Nahe Almyrida ☀️ Keine Treppe! ☀️ Gated Private Pool für die Sicherheit von Kindern ☀️ Free WiFi
LIZENZIERT VOM GREEK TOURIST BOARD MITTEILUNGSNUMMER 1059831
Keine Treppe! Diese einstöckige Villa verfügt über einen privaten Pool (9 x 4 m), der sich außerhalb des Dorfes befindet und dennoch nahe genug ist, um jeden Morgen zu Fuß frisch gebackenes Brot zu sammeln. Perfekt für Familien mit kleinen Kindern, da der Pool vollständig eingezäunt ist, um die Ruhe der Eltern zu gewährleisten. Britische Sanitär! (keine kleinbohrigen WC-Rohre!) Selene ist umgeben von Olivenbäumen in unserem privaten Olivenhain von 4, 5 Morgen (das sind 4 Fußballplätze!) Bei uns gibt es nur 4 weitere Villen, sodass Sie viel Platz haben und sich nicht übersehen fühlen. Satelliten- / DVD-Player mit einem 32-Zoll-Wandfernseher zur Unterhaltung der Kinder während der heißesten Zeit des Tages. Satellitenfernsehen bietet 4 Kanäle mit englischsprachigen Filmen rund um die Uhr.
Unsere Gäste sagen oft, dass diese Villa in perfekter Lage ist: in Gehweite von zwei Dörfern, nahe genug, um ihre Einrichtungen zu genießen, aber nicht zu nahe, um von bellenden Hunden, krähen Hähnen und lautem Nachtleben, das in jedem Kreter vorkommt, gestört zu werden Dorf oder Stadt.
Der Olivenhain ist sicher, eingezäunt und von farbenfrohen Oleandern umgeben und von Olivenbäumen umgeben. Es ist der perfekte Ausgangspunkt, um die malerische Region Apokoronas zu Fuß oder mit dem Auto zu erkunden. Die kleinen weißen Weiler liegen an grünen Berghängen. Apokoronas ist ein ausgewiesenes Gebiet von natürlicher Schönheit, das in ähnlicher Weise wie ein britischer Nationalpark geschützt ist. Zu jeder Zeit gibt es einen atemberaubenden Blick auf die White Mountains, die bis Ende Mai schneebedeckt sind. Buchstäblich vor Ihrer Haustür befinden sich zahlreiche Wanderwege durch dieses spektakulärste Gebiet Kretas, ein wahres Wanderparadies.
Diese Unterkunft wird von einem privaten Gastgeber verwaltet (eine Partei, die nicht im Rahmen ihrer gewerblichen, geschäftlichen oder beruflichen Tätigkeit handelt). Das EU-Verbraucherrecht, einschließlich Widerrufsrecht, gilt nicht für deine Buchung, sie wird jedoch von den vom privaten Gastgeber festgelegten Stornierungsbedingungen abgedeckt.
Für zusätzliche Personen fallen möglicherweise Gebühren an, die abhängig von den Bestimmungen der Unterkunft variieren können.
Beim Check-in werden ggf. ein Lichtbildausweis und eine Kreditkarte, Debitkarte oder Kaution in bar für unvorhergesehene Aufwendungen verlangt.
Je nach Verfügbarkeit beim Check-in wird versucht, Sonderwünschen entgegenzukommen, sie können jedoch nicht garantiert werden. Eventuell fallen zusätzliche Gebühren an.
Partys und Veranstaltungen (einschließlich Familienfeiern, Geburtstagsfeiern und Hochzeiten) sind auf dem Unterkunftsgelände gestattet; maximale Teilnehmerzahl: 8
Der Gastgeber hat angegeben, dass die Unterkunft über einen Kohlenmonoxidmelder verfügt
Der Gastgeber hat angegeben, dass es in der Unterkunft einen Rauchmelder gibt
Zu den Sicherheitsvorrichtungen dieser Unterkunft gehören ein Feuerlöscher, ein Erste-Hilfe-Kasten und ein Riegelschloss.
Zur Gegend
Apokoronas
Diese Villa in Apokoronas liegt in ländlicher Umgebung und in Strandnähe. Venezianischer Hafen von Chania und Antike Stadt Aptera zählen zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten der Region. Wer etwas unternehmen möchte, wird hier fündig: Hafen von Souda und Dourakis Weingut. Du bist mit Kindern unterwegs? Mit diesen Attraktionen kannst du den Kleinen bestimmt eine Freude machen: Kunst der Lebenden Glasfabrik und Griechisches Nationales Fußballmuseum. Erlebe Wasserspaß pur beim Tauchen und beim Schnorcheln ganz in der Nähe oder genieße einfach die Natur beim Radfahren oder beim Mountainbiken.
Volkskundemuseum von Gavalochori - 3 Autominuten - 1.9 km
Almyrida Strand - 4 Autominuten - 2.7 km
Hafen von Souda - 23 Autominuten - 20.5 km
Kournas-See - 23 Autominuten - 19.7 km
Strand von Agia Marina - 34 Autominuten - 37.9 km
Fortbewegung vor Ort
Flughafen Ioannis Daskalogiannis (CHQ) – 47 Fahrminuten
Restaurants
CostAnita - 3 Autominuten
Αρισμαρί - 17 Gehminuten
Thalami - 3 Autominuten
Makis Souvlaki & Grill - 3 Autominuten
Elia & Thyme - 3 Autominuten
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Hat Nahe Almyrida ☀️ Keine Treppe! ☀️ Gated Private Pool für die Sicherheit von Kindern ☀️ Free WiFi einen Pool?
Ja, diese Unterkunft verfügt über einen Außenpool.
Wie viel kostet ein Aufenthalt im Nahe Almyrida ☀️ Keine Treppe! ☀️ Gated Private Pool für die Sicherheit von Kindern ☀️ Free WiFi?
Gültig ab 2. Juli 2026: Die Preise für 1 Übernachtung für 2 Erwachsene im Nahe Almyrida ☀️ Keine Treppe! ☀️ Gated Private Pool für die Sicherheit von Kindern ☀️ Free WiFi am 26. Sept. 2026 beginnen bei 235 € (inklusive Steuern und Gebühren). Dieser Preis basiert auf dem niedrigsten Preis pro Nacht innerhalb der nächsten 30 Tage, der jeweils in den letzten 24 Stunden gefunden wurde. Die Preise können sich ändern. Wähle deine Reisedaten, um genauere Preise zu erhalten.
Ist Nahe Almyrida ☀️ Keine Treppe! ☀️ Gated Private Pool für die Sicherheit von Kindern ☀️ Free WiFi haustierfreundlich?
Nein, in dieser Unterkunft sind Haustiere nicht erlaubt.
Wie viel kostet das Parken bei Nahe Almyrida ☀️ Keine Treppe! ☀️ Gated Private Pool für die Sicherheit von Kindern ☀️ Free WiFi?
Auf dem Gelände der Unterkunft stehen Parkplätze zur Verfügung.
Wann ist der Check-in bei Nahe Almyrida ☀️ Keine Treppe! ☀️ Gated Private Pool für die Sicherheit von Kindern ☀️ Free WiFi?
Check-in ab: 17:00 Uhr.
Wann ist der Check-out bei Nahe Almyrida ☀️ Keine Treppe! ☀️ Gated Private Pool für die Sicherheit von Kindern ☀️ Free WiFi?
Check-out ist um 10:00 Uhr.
Wo befindet sich Nahe Almyrida ☀️ Keine Treppe! ☀️ Gated Private Pool für die Sicherheit von Kindern ☀️ Free WiFi?
Diese Villa für Familien in Apokoronas liegt am Meer, nur 3 km entfernt von: Volkskundemuseum von Gavalochori und Almyrida Strand. Ebenfalls in einem Umkreis von 5 km: Kera und Strand von Kalyves.
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10/10
Sauberkeit
9,8/10
Check-in
10/10
Kommunikation
10/10
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Bewertungen
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Alex House
2. Nov. 2021
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Lovely villa in peaceful location
We had a great time in the well-equipped villa, our young children loved exploring the outdoor space, and the surroundings are peaceful, yet only a short drive to the local beach and amenities.
Alex House
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Oktober 2021
Antwort von VrboOwner am 22. Aug. 2022
Many thanks, the house is great for kids!
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Markus A.
10. Juni 2023
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Guarantee for a nice vacation? here you are
Amazing stay with nice house and pool at a beautiful location with very nice hosts. Car is needed as this location is 2km from the next village, but not neighbours close by.
Markus A.
Aufenthalt von 13 Nächten im Mai 2023
Antwort von VrboOwner am 12. Juni 2023
Many thanks for leaving this review. Just a quick note that the nearest village, Gavalohori is just a 15 minute walk and the beach village of Almyrida is 2 km. It is a mostly down hill walk to the beach and there is a very good local taxi service as an alternative to driving.
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Bill T.
3. Aug. 2019
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Wonderful Villa
Beautiful spot in great setting, has a rustic authentic Cretean atmosphere. British plumbing, big pool. My family and I had a wonderful holiday at Villa Selene. We would love to thank the owners and hope to visit again!
Highly recommend.
Bill T.
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Juli 2019
Antwort von VrboOwner am 15. Apr. 2020
Many thanks Bill, glad you liked the house. We put a great deal of thought and time into making Villa Selene the comfortable and relaxing home it is. And of course, that spectacular view of the mountains makes it all the better!
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
peter m.
28. Sept. 2021
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Lovely villa
We both really enjoyed our stay with lovely views of the mountains.i was up at dawn a few times and watched the sun come up and light them up.a nice quite location set in olive groves.but still close to a nice village with taverna. Also close to sea front with many restaurants and shops .All round a lovely place .
peter m.
Aufenthalt von 14 Nächten im September 2021
Antwort von VrboOwner am 22. Aug. 2022
Thanks Peter, mucvh appreciated
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Brian M.
22. Juli 2018
Peaceful, Perfectly Presented Villa
This is a very peaceful/Beautiful place with the only background noise being the crickets or the occasional car or goats passing, Just far enough away from the crowds but equally close enough to be involved if you wanted to. Would recommend, especially for families
Brian M.
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Malene N.
24. Juli 2024
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Fantastic villa in peaceful and beatiful surroundings
We just spend to amazing weeks in villa Selene and everything was just perfect. From the information before arrival to the beatiful villa. John and Tina were incredibly helpful with recommendations and practical help and the villa was all we hoped it would be. It was very clean and both indoor and outdoor was all we needed for a lovely stay in beatiful Crete. We would love to return again some day. We give the villa, the surroundings and our hosts the best recommendatons.
Malene Nielsen, Denmark
Malene N.
Aufenthalt von 14 Nächten im Juli 2024
Antwort von VrboOwner am 25. Juli 2024
Malene and her family were wonderful guests who we enjoyed meeting and chatting to. They were very interested in learning about places in the area and did a lot of exploring as well as chilling out by the pool. They left the villa extremely clean and tidy and we would be delighted to welcome them back.
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
buckley b.
11. Sept. 2022
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
2 week stay August 2022
Wow what an amazing villa this was.view of the mountains was fantastic,villa was very clean,everything as described and working! John (the owner) takes alot of pride in the pool and it shows.(lovely temperature and very clean!) Would recommend having a car for your stay(Just makes life easier!)nice secluded location on an olive Grove with 4 other villas dotted about far enough away to feel private.any problems or questions John and Tina were happy to help Almyrida just down the road has nice Restaurants (recommend Dimitris!) Look up Beanies boat hire (another great outing)would highly recommend this villa to anyone
Thank you Sam and Lara
buckley b.
Aufenthalt von 14 Nächten im August 2022
Antwort von VrboOwner am 21. Sept. 2022
Hi Sam and Lara, and many thanks for taking the time to post such a lovely review. (We are pleased you finally managed to make it to Crete after having to postpone from last year.) We do take pride in the presentation of our villas, and it shows with the very high number of 5 star reviews we have been getting. Hopefully we will see you next year; there is so much more to see on this wonderful island.
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Caroline W.
9. Juli 2023
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Rural villa in peaceful location
Wonderful location and views, very private, perfect facilities, great pool, all ground level, a big plus. WiFi sometimes unreliable at first but sorted out. No issues re water supply or electric. Manager (John) readily on hand by what’s app and advised clearly on times re pool cleaning and linen changeover. Not far from amenities or restaurants. One of the best villas we’ve stayed in. We hope to come again. Many thanks.
Caroline W.
Aufenthalt von 14 Nächten im Juni 2023
Antwort von VrboOwner am 10. Juli 2023
Thanks Caroline, it is lovely to hear that you had such a great time and enjoyed your stay. The wifi is normally pretty good at the villa (sometimes better than our 'super-fast' broadband in the UK) but like all tech, the gremlins sometimes do get in, and we are pleased to have been able to fix this issue fast. Being on the same level means Selene is a great house for all ages and anyone with mobility restrictions - we have recently built a ramp and concrete path from the parking area direct to the house to make it even more convenient for wheelchair users.
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Wayne G.
11. Okt. 2021
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Was it all a dream
We arrived in the night which didn’t prepare you for the view that greated us in the morning of the spectacular white mountains.
This is probably one of the best villa rentals we have had, the location for us was perfect, 3mins down to the excellent beach and exceptional restaurants. We spent most the time at the villa on outside either in the specious pool or in the comfy patio furniture looking over the mountains.
The Hosts John andTina are lovely and looked after us fantastical, never intrusive but always helpful. Thanks for having some provisions ready for us when we arrived, the complementary wine, honey and olive oil and the free veg from Tinas veg patch.
First time in Crete and will definitely not be our last, I would definitely recommend St Basil and Selene villa and we hope to visit again.
Wayne G.
Aufenthalt von 14 Nächten im September 2021
Antwort von VrboOwner am 22. Aug. 2022
Many thanks Wayne, we enjoyed having you stay. The views are amazing from selene, even in winter!
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Lisa T.
10. Aug. 2020
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Peaceful with great views
We miss the view of the white mountains whilst drinking my morning coffee! It was a beautiful view. My lads miss cooling off in the large pool! The sun beds were good quality and spot on for soaking up the rays. The villa was peaceful with just the sounds of crickets. John was really helpful at all times and very easy to get hold of. We were unsure whether we would be able to fly but John was really kind and understanding. When we arrived Tina greeted us from a safe distance to make sure everything was OK. We had a small problem with the light but John sorted straight away. Marcus from the UK also gave us helpful hints such as local coves to visit for snorkelling and boat trips to go on. John and Tina ensured the safety measures were top notch. All staff in the local town wore masks and so did the majority of tourists when in shops (not required for bars) and we had no concerns. We were given a 10% voucher for 2 restaurants by John and Tina - one in the village which was authentic and one with an amazing view of the sea and both were great - highly recommended. The lay out suited as a family of 4 with older teens. The villa was decorated in a rustic/seaside theme and it looked pretty. The heavy shutters protected it from the sun in the day and made it very safe. At night the aircon and the fans made sleeping easier in the heat. Beds were comfy. We had a few meals and BBQ at the villa and had everything we needed. The DVD came in handy for late night viewing, I brought DVDs from home - the TV was mainly Bollywood but perhaps I missed a channel. The internet ran out during our stay but we were able to top it up for 25 Euros which we were happy with. The villa is a short drive away from the local village and the beach. Parking by the sea was not a problem during our visit. We did walk to the village one day but drove on the evening as very dark. I don't think you could easily walk to the beach unless very fit especially if you had a lot of gear to carry and it was hilly. The local area had a few coves which were azure blue, they were perfect for snorkelling. The roads were quite narrow but we got around without a problem. I wouldn't get a tiny engine if there are a few of you as the roads are steep in places. Johns instruction from the airport were really accurate. We also visited a local lake which was picture perfect - our lads enjoyed diving off the pedalos for hire. In short I wish we were there now!
Lisa T.
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im August 2020
Antwort von VrboOwner am 19. Aug. 2020
The villa is in quiet and peaceful location which is great for relaxing and, as Lisa mentions, there are excellent places to visit near to the villa so guests can have a mix of relaxation and adventure on a daily basis.
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Nadine K.
26. Juli 2022
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Villa selene
Merveilleuses vacances à la villa selene, endroit magnifique, propreté, belle piscine nettoyé régulièrement par John tout était parfait, John et Tina sont formidables et réactifs toujours prêts à répondre à la moindre question ,merci à eux pour leur gentillesse.
Nadine K.
Aufenthalt von 14 Nächten im Juli 2022
Antwort von VrboOwner am 28. Juli 2022
Merci Nadine, vous étiez d'excellents invités! Ce fut un plaisir de vous accueillir dans notre charmante villa Selene. S'il vous plaît visitez à nouveau bientôt - essayez peut-être l'une des 3 autres villas (Angelos, Helios et Asteria), elles ont des vues tout aussi belles et les jardins sont spectaculaires.
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
suzanna c.
28. Aug. 2021
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Séjour merveilleux !
Location conforme à la description et aux photos.
Environnement très calme.
La piscine est grande et très bien exposée.
Echanges faciles et agréables avec John.
A recommander sans aucune hésitation
suzanna c.
Aufenthalt von 14 Nächten im August 2021
Verifizierte Bewertung
8/10 – Gut
Bruno B.
24. Juli 2021
Gut: Sauberkeit, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Bon
Bien
Bruno B.
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Juli 2021
Antwort von VrboOwner am 22. Aug. 2022
Many thanks Bruno!
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Bruno D.
17. Juli 2021
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Une semaine au paradis
Cette location est vraiment très agréable. Elle est hautement recommandée. La piscine est hyper bien entretenue. Les environnements sont arboré, sans vis-à-vis, calme. Les villages nécessitent une voiture mais de toute façon il en faut une en Crète. Beaucoup de restaurant très agréables à moins de cinq minutes en voiture. Et bien sûr un accueil sur-mesure par les propriétaires qui sont présents si il faut. Bref, nous y retournerions avec grand plaisir et nous vous conseillons d’y aller
Bruno D.
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Juli 2021
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Gareth M.
16. Aug. 2020
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Excellent villa, beautiful area
Superb villa, good sized private pool, peaceful location and close to lots of gorgeous beaches and local sites. Stunning views all around the property and really good outside areas for eating out and relaxing. Very helpful and responsive owners. Loved this villa and loved Crete, we will be back.
Gareth M.
Antwort von VrboOwner am 16. Aug. 2020
Many thanks for staying with us and we are delighted to hear that you plan to come back. You are very welcome
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Gordon f.
12. Okt. 2019
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Private villa near Almyrida
Very easy contact with owner and manager. Our third visit to Crete - best villa and location so far
Gordon f.
Antwort von VrboOwner am 6. März 2020
Thanks Gordon! Glad you like the house - we put a lot of effort into the decor and ambience!
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
John G.
14. Sept. 2018
Great bungalow, peaceful location, stunning views
When we first booked -in 2011- the single storey accommodation and gated pool were key selling points, as we had family members with mobility issues. After many visits we can confirm Selene’s appeal to all.
The -English - owners understand their clientele very well (the dishwasher is a guilty pleasure) and year on year have made subtle improvements and upgrades.
Selene’s position and construction appeal to sun worshippers and shade dwellers alike. A point worth making is that 2km into the hills above Almyrida there’s a breeze which takes the edge off the highest temperatures. The private pool will be in constant use during your stay, and the location an olive grove guarantees space and privacy, a refreshing change from the customary crowding of holiday villas.
Car hire discounts and introductory discounts to local restaurants are a welcome bonus, as is the comprehensive visitor information folder.
And should you ever need him the - English - property manager can fix any problem. (Apart from the traditional Cretan power cuts: you’ll probably get one a week.)
One last word: British plumbing. (Enough said.)
John G.
Antwort von VrboOwner am 6. M ärz 2020
Many thanks Jay1Gee2, as you will have seen on our social media page, we have finished the new decorating ready for next season.
Archivierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Sally B.
16. Dez. 2017
Beautiful villa in a fabulous location!
This villa is only a few minutes drive from the local town Almerida. It is one of four villas set in an olive grove, so you are not overlooked by neighbours. It has a lovely pool and lovely well appointed rooms. It was very clean and well maintained. This was not my first visit and I will be going back again. I was able to take part in olive picking (hard work but fun) and then was able to discover how the whole process, from picking to pressing is done. The villa is about a mile from a local shop and tavernas that have lovely food and a great atmosphere. The owners ensured that I was fully informed and were even able to organise booking a hire car as well. I would thoroughly recommend visiting this villa to anyone!
Sally B.
Archivierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Sheri S.
10. Okt. 2017
Our return visit
This was our 3rd visit to St Basil's Olive Grove, and our 2nd to Villa Selene. We were looking for a relaxing week, and we weren't disappointed. It's a lovely spacious villa, especially as there were just 2 of us, and clean and well-appointed. We love having the pool just outside and Almyrida with its lovely sandy beach is just 2 km away. If you don't fancy self-catering, there are plenty of restaurants in Almyrida, and a shop and very good taverna in even-closer Gavalchori. I'm sure we'll be back.
Sheri S.
Archivierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
mike f.
29. Mai 2017
Excellent property in ideal location
Well maintained property in excellent location as described on the website.Clean and comfortable inside and out. Local management helpful and friendly and quickly sort out any problems.
Beautiful scenery around the villa and surroundings with excellent tavernas nearby.Would definitely recommend and will be returning for a 5th time next year
mike f.
Antwort von VrboOwner am 6. März 2020
Many thanks to one of our favourite guests who is welcome back at any time. We always try and maintain a good quality of service from the enquiry stage through booking procedures and while the guest is at the villa and it is great to get feedback like this.
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10/10 – Hervorragend
Glynn T.
28. März 2016
Excellent Second Holiday
After enjoying a 2 week stay in the villa Angelos with family we were lucky to get away in September and chose to stay in the Villa Selene just the wife and I this time.The Villa Selene is situated among the olive groves,and it is all on one level like a bungalow its within sight of the other villas but not overlooked at all.It is off the main road down a track which is a little bumpy.It is gated onto the olive grove and there is ample parking. A graveled area through the olive trees leads you to the villa.The villa is very spacious ,the kitchen which is very well equipped with every thing you could want,is open plan to the dinning /sitting room.The 4 bedrooms are also spacious and have plenty of storage space(1 bedroom with safe).1 bathroom with with full suit and one shower room,both with good quality sanitary ware.The towels and sheets are of the finest quality.Outside there is a huge terrace/patio with furniture and dinning table /chairs to seat 8 comfortably,it overlooks the safety gated swimming pool ,which is also a good size with steps down into the water ,there is plenty of sunbeds and parasols for shade from the sun which is on the pool sunup to sundown (brilliant).It is a very peaceful and relaxing villa. Almiryda is a short drive away or a pleasant walk if you feel up to it.Plenty of tavernas/restaurants/bars/Markets etc...and of course 3 lovely beaches.There are also plenty of Tavernas in the surrounding villages .Gavalohori is a short walk away (downhill) if you dont fancy the walk back (uphill) there are plenty of taxis.A car is a must to explore the surrounding area The food is varied and very good.The Cretans are very hospitable and are only to pleased to stop and chat and give information of places of interest .Mark the manager makes sure the pool area and the villa is kept clean as well as bedding / towel changes twice a week,he is also there if you have any problems/ quieries . If you choose to stay at Villa Selene you will not be disappointed any way.The only thing to bear in mind is if visit later in the year or intend staying out late....... you need a good torch.....as it is very dark
From booking to arriving and leaving John and his team are exstreamly helpful and make everything run like clockwork
Many Thanks Glynn & Janet
Glynn T.
Antwort von VrboOwner am 6. März 2020
We are lucky to have a number of returning guests like Glynn and we are always delighted to welcome them back. Glynn and his wife have really captured some of the key points of the holiday experience with us and we are looking forward to their stay.
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10/10 – Hervorragend
Patrick H.
25. Juni 2015
Villa Salene - A wonderful haven in Crete
A villa in amongst an olive grove with views that dreams are made of. Beautifully finished and surrounded by breathtaking views, a place we will visit over and over again. The local travernas are hosted by warm and friendly people and the food is delicious. We will be making Villa Selene a regular holiday for us from now on, can't wait to go again and again. Highly recommended
Patrick H.
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10/10 – Hervorragend
John G.
20. Juni 2015
Very well designed, safe and comfortable villa
This was our third visit to Villa Selene, which is quite simply the best villa we have ever stayed in. It was important to us to have all the accommodation on the ground floor, with no steps or trip hazards. The gates by the pool also gave us peace of mind.
Each time we return we have been impressed by the improvements and adjustments the owners have made to the villa, in response to visitors' suggestions.
Selene is always clean and has been very well maintained. The local (ex pat) staff are helpful, friendly and very knowledgeable.
Three generations of our family have visited the villa, all have loved it.
The location is quiet, with stunning and ever changing views of the mountains. the little seaside town of Almyrida is charming and busy but not brash or over the top. Some of our party were content just to stay on its beach. The neighbouring village of Gavalochori has an irresistible charm, and excellent tavernas.
Car hire is essential, but through the recommended local company, is reasonably priced.
To our amateur eye, the Cretan economy seemed to be ticking over quietly, not buffeted by storm from Athens.
John G.
Antwort von VrboOwner am 6. M ärz 2020
We always try to keep the villas up to date and excellent feedback like this is very helpful. You are right about the Cretan economy, it does seem to be ticking along as are all things in Crete, though the region could do with some more visitors and our view is they should not be too worried about the slightly unsteady Euro issue (at time of writing June 2015). Whatever happens, the sun will still shine, the sea will still wave and visitors will always get a cheery smile from the locals. Many thanks and come back soon!
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8/10 – Gut
Clare F.
8. Juni 2014
We didn't want to come home...
To start at the beginning, we had no problems finding the villa, the directions were spot on!
The villa was well equipped, clean and tidy and the management team were excellent, friendly, helpful and efficient. The only thing missing was the Villa Book [we were the first clients of the season] and it soon arrived. Our only niggle was the disposal of rubbish, the bins weren't where specified in the Villa Book, some appeared on Saturday but were gone again by Monday when we took our rubbish! Hunt the bin wasn't my favourite holiday game...
We loved sitting by the pool gazing at the mountains so much that we didn't need to make many sightseeing trips, but Chania was delightful, get there early if you want to park by the Fortress to the west of the harbour. There is an excellent book shop just round the corner facing the harbour, good maps and guide books. We liked the restaurant Portes on Portou.
We had to go to Aptera as we could see the castle from the patio. It was a thoroughly enjoyable [free] visit, especially the fantastic views all around and the enormous Roman water cisterns underground.
The location of the villa was gorgeous, we enjoyed the flower-lined walks to Gavalochri, both the top road with its mountain views and the shorter route past the amazing venetian wells, and the taverna by the war Memorial was just perfect.We strongly recommend the stuffed courgette flowers and the red pepper and feta dip, but everything was delicious. Do visit the museum while you're here.
Almyrida was charming and sitting in a beach taverna here was a great way to spend several hours at lunchtime, when we visited in May there were no crowds.
The Pear Tree Supermarket here was excellent, we can recommend their own wine, and they stocked lots of really local produce and always had time to explain and advise on cooking techniques and recommend things to try. We love cretan food...
Thank you John for your help and advice, it was altogether a great holiday, it was all we could do to tear ourselves away. And the olive oil was really delicious too!
Clare F.
Antwort von VrboOwner am 6. März 2020
It is great when a guest highlights so many wonderful things about North West Crete. I think we need to review our bin location notes however and we will do that asap.
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10/10 – Hervorragend
John G.
21. Nov. 2013
A perfect place to stay
What's not to like about the Villa Selene?
First, its location in the hills above Almyrida, 15 minutes walk from the delightful tavern in Gavalochori, with only the sheep bells and ciccadas breaking the silence, is wonderful.
Second, being all on one level, the villa is ideal for the elderly, infirm or toddler. The gated pool is lovely, the bedrooms well appointed. A big kitchen / living area, two bathrooms and a flat screen TV are key features.
Third, Almyrida is attractive, friendly and not overcrowded. Local car hire is reasonable, and the larger supermarkets have everything you need.
Fourth, the local staff are friendly, efficient ex pats, who have the answer to every question.
If you haven't fallen in love with Crete yet...be prepared to be smitten.
John G.
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