Fantastic mountain retreat for those who are quite happy to travel around by car. The mountain roads can be 'interesting' at first but when you get your eye in, they're fine.
The accommodation is very comfortable and the staff are very welcoming and helpful (if you're lucky, George may take you for a guided walk through the forest). There's a pool to cool down in and an on-site taverna which provides really nice home cooked food using local ingredients (including goat!). Panos may even make you one of his experimental mojitas!
A great base to explore Crete from and a country mile away from your beach madness!