We booked this villa at the last minute and so were slightly worried that all the best places may be gone. How wrong we were!!
This villa is spotlessly clean with absolutely everything that one would need as a home away from home. And is cleaned throughout every 3rd day (at your convenience) The décor is traditional in design, which adds to the ambience of being in a greek home. The welcome pack was bountiful - fruit/wine/sweets/bread/juice etc etc. Plus we were spoilt with several homemade Cretan dishes throughout our stay.
The outdoor space is spectacular. Views, huge pool with kids pool incorporated, (cleaned everyday before breakfast) with plenty of sunloungers and chairs. Outdoor dining area is huge with great bbq and pizza oven (again cleaned daily). All of this is surrounded by a splendid garden full of fruit trees/vegetable and herbs and not forgetting the resident chickens,geese and goat tucked away in the corner. You are encouraged to help yourself to all the garden has to offer.
The owners live downstairs, which initially worried me a little, but you are not over-looked at all and they are very respectful of your privacy, but are obviously there if needed. The family were so generous and kind that they definitely added to the our stay!
Location is great. Orthes is a lovely traditional village, right next to Margarites with its ceramic shops and several good tavernas. 30 mins from Rethymon means that a trip into town or the beach is easy enough.
As a family we have stayed in many, many villas throughout Europe and I have to say that this is easily up there as one of the best.