The house was even more beautiful than described, and has been a wonderful place to stay for our family of four. It has been a brilliant first experience of Greece for our children. The house is a very short car journey from the beach, airport and shops, and is close to Heraklion, Knossos and the main highway across the island, so you can get to lots of fantastic places easily.

Themistocles has been an informative and enthusiastic host, and his father, Manolis, who met us and picked up the keys, was kind, helpful and genuinely charming. Leaving us cool water, Cretan wine and fruit as we arrived was a really nice touch.

We are all now a bit sad to be back, and want to plan our next visit. Thank you so much Themistocles and Manolis.