Greece, Crete,Green Farm - Little Paradise

Our home is located in Melleses, a small village of 300 inhabitants, just 20 km from the city center of Heraklion. It is located in the green because it is located in vineyards and olive groves. You can relax or visit the archaeological sites like Knossos and enjoy the beauties of the hinterland and the local culture. Meet the everyday life of people and enjoy warm hospitality. The space Come and experience our relaxing farm on the sunny island of Crete. An escape for all seasons! This is an affordable and pleasant accommodation. It's not a hotel or even a traditional B & B. It's our own holiday cottage! The farm is located in the picturesque village of Meleses, located in the middle of Crete, in the prefecture of Heraklion. The charm and tranquility of the village is in sharp contrast to the hustle and bustle of other seaside resorts. For those who love the Sea there are excellent beaches half an hour away from home. Melesses is an agricultural community surrounded by olive groves and vineyards. We are located in the heart of the Peza wine country. You can taste the wine and raki from the small vineyard you find in the farm or visit some fine wineries that offer free wine tasting The area offers the famous Cretan cuisine with its essentials: extra virgin olive oil and wine. In the village there are two groceries - which open on Sundays, very near the village of Myrtia there is the museum of the writer Nikos Kazantzakis, some churches - dating from the Byzantine era. There are many attractions around Melesses, which can be discovered with the farm as a starting point. The city of Heraklion is 20 km away, and the famous resorts of Hersonissos and Malia 40 km away. The Christian orthodox monastery of Agarathos built in the 15th cen The tur is is 7 km away, and the village of Thrapsano with ceramics. Car rental is highly recommended. The car park is personal and free, There is a central entrance with electric door and remote control. The 3180 sq.m. is ideal for large families or groups of friends and offers a high degree of privacy. It can accommodate up to 7 people. Babies and children are welcome. There are two bedrooms. The main bedroom includes a wardrobe, a The second bedroom includes a wardrobe, a double bed, two single beds and a child. There is a toilet, sink and shower. Bed linen and towels are provided. The living room is in a single room with the kitchen and includes a fireplace and a wood-fired oven. No food service or commercial service is provided. Our TV is Smart LED HD, but there is also a satellite dish. If you still need to stay connected, there is free wi-fi. Direct access to the outdoor dining area gives you a relaxed sense of space because the house is made in Olive trees. Other home amenities include hair dryer, washing machine, iron, bluetooth speaker with karaoke, mosquito screens in all windows, high chair, hot water. The landscape with endless mountain peaks is ideal if photography, painting or writing is your hobby. You can enjoy the sunshine, the bright blue sky, the crunching of the crickets in the garden and the endless view of the olive groves, the vineyards, the Hills, the nearby villages and the churches. There is a beautiful view of the village and the ridge from the Lasithi Mountains to the pool. Enjoy the outdoors, outside the house in the cool plinth, under the olive trees on the hammocks or on the Law, or in the pool, for sunbathing. If you practice yoga, bring your mats. It is great to practice out in the morning / evening. The private pool is ideal for relaxing and water games. A shower next to the pool makes your Life easier. In the afternoons you can watch sparrows or swallows flying in the pool to soak their bellies in the water. Please note that the pool is not heated and is therefore used from April to October. There are a few animals such as hens and two kids who can offer their products (egg and milk), there are some cats usually sleeping on the tile or on The wood oven and Vitto, a German shepherd dog, very social, friendly and very protective of children. There is also a wood oven that you can cook if you know its function and a barbecue that cooks with charcoal olives. If you smoke, we would appreciate you doing it out. The winters are mild and the summers are fantastic on dry and hot days and cool nights. You will have to use the entire house except the store next to the house and there are the tools for the care of the pharma. The day is covered by solar panels because we collect electricity from the Sun. That's why it is forbidden to enter the roof. Upon arrival, we can assist you with anything else you need (car rental, airport pick-up, etc.). The airport and the harbor are 20 km away. And whatever else you need will be at your disposal! Guest access Guests will have access to the entire farm. Other things to note . Registration Details 00000705215