Lavender villa is set in our beautiful landscaped gardens next to the pool.

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4732 sq ft

Popular amenities

Pool

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Washer

Check out the area

Tsikalaria, Crete

Port of Souda4 min drive
Souda Bay War Cemetery5 min drive
Chania Central Market6 min drive
Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)20 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Lavender is one of our three beautiful villas set in our spacious landscaped gardens which have been carefully chosen for their beautiful flowers and foliage, allowing for a private experience, with mature trees providing shade from the sun.

Our emerald green lawns give the opportunity to lay back and sunbath around the pool, or play a few lawn games.

The pool is a massive 20 meters by 10 meters, perfect for relaxing in or for the serious swimmer to get some lengths in. The pool is situated 15 meters from the villa and shared with the other 2 villas, Available 24hrs a day.

The villa has two bedrooms, one large double and and a large twin room. There is a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine. Space to sit inside and eat or enjoy our outside patio area with gas BBQ for alfresco dinning.

We have a gated private parking spot for each villa. Guests are very welcome to enjoy our various gardens at any time to relax and enjoy the Cretan flowers and wildlife in perfect tranquility.

Our village is located at the foot of the mountain Malaxa, and has the feel of a traditional Greek village, yet only 4km from Chania. There are two local mini markets a chemist and a coffee shop. There is also a traditional taverna serving food and drink.

Meltemaki beach is 2km away, it is a beautiful sandy beach popular with the locals. There is a fish taverna, perfect for experiencing authentic Mediterranean seafood.

There is a village bus stop 30 meters from the entrance to the car park, and a bus stop 1km away on the main road from Souda to Chania, buses run every 20 minutes from there and three times a day from the village bus stop.
Taxis from the center of Chania back to Crete retreat are around 8 euro.

Crete retreat is a family run business and we live on site so are available if needed. We are animal lovers with dogs, cats, chickens and parakeets kept within our own premises. Guests are welcome to arrange a visit.

In our opinion Crete Retreat is a perfect environment for people who wish to explore and enjoy Crete, from a beautiful and unique oasis.

WINTER LETS

If you wish to rent the villa during the winter months (November to March) the price is NOT inclusive of electricity, gas or firewood. Please contact us prior to booking to discuss.

Property manager

crete-retreat

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Leave the villa as found, rubbish removed, damages reported

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

Property Registration Number 00001275413

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Chania

Located in Chania, this vacation home 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 Agia Marina Beach and Nea Chora Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Maritime Museum of Crete and Limnoupolis Water Park. Snorkeling, fishing, and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.

Tsikalaria, Crete

What's nearby

Port of Souda - 4 min drive
Souda Bay War Cemetery - 5 min drive
Chania Central Market - 6 min drive
Agora - 6 min drive
Chania Archaeological Museum - 8 min drive

Getting around

Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

Μαγειρειο - Ταβέρνα " Ο Τζάμπας - 5 min drive
Βολοσυροσ - 4 min drive
Ψησταρια "Ο Κουμπεσ - 5 min drive
Το Στεκι Του Θαναση - Κιμιωνησ Μ Αριστειδησ - 6 min drive
Legends Chania Bar & Grill - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Lavender villa is set in our beautiful landscaped gardens next to the pool. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Lavender villa is set in our beautiful landscaped gardens next to the pool. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Andre M.

2 May 2024

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

Un petit oasis à 2 pas de la cité

Rob prend un soin quotidien de la piscine et du jardin. Tout est impeccable, et on respecte votre intimité.

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duncan M.

16 October 2022

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

A wonderful return visit to Crete Retreat

I only gave 4 stars for the accuracy of the online listing as it was better than as described on VRBO website!THere has been some updating of the property since we last stayed .The description did not say there was a full oven and a Smart Tv to use for netflix and amazon prime if you wish to use it. Also more of a sitting area inside, as well as out on the decking, with shelter from the sun. We really enjoyed our stay in this peaceful place. Ian , Rob and Rachel gave a warm welcome and were as helpful as could possibly be.The garden is a lovely peaceful place, the pool is a very good size, In October cooling down a bit but we did swim twice daily even so!Lots of places to visit, Lidl a 10 minute drive away and more local shops, lots to see and do in the area, we really didn't want to come home as our holiday was just what we needed. THankyou Ian Rob and Rachel.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Minna N.

25 September 2022

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

Great holiday

Our trip to Hania was amazing. Rob and Rachel were so kind to us and helpfull with everything. The villa was just perfect for four people and the pool was superb! We really loved our holiday in the paradise in the middle of olive trees.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

amsler a.

27 May 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Séjour en Crète réussi !!

Extérieurs très agréables,décoration intérieure simple avec beaucoup de fonctionnalité dans la cuisine…..Très bonne situation géographique pour découvrir l’Ouest de la Crète,très calme …seul bémol pas de volets aux fenêtres et literie assez moyenne….Sinon nos hôtes étaient charmants et toujours prêts à nous aider…je recommande cet endroit

Stayed 10 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christophe G.

27 September 2021

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

Cadre idyllique pour se ressourcer

Idéalement placé pour visiter la région de la Canée. Le cadre verdoyant et la grande piscine font de ce lieu une adresse unique qui aime les environnements reposants. Les gérants sont très accueillants et aux petits soins pour répondre à vos questions et vous rendre le séjour le plus agréable possible. L'environnement est très verdoyant et la grande piscine (ramené au nombre d'occupants) font de ce lieu un endroit unique.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by crete-retreat

Eighteen years ago we finally realized our long held dream and set off from England to our new life on the warm and sunny island of Crete. We had already purchased a plot of land with a house and one acre of orange trees and olive trees.

In the time honoured fashion of the island it took over a year to overcome the paperwork and legalities connected with our purchase but then we were able to start our huge project.

The gardens and villas slowly took shape, each year bringing exciting changes as the trees and plants matured. The result is now three villas set in beautiful gardens. Having been to Greece on previous occasions we wanted to make the accommodation spacious. A large bathroom was a must and raised sun terraces were top priority. We wanted to create individual privacy without being isolated and a pool that you could really swim in.

Why they chose this property

Crete Retreat is a unique and huge landscaped garden with mature shady trees, green lawns, exotic plants and an extra large 24/7 swimming pool.
A perfect environment for people who wish to enjoy Crete, the fresh air, the sun, the shade, the food, the wine all made complete with a large barbeque for a perfect evening meal.
Our pet cats and dogs live together in harmony, a memorable experience especially for children.
Here, Mums and Dads have a great opportunity to relax together or find space, peace and quiet knowing that their family are in a safe enclosed environment.
Our location makes it easy to explore the important historical sites dotted around, try Aptera, ten minutes along the motorway, which is an ancient Roman settlement covering several acres. We are also positioned on 42nd street, the site of the battle of Crete which is marked by a plaque and information.