Villa Summary

The main accommodation is on the upper level, with two further twin bedrooms and a kitchenette area with access to the pool garden situated on a lower level.

Ground Floor

First Floor

External Features

Facilities

Optional Extras

Villa Walkthrough

The main accommodation is on the upper level, with two further twin bedrooms and a kitchenette area with access to the pool garden situated on a lower level.

Ground Floor

The accommodation on this floor is quite self-contained as there is a large furnished living area with a dining table and chairs to seat four and a kitchenette equipped with a sink, microwave and fridge as well as two twin bedrooms and a separate full bathroom. This is an ideal space for any teenagers in your party and is convenient for the pool and barbecue terrace with patio doors opening directly to the garden.

First Floor

The entrance leads into a spacious living area which is entirely open plan with plenty of windows letting in light and patio doors leading to a covered dining terrace which offers glorious views. Large modern sofas are set in an L-shape around the coffee table facing the television which has some satellite channels and a DVD player, and an attractive framed landscape hangs above the brick feature fireplace. There is also a CD player available. The rectangular wooden dining table with seating for eight stands in the middle of the room, conveniently placed for the kitchen area. The kitchen itself is fitted with smart wooden units, plenty of worktop space and modern appliances. Facilities include a dishwasher, microwave and washing machine.

There are three steps up to the bedroom area with three bedrooms being located on this level. The spacious master double bedroom has a luxurious en suite bathroom with a Jacuzzi bath, WC and washbasin and tiled terracotta flooring throughout. The second bedroom also has a double bed and en suite bathroom and is decorated in a similar contemporary style. There is one twin room on this floor which has the use of a separate bathroom with bath and overhead shower, WC and washbasin.

Additional Information

Twice weekly maid service
Air conditioning and heating included

Location

This lovely family villa with private pool sits in a countryside location above the village of Roussospiti and has a mini-market and taverna within walking distance. One in a group of five recently built properties, Villa Rosa is close to Villa Olivia, a three bedroomed villa constructed in a similar style which is also available to rent if you are travelling in a large party. The nearest beaches are a short drive away at Rethymnon or Platanes.
Nearby Rethymnon is a large modern city with a busy port and a charming old town which gained its importance during the 16th and 17th century under Venetian rule. There are narrow alleys and Ventian houses with wooden balconies and water fountains in the old quarter, with some Turkish architecture and minarets relecting the 250 years when it was ruled by the Turks. The large Venetian Fortress was built to defend the city against attacks by pirates and is a great vantage point overlooking the harbour. Boat excursions to see dolphins or trips aboard the Barborossa and Captain Hook pirate ships run daily from the harbour, offering the chance to explore the local coastline in style. The city has a long sandy beach stretching for over 20km which is very popular with holidaymakers throughout the summer season and well served by beachside bars and lively tavernas. In July/August, the city stages a Renaissance Festival and comes alive with folk music and traditional Greek dramas. Sample locally produced wine in the public gardens during the Wine Festival and join in with the dancing if you are feeling energetic! Evening entertainment here is lively and varied with traditional music bars and cosmopolitan dance clubs providing fun until the early hours.

Crete is a beautiful island with wonderful opportunities for walkers at all times of year. It is possible to walk all day along the network of trails and paths across varied terrain. Some areas are quite challenging and there are various companies offering guided trails, details of which can be found at the Mountaineering Association in Rethymnon.

There are many ancient monasteries and ruins to explore, with over 200 ancient burial chambers having been discovered at nearby Armeni, a Minoan necropolis around 9km from Retyhymnon. Lissos is an ancient town famous for its healing waters flowing from a natural spring, with a small Asklepios temple dedicated to the Greek-Roman God of healing. The most famous archaeological site on the island is the Minoan Palace of Knossos which is 5km from Herakion along the road to Archanes. According to legend, King Minos lived here and released the famous Minotaur into the Labyrinth.

Nearest Beach
Rethymnon 6.0 km

Nearest Restaurant/Bar/Cafe
Taverna 0.5 km

Nearest Shop
Mini-market 0.3 km

Distance from Airport
75.0 km from Chania
90.0 km from Heraklion