Beautiful, Cretan-style villa set in the charming village of Roumeli. The villa sleeps 4 people (5 with sofa bed), is completely private, and has fantastic sea and mountain views.

The villa has one double bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, one twin room (which can be turned into a double), and one additional bathroom. The main living area and kitchen are open-plan with high ceilings, giving the villa an airy, spacious feel. You'll have access to wifi and a digital TV with sports channels.

The bedrooms and open-plan living area all have individual air-conditioning units.

The villa has a covered patio with a large table perfect for dining al fresco, a garden area, and a built-in brick BBQ. There is also a roof terrace perfect for watching the Cretan sunsets with an evening drink.

There is a large private swimming pool with loungers for sun bathing. Overlooking the pool is a mural inspired by the famous labyrinth where Theseus encountered the Minotaur, painted in classic colours. You can visit the original site in historical Knossos, not far from Heraklion.

There is a well-stocked supermarket in the village and two cafes, all within walking distance. The nearest beach is 1.8km away in the seaside village of Panormo, which also has lots of tavernas, shops, spas and small bars. There is a lovely authentic taverna (Taverna Roumeli) less than a 10-minutes walk away from the villa, which has panoramic views of the countryside, and delicious (very affordable!) food.

We recommend renting a car whilst you stay at Villa Ionides, but can also recommend a reliable local taxi number for trips where you don't wish to drive.

All bookings are exclusive.

Please note that when booking, the additional 'Property fee' includes a fee of 15euros per night obligatory Greek 'Climate Crisis Resilience Tax' and a cleaning fee.