groves to stunning views of Souda Bay, and the Akrotiri Peninsula. The villa borders acres of land covered in mature pine and olive trees. The land drops away below the villa which allows for an exceptional setting for the entire property but especially for the gorgeous infinity pool and semi-covered front terrace.
Sophia’s House has been thoughtfully designed on one level and is therefore particularly suitable for the elderly or less abled. There are a number of different terraces for a choice of sun or shade, all of which take in the outstanding views. The upstairs roof terrace is fully tiled and equipped with sun-beds and umbrellas. There is a covered front terrace which is equipped with a table and chairs, and an open terrace by the infinity pool which also has sun-beds and umbrellas. The warm summer evenings are perfect for sitting and watching the ferries going to and from Athens, or the lights twinkling from the Akrotiri Peninsula on the opposite side of Souda Bay. There are also terraces on either side of the villa, a lower terrace and a parking area, all of which are gravelled and decorated with traditional clay pots.
Many different flowers and trees have been planted in flower beds or pots around the house and pool area.
The English owners have taken great care whilst furnishing the house in order to ensure both quality and comfort. They have even thought to supply a good selection of books, DVD’s, and a chess set.
Sophia’s House is an ideal retreat for either romantic couples or families of up to six persons, but if you can drag yourself away from this lovely property, you are only a short drive from the sandy beach and many shops and tavernas in Almyrida.
Sophia`s House evening
Sophia`s House pool
patio view towards Almirida
Lounge
Bedrooms
Bedroom 1
Sleeps 2
1 Double
Bed
Bedroom 2
Sleeps 2
2 Single
Beds
Bedroom 3
Sleeps 2
2 Single
Beds
Notes
All bedrooms equiped with bedside cabinets with reading lamps, a dressing table, stool and wall mirror, a wardrobe with hanging and drawer space and air conditioning. One double bedroom views of sea and patio doors to pool terrace, two double bedrooms with twin beds, one with sea views and doors to pool terrace, the other with side view and doors to side of villa.
Bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet, Basin, Shower, Bath
Notes
The bathroom has a nautical effect with lovely blue and white tiles, and a wave motif detail around the centre of the walls. There is a full bath with a shower attachment, a white washbasin, a mirror, a toilet, and a frosted window to the south.
Other Rooms
Kitchen, Lounge
Laundry Facilities:
Washing Machine, Drying Rack, Iron, Ironing Board
Catering:
4 ring stove, Single Oven, Grill, Microwave, Coffee Maker, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher
Dining:
Dining room table seats 6, LoungeDiner table seats 6, Patio table seats 4
Entertainment:
TV, DVD, CD Player, Radio
Exterior:
Balcony, Terrace, Private Garden, BarBque, Sun Loungers 6, Parking
Pool:
Private Pool, Suitable for non swimmers, Approx pool size 18sqm (6mx3m)
Comfort:
Air Conditioning, Electric Fans
Services:
Cleaning Weekly, Towels provided, Linen provided
Suitability:
Children welcome, Restricted Smoking
Notes on Facilities:
Open plan living room, kitchen and dining area, 1 double bedroom, 2 twin bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and sea facing infinity pool and terraces. The lounge area has a large corner seating unit, a coffee table, a TV/DVD table, a bookcase and cream coloured curtains. The modern kitchen/dining area is fully equipped and has locally made wooden dining table with a marble top, and 6 chairs. The kitchen window faces east, and looks out to the natural stone wall, lemon and orange trees, and conifers. The bathroom has a full bath with a shower attachment. The double bedroom has double doors which lead out onto the covered sea facing terrace. The front twin bedroom has double doors which open out onto the covered front terrace. The side twin bedroom has double doors that open out onto a westerly patio (facing the next door villa, and the sea to the side) and a gravelled area which leads to the lower terrace.
Large roof/Sun Terrace equipped with sun-beds and umbrellas.
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The villa is on the edge of the quaint hamlet of Aspro (which means “white” in Greek) and is located 1.7km inland from the seaside resort of Almyrida. On the outskirts of the hamlet, Sophia’s House looks out from its hillside position across a valley of olive groves to stunning views of Souda Bay, Karga Island, the Akrotiri Peninsula, and the Turkish Fort at Aptera. Sophia’s House has the quiet corner plot at the end of a small group of houses, and borders acres of land covered in mature pine and olive trees. The land drops away below the villa which allows for an exceptional setting for the entire property but especially for the gorgeous infinity pool and semi-covered front terrace.
The lovely village of Almyrida is only 1.7km from Sophia’s House, 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, 1 clothes shop, 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 Sophia’s House, 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.
Location Details
Location Type:
near the Coast, Village, Mountainous, Picturesque, Peaceful, Romantic, Historic, Relaxed, Activity
Ideal for:
Young Children
Things to see and do:
Swimming, Surfing, Wind Surfing, Sailing, Diving, Rambling Routes, Cycling, Climbing, Mountaineering,
Sightseeing, Canoeing, Horse Riding, Boating, Sea Fishing, Water Park, Historic Buildings, Museum
Amenities:
Restaurant 2km, Bar 2km, Cafe 2km, Sandy Beach 2km, Rocky Cove 2km, Supermarket 2km, Local Store 2km,
Doctor 2km, Hospital 10km, Pharmacy 2km
Getting there:
Nearest Airport:
Chania@30km
Nearest Ferry Port:
Souda@13km
Nearest Motorway junction:
main highway@7km
Nearest Coach terminus:
Chania@20km
Getting around:
Car:
Recommended
Local Bus Service:
Limited
Taxis:
Can be booked
Organised trips:
Plenty
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Preferred charging currency is Euro.
Other currencies accepted:
( GBP - Pounds Sterling )
Normally available Tuesday to Tuesday
Also available for winter rental please contact for winter rates
The island of Crete has everything to offer, mountainous landscapes , wonderful historical towns, charming traditional villages and harbour's, ruins of the Minoan civilization and other archeological sites. Crete is the most Southerly point of Europe at the point where Europe, Asia and Africa meet.
The climate of Crete is one of the best in Europe enjoying 300 days of sunshine per year and mild winters. The Cretan diet is reputed to be one of the healthiest in the world, it has been proven to greatly reduce the risk of heart disease and other ailments and continues to be the subject of study by the scientific community.
Almirida has two blue flag beaches the smaller one to the west and a long curving beach to the east the latter is particularly safe for young children. Both of Almirida`s beaches are flat and sandy and slope gently into clear turquoise water. Along the beach are a number of restaurants offering diners a wide range of local cuisine, whilst enjoying breathtaking views across the beach and Souda bay. The sunsets in this part of Crete are spectacular as the sun falls across Souda Bay. Both beaches have lounges and parasols to rent, you can hire sailing boats for day trips round the peninsular. A well know windsurfing school is situated on the west beach at Almirida where you can hire windsurfers. There are plenty of shops and tavernas along the front.
The nearest airport to Almerida is Chania approx 30-40 min's drive from the villa (30k) , charter flights operate from the UK on Tuesdays. The other airport on the island is at Heraklion approx 1 1/2 to 2 hrs easy drive mainly on the north coast highway. Charter flights to Heraklion operate on several days of the week.
Change over days usually Tues but open to negotiation.
Welcome baskets, air conditioning, linen changes and guide book provided in price, car hire is recommended and can be arranged.
Our guests are looked after by English speaking people who have a wealth of knowledge about the local area and will be on hand should you require any help or assistance while in Crete. They could also help with advice on travelling arrangements etc.
For more information visit
Our Website
Mrs Ruth Rodger
Tel: 116 (0)262 241 between 10am and 10pm
Languages spoken:
English
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