My family and I spent a week at Villa Belle in the village of Atsipopoulo and it was everything and more than we expected.
Before our holiday, Kostas and Eleni were ready available to answer any questions we had. For my sister-in-law’s birthday, they made every effort to organise flowers, balloons and even a birthday cake to be ready on our arrival.
When we arrived at the villa, Stelios and Joanna ( the owners of the villa) were waiting for us, happy to show us around! We even exchanged numbers should we have need to get in contact with someone in the local area.
The villa ( which we later found out was built by Stelios himself) was beautiful with the most amazing views of Rethymno. Glance one way and you will be welcomed with views of the mountains and hills; glance the other and the waves of the bright blue Mediterranean Sea greet you as they crashed against the rocks below.
Joanna is the perfect host; from showing us around the village of Atsipopoulo, delivering fresh eggs from her own chickens, baking a delicious cake and offering us some of her homemade olive oil- she made our holiday a truly relaxing one! We were in her capable hands and we were able to just enjoy and soak up Greek life!
We cannot thank Joanna and Stelios, and Kostas and Eleni, enough for all of their hospitality!
Villa Belle is the place for you if you and your family are looking for a 5 star resort but in the privacy of your “home away from home”.