| Reference | cr07 |
|---|---|
| Sleeps | Up to 6 |
| Bedrooms | 3 doubles |
| Activities | Bike Rental, Natural Beauty, Sightseeing |
| Pool | private pool |
| Beach | within 4km (sandy) |
Set in extensive private grounds with mature gardens, Villa Aphrodite is a comfortable 3-bedroom country villa with a good swimming pool and is suitable for a group of 6-8 people. It is a short drive along winding lanes to the lovely old village of Prines and is a few minutes drive from the nearest sandy beach.
The living area of the villa is all set on one level and the interiors are simple, fresh and modern in style. There is a fully equipped kitchen with plenty of storage space and work surfaces. The large living room and dining area is comfortably furnished with a settee, easy chairs and a TV and a CD player. French windows lead out from the living area out onto to the pool. There is a another small living room with a sofa bed (suitable for 2 adults if required) an easy chair and a small kitchen.
There are two sizeable double bedrooms furnished with large wardrobes, a dressing table and a bathroom with shower, hand basin and w.c. and a terrace overlooking the pool. The third bedroom is similarly furnished but with a terrace with garden views. All bedrooms are air-conditioned.
The large swimming pool has a children's pool and terraces with sunbeds and parasols; there is also table tennis and volley ball. A beautiful seating area is set to one side of the villa, under the shade of a vast oak tree which is the perfect spot for al fresco dining.
Air conditioning is available at a cost of 10 euros per day. This payment needs to be made to the owner of the villa in resort.
Prines is approximately 10 minutes from Rethymnon town and 5 minutes from the sea. It is a traditional small Cretan village full of picturesque alleys and Venetian buildings. It has two mini markets and a kafenion. In the neighbouring village, only 500 metres from Prines there is a bakery, three supermarkets, an internet cafe and three taverns specialising in traditional Greek dishes at local prices. Other attractions include the Bemboyiannis Mill and a traditional olive press. The Church of Agios Antonios (1833), featuring icons by Ioannis Stathakis is also well worth visiting.
Holidays in Crete are always popular due to a number of factors; the island is south of many Greek Islands meaning better weather and a longer season, it is very family friendly having great beaches and catering for children in tavernas, it offers a range of activities and places for interest from walking to museums, and is not over-developed meaning that holidays in Crete feel private and restful. Perfect Blue Holidays offer a range of handpicked accommodation options, including villas, apartments and studios, to suit all budgets - beach front, private pools, close to tavernas and shops - you decide! We can arrange flights from your most convenient departure airport to either Chania (Hania) or Heraklion (Iraklion) depending on your preferred location and offer a full range of extras, from car hire or taxi transfers to welcome hampers.
There are two airports on Crete that are serviced by flights from the UK. Both airports suit our villas and apartments on Crete - please check within the descriptions for specific distances/transfer times to the property.
Heraklion Airport (Crete) - flights departing from Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, East Midlands, Exeter, Gatwick, Glasgow, Humberside, Leeds Bradford, Luton, Manchester, Newcastle and Stansted on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. Direct flights are also available to Crete from Dublin.
Chania Airport (Crete) - there are flights departing from Birmingham, Gatwick, Manchester and Newcastle on Tuesdays.
Daily flights to Crete are available from Athens Airport.
Perfect Blue Holidays offer a full travel service including flights, car hire and private taxi transfers as well as apartments, hotels and villas on an accommodation-only basis.
Call 0844 8119720 to speak with our travel experts who can create a personalised holiday to meet your requirements.
You can book accommodation only, or we can help you package flights, car hire or private transfers. You can find all this information on the website or call us on 0844 811 9720 to discuss all your requirements.
Our website carries comprehensive details for each property and its location. Our team visit each property, so can provide any other information you might need. Call us on 0844 811 9720 to talk through your holiday requirements.
There is a panel at the top right of this page where you can enter your holiday requirements. This will then display a calendar showing when the property is available. Now click on a GREEN day to get the price. The price displayed is the total price for the property, not per person.
If you need to hold a property while you talk to other people or book flights, you can put a 24 hour reservation on it with no commitment. The reserve button is displayed with the price of the property (see above section).
You can book and pay for Villa Aphrodite online, you be given the chance to include car hire or transfers during the booking process. Alternatively call us on 0844 811 9720 and we will process your booking over the telephone - there is no extra charge for personal service!
Crete is a fantastic place to explore by bike and we can help arrange your bike rental in Crete. Bike rental during your Crete holiday can be guided or you can just hire a bike and go!
Do something different on you Greek villa holiday! Take a boat from Rethymnon to local areas where dolphins are known to assemble. Many trips drop in on the coastal village of Panormo for you to enjoy an authentic seafood lunch.
The palace of Knossos is a must see attraction of Crete, unfortunately in high season it can also be hot and crowded. So be sure to take a bottle of water in with you. The informative signs are good, however an informative guide really can make the resort come alive.
