Vacation Rental Description
The recently restored stone house is located in peaceful lane within the unspoilt traditional village of Vamos. Two minutes stroll from the village square and most shops, bank and tavernas. The bakery is generally considered the best in the region. The Village of Vamos has some of the best tavernas in the area, where tasty Cretan specialities are served accompanied by some of the island's best wines. The taverna Bloumosofi and the coffee shop Liakato are run by the Vamos preservation society. There are several other tavernas where an equally friendly welcome and good food await. Vamos which lies midway between Chania and Rethymnon, is a 10 minute drive from several beaches including Almyrida and Kalives. A 20 minute journey with panoramic views will take you to Georgioupolis.
Facilities
Aircon
Cleaning Service
Cooking Utensils
DVD
Kitchen
Linen Service
Open Fire
Amenity Parking
Refrigerator
Sterio
TV
Bedroom 1 (First floor) with double bed. Mountain views. Air conditioning.
Bedroom 2 (Ground floor) with twin beds. Door leading onto covered terrace.
Bathrooms: Bathroom with small bath/shower over, wc, vanity unit.
Kitchen: The Kitchen/diner has full cooker with oven and grill. Fridge/freezer, coffee maker, electric juicer. Marble top table and traditional chairs. Wooden and iron staircase lead up to first floor level where you can access private first floor terrace.
Living Rooms: The living area is an extension of the kitchen/diner with open wood burning fire(for winter evenings). Comfortably furnished with sofa and other seating, coffee table, writing desk, TV, DVD player Music/CD/tape. This area has access to outside terrace.
Cleaning/towels/
linen/maid service: All linen and towels are in the rental price. The villa is prepared and fully equipped for your arrival. Bedlinen and towels will be changed after the first
Activities
Beach
Biking
Boating
Fishing
Kayaking
Mountain Biking
Restaurant
Sailing
Rafting
Water Sports
Coast/Beach
Nearest beaches are Almyrida - with wind surfing and other popular water sports 8km. Kalives - sun beds, sandy not exposed to wind 6km. Kera - between Kalives and Almyrida. Ombrogialos - rocky cove with taverna 8km. Georgioupoli - long beach 10km.
Special interest holidays
Traditional cookery lessons, walking programmes, road trips, agricultural trips, art exhibitions. All may be accessed through the local travel agent subject to availability.
Travel
40km Chania airport. 20km Chania(Souda) port. 35km. Rethymnon Old Town. North East. 130km Knossos. 135km Heraklion airport. All figures are approximate.
Further details
A two minute stroll will take you to the village square where you will find bakery and a variety of shops, bank with ATM, tavernas, and an internet cafe.Every day you will find a local farmer selling produce from his van. These include fruit and veg, fresh fish, to name but a few.