Set on a small hill above the village of Armeni, only 800 metres from the village square, Villa Galania is ideally placed to enjoy the rural idyll whilst still being within reasonable walking distance of local shops and tavernas and just ten minutes by car from the sandy beaches of Kalives. Gorgeous private pool, with adjoining small children's pool, table football and covered BBQ area featuring Cretan oven - perfect outdoor living. Passing a small copse of Holm Oak trees where a hammock has been slung and around the corner of the villa, the view of mountains dotted with villages unfolds in all its magnificence. The pale pastel rose facade of the villa and beautiful pool at one with the serenely peaceful backdrop of rural Crete and the White Mountains, occasionally still snow topped very early in the season. Villa Galania has been constructed in an atmospheric period style thanks to the skillful use of simple local materials. Covered balconies and terraces provide shade and respite from the heat of the sun, whilst the villa's stone faced doorways and rough hewn timbered ceilings add an authentic touch of the past. Villa Galania is furnished and equipped to a high standard and the owners really have ticked all the boxes down to the smallest detail. Outside around the 9m x 4m pool and adjoining children's pool, there's a huge amount of living space including a smart alfresco cover dining area, a lounge area, a table soccer, plus a rusticated covered barbecue complete with Cretan oven and a small fridge for drinks. Location Set on a small hill above the village of Armeni and only 800 metres from Armeni village square, Villa Galania is ideally placed to enjoy the rural idyll whilst still being within reasonable walking distance of the choice of tavernas, cafenion and cafe in the village. The sandy beaches of Kalives are just 5 minutes drive away. Villa Galania is well placed for discovering this western side of the island, being a convenient 5 min drive to the junction to the east-west highway and thus an easy 30 min trip into Chania. Outside Villa Galania Swimming Pool - 9m x 4m, depth 1.25m - 1.65m Children's Pool - Circular shallow pool. Poolside Sun Terrace - Sun beds, pergola with sofa set and table football. BBQ - Rustic covered BBQ with Cretan oven and small fridge for drinks. Covered Dining terrace - Table and chairs Garden - Grass dotted with holm oak. Shower - Poolside shower Balconies - Mountain view, covered bedroom balconies. Inside Villa Galania Ground floor Open plan Living room: Kitchen area - Well equipped kitchen with ceramic hob and oven, dishwasher, fridge freezer, microwave and breakfast table and chairs. Window with mountain view. Dining Area - Table and chairs, French doors to covered dining terrace. Living area - 2 Sofas, TV, and French doors to pool terrace. Shower room - Shower, wash basin, W.C. Washing machine First Floor Villa Galania Double bedroom with ensuite bathroom - 1 double bed, French doors to covered mountain view balcony. Ensuite bath with shower over, wash basin, W.C. Air Con. unit Twin bedroom, ensuite shower room - 2 single beds, French doors to covered mountain view balcony. Ensuite shower, wash basin, W.C. Air Con. unit Parking - Covered parking area beside the house Essential Information: Sleeps (Max) 4 Bedrooms 2 Shower Rooms 3 Maid Service Included Pool Private 9m x 4m A/C Included Floor Area m² 105 Booking Information: Check-In Any day (after 16:00) Check-Out Any day (before 10:00) Minimum stay 5 nights Local Facilities: Kalyves Beach 4,5 km Tavernas 800m Mini Market 800m Distances: Chania Airport 30 k Heraklion Airport 125 km Villa Equipment: DVD CD Satellite TV Dish Washer Washing Machine Hair Dryer Toaster Kettle Sun Lounger Microwave WiFi Connection Safe BBQ Mosquito Bed Net Filter Coffee Machine Iron & Board Pool Towels Fridge /Freezer Hob Cooking Utensils The villa and pool is for your private use only as well as the garden. Bed linen & towels are provided as well as pool towels. The cleaner will come in during your stay & change them, depending on how many days you are staying. All of this is included in the price. We are here for you if you need us! You will have the details of our 24/7 contact person, Diane, who lives on Crete with 30+ years of experience in the hospitality field & knows the island very well & has many contacts to sort out almost anything! So should you need anything Diane is only a phone call away, to ensure everything goes smoothly, before & during your stay with us. Freelance Villas provides a Digital Guide Book, and a Property Manual inside the accommodation, which tells you all about the important things ie. wifi codes, hot water systems, where to take your rubbish & how things generally work in the villa. Plus, you will find further details about places to go, beach maps plus a taverna guide. Armeni, Crete Something of a foodies paradise, the village of Armeni is notable for its large shady plain trees lining the main street where you will find a choice of simple cafenions and two excellent tavernas. There is also a small mini -market and amazingly, a well stocked delicatessen with wonderful local cheeses, yoghurt and charcuterie as well as a large choice of frozen fish. First thing, fresh bread is delivered to the cafenion on the small triangular central square you'll see what we mean! Plus, a sweet shop has just recently opened which offers a good choice to satisfy your sweet tooth. Nearby Kalives (approx 5min drive) 18 km east of Chania and strung along the edge of Souda Bay, Kalives is still very much a Greek village that has taken tourism in its stride and the bustling main street reflects the status quo with local shops, mini markets, tavernas and cafes happily doing business with all and sundry. There's a pretty little river which huge trout are rumoured to inhabit and where small plump ducks encourage children to feed them. Sheltered by the headland just to the east of the village is an excellent sandy beach with convenient cantinas selling cool drinks for sunbathers, whilst pedaloes and water skiing are readily available for the more energetic. Just back from the main thoroughfare in a warren of narrow streets tucked into the hillside, the locals go about their daily life in time honoured fashion and if you venture into the nearby countryside, you will discover numerous tiny villages in idyllic rural settings. With almost a dozen tavernas, plus a number of small hotels and a choice of cosmopolitan little bars or ethnic cafenions, Kalives has much to recommend it to the visitor and yet happily manages to retain that quintessential Greekness. Although you can walk downhill to the village of Armeni it is necessary to have a car in order to discover the island and travel further afield. Taxis are available in the area. Chania Airport is 30 km & takes about 35mins drive. Heraklion Airport is 125 km & takes about 1,5 hour drive. Housekeeping Your Villa will be prepared for you on arrival with fresh bath and hand towels and all beds made up. For stays of 7 nights or more - house towels will be changed every 3 - 4 days. For stays of 14 nights or more - bed linen will be changed every 7 days. Pool/beach towels - one per person for the duration of your stay. If you need a travel cot or high chair, please request when booking so we can have it in the villa for you ready to use. Optional chargeable services: - Large Grocery Pack - Regular Grocery Pack - Second High Chair - Second Cot Note that this is a professionally run rental villa which as been licensed by the Greek National Tourist Organization, EOT, which is required by the Greek law. This license allows the property owners to legally rent their accommodation to holiday makers, so that they comply to a set of standards and specific conditions for the safety & comfort of it's paying customers.