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Villa Eleutheria is located in Panormo, a friendly sea side village and is within walking distance, just 500 meters, to its well known sandy beaches, sheltered in coves with thin sand and shallow water far out, making them ideal for families with children. It is in a quiet location, surrounded by beautiful countryside creating a very peaceful atmosphere. At the harbour and the village several shops are also nearby for your daily needs and several restaurants with stunning sea views, located directly on the beach are unique for a drink or lunch. Also, water sports are available in the beaches for those seeking some summer fun and action!
Layout
Outdoors
A path in the lawn covered garden leads to the entrance of Villa Eleutheria. Along this path you will find a beautiful wooden swing and also an outdoor dining area where you can sit, relax and enjoy the nature.
Furthermore, the grassy path continues on the side of the Villa and takes you to the rear side of the Villa, where the private swimming pool welcomes you! The pool covers 45m2 and has a varying depth of 170 - 185 cm. The pool terrace is also equipped with parasols and sun loungers for your outmost comfort where you can either sit during the day and enjoy the sun or relax during the night and take advantage of the peace and quiet that the countryside can offer while stargazing. There lies also an old and original well, where the villagers used to take water from, stating the history of the village.
To the side of the house there is also a wood burning oven built into the stone wall and a stone built BBQ where you can cook some of your meals while enjoying the beautiful scenery! To make things even better, a large whirlpool with room for 6 - 7 people (not heated) is also available and promises to offer you endless hours of relaxation and enjoyable family moments.
Indoors
Ground Floor
Villa Eleutheria is divided in two levels, covering 180 m2 and can comfortably accommodate up to 13 people in its 5 bedrooms. Entering the Villa, guests will find themselves in the cosy, comfortable sitting room. The wooden, rustic furniture add a traditional tone to the decoration of the Villa and create a unique atmosphere. Past the living area, lies the fully equipped kitchen, which provides all essentials for your self catered holiday. A large dinning table for the whole family, as well as an additional sofa and an open fireplace create a family ambience, that will make you feel right at home. Τhree of the Villa’s bedrooms can also be found on this level (two of them are interconnecting bedrooms) and they offer access to the garden and pool terrace. One of them has a double bed, while the other two bedrooms have two single beds each (which can be joined together if you wish). Furthermore, a family bathroom with a bathtub can be found on the ground floor.
First Floor
Climbing up the wooden stairs, the remaining two bedrooms of the Villa await you, to offer you a good night’s sleep, combined with access to a balcony overlooking the garden and the surrounding countryside. These bedrooms also feature two single beds each. All the bedrooms are bright and airy all day long, are air conditioned and equipped with TVs. Last but not least, one more bathroom with a bathtub is available on the first floor.
Property Notes:
- Welcome basket included, courtesy of the owner.
-Bed linen, bathroom towels and pool towels provided.
- Housekeeping, towels and linen changes once a week.
- Baby cot and high chair available upon request .
- Air conditioning in all bedrooms and living room area is included.
- Air conditioning units serve heating purposes.
- Complimentary free Wi-Fi coverage is available throughout the Villa.
- All in-house electronics are available, including a microwave, a washing machine, dishwasher, TV with satellite reception, CD and DVD players, large fridge with freezer, electric kitchen, kettle, toaster, coffee machine, iron and iron board.
- Pool and garden cleaning once a week.
- 24h/7days ThinkVilla concierge service included.
- Pool operates seasonally (end of March - middle of November)
Location Overview.
Villa Eleutheria is located in Panormo, a friendly sea side village and is within walking distance to its well known sandy beaches. The two main beaches are Limanaki and Limni. Both of them are sandy with clear blue water and ideal for kids, as they are shallow and well protected from winds. The beaches are organised and equipped with sun beds & umbrellas. Water sports are also available. The harbour beach in front of the village is the port of the area, where the boats tie up, this beach is unorganised.
The village has all the facilities and amenities one would need : well-stocked mini-markets, post office, pharmacy, a doctor’s office, bakery (hot, fresh bread every morning from 9 am), various gift shops and traditional seaside shops at very reasonable prices.
Further, there is a good selection of cafes and excellent traditional tavernas, overlooking the harbour and the sea, which offer a warm welcome and a beautiful setting to enjoy some traditional Cretan food, fish as well as international dishes.
Panormo has regular bus itineraries every 30 minutes that connects Heraklion and Chania cities.
Distances to important locations:
Bus stop: 200 meters
Panormo Sandy Beach: 500 meters
Super Market & Restaurants: 500 meters
Rethymno Port and Town: 25’ driving
Heraklion International Airport: 62 km
Chania International Airport: 88.4 km
Car rental is not necessary! There is a bus stop 200 meters away from the Villa connecting you with Rethymno city, as well as Chania and Heraklion towns.
