VILLA KATHARINA
Gavalohori
| 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom / 1 wc. + 1 bed, 1 bath in the apartment. Sleeps a maximum of 7 persons |
Private ‘L' shape swimming pool (35 mtrs + 5m child's section) |
Villa Katharina, and it's sisters Anastasia and Theodora are lovely properties enjoying an elevated position on the side of a hill with absolutely stunning views of Souda Bay, The Akrotiri Peninsula, the White Mountains, and the small villages below. Despite the comfort of the houses and your own private swimming pool, and the tranquillity of the location making you feel you may never wish to leave, the villas are in easy walking distance to the charming village of Gavalachori, and approx. 7 minutes drive to the beach of Almyrida. There are many beautiful walking and cycling trails and small villages to visit for when you are feeling a little more energetic.
Lovingly designed and built in 2008 by it's Greek owners, each house is modern and finished to a high standard with many little personal touches to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Painted warm cream with dark green aluminium windows (with fly screens) and shutters echoing the surrounding olive groves and Cyprus trees, the garden walls and terraces are built from local quarried stone walls, the owners have provided many modern comforts such as a washing machine, a BBQ, and air conditioning units in the bedrooms. For the cooler nights early and late season there is a fireplace in the living room and the a/c units also double up as heaters. There is solar powered hot water or a back-up immersion heater. Katerina is located at nearest the entrance driveway (Anastasia is in the centre and Theodora at the far end). With no close neighbours, and surrounded by olive groves and farm land you are assured of a peaceful setting as you watch the sun set to the sea and the moon rise over the villages.
Accommodation
At the front of the villa is a stone walled garden planted with a variety of plants including banana and lemon trees. From the drive you step down to the narrow, cement path raised above the garden, to the decoratively tiled front terrace and side terrace, 2 steps up to the dark green aluminum front door. Also from the front path, to the left of the front terrace, 6 steps down bring you to the large BBQ patio, and a further 8 steps down take you to the garden and pool area.
Ground Floor: Painted a cool white throughout, you enter directly into the light and airy open plan lounge/dining/kitchen area. Warm, cream floor tiles are laid throughout the downstairs, the small cream sofa (that folds out to make an extra single bed) matches the pale curtains at the patio doors. The wall behind the sofa, inset with an open fire place, and the wall adjacent are painted a deep terracotta colour. A comfortable arm chair, dark wood coffee table and side table complete the simple furnishings in the lounge area. The patio doors open onto a small patio with green iron railings to match all the windows and doors, a small wooden table and two chairs invite you to sit and look out across the pool and garden, over the olive groves and to the sea. A vertical row of glass bricks near the doors allows in extra light into the already airy room.
The modern, fully fitted, pale wood kitchen with matching work tops and wall tiles has a large fridge freezer, electric oven and hob with stainless steel extractor hood, coffee maker, toaster and juicer. A large window above the sink looks to the front garden and olive groves.
The dining area is located between the kitchen and lounge area is a wooden dining table and four chairs.
Under the stairs is a beautifully blue mosaic tiled cloakroom comprising of a white suite with wc and hand basin with a white mirrored wall cabinet above. A small frosted window faces the front of house.
The 17 stairs to the first floor are wide, with a small window to the front of the house to let in light. This floor is tiled with parquet effect floor tiles. Directly to the left at the top of the stairs is the spacious twin bedroom, with matching wrought iron beds and 2 bedside tables with reading lamps. A large pale wood wardrobe allows plenty of space for your clothes, double doors lead to a small private patio looking out over the pool and garden, and to the Akrotiri Peninsular, the sea and White Mountains. The window looks out to the front garden. Dressed with vibrant bougainvillea pink bed covers and matching diaphanous curtains at the window, this room has an air-con unit for those hot summer nights.
Between the bedrooms is the large bathroom, fully tiled with peach and cream marble effect tiles. The white bathroom suite comprises of a large, Jacuzzi bath with shower attachment, wc and hand basin with mirror. The washing machine is also conveniently located here. There is a small frosted window pointing to the back of the house.
To the right of the bathroom the generous main bedroom has a wrought iron double bed with cream covers and ceiling hanging mosquito net for an extra touch of romance, 2 bedside tables with reading lamps, a large fitted wardrobe and window to the front of the house. The air con unit also provides hot air for the cooler spring or autumn evenings. Patio doors lead onto the large patio facing over the garden, and directly to the right it's neighbour Villa Anastasia. Sheer turquoise blue curtains at the door add a touch of colour.
Access to the pool and garden is from the entrance door. 6 steps brings you to the private first terrace level, ideal for outdoor dining with the BBQ. Down 8 steps brings you to the beautifully lawned garden enclosed by a stone wall. The blue mosaic tiled L shaped, pool and smaller oval childrens pool look out across Theo's vegetable garden and the olive groves. Terrace lights around the pool make it perfect for a late night swim or after dinner drink. Garden furniture is provided for daytime sunbathing, or night time star gazing. With little light pollution here other than the other 2 houses, look out for shooting stars in the incredibly clear night skies. A 1 ½ meter wall with bamboo screening ensures absolute privacy from the adjoining garden of Anastasia.
Double glass patio doors from the garden lead to the completely self contained apartment, decorated identically to the main house. For older children or those friends sharing the villa who prefer a little privacy, the apartment has a large open lounge/kitchen dining room. The fully fitted, pale wood kitchen is the same as the main house, with a dining table and six chairs. The large comfortable sofa in the lounge area could also be used as a day bed.
The bedroom has a double wrought iron bed with cream coverings and a large, pale wood fitted wardrobe. The bathroom is from the living area next to the bedroom, and is fully tiled with peach marble effect tiles, with a blue mosaic tiled shower area with shower curtain. The suite comprises of white wc and hand basin.
Villa Katerina, identical to Villa Theodora, is located at the start of the driveway across the front of the 3 villas to the car park next to Villa Theodora, providing ample parking space. You also have the choice of parking below the houses infront of the vegetable garden. Villa Anastasia is it's nearest neighbour and is 11 meters away.
If you wish to unwind and relax in a comfortable modern house, sunbathing by your own swimming pools enjoying stunning views of the mountains, olive groves, villages and the sea in a peaceful location but within easy walking distance to a village, this is the perfect choice for families or couples. Almyrida Beach is just a 7 minute drive away. All three houses are available to let together for larger parties.
The charming village of Gavalachori, an easy stroll from the villas, has 3 tavernas serving traditional, home cooked food. Enjoy dessert at the Sweet café, join the locals watching the world go by at the local kafeneion, or visit the fascinating heritage museum, actually a perfectly preserved Cretan house. Buy handmade lace or locally made honey from the local ladies co-operative. The mini market is well stocked for all your needs. The beach of Almyrida, built around a pretty crescent shaped sandy beach, with a small fishing harbour at the eastern end, is very shallow and safe, perfect for children. Lining the beach are a selection of tavernas, café/bars, bakeries, a jewellery shop, mini-markets, gift shops, clothes shop and an off-license. Also in Almyrida there is a water sports centre which rents out kayaks, windsurfers and catamarans. The larger beach of Kalives is approx. 10 minutes drive from the villas. If you are in the mood for somewhere a little livelier the historic town of Chania is just 35 minutes away by car, and the beautiful harbour has been likened to St.Tropez.
WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND CAR HIRE WITH THIS VILLA
VILLA | |
| VIEWS | Front of house looks at olive groves and Cyprus trees with stunning views of the White Mountains to the left, Akrotiri Penisnular, the sea and olive groves to the front, and Gavalachori village and Villas Anastasia and Theodora to the right. |
| VILLA IS PARTICULARLY SUITABLE FOR | FAMILIES/COUPLES |
| NUMBER OF BEDROOMS | 2 in house, 1 in apartment. Sleeps up to 7 |
| NUMBER OF BATHROOMS | 1 in main house & WC, 1 in apartment. |
| BATH/SHOWER | BATH & SHOWER |
| WASHING MACHINE | YES |
| DISHWASHER | NO |
| MICROWAVE OVEN | TBC |
| FRIDGE/FREEZER | YES/No |
| SATELLITE TV/LOCAL TV | TBC |
| AIR CONDITIONED BEDROOMS | YES - Main |
| AIR CONDITIONED LOUNGE | YES |
| DVD PLAYER/CD PLAYER | TBC |
| TELEPHONE | No |
| BBQ | YES |
| MOSQUITO SCREENS TO WINDOWS | YES |
| CENTRAL HEATING | No |
| FIREPLACE | YES |
| HAIRDRYER | Yes |
| IRON AND IRONING BOARD | Yes |
| WELCOME BASKET | On request at 40,00€ + free copy of Apokoronas Local Explorer guide book |
| POOL DEPTH | 1.6m + 30 cm in childs section |
| POOL SIZE | Main L shape 34 sqmtrs. Childrens oval 5 sqmtr. |
| TYPE OF SHADE BY POOL | Natural house shade and with pool umbrellas |
| SOFA BED? SUITABLE FOR CHILD OR ADULT? | Single in lounge |
| MAID SERVICE. | 2 TIMES A WEEK |
| WHEEL CHAIR ACCESS/MANY STEPS | 1 step down to front path, 2 steps up to front door, 17 stairs to 1st floor, 6 steps to BBQ level & 8 steps to pool. |
| PRIVATE/QUIET LOCATION | Set amidst olive groves, outside of the village, the house and pool can be overlooked only by Katerina and Theodora. |
| NEAREST NEIGHBOUR | Anastasia set to the right, approx. 11 metres away. High bamboo screening ensures privacy. |
LOCAL FACILITIES
| DISTANCE | BY FOOT | BY CAR | |
| DISTANCE TO TAVERNA | 700 m | 12 mins | 2 mins |
| DISTANCE TO BEACH | 4.5 km | 75 mins | 5 mins |
| DISTANCE TO SUPERMARKET | 700 m | 12 mins | 2 mins |
| DISTANCE TO NEAREST BANK | 3.8 km | 65 mins | 5 mins |
| DISTANCE TO AIRPORT | 40 mins | ||
| DISTANCE TO NEAREST LARGE TOWN | 45 mins |
K-Travel Rental Prices for 2012 - Villa Katharina
All prices shown are for the 2 bedroom Villa, per Week, in EUROS. Not per person!
These prices include a free copy of the Guide Book "Apokoronas Local Explorer."
On request we will be happy to deliver a welcome basket to the villa at 40,00€ extra.
From | From | From | From | From | From | From |
Winter 2011 - 26.03.12 | 27.03.12 to 30.04.12 | 01.05.12 to 28.05.12 | 29.05.12 to 02.07.12 | 03.07.12 to 27.08.12 | 28.08.12 to 01.10.12 | 02.10.12 to 29.10.12 |
Please Ask. | €690,00 | €690,00 | €850,00 | €1055,00 | €850,00 | €690,00 |
The Apartment is available during any of the above time periods for an additional cost of €180.00 per week, when booked with the villa.
For information in resort, excursions, boattrips and other activities, please refer to the information book in the villa.
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