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the villa is very quiet and rural with spectacular views from upper balconies over Souda bay and sea. the roads are very narrow and hair pin bends but wonderful views all the way. The pool was lovely and very large most welcome in the heat. Paul the owner was very good with communicating with us, every thing thought of. had a fantastic relaxing break, many thanks.

We have had the best 2 weeks staying at this villa, from booking, all enquiries were promptly answered with every detail. We arrived late due to short flight delay and car collection, as soon as we arrived our hosts were awaiting us with a warm greeting, brief introduction to the property and a lovely welcome hamper of bread, wine, jams, cheese, fresh coffee beans and more, it really was a lovely welcome. The next day we had a more indepth introduction to the area and basic show around the wonderful villa that Aurelia has worked so very hard to make every aspect perfect. There is nothing she has not thought of, every area of this beautiful place has been attended to with detail, making it a home, not just a holiday home. Very comfortable furnishings, lounge area, bedrooms and the outside terraces and kitchen area make this property a hidden paradise in the white mountains. Only 3-4 mins drive to the small village of Plaka where you can find top quality restaurants and then Almyrida is about 12 mins drive which is a larger beach area with many restaurants to choose from. I must also mention the Taverna you can walk to in approx 10 mins, where you will receive a warm welcome and traditional Cretan food. Aurelia provides everything at the villa for you to also take days out at the beach, chairs, umbrella, cool box, even a solar screen to keep the dashboard from getting too hot. She really has gone the extra mile to make everything perfect and the sunsets, sublime !

We’ve had an amazing stay at this Villa. The Villa was very clean, beds were comfy and the swimming pools and view were amazing. It was lovely to walk a short way down the hill and you’re in the gorgeous village, the food was amazing and the people so friendly. We have definitely fallen in love with Crete. Wanted to come back next May half term but it’s already booked so says it all. Thank you very much.

The apartment amazing 3 doubles with 4th self contained with fridge and shower and lift perfect for me 85 year old mother. It was Christmas the host left us wine candles her sister in apartment across the hall brough local sweet cakes. Everything you can think of was provided including umbrellas, robes, special towels for jacuzzi all manner of plates glasses; an ice maker I loved the toiletries so much I bought a larger bottle in a chemist to take home. Location amazing 5 minutes to the sea and 15 mins walk to old town. We had Christmas lunch at The Salis in the old Harbour fantastic food service and awesome wine list. Another day lunch at Pinalein 5 mins walk from the house. Thank you Evelyn and family we hope to come again!!

A lovely villa with excellent facilities. The downstairs living, dining & kitchen area is very spacious. Kitchen well equipped. The outside areas are vast , including a BBQ area, which we used several times and a pizza oven which we did not try. The swimming pool is lovely, possibly one of the nicest pools we have had. The pool and housekeeping was every few days which was ideal. Any issues were promptly responded to by George and usually sorted out by his wonderful father. Checking in and out was an easy process, we were met both on arrival and departure by George’s father. On arrival there was a bowl of fruit, water in fridge and some Raki! As a parting gift we were given some cheese which I believe was produced by the family. Overall a very relaxing holiday, the villa was just outside the local town which meant we had lots of privacy. There is also a small flat at the base of the house which comes with the villa, ideal for grandparents etc. Local town was a little over 10 minutes walk with cafes, tavernas and super markets. Lots of other tavernas within 15 minute driving range. At some point we will return to Crete and would certainly stay here again.

Villa Palena is a lovely, spacious, light, bright property. It provided us wth everything we could have asked for, from comfortable en suite bedrooms to a superbly well-equipped kitchen, to a marvellous indoor games room and spa, to a beautiful pool and surrounding sunbathing area... and even a mini-football pitch! So, there was plenty on offer for every age group. Last but not least, we were made very, very welcome by the housekeeper and her staff, who could not have done more to make us feel at home and to keep the place spick and span!

We enjoyed our stay in the villa very much, it had everything we needed. The place is spacious, clean and well looked after and Louise easy to contact. The garden and separating it bushes give sort of privacy from guests staying in other villas and the pool never was overcrowded. We ate in places recommended by Louise, but our favourite one was tavern near the villa, which serves authentic and hearty Greek dishes. Make sure to try it!

I've just returned from Crete after staying in the villa for a week. It had everything we needed and a few extras too, such as bottled water, fruit, homemade raki, herbs, spices, coffee, tea, honey etc. The outdoor area was great for lounging around, but the beach was even better, with a few sun loungers exclusive to the owner's properties. The views were spectacular. Checking in was a simple process and Alex gave us a tour of the property on arrival. The owner was very welcoming and kind to us during our stay. We often saw him around the area. We stayed here in the quieter season (October onwards) so the temperature was perfect (25 Celcius) and the area was much more peaceful. I highly recommend this villa for anyone looking for a peaceful base with spectacular views and facilities. Thank you for making our stay comfortable and memorable.