Villa Angelos, private pool gated for child safety

Our 'Villa Angelos in Saint Basil Olive Grove' in Crete is located between the family-friendly seaside resort of Almyrida and the traditional Cretan village of Gavalochory which is only a few km inland at our private and fully gated estate. We have 4 villas available: the others being Helios, Asteria and Selene, each with a private pool and gated to help with child safety. The space The scenery is spectacular being in the Greek equivalent of a British National Park similar to the Peak District (but by the sea, and a lot warmer!) Quiet yet not remote, this private villa has a pool and patio that is not overlooked by other properties. It is located in our fenced and gated olive grove, just a few minutes drive from the safe and sandy beach at Almyrida Bay, and a 15 minute walk to the traditional Cretan village of Gavalochory where you can buy groceries and enjoy two excellent tavernas. Perfect for privacy it has plenty of space and is surrounded by olive trees and palms. It is priced competitively for 2 - 4 people, with reasonable additional charges for extra guests. In total it sleeps up to 8 persons in 4 double/twin bedrooms and has a private swimming pool 9 metres x 4 metres. For people in wheelchairs or with limited mobility, the downstairs double bedroom is ideal, being next to the downstairs shower room and W/C with commode available. British plumbing and WC - no small pipes! IMPORTANT NOTE TO PARENTS WITH SMALL CHILDREN! This villa has a downstairs kitchen which looks out directly onto the gated pool. This means you can see your children playing in the pool while you are preparing lunch! Many other villas in the area have not been designed with holidaymakers like you in mind because they have an upstairs (Greek Style) kitchen which means you may have to balance a meal and a drink on a tray while walking down a flight of stairs with a toddler following behind you or under your feet! We designed this feature BEFORE the houses were built - you are not an afterthought! Our guests often comment that this villa is in the perfect location: within walking distance from two villages, close enough to enjoy their facilities but not too close to be disturbed by barking dogs, crowing cockerels and noisy human nightlife that happens in any and every Cretan village or town. The villa is located in a peaceful private olive grove of 4.5 acres (17,000 square metres). It is one of only 5 villas in the olive grove, all of which are owned by us. The olive grove is secure, being fenced and hedged by colourful oleander, and surrounded by olive trees. It is the perfect base to explore the picturesque Apokoronas area on foot or by car, with its tiny white hamlets nestled on green mountainsides. Apokoronas is a designated area of natural beauty, protected in a similar way to a National Park. At all times there are breath-taking views of the White Mountains which are snowcapped until late May. Literally on your doorstep there are numerous foot-trails through this most spectacular area of Crete, a genuine walker’s paradise. Close to the villa are two villages. Almyrida, by the beach, is only a 3 minute drive away or you can walk it in half an hour. Gavalochori, further inland, is only a 1 minute drive away and you can walk there in less than 15 minutes. GROCERIES ON ARRIVAL We can arrange for basic groceries to be ready in your villa on request. This is useful if you are arriving late and may not be able to visit the shops in time before they close (normally around 10pm in Almyrida). Our English-speaking staff will be in direct contact with you by email before you arrive and you can organise this with them. They will leave the till receipt in the kitchen and you can pay in cash during your stay ESSENTIAL MAINTENANCE We will visit mid-week during pool cleaning for a quick mid stay spruce up at a convenient time for you. Other than this we will of course not disturb you during your stay, unless there is an emergency or an appliance which requires immediate attention. SWIMMING POOL Your swimming pool is sanitised with chlorine tablets and other chemicals dissolving in the recirculating water mechanism. Viruses and bacteria cannot survive in this environment. SUN LOUNGERS We provide one pool towel per person, per stay. Please do use them to place between yourself and the lounger. Not only is this more comfortable for you but it helps keep the sun loungers free from sun-cream (which can be difficult to remove) Guest access You have access to all areas of the house and outside space Registration Details 1042K91002898301