Panareti Villa

Villa Panareti is a beautiful 3 bedroom, 2bathroom renovated 19th century house sleeping up to six persons and enjoys a beautiful rural location on a hilltop in Kamara, a small traditional village surrounded by rolling hills at the foot of the Rodopos peninsula in western Crete. The village has less than 100 residents and has two small traditional kafeneio - small local cafés where the local men gather to drink their coffee or have a beer and discuss the events of the day. It provides the perfect escape for those wishing to get away from lifes hustle and bustle and spend precious holiday time relaxing in the comfort of a location with privacy and delightful rural views.

Nearby Kolymbari is a tranquil local fishing village with a small picturesque harbour and good local fish restaurants, a nice café, as well as a bank, a chemist, and a handful of local shops, and a pebbly beach which is about a kilometre long and locals are very proud of the fact that it was awarded the Blue Flag. Chania, the capital city of the region, is a drive of about half an hour and is definitely a must visit. The atmosphere of Chania is vibrant and cosmopolitan, and it is an absolute delight to stroll around the Venetian harbour with its charming, characteristic narrow streets where youll find an abundance of tavernas, cafes, bars and shops.

The area is also an excellent starting point for further exploration of western Crete whether your interest be archaeological, walking, driving, or simply relaxing and enjoying some of the wonderful beaches of western Crete. The beautiful sandy beach of Falassarna is a drive of about half an hour. Near-by is the small off track beach at Ravdoucha, and a beautiful drive south westwards will take you to the impressive beach at Elafonissi. A short drive will take you to the agricultural town of Kissamos from where you can pick up the boat to take you to the wonderful Balos lagoon.

The 170m² villa sits on a plot of 850m² and was lovingly restored and renovated in 2015 from a 19th century stone built country house. Today it incorporates modern comforts and facilities whilst keeping some traditional elements. Stone and wood feature dominantly, blending in harmony with the landscape and olive groves that surround the villa. The two storey villa has delightful 180 panoramic views of the verdant countryside and rolling hills, surrounded by nature, peace and tranquility.

Situated on a slope, stone steps lead the way to the ground level of the house and the main entrance. The ground floor has a tiled floor and beamed a ceiling and houses a comfortably sized living room with an open fireplace and beautiful views can be had from the window. An elegant large tapestry adorns one of the walls, and there is a 43inch LED TV, DVD player, a sofa & two arm chairs, as well as a coffee table. A traditional stone arch leads through to the dining area with a dresser and a dining table for six persons, and another arch leads to the ornately tiled fully equipped kitchen with a table and four chairs, a large refrigerator, a washing machine, iron, dishwasher, ceramic hob, kettle, toaster, oven, microwave, coffee machine and utensils.

Also on the ground floor is a hallway that leads to a linen room and a bedroom featuring a double bed and the unique feature of a hewn rock incorporated in one of the walls. A door leads to a spacious furnished terrace. The ground floor also has a bathroom with a shower.

From the living area a wooden staircase leads to the upper floor which has parquet floors and a beamed ceiling. In the hall there is a desk & mirror, and a door that leads to a spacious terrace. Wooden stairs from the hall lead to an open plan loft bedroom with twin beds and a wooden ceiling. This floor also features a bedroom with a double bed and large terrace, as well as a bathroom with a shower.

The outdoor space has also been designed with pride and thoughtfulness. Shrubs, flowers and trees ornate the landscaped garden which is surrounded by beautiful stonework walls and steps that lead to the various parts of the house. Next to the front furnished veranda there is a built in BBQ as well as a traditional wood oven. The veranda has a dining table and chairs making it perfect for al fresco dining with a relaxing cool glass of wine.

A pool will be also featured for 2017

Facilities & features

Air conditioning/heating

Fireplace

Wi-Fi

Satellite TV

Doors with safety locks

Video surveillance & alarm system

Safety deposit box (2)

Fully equipped kitchen

43 inch TV

TV in each bedroom

Hairdryer (2)

Ironing board

Built in BBQ

Stone built wood oven

Pool

Garden/orchard

Welcome basket on arrival

Cleaning

Linen & towel change twice per week

Cleaning twice week

On request (extra charge)

Massage & beauty treatments such as manicure & pedicure, hairdressing

Distances (approx)

Chania airport: 46km

Chania city: 30km

Souda port: 34km

Kolymbari: 4.5km

Platanias: 18 km

Falassarna beach: 26km

Elafonissi beach: 47km