Villa Olivia

*** Featured in Sunday Times "Europe's 50 Best Villas" *** Turning off the road towards distant Sfakia, on the south coast, above the pretty village of Vrysses you enter a landscape of rolling hills, rich with olive and cypress trees and then, turning again, you find yourself in the very heart of this tranquil and green landscape. Not imposing itself on this beautiful pastoral scene, Villa Olivia’s exterior is totally unassuming. There is nothing ostentatious about the square stone exterior sitting on it's green lawns but drop down off the road, step inside and the Villas delights are revealed, for the stone block walls conceal a beautifully laid out two bedroom Villa where modern style doesn’t compromise on comfort and practicality blends easily with indulgence.LocationVilla Olivia delivers total relaxed holiday living on every level and is the perfect place to return to whether you have been to the beach at Georgioupolis (10 mins drive), Chania or Rethymnon Venetian harbours (25 mins drive) or visited Chora Sfakia on the south coast (45 mins drive) to take a ferry trip to Loutro or Ag Roumelli. There is a tiny taverna serving traditional fare in nearby Maza, about 1.5km away or drop into Vrisses at only 3kms and eat at one of the tavernas with tables under the trees by the river.Outside Villa OliviaSwimming Pool - 8m x 4m, depth 0.9m - 1.5m. Roman step entryPoolside Sun Terrace - Sun beds and parasols, sofa set under sun shadePergola - Table tennisBBQ - Covered BBQ with Cretan oven.Covered Dining terrace - Table and chairsGarden - Areas of lawnInside Villa Olivia, accommodation on one levelOpen plan L shaped Living space, comprising:Kitchen area - Well equipped kitchen with ceramic hob and oven, dishwasher, espresso maker (Nespresso original capsules), fridge freezer, microwave and breakfast table and chairs.Dining Area - Table and chairs.TV area - Sofa and chairs, flat screen TV (limited channels/news only).Sitting area - 2 Sofas and 2 sets of French doors to garden. Air Con. unit.Double bedroom with ensuite shower room - 1 double bed, French doors to covered pool terrace. Ensuite shower room, wash basin, W.C. Air Con. unit.Twin bedroom - 2 single beds, French doors to pool terrace. Air Con. unit.Shower room - Double entry rainforest shower, wash basin, W.C. Washing machineHousekeepingYour Villa will be prepared for you on arrival with fresh bath and hand towels and all beds made up. For stays of 7 nights or more - house towels will be changed every 3 - 4 days. For stays of 14 nights or more - bed linen will be changed every 7 days. Pool/beach towels - one per person for the duration of your stay.