We thoroughly enjoyed our 10 days staying at the rural idyll which is Velanos Villas. Perched on a hillside above the village of Kefali it was a wonderful haven of peace and quiet. We loved the setting, up a windy little road, but still very accessible to the village with its tavernas and mini-market, with walks in the hills and countryside possible direct from the villas. The swimming pool was a lovely addition, clean and well maintained (and much larger than many in cottages we’ve stayed in previously). The cottages vary in size and although ours, Villa Lito, was relatively small it had everything we needed and a nice little patio with outdoor furniture and lovely views. There were steep steps down to this and Villa Areto so book into the other villas, Nefali or …..if this would be a problem. Tzeni was such a welcoming host adding to our stay with homemade produce - and nothing was too much trouble if there were any concerns. The property was cleaned with fresh linen and towels every 3 days. Elafonisi beach “after hours” (from 6.00 p.m. onwards when the coaches have all gone) was a highlight for us, as was a walk through the Topolia Gorge starting from Katsomothados – both only 20 minutes away. The nearest big supermarket was in Kissamos or Paleochora so shop on the way or come prepared if you want to cater for yourself a lot. All in all a lovely holiday - Thank you