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Villas in Crete
Most of our villas are tucked away in the countryside, nestled on the mountainous and secluded North West side of the island. Close by, you’ll discover traditional unspoilt villages and white sandy beaches – all within a short drive of Crete’s main resorts.

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Elounda Gulf Villas, Elounda 8 45mins Heraklion Time from airport
Nestled only a few kilometres from the main fishing village of Elounda, lies the small and prestigious complex of the Elounda Gulf Villas.This delightful gated complex of luxury accommodation offers a fantastic location, spread across a small hillside, allowing the resort to boast awe-inspiring views across the Gulf of Elounda and out to sea. This small family run resort has been thoughtfully designed and styled throughout to a high standard, and boasts a personal service from check-in through to check-out. Elounda Gulf Villas offers one of best onsite restaurants in the area, offering a superb choice of bespoke culinary dishes throughout the day. For those looking to venture out for some cosmopolitan life, the quaint and beautiful little town of Agios Nikoloas can be found within a fifteen minute drive.
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Domes of Elounda, Elounda Leisure Resort 6 45mins Heraklion Time from airport
Ideally situated on the outskirts of the prestigous resort of Elounda, famed for its luxurious hotels, the Domes of Elounda experience is the latest resort to hit the region. Nestled on a hillside, next to a beautiful stretch of sun-drenched coastline, this attractive resort affords stunning views over the gulf of Elounda across to famous island of Spinalonga. With its choice of bars and restaurants, numerous recreational facilities, kid's club, pools, and private beach, this resort really offers the perfect holiday escape. A fully equipped gym and spa provides resort guests the chance to completely unwind. The use of innovative architecture is a particularly striking feature of this resort, including domes and pyramidal roofs, and colours chosen specifically to reflect the Mediterranean culture.
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Rethymno 6 1hr Chania Time from airport
The picturesque harbour town of Rethymno is located just an hours drive from Crete’s cosmopolitan capital Heraklion. This quaint town attracts locals and visitors alike to its choice of excellent waterside tavernas. The endless beach at this pretty resort is perfect for families, with its gently shelving sand and palm-lined promenade. The old town, marked by the ancient fortress, old harbour, winding paved streets, fish restaurants, cafes and bars is perfect for a leisurely stroll.
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Kolymbari, Chania 4 45mins Chania Time from airport
Kolymbari is a small fishing port between Chania and Kissamos, set between the sea and the cliffs at the foot of the Rodopou Penninsula. The village offers a long pebbly beach and seafront promenade lined with inviting traditional tavernas, shops and waterfront cafes. Here you can also see the fascinating Odigitrias Gonias Monastery with its remarkable icons.
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Prines, Rethymno 4 1hr Heraklion Time from airport
The pretty little countryside village of Prines is set amid tranquil olive grove surroundings. The ideal location for an authentic Greek holiday, this traditional village is conveniently located close to Rethymno, and a wonderful variety of small bays and coves are also nearby.
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Agia Triada, Rethymno 3 1hr Heraklion Time from airport
This pretty little countryside village is located to the east of Rethymno and sits within beautiful rural surroundings of vast citrus orchards and wonderful lush olive groves. Just five minutes drive from the coast and 15 minutes drive from Rethymno, this area provides a good location for those wishing to explore this fascinating area of Crete.
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Agios Nikolaos 3 45mins Heraklion Time from airport
Set on the north west coast of the island beside the waters of the Mirabello Gulf, the cosmopolitan resort of Agios Nikolaos enjoys a wonderful variety of attractions. These include a beautiful lake with an open air theatre, as well as a wide selection of shops, tavernas, restaurants and museums, and a fabulous marina. The beaches that surround the resort, including Almyros, Ammoudara, Havania and Ammoudi to name but a few, have all been awarded a Blue Flag. This friendly, welcoming resort really does have something to suit everyone.
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Asteri, Rethymno 3 1hr Chania Time from airport
Neighbouring the village of Pangalahori, Asteri is set in a quiet countryside location with a small café situated in it’s centre. The main resort of Rethymno can be reached within a fifteen minute drive.
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Kalami, Chania 3 30mins Chania Time from airport
This traditional and unspoilt village overlooks Souda Bay from its prime cliff top position. A small sandy beach is within walking distance, providing the ideal setting to watch the passing ships in the late afternoon sun, whilst the popular, picturesque resort of Chania is just 10 kilometres away, offering a wider range of amenities.
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Plaka, Chania 3 45mins Chania Time from airport
Set on the cliff top above the village of Plaka, our villa offers distant views of Souda Bay and out across the Aegean. This enchanting village offers a small selection of tavernas, mini markets and a local fishing harbour - an ideal combination for sampling traditional Greek cuisine.
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Stalos, Chania 3 30mins Chania Time from airport
A delightful selection of tavernas, bars and shops are on offer in this small, bustling resort, which retains its traditional Greek charm and peaceful atmosphere. The island of Theodorou is just a short distance out to sea from Stalos’ long sandy beach, and can easily be reached by hire boat.
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Kalithea, Chania 2 25mins Chania Time from airport
Kalithea is a rural area just five minutes drive from the bustling resort of Chania. There are local amenities located in neighbouring villages, together with a sandy beach which can be reached within a short walk. A wider range of amenities can be found a short distance away in Chania.
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Pangalohori, Rethymno 2 1hr Chania Time from airport
Pangalahori is a small countryside village just 15 minutes' drive from the harbour town of Rethymno where you will find a great variety of amenities. Pangalahori is also just five minutes' drive from the nearest sandy beaches.
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Roumeli, Rethymno 2 1hr Heraklion Time from airport
This pretty little countryside village sits on a slight undulation and therefore boasts dramatic views across its neighbouring countryside to distant mountain ranges. A small selection of amenities can be found within a ten minute drive scattered around the countryside. This area is ideal for those wishing to enjoy the traquility and views of the countryside.
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Three Monastry, Rethymno 2 1hr Chania Time from airport
Three Monastry is a large wine and raki growing area, which is set in an elevated position boasting panoramic views over countryside, the town of Rethymno and out to sea. Located in a peaceful setting, Three Monastry is within easy reach of Rethymno and can be driven to within a ten minutes. The area also boasts having a small rare breeds animal farm, which clients staying in the nearby villas have opportunity of seeing these animals.
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Adele, Rethymno 1 1hr Chania Time from airport
Adele is a small countryside village set amongst olive groves and citrus orchards a short distance from the harbour town of Rethymno. Offering a range of local amenities, including a choice of restaurants, Rethymno is just a 10 minute drive away.
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Bali 1 45mins Heraklion Time from airport
The wonderful resort of Bali is set along a curving, hilly peninsula with dramatic inland mountain scenery. The resort is spread around three small bays where you will find a small selection of watersports and boat trips. At the largest of the three bays, traditional fishing boats moor up in the harbour with the catch of the day, whilst a wonderful variety of local tavernas and bars also line this stretch of coastline.
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Imbros 1 1hr 40mins Heraklion Time from airport
This quaint traditional village is nestled in the mountainous centre of the island, approximately halfway between the north and south coasts. Surrounded by awe-inspiring mountain ranges, this typical, charming village is ideal for those wishing to get away from it all and experience the traditional side of Crete. A few local amenities can be found scattered around Imbros and the neighbouring village of Sfakia, whilst the wonderful sandy beaches of the south coast can be reached within a 30 minute drive.
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Loutra, Rethymno 1 1hr Heraklion Time from airport
This small pretty countryside village is located within a fifteen minute drive west of Rethymno and set a few kilometres inland. Enjoying an abundance of peaceful olive and citrus groves, Loutra neighbours several other small villages including Adele, Pangalohori and Agia Triada.
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Marathi, Chania 1 15mins Chania Time from airport
This quaint, little resort is nestled close to the entrance of Souda Bay and boasts a fabulous unspoilt sea front location. Several small, beautiful sandy beaches and rocky coves make up Marathi's coastline, whilst a handful of popular local tavernas can be found just set back from the waters edge. With the wonders of Chaina town being found within a 25 minute drive, Marathi offers an idyllic location for those wishing to get away from it all.
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Pigi, Rethymno 1 1hr Chania Time from airport
Set in the countryside only one kilometre from the sea and ten minutes drive from Rethymno, Pigi is a small local village surrounded by citrus groves and olive orchards. The bustling resort of Platanias can be found within a ten minute drive away which offers a variety of tavernas, shops, bars and cafes.
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Platanias, Rethymno 1 1hr Chania Time from airport
The small resort of Platanias is home to a long, soft sandy beach offering a wide range of watersports. A good selection of restaurants and bars and a small amount of nightlife means there is plenty on offer for evenings out. Our villas are located in the surrounding countryside, just a short distance from the amenities in the resort centre.
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Rousospiti, Rethymno 1 1hr Chania Time from airport
The small typical Cretan countryside village of Rousospiti is just 10 minutes' drive south west of Rethymno, only ten minutes drive away. There are a few bars and tavernas in the village where locals eat and drink, offering a great chance to relax and absorb the culture.
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