Description: Villa Stella is located on a hill on the estate of 50-60 acres, west of the archaeological Mount Zeus that defines the skyline of Heraklion, surrounded by vineyards, olive groves, fruit, aromatic trees, herbs and flowers, overlooking Ayios Sillas plain, South West Knossos. A quiet and beautiful place that satisfies all tastes 15 min. from Heraklion.
Location, the beautiful view, wild nature combined with luxury make it an ideal place for rest, relaxation, contact with nature, sightseeing and exploring the natural treasures. The suite includes terraces with vines and fruit trees, flower gardens and a fantastic view a little further up in the mountains and the sea. The private pool is located in the mountains with aromatic trees, surrounded by seating ideal for breakfast or dinner.Vanwege its central location on the island, easy and quick access to the east, west and south of Crete.
Guests also have the opportunity to sample products from the property (olive oil, honey, eggs, fruit, vegetables, ice cream from their own shop) proeven.Je can walk well on the property and a tennis court.
About Chalet.nu
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A Chalet.nu home gives you the freedom to enjoy breakfast in your pyjamas or continue a good conversation into the morning hours without having to worry about the bar's closing time. Prepare gourmet meals with fresh local ingredients in your own kitchen and take advantage of having your own swimming pool to do as many cannonballs as you want! In other words, you can enjoy complete privacy in your home away from home. Layout:
Ground floor
Kitchen
electric kettle
toaster
cooker (4 ring stoves) (electric)
coffee machine
oven
microwave
dishwasher
fridge-freezer
Living/diningroom
TV (flatscreen) (satellite)
dining table (6 persons)
fireplace
DVD player
CD player
bedroom
single bed (90 x 200 cm)
air conditioning
bedroom
single bed (90 x 200 cm)
air conditioning
Bedroom with bathroom
double bed (160 x 200 cm)
shower
washbasin
toilet
air conditioning
bathroom
bathtub with shower
washbasin
toilet
mezzanine
bedroom
single bed (90 x 200 cm)
bedroom
2 X single bed (160 x 200 cm)
General
garden doors
air conditioning
terrace
garden (private) (4000 m2)
garden furniture
sun loungers
parking
parasol
swimming pool (private) (8 x 6 m.) (opened from Apr upto and including Oct)
tennis court
children's bed
high chair
Remarks: Linen change 1 times per 7 nights included
Rent License: 1039K123K2551101
Tips Owner: Prices are for 5 persons. ANY EXtra person, € 20,-- per day extra.
Villa Stella is 15 minutes away from the capital of Crete, Heraklion. The national airport Nikos Kazantzakis is 15 minutes away by car and the port 20 minutes away. At the area of Villa Kreta you can find basic amenities such as a super-market, taverns, gas station. At the city centre there are shops, restaurants and activities foor all kind of tastes.
...Read more The closest beach is 20 minutes by car and after that guests have many options.
The largest national hospitals are located 10-15 minutes away by car. There is always a family member at Villa Kreta that can help you in case of emergency. A very well organized and well known hemodialysis centre is located 15 minutes away by car. For more information and appointments visit www.mesogeios.gr
At villa Kreta you can come at the reception area (separate villa at a distance with no optical or acoustic contact) and we can give you information about the sights you can visit, while you can enjoy a coffee or a drink. As locals we can inform we can guide you to see the authentic part of the island the way we live it daily.
- When people arrive, who will meet them?
At Villa Kreta we focus to offer you best services. We can meet you at the airport or at the city if you previously travel around the island. In case you would like to rent a car we can arrange the car to be delivered at your villa on your arrival. In case you want to drive yourselves we can send you a map with guided instructions to help you out.
ACTIVITIES IN THE ESTATE AND OUTSIDE THE ESTATE
In the estate
• Book Reading
If you decide to stay in the estate you can easily relax without being bored. You can have a swim at the private swimming pool, read a book under the shadow of the trees and the cool breeze. In each villa there is a library of books in different languages but also translated books of Greek writers and poets.
• Tennis
In the morning or early evening when it’s cooler you can practice you skills in tennis at the private tennis court in the estate.
• Bee keeping
Visit our small bee garden always accompanied during the visit. Learn about the bee society, the herbs that bees prefer and honey production.
Outside the estate
• Take advantage of a guided tour at the educational exhibition of our family in Heraklion (www.aktisaleiou.com), and get informed about renewable energy sources and the positive effects of their use on the environment. Enjoy the best gelato in town without any artificial additives made by the female family members that have combined the traditional recipes with nutritional science (www.pagotostellas.gr).
• Try your horse riding skills either at the area of the horse riding centre “ipposxesi” or by taking a ride around the hills. The horse riding centre is 3 km away.
• Visit and enjoy a tour by the most experienced wine producers of the local winery «Vinobon» by Alexakis family. Take advantage of the 15% discount on your purchases by using a special discount voucher.
• Visit Knossos Palace and the archeological museum of Heraklion and learn about the Minoan civilization, one of world’s oldest civilization.
• Thirty kilometers away you can find two water parks (water city, aqua plus), an 18 hole golf court and a bit closer (20 minutes by car) you have the chance to visit one of the biggest aquariums in the Mediterranean.
• At the city centre of Heraklion the opportunities for entertainment are so many since there are many restaurants, tavernas with live music, cinemas, bars etc. The festival organized every summer by the municipality includes theatres, musicals, concerts etc.
• At the village Kyparissi which is 20 minutes by car there is an open theatre «Theatro ton agron» where the yearly summer festival includes acting performances and concerts.hide
Availability Villa Villa Stella
Duration:
Unfortunatly, this holidayhome is not available this month.
Next availability (after the selected month) in march
GradeReviews2Last review Villa Stella in Crete,Greece ()Name:Ms Margot P.Date:02-08-2020Guest assessment:: Het was even zoeken om Villa Stella te vinden, maar na een telefoontje naar de eigenaar is hij ons komen halen en is hij ons voorgereden naar de villa.<br/><br/>Een degelijke huurwagen is wel een must; de villa ligt bovenaan een zeer steile weg die niet aangelegd is en vol stenen ligt. Over het algemeen is een goeie wagen nuttig, aangezien de wegen op Kreta niet al te best zijn en zeer steil op en af kunnen.....