Orizontes Villa, Tranquil SeaView Living

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If it’s a luxury coastal self-catering escape you crave then you can’t get much closer to the elements than Orizontes Villa. Drenched in earthy glamour and sublime elegance in one of the most authentic locations, just two minutes from the sea, offering exquisite architecture, design, and privacy, where indulgent home comforts meet spaciousness and thriving wilderness. Lovers will relish lazy mornings entwined between the sheets gazing out to the shimmering sea-views & fall asleep to the sound of the cool breeze. When the homeowners first saw the plot, they whispered - “Look this is Paradise Here”.


Introducing the Orizontes Villa
Set in a cliff top location with a bird’s eye view of St. Pavlos Bay and the surrounding rocky coast, Orizontes is the perfect sea-friendly, detox, self-catering home for families & loved ones with a difference. With home-from-home comforts, the Iconic Villa combines elegance, privacy and unique touches to ensure a stay less ordinary. The allure of this holiday home is impossible to ignore. Hideaway in style with every conceivable comfort at your fingertips, the iconic Villa offers extraordinary eco-friendly stunning sea-view settings. A haven of outstanding style, biophilic design and meticulous service that place you in the heart of every fascinating environment. With incredible tailored experiences across beach, nature and spectacular spaces to simply 'be'; unforgettable moments begin at Orizontes Villa.

External Living | Private Pool
This captivating sea-view home lays in 16 acres outdoor area and is embellished with a 50m² private infinity swimming pool (1,40 meters deep, non-heated, saltwater), also boasting premium sun-beds. Grown-ups can lounge to their sun loungers before idling back for al fresco dining under sunset skies, on the shaded outdoor lounge area. The outdoor area features multiple terraces to unwind and is the perfect location for ice-cold G&Ts, taking in the scenes and watching the sun’s journey sinking into the sea.

With bespoke outdoor settings & tableware, it is an ideal holiday escape for those who seek the ultimate private living and an unforgettable holiday experience. The villa is an architectural gem, all building materials (stone & marble) are from Crete and it features meranthi wooden windows. The entire architectural design has been inspired by the landscape and the villa has a matrimonial blend into the breathtaking landscape. 


Internal Living | Beds&Baths
With enviable views, the quintessential living experience radiates a chic elegance and a wonderfully laidback ambiance that enhances the comfort level of guests. Minimalistic design marks all the bedrooms gifting them with their unique identity, spoiling guests with first-class bed comfort, design and amenities. The villa has been styled using soft tonal hues which draw inspiration from the coastal landscape. Day or night, nestle into the sinkable sofa and gaze out the sea through the enormous living room windows. With sliding doors, you can welcome in the salty sea breeze in summer or hunker down by the living-cum area, on chilly nights as stars pinprick cloudless skies. Making an idyllic vantage point for slowing down, sipping coffee in the morning sun, the sumptuous bedrooms open straight onto the deck overlooking the sea and pool.

This captivating Villa boasts exquisite interiors that exude a certain ethereal elegance, in its 240m² indoor space. The earthy living-cum-dining spaces with first-class equipment ensuring meals of the highest quality, will bring an ever-present sense of contemporary comfort to your endless days of leisure. Offering a bespoke design, the exclusive Villa boasts three bedrooms & three en suite bathrooms, each flaunting a distinctive look and feel - featuring sea-views from the moment you wake up and can comfortably accommodate up to 6 guests in real beds. 


Entire Villa lays on the Ground Floor
Living Room (featuring a 55’’ Smart TV) & Dining area & Kitchen, the area offers direct access to the pool terrace with sea-views • Two Bedrooms with King Size bed (1.80x2.00), featuring “biophilic designed” en suite bathrooms with walk in shower. One Master Bedroom featuring a Super King bed ( 2.00x2.00) and en-suite bathroom. • The bedrooms also feature direct access to the pool & outdoor settings • The entire villa lays on the same ground floor and has direct access to the pool & sea views. • An additional WC is also available at the Living room space and a Laundry room featuring a washing & drying machine.

For Relaxation
Celebrate an endless summer at Orizontes Villa. Sip ice-cold cocktails poolside and savour sun-soaked al fresco feasts and begin and end days within sunrise and sunset skies overlooking the Libyan Sea. Whatever the ingredients for your perfect summer, you’ll find them here. 


Your Home Stay Includes
Welcome basket included, courtesy of the owner • Housekeeping, towels and linen changes every 3 days • Pool and garden cleaning twice per week • Baby cot, High chair, Baby Bath &, Children’s plastic (non-breakable) plates and cups are available upon request.

Practicalities
There is secured parking space at the Villa’s premises for up to two cars • The property is well-equipped with: Fridge with freezer, Electric stove with oven, Nespresso Machine (original capsules), Filter coffee machine, Microwave, Kettle, Sandwich Maker, Toaster, Juice Maker, Food Processor (Multi), Washing Machine & Tumble Dryer, Iron & Board, Hair dryer, First Aid Kit, Fire Extinguisher, Safety Box, Smoke Detector.

Mod Cons
High quality bath towels, pool towels & bathrobes are available ( beach towels are available also upon request) • Premium Bathroom Amenities are available • Air-conditioning in all areas is included & serves for heating purposes also • Wi-Fi coverage is available throughout the villa • Bluetooth Dock • Outdoor BBQ (electric) • Outdoor shaded dining area • Indoor area of 240m² • Outdoor area of 14.000m² • Pets are not allowed • Smoking is allowed only outdoors • Events/Parties are not allowed • Pre stock service available upon request (additional service fee applies) • Pool operates seasonally (end of March - middle of November) • 24h/7days ThinkVilla concierge service included.

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Location Overview


*TO SEE : Located in one of the most prominent spots of the island, Agios Pavlos Village in the South, the iconic Villa is only within a few minutes reach to the Agios Pavlos beach and 40 minutes driving distance to Rethymno City or Heraklion City, but still offering the long awaited tranquility home you longed for. Agios Pavlos is also close to Plakias, Agia Galini & Spili, where you may find some of the best beaches in the area. Triopetra Beach is a highlight and a must see during your stay.

*TO DINE : You can enjoy either a drink or a meal in a very traditional, homely and hospitable atmosphere. There is a wide selection of local restaurants & bars in the area, most of them are also located sea-side. Ask any local and they’ll tell you Crete is the undisputed No1 foodie destination in Greece. And once you’re here, it shall be experienced.

*TO EXPLORE : The allure of Crete is impossible to ignore. Sandy beaches and crystalline waters. Quintessential blue and unique architecture carved into hillsides. Agios Pavlos is located on the north of the island in the middle, and you may explore Rethymno & Heraklion Region within easy reach. Chania is also a unique area and famous for its beaches & cuisine. Authenticity combines with nature and the exquisite setting is an astounding example of the philosophy of the villa, offering guests authentic, exclusive and custom-made experiences. Discover a new perspective in sumptuous travel. Fresh, colourful cuisine that delights the palate, and that warm, welcoming Cretan charm that makes you feel at home within an instant.
Getting around
Out & About
Nearest restaurant, cafe-bar : 4 km | 8 minutes driving distance
Nearest Beach : Ag. Pavlos Beach : 4 km | 8 minutes driving distance
Nearest Shopping : Ag. Galini : 15 km | 20 minutes driving distance
Nearest Village Ag. Galini : 15 km | 20 minutes driving distance
Rethymno City 55 km | 55 minutes driving distance
Heraklion City : 85 km | 1hr & 30 minutes driving distance
Heraklion International Airport : 85 km | 1hr & 30 minutes driving distance

*Car Rental is essential for the explores, if wish to unravel the hidden gems of Crete, visit authentic villages, towns, unique sandy beach locations and we can gladly assist you with the arrangements.