Vacation Rental Description
Villa Alsoneiro comprises 2 bedrooms in total; 1 Double, 1 Twin both with doors to the balcony and the views of Souda Bay. Air-conditioning in both rooms. A safe is provided along with hairdryer & full length mirror. A cot is available on request.
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The First floor has a family shower room, WC, shaving mirror/point.
The Ground floor has a shower room, WC, shaving mirror/point.
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The Villa offers a fully fitted kitchen with washing machine, microwave, coffee maker, iron/board, juicer, full size cooker, fridge freezer and large seating area for 6. A high chair is available on request.
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The Lounge area offers a comfortable double sofa bed, Wicker sofa & coffee table, TV, DVD and Video, Video/DVD films & book selection for guests use including a selection of children's Disney movies for when its time to get out of the midday sun! Full air-conditioning.
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The Porch offers a table and chairs for 6 and is located at the front of the villa over looking the pool. The Patio area to the left is fenced providing a safe area and therefore ideal for families. Car Parking is provided.
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Towels, tea towels & weekly linen service. A Welcome basket is provided for your convenience with each booking. The garden is maintained on a weekly basis.
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The Villa offers various comfortable areas to relax. The patio is a suntrap during the day and an ideal area to relax on the loungers. The large porch area overlooks the pool and provides a table with seating area for up to 6. An ideal place for Breakfast or Lunch. The pool is lit at night and provides a stunning effect until the lights go out at around midnight. The upstairs balcony offers an unforgettable panoramic view of the bay both during the day and at night when the bay comes alive with lights across the water.
Airconditioning is provided through out and can double up as heating during the winter months making Villa Alsoneiro an ideal location for a winter stay.
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Villa Alsoniero directly overlooks the pool area which is shared by 4 other properties. The patio, garden & balcony are all private. The pool has a ladder for accessibility. The Village of Plaka is picturesque and offers several local restaurants with outdoor seating which provides an ideal way to enjoy the atmosphere of a Greek Village whilst enjoying local specialities such as Souvlaki & Kleftico. A visit to Takis Bar in the main square is a must for those wishing to watch sporting events in a low key setting.
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The area around the villa is famous for its walking tours and trips to Samaria Gorge would be a must for the enthusiast. Two water parks are located on the island with the nearest being 30mins drive. Chania harbour is a lovely area to explore with a variety of local shops and curios stalls. The Market in Chania hosts a variety of local produce including fish, meats and local herbs and spices. Lake Koudos is a short drive away & provides an alternative setting to the seaside. The beach of Almerida is an ideal spot for sunworshipers and families as its shallow waters provide a safe area to paddle, build sand castles & have fun beside the sea. Sunbeds are available on the beach (a small cost is involved) and as the tavernas are within a few steps, Almerida is an ideal spot to enjoy a cold beer or glass of retsina at lunchtime.
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Out and About
The pretty shallow bay of Almerida is a 15-20 min walk away where a variety of shops, restaurants (including an ice cream Palour, Pizza/Pasta & a host of fish/local tavernas) can be found.Money exchange, car hire & cash point are also available & a taxi rank for those wishing to take the easy route back home at the end of a relaxing day on the beach. The beach is sandy and shallow and hosts a local water sports hire center (non motorised) who can also provide lessons for windsurfing etc.
Facilities
Aircon
Cleaning Service
Cooking Utensils
DVD
Ice Maker
Kitchen
Linen Service
Microwave
Amenity Parking
Refrigerator
Shared Pool
Sterio
TV
Washer
Villa Alsoniero offers a lovely setting for a relaxing holiday in Western Crete and is situated walking distance from the local village of Plaka & 15-20 mins walk from the seaside town of Almerida. The villa provides comfortable accommodation for 6 persons & includes Video/DVD, fitted kitchen & much more. The double balcony offers a breathtaking view of Souda Bay where you can often see the ferries coming and going from the other Greek Islands. To the right the contrasting mountain scenery finishes off the panoramic views of the surrounding area, if you can drag yourself away from the view, the large private patio downstairs is an ideal place to enjoy a family BBQ or simply to relax in the sun, using the loungers provided. The garden features a variety of local plants including various herbs which create a lovely aroma as the sun goes down.. Furnished to a high standard the Villa offers a comfortable stay for visitors of all ages and includes air-conditioning throughout.
Activities
Beach
Biking
Boating
Fishing
Horse Riding
Hunting/Rock Climbing
Mountain Biking
Night Clubs
Restaurant
Sailing
Shopping
Theme park
Water Sports
Water Park 25mins drive
The village of Plaka hosts two excellent restaurants (both of which are renoun for their high standard of local food), a small number of snack bars and two mini markets. Further on Almerida and Kalives offer a larger choice of restaurants. Plaka offers two small supermarkets where you can buy just about everything from the local wine to fresh vegetables and frozen pizza! A larger supermarket can be located on the coast road just outside of Kalives.