We (a family of three, with a five-year-old boy) spent the first week of August at Villa Iliahtida, and loved every minute of it. It's in a gorgeous location, on cliffs above a cove on the south coast of Crete - with access to the sea below. It's a comfy, spacious villa, with all the amenities you need - air conditioning in every room, a nicely equipped kitchen, wifi, a TV/DVD system, and a shaded area outside where you can dodge the sun for most of the day. The pool is a nice size for families - and is clean and well maintained. Owner/manager Despoina lives on site, and is hugely helpful. She was there when we needed her, but otherwise she left us to get on with our holiday. We had a really relaxing time. There are plenty of tavernas and restaurants in the area too - and Ierapetra is a lively little town with supermarkets and beachfront eateries. Delightful.
Chris Leadbeater, London