George's studio is ideal for a relaxing, Cretan experience. George's mum picked us up from the airport and drove us to the studio, coming down shortly afterward with Greek meatballs for our meal, walnuts, fruit, wine and Raki. Studio is set on hillside which allows for wonderful walks amongst the olive groves etc or a 10 minute walk takes you down to the beach. Even if you have your own car, you must take the bus into town at least once, just for the trip home which takes you round the hills. At one stage bus couldn't go any further and upon driver tooting furiously, several men ran out of taverna and shifted the cars that were blocking our way. Classic. Studio was slightly more cluttered than picture indicated and there was no TV as shown in pictures and description but it is such a peaceful spot that TV would be out of place anyway. George's mum brought other food down to us, took us to the supermarket and a tour of the beach area, offered us a ride to Heraklion and took us to the car rental firm when we were leaving. Only negative really is very sporadic hot water and then only in the bathroom.
This studio is completely different from others we have stayed in but was a wonderful way to start our holiday in Crete.