We stayed only two days at Villa Samitos, in the village of Amari, but it was just superb.
Manolis was an excellent host, he provided valuable information before and during our stay and he also arranged a special welcome treat with local products and good wine. The villa is a charming, traditional Cretan home, fully renovated but carefully preserving its original character. It is spotless clean, very convenient and features all the modern facilities and more, including comfortable beds and books and DVDs for children. The location is gorgeous and the view from the 3 big terraces over the village and Mount Psiloritis is amazing.
Mrs Rumy, who looks after the villa so well, is a very discreet lady living nearby, so she can help in case of any problem. She was happy to bring fresh eggs and goat's milk from the village and she also cooked a delicious dinner for us. We had been in the Amari Valley in the past, but this time we fell in love with this extraordinary and unspoiled area of Crete.
Manolis suggested special places to visit, some of them almost unknown that we could never find in any travel book. He even managed to guide us to the tiny, but so interesting, School Museum of Amari. We had an unforgettable experience at Villa Samitos and we hope to return soon for a longer stay.