This was our first time in Crete and we had a fantastic holiday. George’s excellent hospitality made for a wonderful stay on this beautiful island. The villa was spotless and very well equipped with amazing views to the sea. The swimming pool was really well maintained and a pleasure to swim in and relax by. We were able to unwind totally in this peaceful and relaxing setting. The atmosphere was quiet and tranquil even at the height of the season, and not too near the busy tourist areas. Despite sharing the pool it was never busy and we often had it to ourselves.
We had brought our three teenage boys with us and they made use of the excellent gym, every day. In all, we were a group of 7 and the villa had the perfect amount of space for us. It was clean and well furnished, with all the cooking facilities we needed and three bathrooms. There was a choice of dining areas – on the balcony, inside as well as by the barbecue area, which we also used. We would like to praise the villa’s set up and it is such a lovely place to stay.
On our days out George gave us his expert advice about what to visit on the island and helped arrange hassle free care hire as well as the day trip we did to Santorini, which was excellent. He can also arrange taxis if needed. The villa is perfectly situated for visiting Knossos (or the archaeological museum in Heraklion), which we’d definitely recommend, and we also went east to Spinalonga and the Lasithi plateau, and west to Rethymno, which was a charming town to visit. We also went south to Preveli, a very beautiful beach accessible down a steep mountain path.
The walk down to the nearest beach at Lygaria from the Villa was only about ten minutes, and we loved going down there to swim as well as eat out at the local tavernas which George could recommend. The other beach at Agia Pelagia was a bit further – perhaps 20-30 minutes, but was well worth it for shops or an alternative place to swim or eat out. There is a small supermarket near the villa if you need to buy in supplies.
We would definitely recommend the villa to any friend or family member thinking of visiting the fantastic island of Crete. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect place to stay and George was the perfect host.
Thank you George!