Panayiotis' Village Houses, Gavalohori, Crete

Renovated in sympathetic style from Panayiotis's, old family home and barn in the sleepy, leafy hamlet of Agios Pavlos, 1km from Gavalohori, the houses are hidden from the village street by large double entrance doors. Behind the doors, a rustic hallway, supported by lovely old stone arches, leads through to a courtyard under a green canopy of grapevine from which the entrances to the  houses lead. Here in the courtyard you'll also find a large purpose built barbecue complete with Cretan oven, further sunny terraces, a garden, a well and a shady walnut tree.
It's just 3 kms to the nearest beach at Kera, via the tracks that criss cross the countryside, but if you prefer a less bumpy ride then the lovely sandy beaches at Almerida are less than a 10 minute drive away.  The village of Gavalohori is a pleasant 20 minutes walk  if the day's not too hot, and if you are there around lunchtime you may bump into Panayiotis who works for the local electricity company and tends to frequent the shady Cafenion at the top of the square.  You will also find 3 tavernas, a minimarket, a bakery and even a small museum run by the woman's co-operative where they make and sell local handicrafts
If you just enjoy peace and quiet, the sound of birds in the trees and sublime pastoral views across the Cretan countryside, you've found it, this is the place to be....

Panayiotis' House
A staircase ascends above the sea of grapevines to the delightful covered terrace of Panyiotis old home. An ancient entrance door, with a huge old key opens into the living area furnished in a simple Cretan country style with characteristic panelled ceilings and exposed stonework around the window frames and a door to a second private terrace.  Off the living room is the charming double bedroom, which in turn has a door to a short hallway and smart little shower room and a kitchen with a cooker and a large fridge freezer. The kitchen also has a convenient door out to the aforesaid covered terrace, where breakfast, lunch and dinner are normally taken unless of course, you are barbecuing something exciting in the courtyard below or perhaps dining alfresco under the walnut tree.

NB. For larger parties who would like to take both Panayiotis Village Houses -  Panayiotis House and Sophias House, we are happy to be able to offer a  discount of 10% off the total accommodation cost. Please enter the code PAN10 when completing the booking or feel free contact us directly, either by telephone or email    

Location of Panayiotis' House I
Gavalochori, Crete
In the centre of the scenic Apokoronou Penisula, 3.5 km inland from Almirida and at the end of a green and wooded valley leading down to the sea, the village of Gavalohori has enjoyed something of a renaissance. This is in part thanks to a woman's co-operative where they make and sell local handicrafts such as lace and silk products. Many of the houses have been renovated in traditional fashion and the village has a pleasant air of both rural charm and prosperity. ...More about Gavalochori >>

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Bathrooms:

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Rouladina Apt 6, Stalos

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Bedrooms:

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Bathrooms:

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Cormoranos Apt (2 max )., Nopigia

1 Review

Simple, tidy apt, walk to beach and small seaside village.

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2

Bedrooms:

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Bathrooms:

1

Pool:

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Barba Yiannis House, Kournas & Georgioupolis

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Sleeps:

2

Bedrooms:

2

Bathrooms:

2

Pool:

Shared

Air-Con:

Included

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Kera Beach Apt, Kalives & Kera

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2

Bedrooms:

1

Bathrooms:

1

Pool:

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Air-Con:

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£359 to £495 per week

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Milo Petra II, Douliana

Renovated Mill House with Pool, walk to village tavernas

Sleeps:

2

Bedrooms:

1

Bathrooms:

1

Pool:

Shared

Air-Con:

Included

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Iliopetra Studio, Douliana

1 Review

Lovely village location, walk to tavernas and shop

Sleeps:

2

Bedrooms:

1

Bathrooms:

1

Pool:

Shared

Air-Con:

Included

£329 to £539 per week

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Iliopetra Apartments, Douliana

On edge of small village with two tavernas and shop

Sleeps:

2

Bedrooms:

2

Bathrooms:

1

Pool:

Shared

Air-Con:

Included

£465 to £645 per week

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Pefki Apt 5, Chania

Above Chania town with easy access to Akrotiri beaches

Sleeps:

3

Bedrooms:

1

Bathrooms:

1

Pool:

Shared

Air-Con:

Included

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Kionia Apt 3 (1 bdrm), Kerames

2 Reviews

Exclusive apts. on southern beach. Taverna 10 mins walk.

Sleeps:

3

Bedrooms:

1

Bathrooms:

1

Pool:

No

Air-Con:

Payable locally

£355 to £495 per week

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Antilia Apts 1 Bdrm., Tavronitis

3 Reviews

Quieter location. Pretty gardens with sea views.

Sleeps:

3

Bedrooms:

1

Bathrooms:

1

Pool:

Shared

Air-Con:

Included

£329 £290 to £536 per week

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Antilia Apts 1 Bdrm, Tavronitis

1 Review

Quieter location. Pretty gardens with sea views.

Sleeps:

3

Bedrooms:

1

Bathrooms:

1

Pool:

Shared

Air-Con:

Included

£329 £290 to £536 per week

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Stalos Beach Studio, Stalos

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Sleeps:

3

Bedrooms:

0

Bathrooms:

1

Pool:

Shared

Air-Con:

Included

£349 to £495 per week

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Aptera Bay Apt 1 Bdrm., Megala Horafia

4 Reviews

Wonderful sea view. 800m from village tavernas and shop.

Sleeps:

4

Bedrooms:

1

Bathrooms:

1

Pool:

Shared

Air-Con:

Included

£415 to £535 per week

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Milo Petra I, Douliana

Renovated Mill House with Pool, walk to village tavernas

Sleeps:

2

Bedrooms:

1

Bathrooms:

1

Pool:

Shared

Air-Con:

Included

£532 to £721 per week

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Rouladina Apt 6, Stalos

17 Reviews

Smart sea view apt. 5 min walk to beach, tavernas, shops

Sleeps:

3

Bedrooms:

1

Bathrooms:

1

Pool:

Shared

Air-Con:

Included & in liivng area

£285 to £366 per week

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Malathiros Villa 2, Deliana /Malathiros

3 Reviews

Smart Villa, off the beaten track. Great views to the coast

Sleeps:

4

Bedrooms:

1

Bathrooms:

2

Pool:

No

Air-Con:

Included

£375 £370 to £730 per week

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Cormoranos Apt (2 max )., Nopigia

1 Review

Simple, tidy apt, walk to beach and small seaside village.

Sleeps:

2

Bedrooms:

1

Bathrooms:

1

Pool:

Shared

Air-Con:

Payable locally

£309 to £519 per week

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Barba Yiannis House, Kournas & Georgioupolis

Hill top village location with stunning sea views

Sleeps:

2

Bedrooms:

2

Bathrooms:

2

Pool:

Shared

Air-Con:

Included

£588 to £854 per week

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Kera Beach Apt, Kalives & Kera

Sea Views, swimming Pool & steps to Kera Beach

Sleeps:

2

Bedrooms:

1

Bathrooms:

1

Pool:

Shared

Air-Con:

Included

£359 to £495 per week

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Milo Petra II, Douliana

Renovated Mill House with Pool, walk to village tavernas

Sleeps:

2

Bedrooms:

1

Bathrooms:

1

Pool:

Shared

Air-Con:

Included

£729 to £929 per week

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Iliopetra Studio, Douliana

1 Review

Lovely village location, walk to tavernas and shop

Sleeps:

2

Bedrooms:

1

Bathrooms:

1

Pool:

Shared

Air-Con:

Included

£329 to £539 per week

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Iliopetra Apartments, Douliana

On edge of small village with two tavernas and shop

Sleeps:

2

Bedrooms:

2

Bathrooms:

1

Pool:

Shared

Air-Con:

Included

£465 to £645 per week

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Pefki Apt 5, Chania

Above Chania town with easy access to Akrotiri beaches

Sleeps:

3

Bedrooms:

1

Bathrooms:

1

Pool:

Shared

Air-Con:

Included

£479 to £665 per week

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Kionia Apt 3 (1 bdrm), Kerames

2 Reviews

Exclusive apts. on southern beach. Taverna 10 mins walk.

Sleeps:

3

Bedrooms:

1

Bathrooms:

1

Pool:

No

Air-Con:

Payable locally

£355 to £495 per week

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Antilia Apts 1 Bdrm., Tavronitis

3 Reviews

Quieter location. Pretty gardens with sea views.

Sleeps:

3

Bedrooms:

1

Bathrooms:

1

Pool:

Shared

Air-Con:

Included

£329 £290 to £536 per week

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Antilia Apts 1 Bdrm, Tavronitis

1 Review

Quieter location. Pretty gardens with sea views.

Sleeps:

3

Bedrooms:

1

Bathrooms:

1

Pool:

Shared

Air-Con:

Included

£329 £290 to £536 per week

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Stalos Beach Studio, Stalos

Sea View Check, Pool Check, Sandy Beach check, Air con Check

Sleeps:

3

Bedrooms:

0

Bathrooms:

1

Pool:

Shared

Air-Con:

Included

£349 to £495 per week

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Aptera Bay Apt 1 Bdrm., Megala Horafia

4 Reviews

Wonderful sea view. 800m from village tavernas and shop.

Sleeps:

4

Bedrooms:

1

Bathrooms:

1

Pool:

Shared

Air-Con:

Included

£415 to £535 per week

Add to shortlist

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