Villa Penelope with private swimming pool and astonishing sea view

If you have ever dreamt about a villa holiday in blissful seclusion where you can lose all sense of time, then this unique property will prove ideal, enjoying one of the most enviable positions you are ever likely to find in Crete. Perched on a hilltop and on the edge of the sea, the views are stupendous and its immaculate interior match its magnificent location.

This property is owned by the Vlamis family, and numerous guests who stayed in their other property nearby during this past summer called us in praise for the manner in which they were looked after by this friendly and caring couple. They are very proud of their villa built to provide elegance and comfort, and by their unobtrusive presence you can be assured of similar hospitality.

The villa has two floors, each with its own private entrance into a three bedroom apartment. For all intents and purposes the two units are entirely separate and private and in our view it is also ideally suited to a larger group who may wish to rent the whole property exclusively.

The swimming pool is situated in the rocks to one side and is accessed by a common path from the house. Whether you are lounging on the terraces around the pool or relaxing on the spacious private balconies, the views are fabulous and the silence broken only by the waves against the rocky shoreline below.

The standard of the interiors is high, each apartment consists of two bathrooms one with shower, and the other with a Jacuzzi bath, three good size bedrooms, one double and two twins, some bedrooms have a balcony, a spacious sitting/dining room with a fully equipped kitchen in a section off the sitting area.

The sitting room which has a fireplace, is tastefully furnished with comfortable sofas and chairs, a wide glazed window with two doors leads to a huge balcony with views that will take your breath away. Each apartment has the added convenience of a dishwasher, and a washing machine is provided in the larger of the two bathrooms.

With a constant breeze for which Crete is well known, the villa never feels stuffy and yet air-conditioning is provided in every room. The approach to the house is via a long track and ample parking space has been provided to one side of the property. The village of Stavros with its handful of tavernas and a couple of mini-markets is two kilometres and Chania town is a twenty minute drive away but with a car included many dining and shopping options are open to you. The delightful small horseshoe bay at Stavros with its soft white sand was recently described in 'The Times' as one of the finest family beaches in the Mediterranean.