5 bedroom Villa in Aghios Nikolaos

Holiday Home #9540 from owner #4015
created on 05-Apr-2008

Villa Khami at Istron

Beautiful modern villa, sleeps 10 with private pool and views of the Mirabello Gulf.

Not Near A Golf Course Pets Not Allowed Has Air Conditioning Beach Nearby Credit Cards Not Accepted Not Non Snoking
Not Disabled Friendly Does Not Have Internet Access Near Public Transport Bars or Restaurants Close By Has A Pool Not Near Skiing Not Family Friendly
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Villa in Aghios Nikolaos
5 bedroom, 3 bathroom
Sleeps 10 People
£1100 - £1950 Per Week

Villa Khami is a modern villa built and equipped to a high standard in 2004. Set on a hill overlooking the Mirabello gulf in north east Crete, Khami is 12km towards Sitia from Aghios Nikolaos between the village of Kalo Horio and the resort of Istron. This part of Crete is renowned for its majestic and dramatic mountain scenery. Khami is ideal for large family parties, sleeping up to ten in five double/twin bedrooms with three bathrooms and its own freshwater pool. Khami is owned by a family who have been coming here for twenty years, attracted not only by the beautiful weather, scenery and beaches, but also by the friendliness of the local people who have always made our visits so enjoyable. It is the sort of place that draws you back time and again.

The five bedrooms are on two floors: first floor has a double, two twin bedded rooms (one with ensuite bathroom) and the main bathroom. All bedrooms on this floor have their own balconies. The top floor has a double and twin room with another bathroom and a covered balcony terrace. All bedrooms have air conditioning.

Ground floor has a fully equipped kitchen and open plan lounge dining area and a wc.

Please bring your own towels for pool and beach.

Further details outdoors:
The terrace set above the pool has another dining table for 10. It is in the sun at breakfast and perfectly shaded in the heat of the day. There are plenty of pool loungers and umbrellas provided. There is also a poolside shower.

The hill on which Khami sits is between the traditional Cretan village of Kalo Horio and the resort of Istron, which has grown up along the coast road. The resort has been developed with sensitivity. There is no high rise overdevelopment, but visitors are well catered for with plenty of tavernas (getting on for 20 altogether) and mini markets. There are also a couple of bars and an internet café. Istron has three different beaches, ranging from pebbles to beautiful sand. Some of them are blue flag beaches, which mean they also have showers, loungers and café facilities. Tracks up into the mountains and around the coastal headlands give plenty of opportunities to walk off any over indulgence in the tavernas!

Khami is at the Aghios end of Istron, the furthest beach at the other end of the resort is about 5 minutes by car, but probably 40 minutes walk in the heat. As such we think a car is essential for your stay. The tavernas at our end of the resort are about ten minutes walk, so it is possible to walk down for the evening, but the hill can seem quite steep when full of Moussaka, and a torch is also advisable for night time excursions.

There are plenty of other blue flag beaches along the coast if you tire of the local offering. For more lively night life, Aghios Nikolaos has plenty of bars and clubs and is easily accessible by bus or taxi. Aghios offers the best shopping for visitors and locals alike, where there is also a market every Wednesday, selling everything from a wide variety of fresh produce to clothes and fabrics.

A drive up to the Lassithi plateau, a large flat arable plain in the mountains once irrigated by windmills, is a must. Some of the windmills have been restored, though few pump water, and there are many craft shops selling rugs and pottery as well as honey from the mountains. The village of Kritsa is close by in the hills behind Aghios and is famous for its lace and linen.

To get there: Fly to Heraklion, Villa Khami is an easy 1.5 hour drive towards Sitia. Crete is four hours from the UK by air. In season there are plenty of direct charter flights to Heraklion airport from Gatwick, Manchester, Hull, Bristol and other regional airports. Look for flights with Easyjet, Thomson, Olympic, Monarch, Airtours, XL.com, British Airways or via the cheap flight portals such as charterflights.co.uk


Villa Khami from pool	morning sun on the pool

Beach, Restaurant, Shopping

there is one golf course on Crete, about 30 mins drive from the villa.

Dishwasher, Air Conditioning, Cleaning Service, Cooking Utensils, DVD Player, Heating, Kitchen, Linen Service, Microwave, Parking, Private Pool, Refrigerator, Stereo, Washing Machine

The kitchen is very well equipped and there is a BBQ. There is also a table tennis table. Towels are provided for indoor use, but guests need to bring their own towels for pool and beach use.

Low Season Price : £1100 High Season Price : £1950 per Week
Winter closure 1 Nov 07 1 Apr 08 Low season 1 Apr 08 17 May 08 £1100 Mid season 17 May 08 28 Jun 08 £1600 High season 28 Jun 08 30 Aug 08 £1950 Mid season 30 Aug 08 27 Sep 08 £1600 Low season 27 Sep 08 1 Nov 08 £1100 Discounts available for bookings within eight weeks of travel The price quoted is the cost to hire the villa per week. Holidays that straddle price breaks are calculated pro rata. Prices include maid service, electricity, and air conditioning (bedrooms only), as well as linen and house towels (please bring your own for the beach and pool). A 25% non-refundable deposit for each week will be required, with the balance payable eight weeks before departure. Payment by cheque or bank transfer.