Villa Amari is a very, very special place. Located in a tiny village in the hills and set against the stunning backdrop of Crete's largest mountain, Mount Psiloritis, it is two houses or one large house created from a cottage that belonged to the grandparents of Manolis, our host. Both houses are equipped with everything you might need including DVDs for tired children. Manolis could not have been kinder or more helpful about everything - the house, the area, special places to see, shops, restaurants, walking routes etc. We were a multi-generational group of grandparents celebrating their golden wedding with their daughters, sons-in-law, and five grandchildren. We all had a wonderful time doing a variety of things: walking, reading, swimming, sunbathing, sight-seeing, bird-watching, flower collecting, eating, drinking, chilling, and playing with the kittens of Mrs Rumy's cat Matilda. Mrs Rumy is the lovely resident housekeeper who cooks delicious Cretan food for you on request and is always on hand if you need anything, but, like Manolis, never intrudes. Even though we were only at Villa Amari for a week, we managed to visit both north and south coasts and major museums and ancient sites, and have a marvellous time in a gorgeous, comfortable, easy-to-run house. Thank you, Manolis and Mrs Rumy. xxxxxxx Sarah and Richard and family