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Lovely family villa with stunning sea views, private pool, games room & wi-fi

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A two-story white building with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the surrounding landscape.
A two-story building with a pool, outdoor seating, and potted plants.
A sign with the name 'JULANDA' and a blue flower decoration.
A covered outdoor dining area with a table and chairs, overlooking a pool and a scenic view of the sea and hills.
A stone pool with a metal ladder, a striped lounge chair, and potted plants against a stone wall with decorative cutouts.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Beach, waves and sand
    Guests enjoy the stunning beach views at this property.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Plaka, Crete
  • Place, Almyrida Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Art of Living Glass Factory
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Kalyves Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Sofa Beds

Upstairs double bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lovely family villa with stunning sea views, private pool, games room & wi-fi

This lovely hillside villa with stunning sea-facing views is on the edge of the popular village of Plaka with a good choice of tavernas and supermarkets in easy strolling distance. It is a short walk downhill to the beach at Almyrida with its lively water sports centre and even more tavernas, bars, shops and hotels.

The villa sleeps six comfortably and the basement games room, can if required, be made up with a further two single beds for a small additional charge.

Sea breezes provide welcome relief from the heat and mosquito screens on all the windows and patio doors provide protection from insects whilst allowing the air to circulate. Air conditioning in the bedrooms plus powerful ceiling and wall fans in the living area keep the villa cool.

On the ground floor there is a large open-plan living/dining area with a terrace overlooking the patio and pool. The well equipped kitchen includes a large fridge, washing machine and dish-washer.

There is a downstairs bedroom with double bed & large shower room with toilet and basin. The accommodation upstairs comprises master bedroom with double bed and guest bedroom with two single beds. The bathroom has an attractive corner bath, large shower, basin and toilet. The basement doubles as a 4th bedroom with a sofa that converts to two single beds.

There is also a table tennis table, TV screen that guests can use to play DVDs and material from their own devices plus literally hundreds of books catering for all literary tastes.

There is parking on the private drive. The fruit trees and plants in the large garden plot below attract a variety of birds and beyond that is forestry land.

Regular pool cleaning and maintenance is included in the rental. The pool is just under 10 metres in length and great for keeping fit as well as keeping cool.

Car hire, including airport pick-up, can be easily arranged with local companies based in Almyrida.

The courtyard area provides a shady retreat and houses the purpose built outdoor BBQ.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Open staircases so not good for toddlers
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 1042Κ92003151201
Property # 53841
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Apokoronas

Located in Apokoronas, this villa is by the sea. Port of Souda and Old Venetian Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Nea Chora Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Art of Living Glass Factory and Maritime Museum of Crete. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Plaka, Crete

What's nearby

  • Almyrida Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Art of Living Glass Factory - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Kalyves Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Georgioupolis Beach - 23 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Lake Kournas - 28 min drive - 23.1 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Αρισμαρί - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Souvlakerie - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Καφέ Ουζερί Καλή Καρδιά (Kali Kardia) - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Heliostasi - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Platanoz Cafe - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Lovely family villa with stunning sea views, private pool, games room & wi-fi have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Lovely family villa with stunning sea views, private pool, games room & wi-fi?

As of 13 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lovely family villa with stunning sea views, private pool, games room & wi-fi on 18 Oct, 2026 start from S$3,030, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Lovely family villa with stunning sea views, private pool, games room & wi-fi pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Lovely family villa with stunning sea views, private pool, games room & wi-fi?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lovely family villa with stunning sea views, private pool, games room & wi-fi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely family villa with stunning sea views, private pool, games room & wi-fi?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lovely family villa with stunning sea views, private pool, games room & wi-fi located?

This family-friendly Apokoronas villa is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Almyrida Beach, Art of Living Glass Factory and Kera. Koutalas Beach and Kalyves Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant house in a brilliant location, amazing views!!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous villa with pool near wonderful beach, restaurants in walking distance.

Excellently equipped villa with pool and great sea views Near calm and relaxing beach. Our family enjoyed the spacious home and nearby restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

A wonderful week at a gorgeous villa! The views are amazing. Plaka and Almyrida are both relaxing places and the hospitality makes you instantly feel welcome!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug, 2024
So pleased you had a good time. It is a very special place.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely villa with superb views

Had a wonderful stay at this lovely villa. We all enjoyed sitting on the covered terrace with superb views across the bay and up to the mountains. Check out Elpis in Plaka (just a short walk) and the beach front at Almyrida.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb villa with stunning views

The villa exceeded our expectations. It is spacious, comfortable, well equipped and the most amazing views of Souda bay. The village of Plaka has a few amazing restaurants and the beach at Almyrida is great especially for younger children.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommended

Great location, amazing views, walking distance to lovely restaurants. Weather was very hot during our stay so the pool was essential and enjoyed by the whole family. Kids really enjoyed playing ping pong in the basement.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug, 2024
Glad you got great weather - it is virtually guaranteed in the summer months. Pleased you had lots of pool and ping pong fun. We have had many competitive family tournaments over the years.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our best vacation

An amazing house with an amazing view. Wonderful pool and terrace area. A very good host who continuously gave us detailed information, including detailed directions to the house and information about the house and was quick to respond to even the smallest things before and during the stay. We hope to come back soon
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2022
Hi Josephine - I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for looking after the villa so well - there will always be a warm welcome for you if you decide to return. Best Wishes.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely brilliant

Thank you very much Amanda for letting us stay. The views from the balcony were amazing the villa had everything we needed. The pool was used a lot and was great fun. The boy loved having his own cave ( downstairs room). I could not find a loose railing on any of the balconies. Would highly recommend this lovely villa to anyone, we had a fantastic time.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov, 2020
I am so pleased you had a good time and love the idea of your boy in his own 'cave'. Having the basement/playroom/cave (!) is one of the things that makes Julanda such a good family house as kids and adults can have their own separate social spaces. I am glad you managed to get to Crete in these troubled times. I am sure the sunshine and scenery lifted spirits all round as it is such a beautiful place.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great location and host

We had a very nice stay in Plaka. The house was spacious and clean and had everything we needed. The pool was fantastic and the view over Souda Bay was exceptional. The beach is a 10-15 minute walk downhill (which means it is a pretty steep climb going home). However, the road is not made for pedestrians. We recommend having a small car to get around. There are two supermarkets and a few restaurants within walking distance - about five minutes from the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful views, great place to stay

We had a lovely time staying in this clean, well equipped villa that has fabulous views across the water. The pool was most welcome given the heat wave and we loved sitting with a glass or three of beer or retsina on terrace to catch a light breeze and gaze out over the hills and the water. Downstairs the basement games room stayed beautifully cool so the occasional game of table tennis was not out of the question! The villa was a great base for exploring Crete and also had a nice local village for eating out without having to drive. We look forward to returning. Lisa
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
We are pleased you enjoyed your holiday and managed to stay cool even during the heatwave. We look forward to you returning sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic property in a great location

We had a really lovely time on our first visit to Crete. The villa and pool are built to a high standard and there was lots of space. The views were amazing. Even though there was a heat wave at the beginning of our stay, we managed to stay cool with the ceiling fans (and the pool). It was a short walk to several restaurants and a supermarket. We normally cook evening meals on holiday, but only did this once as we tired several local restaurants. The beach was a bit further, so we used the car due to the steep walk back. The beach was perfect for us, sandy with a very gradual sandy drop off. The neighbours and people in the town were lovely and welcoming. All of the local information provided by Amanda was very helpful. We would love to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Goed
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Tolles Haus mit einem wunderschönen Ausblick .
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We wanted a relaxing break in a beautiful place and it is exactly what we got. The villa was clean and comfortable with lovely Greek furnishings, the pool and outside areas were fantastic, the views have got to be seen to be believed. The villa is ideally situated for a short walk to Plaka centre, where there is no shortage of places to eat and drink (never had a bad meal) and the people are very friendly and the local shops have everything you need for day to day. Almyrida is a bit of a walk, but its downhill on the way and getting a taxi back is no problem. Thanks to Amanda for keeping in touch and sending us information to help us settle in.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Merveilleuses vacances !

La villa d’Amanda est très agréable, très fonctionnelle et offre une vue splendide sur la mer. On descend en une dizaine de minutes à pied à la plage d’Almyrida qui est familiale et agréable. Nous avons loué une voiture pour visiter la région. Les loueurs de véhicules sont très arrangeants. Nous conseillons la promenade en bateau pour faire du snorkeling à partir de la plage! Nous retournerons avec plaisir dans cette chouette maison ! Frédérique et Yannick
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Long time coming

Booked in 2019 arrived Sept 22 due to Covid. Villa very well positioned for amazing sunsets and vista across Souda Bay .Short stroll into village to lovley Taverna's well stocked small supermarkets. Good location to explore west of the Island if you can leave beaches of Almyrida and Kalives for a few hours
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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magnifique maison

la maison est conforme à la description voire mieux les pièces sont spacieuses, propres, bien aménagées les différents niveaux et terrasses permettent d'avoir de l'intimité et de la tranquillité même avec deux familles presentes . La piscine est top
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful villa and location.

A lovely comfortable villa in a really nice Greek village- lots of choices of places to eat within a few minutes walk and even more choice in Almyrida. The pool area is great and the view is beautiful. Loads to do nearby if you want to such as water sports, boat hire and the water park nearby is great. The only minor issue is that I knew it didn’t have air con when I booked it but as the weather was particularly hot and humid on some days the fans weren’t really enough. We would definitely come again as there is still so much more we would like to explore.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely villa

We love western Crete and have stayed in Almyrida a few times. Decided on Plaka this time as villa looked so nice and it was.. Had good communication with owner before and after booking. Villa is spacious and comfortable. All facilities you need for holiday stay. Especially great views of sunset over Almyrida. Hope to visit again soon :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Brilliant

Myself and 3 friends have just got home from an amazing stay in Crete. The villa was very clean and well presented upon arrival and the balcony views out into the bay were stunning. If only we could have stayed for longer as there is so much to do on the island. A brilliant trip from start to finish. Thank you Mandy 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lovely villa with view but not suitable for under 3s

We had a lovely stay this July/August at Julanda. The views, especially in the evening, were fantastic and we enjoyed many evenings on the terrace watching the sun set and having dinner. We found the villa fairly easily from the airport even in the dark, the cleanliness of the villa was great, and the villa was stocked with everything we needed for our full stay including, fresh bed linen, towels, full kitchen crockery etc. Unfortunately, the reason we cannot give it 5 stars is for two reasons, the lack of air conditioning and the unsuitability of the villa for our full party. We had a 22 month old in our party and the villa really is not suitable for children of this age. We were constantly on edge having to watch him as the stairs were very dangerous as they are not enclosed so a child could fall off the edge, falling 2-3 metres. There are no pictures of the stairs so we really weren’t expecting this. There are also no child stair gates available. The manager did provide us with some wood to block the stairs off but it made it quite difficult coming up and down the stairs for everybody else. Also the wood for the top 2nd floor rail on the terrace was rotten and one of the pieces is completely loose so the gap was big enough for a child under 5 to easily fall through, so we couldn’t have our youngest child up on that terrace either, as it can only take a second of not watching them for an accident to happen. With regard to the air conditioning, when we originally booked the villa we did not realise it did not have air con. We do think this should be stated in the description. Once we realised it didn’t have air con we read through the reviews and nobody seemed bothered so we thought it would be cool enough. Unfortunately we did not find this to be the case, although each bedroom does have a fan, in the height of summer heat this really is not enough and we found the evenings uncomfortably hot to sleep. Overall, I would definitely recommend this villa to a party with adults or older children but if you are bothered about air con or have young children this villa is not suitable.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug, 2020
Hi Jennifer - I am pleased you had a lovely stay and enjoyed the location and views. Plaka is a fantastic holiday destination. The Homeaway website lets owners list the facilities and holiday makers can then decide if the property meets their needs. It would be odd to work the reverse way and describe what isn’t available. Your rating seems to be based on choosing a property that didn't meet the requirements of your party for air conditioning and stair gates. As you note other renters have found the fans keep things cool enough. I have updated the property description to emphasise that small children need careful supervision as there are a number of staircases to navigate. It is clear from the photo of the pool and the open stairs down to it that vigilance would be required. The railings were renovated last year but I will ask the property manager to make another safety check. I am glad you would recommend the villa for adults and older children and hope you will want to return to this lovely part of the island sometime in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Views

Just returned from a two week stay at this villa and had a fantastic time. The view every morning from the bedroom is stunning and the sunsets were unreal. Great location for restaurants, beaches, and shopping. The owner, Amanda, and Carina who looks after to property were always on hand and very friendly. Would definitely recommend this villa for anyone looking to stay in Crete, and would love to return!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
Thanks for being a great guest and looking after the plants when the watering system didn't work. So glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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A Wonderful Week

The villa was wonderful and exceeded our expectations! A perfect location with breathtaking views and so convenient on the outskirts of Plaka village. We loved having the pool and exploring the many beaches and numerous places of interest. So relaxing and perfect!!
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
Really pleased you had a relaxing time. We love the fact that everything is within easy walking distance so you don’t have to worry about driving. Glad it provided the perfect break.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Sehr schön

Sehr schönes Haus. Schöner Pool. Tolle Lage. Toller Ausblick. Restaurants und Supermarkt in 5 min zu Fuß erreichbar. Zum Strand sind es ca. 15min zu Fuß. Ein kleiner Kritikpunkt: Das Haus ist eigentlich nur für 6 Personen, ab der 7 Person wird im Keller geschlafen. Im Urlaub zu dem Preis nicht optimal.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Everything we wanted and more!

We’ve just returned from a fantastic stay at Julanda. The property was everything we could ask for, clean, spacious and in a great location for exploring the nearby beaches. The pool was a perfect size for 6 and the rooms were spacious with plenty of storage. The villa stayed cool, despite the high temperatures, and due to its elavated position there was a lovely gentle breeze on the hottest of days. The villa was well equipped with everything you’d expect and some extras too. Including games for the evening and snorkels and inflatables for the beach and pool. Waking up to the views from the balcony made our holiday to Crete even more special. The owner was reachable for any problems and advice and we’d definitely return given the chance! You can walk into Plaka to find a couple of shops and choice of tavernas selling lovely food and although you could walk to the nearest beaches and tavernas in Almyrida, with two young children we chose to drive to avoid the steep walks back up to Plaka. There was plenty of places to park, some lovely shops, including a fantastic bakery, pharmacy, supermarkets and seafronted eateries. We spent most of our mornings here enjoying the rock pools and snorkelling. We also went to Kalves and the beach is bigger and again has everything you could ask for. Would highly reccomend booking this Villa if you are looking for a peaceful holiday with lots of options to see more of Crete. The photos don’t quite do it justice!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
I am so pleased that you had a good time. I think the Apokoronas is the nicest part of Crete and there is so much to see and do or if you just want to chill it is great sitting on the terrace and watching all the ships out in Souda Bay. Thank you for your review.

About the host

Hosted by Amanda Aviss

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We love to travel and now that we are fortunate to be retired we fit in lots of trips all over the world but agree that there is nowhere that beats Crete for value and beauty.

Why they chose this property

We used to have a second home in France but decided to swap it for Crete because the weather is so much better. When we first built in 2002 our kids were still at school and this was the ideal family destination as there is so much to do in the surrounding area. Now they have grown up they still enjoy holidays here and like us never seem to bore of this beautiful part of the world.

What makes this property unique

The stand-out benefit of this villa is its location in the most attractive part of Crete. It is a quick drive from Chania so no time wasted on a long transfer from airport to holiday home. It is great to be able to enjoy the beautiful views of the sea and countryside whilst being only a short stroll from all the facilities of Plaka and Almyrida. You can throw away the car keys at night-time and work your way through the many tavernas and cafes in easy reach without having to worry about driving. If you want to go further afield you will be spoilt for choice.

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