Villa Crete ( 10102 )

This splendid, old restored stone house is built into a hillside, with magnificent sweeping views over the dramatic White Mountains and the Askifou Plateau beneath. The villa has a living area of 220sqm and is suitable for up to 12 people, with four bedrooms, and a separate galleried studio. Beyond the small pretty swimming pool of 36sqm including a children’s end, there is a lovely shady pergola with a dining area.

Two full flights of stone steps lead down to a big stone flagged terrace, past the pool and barbecue areas, to the main entrance. One enters a handsome spacious living/dining area, with a stone fireplace, satellite TV, and two built in sofa beds. From here a few steps lead to a bedroom with a double iron bed, a corner Jacuzzi bath and a screened off WC. From the living area a wooden staircase leads to a double bedroom, and a shower/WC. At the other end of the living area there is a charming small kitchen, with a stable door to the terrace, equipped with large fridge-freezer, dishwasher, full cooker and an old stone oven. A wooden staircase leads to the upper floors. There is a large bedroom with a double iron bed and above this a spacious seating area with two single sofa beds. Beyond this, steps lead to a huge gallery bedroom with a four-poster bed made from an old loom.

Below the gallery there is an antique style bath, and separate WC, in addition to a well-equipped kitchen with full cooker, large fridge-freezer and dining area with satellite TV. A wonderful large sun terrace can be reached from here and this second area has its own private entrance. Further, by the pool there is a shower, and a separate WC with washing machine. Villa Askifou is equipped with central heating for cooler times of the year (without extra charge).