Seafront Villa, Crete

Description

Dreaming of waking up on the water’s edge on one of Greek’s most loved islands? Look no further than the Seafront Villa in Crete, where you can relax and enjoy your own private piece of paradise. Within a few footsteps, your toes will be in the sands of the Elounda Gulf Villa’s private beach club, access to which is included in your stay.

Perched on the edge of the north-eastern coast of Crete, the villa is part of a boutique villa-hotel, which is just a short 10-minute drive away or complimentary shuttle journey away, allowing you to enjoy all the luxury facilities, including spa,  kids’ clubs and restaurants on offer, but with your own peaceful villa to escape to.

Contemporary in its design, the villa has a cool, airy feel and was conceived with total relaxation in mind. There are chill-out areas both indoors and out, most notably the terrace around the spectacular freshwater swimming pool, with views out over the Gulf of Mirabello. Vast grassy lawns are perfect for young travellers to play for hours on end. A roaring fireplace is centre stage of the stone wall, perfect for spring and autumn months on the southern island, which benefits from warm days and cooler nights perfect for cosy family evenings.

The elegant dining area is a wonderful spot to catch up with friends over delicious Greek and Mediterranean specialities, delivered to your door by room service, or whipped up in front of you by a private chef should you wish to not lift a finger during your stay.

On a warm evening, there’s no finer place to be than out on the terrace with sundowners, listening to the sounds of the ocean.

What’s Included

Please call us on +44 (0)203 432 7784 for rates and the latest availability.

Rates include:
Firefly pre-arrival concierge service
Breakfast (served in villa)
Welcome basket on arrival
Bathrobes and slippers
Pool towels
Daily housekeeping
Luxury bath products
Hotel concierge service
Wifi

* Heating of the pool is included in the rate for low & low/mid seasons. For all other seasons the cost of the pool heating is extra, upon request. For bookings of 7 nights or more, a complimentary in-villa buffet breakfast is included.

Location

This luxury villa is located on the secluded Elounda Estate on the north-eastern coast of Crete. The villa is a ten-minute drive from the main hotel and is right next to the hotel’s private beach club.

The nearest airport is Heraklion, approximately 1 hour away.

Flights are available to Heraklion direct from many European destinations or you can fly to Athens and then make the short hop across to Heraklion from there.

Rooms

The Beach Front Villa sleeps up to 8 people in 4 bedrooms. There are 3 bathrooms.

Bedroom one
Double bedroom with double bed and en-suite bathroom.

Bedroom two
Double bedroom with double bed.

Bedrooms three and four
Twin bedrooms.

Eating

Wake each morning and enjoy the sea views while you sit down to a buffet breakfast at the hotels Argo restaurant.

Depending on your preferences for other meals, you can either choose to cook for yourselves in the villas’ fully fitted kitchen, dine out in one of Elounda’s restaurants or if you would like the privacy of eating at your villa without having to lift a finger, there are are range of in-villa dining options available, such as a private chef to cook for you and your party serving you a spectacular meal on your terrace.

Guests also have the option of dining in one of the restaurants of The Elounda Gulf Villas & Suites, just a 10-minute drive away. The Argo restaurant is open first thing for breakfast for a grand buffet breakfast, whilst for lunch and dinner you can choose from an array of Greek, Mediterranean and international dishes.

For a more fine-dining experience, Daphni is an award-winning gourmet restaurant with a menu of Greek and Mediterranean specialities and a sea view. It’s a really magical setting in which to enjoy some wonderful food.

Staff

Firefly pre-arrival concierge service

Villa staff include:
Daily housekeeping
Hotel concierge service

Additional staff such as a private chef, nannies and massage therapists can be arranged on request.

Kids

Children are very well catered for here. The Elounda’s concierge service is always on hand to book family meals, outings or babysitters for you and nothing is too much trouble where tiny travellers are concerned. On request, cribs, push chairs and other baby equipment are available to make sure you and your children are well catered for. Transparent gates can also be erected around your villa’s pool for your peace of mind.

There’s so much to keep smaller guests happy here. As well as tennis and swimming lessons on request, the Elounda Gulf Villas hotel operates two kids’ clubs at the hotel 10 minutes drive away. The Cool Creche, created to UK ‘Ofsted’ standards, and caring for little ones from four months to four years, so mums and dads can enjoy some well-earned time to themselves. Bigger kids aged four to twelve will love the Cool Kids’ Club and a broad schedule of activities to keep them endlessly entertained.

There’s also a top-of-the-range playground for fun at any time!

Please note the Cool Creche is chargeable.