Traditional house in Fres

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Map pinGreece · Crete · Fres
Traditional house in Fres
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Traditional house in Fres

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Renovated traditional house in Fres village. Τhe house is 135 s. m., suitable for 2 to 4 people, with a large double bed and a single bed on the 1st floor and a sofa bed in the living room on the ground floor. It has a bathroom with shower, three courtyards, a large veranda and private parking. The house is located in a quiet neighborhood of the village with view of the white mountains. The space Τhe house is 135 s. m., suitable for 2 to 4 people, with a large double bed and a single bed on the 1st floor and a sofa bed in the living room on the ground floor. It has a bathroom with shower, three courtyards, a large veranda and private parking. Also, on the first floor there is an office in case someone wants to work. On the veranda, with a view of the "white mountains", there is a large terrace for 6 people. In the living room there is a sofa (for 3 people)/bed (1-2 people). The bathroom is spacious with a shower and there is also a washing machine. In the kitchen there is a dining table for 6 people. The kitchen is equipped with kitchen furniture, fridge, coffee maker, kettle and everything else you will need to cook. The house has 3 yards. In one, where you can park, you will find a table with 4 chairs. Guest access Αccess to the house from Chania (airport or port) is by car, as there is no bus to the village, through the national road. When you reach the exit for Agios Pantes village, exit the national road and head towards the village of Fre. When you reach the village of Fre, head to the central square of the village and there you will find the house. The village of Fres is about 30 kilometers from Chania(~25min) and 38 kilometers from the city of Rethymnon(~35min). In 15 to 20 minutes you are at all the beaches of Apokoronas region. There are also many paths that one can walk in the area near the village. Other things to note The village of Fres is situated on the foot of the White Mountains in the Apokoronas Area. Fres is a quiet and sleepy village without much tourism. The village has a large village square with tavernas, kafenions and shops. In the middle is the imposing church of the village and a memorial with statues. Fres is famous for its Byzantine church of Madonna of the Two Rocks, which is set on two large rocks and surrounded by terraced gardens. It can be reached by following the signs from the main square leading to the upper village. From the church there is a path leading to the St. Antonius Cave, where you have panoramic views to Souda Bay and the Akrotiri peninsula. The first time village is mentioned is at 1573. Fres had a pivotal role in the 19th century revolutions against the Ottomans. the first armed conflict of the revolution of 1866 took place in Fre. The village, because of its central position, often became a theater of conflicts in this revolution and many of its inhabitants left it. The village also participated in the revolution of 1895-1898, and was the headquarters of the Transitional Committee. In 1881 it was designated the seat of the municipality of Fre, one of the four of Apokoronas, and according to the census it had a purely Christian population, with 707 inhabitants. During the German occupation, in WWII, the village was bombed by the Germans. Registration details 00002001696

Amenities

WifiWifi
AirConditioningAir conditioning
KitchenKitchen
ParkingParking space
Essentials
Essentials (towels, bed sheets, soap, and toilet paper)
Shampoo
Shampoo
Drawer/Closet
Closet/drawers
TV
TV

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Location

Map pinGreece · Crete · Fres
Room TypeRoom type
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GuestsWithClothesHangerGuests
4
BedroomBedrooms
1
BathroomBathrooms
1

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