Villa in Rethymnon, Crete:

There are some interesting excursions you can go in Kastri, Melidoni and the outskirts. The distances and routes are shown on the map. We suggest some of these:
* Melidodi Cave, a historical and geophysical site
* Panormo. A cosmopolitan seaside village with neoclassical buildings and the air of nobility
* Bali. A picturesque fishing village built by the sea
* Moni Attalis in Bali. St John’s monastery with splendid view and architecture
* Margarites. A beautiful village, famous for its ceramics
* Ancient Eleftherna. One of the most important local archeological sites, still under excavation, with important findings. Ancient graves, mosaic floors, underground cisterns and other treasures have been found
* Sfedoni Cave, in Zoniana. A beautiful, well preserved cave
* Anogia. One of the most beautiful and important mountain villages, with tradition in weaving, healthy Cretan products and … fresh air
* Nida. It is situated above Anogia. You can see the cave in which Zeus was born, according to Greek mythology
* Moni Arkadiou. A historic monastery
* Moni Vossakou (monastery)
* Rethymno
You can also attend many cultural events and evenings of traditional Cretan music.
For those who enjoy mountain hiking and trekking, the area is ideal. There is a wide range of valleys, springs and Orthodox chapels to discover. The Hatzidakis family will be delighted to help you at any of your questions!

Detailed description of the Villa: Villa Melita is a lovely stone detached villa set amongst lawned gardens and many fruit trees with its large pool taking pride of the place to the front of the property and catching the sun all day. The heart of the village with its pretty tavernas, bar and mini market is a short walk away, whilst more varied shops can be found in nearby Perama just 3 miles away. Reached via a short drive through a gated entrance and up to a large parking area. The front door leads straight into a most elegant, comfortably furnished split level living area in Cretan style with high beamed ceilings, open stone fireplace, satellite TV (limited channels) and DVD. Two further steps then lead up through a natural archway to the fully equipped kitchen/dining area, which has dishwasher, microwave oven and there is a washing machine in the adjacent utility room. Patio doors lead from the lounge to the front covered terrace, gardens and pool. An inner hall then leads to two of the four air-conditioned bedrooms. This is a pretty double with full bathroom en-suite and the second a twin with shower room adjacent. A marble staircase then leads to the first floor and a small second lounge area with TV. Radiating from here is a twin bedroom with patio doors onto a small balcony with wonderful views of the mountain range behind and this has a shower room with WC adjacent. Finally the master double bedroom has four poster bed, an attractive bathroom en-suite and patio doors leading onto a large terrace with views over the pool and gardens. There is a wide variety of trees in its huge garden – orange, olive, pear, apple, and peach trees – offering fruits throughout the year. There are also flowers and organic grown vegetables in the back garden area of the house. The 50 sq.m. adult swimming pool and the 12 sq.m. children’s swimming pool offer you moments of peace and relaxation. There are some excellent facilities such as BBQ, children’s playground, parking area. The discreet stone wall surrounding the gardens and the cool shade of the house offer privacy and, you will feel that, time passes by at your own pace, offering you a sense of childish happiness

Details about the Village where Villa is placed: Villa Melitta is situated in Melidoni which is a beautiful traditional village in the centre of Crete.If you take a stroll through its narrow streets you will dicsover not only its traditional cafes and tavernas but the lovely community with friendly people as well.Melidoni is an active cultural society with festivals and other local social events.There is also a first aid and mini market to the village.Do not leave the village unless you visit its cave!Perama is just 3km away for shopping and other services(banks,post office,chemist's,health centre etc.).At 6km there is a beautiful sandy beach and at 25km. you will find the town of Rethymno.At a 10km. distance you will find the seaside village of Panormo with its traditional tavernas while at 15km. drive you will have the opportunity to visit the village of Margarites known for its tradition to ceramics. A car is essential.

The rental rates for this property are quoted in EUR per property per week.

Maid service is offered twice a week. Maid service can be provided more thn two times a week with an extra charge of the guests. There is no extra charge for the electricity!

In order to confirm a reservation, a deposit of 50% is required. As soon as payment is made, you will receive a receipt for your deposit along with an official confirmation letter, your villa's brochure and maps. Remaining balance is settled at least one month prior to arrival or on arrival. Full refund applies for cancellations made at least two-three months prior to arrival, based on date and availability.

Hatzidakis Villas co-operate with a car rental company!So we can rent to our clients cars in unique prices!