We had a brilliant holiday at Villa Sarpedon. We were a group of 11 and the villa was the perfect size and location for cooking, eating and hanging out by the pool. We really loved the style of the kitchen, and we had several barbeques outside.
Each room had different benefits. We all loved the mezzanine level, it felt very spacious, characterful and bright. There were also rooms offering more privacy for couples, and ensuites. One double bedroom is separate from the main house (you'll see the stairs leading up to it in the photos) and another has a separate outside door. My partner and I had first choice of the rooms and we struggled to decide!
A car is a must in Crete, but the location of the villa was brilliant. A short drive from the gorgeous Rethymno (and an easy taxi ride if the designed drivers felt like a rest/glass of wine one night), and although close to the main road that runs the length of the island, the location of the villa itself was very peaceful.
As I knew the villa was on a farm I was slightly concerned there might be noise from nearby animals, but we weren't disturbed at all. We did enjoy seeing the goats and horses nearby though.
Overall, the villa was beautifully presented, and Sophia and her brother were lovely. We only wish we'd stayed longer!