The luxurious stone villa is located in an area of 1500 sq.m. the middle of the island, in the quiet village of Orthes, 30 km from Rethymno and 8 km from the nearest beach of Panormos. Ideally located for exploring all of Crete. Located in an area of ​​enchanting natural beauty, surrounded by gardens with beautiful flower bushes and fruit trees, it is more than just a cottage or a holiday villa. The newly built stone villa is ideal for couples, groups of friends and families.

Indoors
The beautiful two-storey villa can comfortably accommodate up to 12 people. It has two spacious living rooms and two kitchens, one is fully equipped, designed in an open style. The villa provides five bedrooms, four with double beds and one bedroom with bunk beds. The villa has 3 bathrooms and one Wc bathroom is offered in the pool area.

Outdoors
The furnished terrace is perfect for al fresco dining, offering a great view the private gardens. The outdoor dining experience is further complemented by a covered impressive stone barbecue with a pizza oven.

Amenities
-Welcome basket
- Air conditioning , two satellite TVs, wireless internet, DVD player, two safes.
-One electric stove, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerators, juicer, blender, toasters, coffeemakers, kettles, and all utensils.
-Washing machine, hairdryers, first-aid kit, iron, ironing board
-Baby cot and high chair.
-Sheets, towels, pool towels and cleaning every 3 days (twice a week).
-The size of the pool is 6 x 8.5 sq.m.
Every day pool cleaning and twice a week in the garden.

Guests will have access and complete privacy to all indoor and outdoor areas in an area of ​​1500 sq.m.

Orthes is a village in the municipality of Mylopotamos, in the regional unit of Rethymno, Crete. It is located 28 km east of Rethymno, at an altitude of 320 m.
Τhere are three small churches in the village, which are celebrated by the villagers every year. The ruined Byzantine church of Agios Ioannis Prodromos, which according to tradition, the faithful are tested by a physical shiver when they first see it. The ruins of the church of the Savior Christ, which is the oldest church in the whole area and dates back to around 1100 BC, a point from which in the past they perceived in time any enemy threat. Panagia tis Zoodochou, which adorns the northern end of the settlement, and Agios Panteleion on the ruins of an old church.

In the last years a Folklore Museum has been operating in the village of Orthes, and it can be visited by appointment. His collections include tools for agricultural and livestock use, old books, coins and items of folk tradition.

A car is suggested for your transportations.

The nearest supermarket is located at Margarites village 2km away and in Perama village (7km) where there are many supermarkets, pharmacies, medical center, shops, gas station, etc. The nearest airport is Heraklion airport, about 73km away and Chania airport is 92km far away.
Margarites is a very beautiful village which is the largest pottery center in Western Crete and one of the largest in Greece as it has a long tradition in this field. During your visit there, you will be interested in the countless decorative ceramics that exist in walls and courtyards, flower pots, jars, ceramic utensils of all kinds and sizes and the picturesque alleys.
At a distance of 12km, there is Panormo village, a quiet tourist resort, which has developed strongly in recent years, without having lost its traditional form, with very nice beaches, taverns, and shops. You can also visit Bali village (22km), one of the most popular seaside village resorts in Crete. The area offers plenty of restaurants as well as water sports activities.
Don't forget to visit the village of ancient Eleftherna, the most important archeological site of the prefecture of Rethymno. Next to the archeological site, there is the Archaeological Museum of Ancient Eleftherna which is one of the most important museums in Greece.

Transfer
We can arrange transfer from/ to the airport or the port and provide you car rental .

Excursions and trips in groups or private
During your stay we can provide you suggestions for daily excursions in groups such as visits to famous and beautiful beaches like Elafonisi, Balos, Preveli Palm Beach or olive and wine tasting, visits to museums and traditional Cretan Villages. We can also arrange for you private excursions wherever you wish. We provide you suggestions for private boat trips to unique beaches or events on board and we can arrange it for you. We can book tickets for you for visits to Greek islands like Santorini, Mykonos, Paros and arrange your stay there.

Other services and activities
We can also do the shopping for you, before your arrival, in order to find all the necessaries in the house. You can order Yoga mat sessions at the villa during your stay in order to relax in your private place or professional massage at the villa. You can have the chance to have a Dj in the villa or have latin, traditional dance lessons by professional teacher.
You can ask your own private chef on your holidays. You will enjoy prepared meals to your liking and you could taste different cuisines like traditional Cretan dishes, Greek or International cuisine.