Villa Ionaida, Douliana, Crete

If you are looking for a  villa in rural Crete but still prefer to remain within striking distance of civilisation and enjoy all the comforts of home, then we suggest you check availability straight away.

Villa Ionaida nestles on the side of a green and virginal valley, just below the charming Cretan village of Douliana and off the track that offers a bumpy shortcut to the beach. From the villas dining room terrace the view across the valley is utter tranquillity, whilst the land sloping away below is a veritable Orchard of Eden, where Fig, Olive and Carob Trees happily coexist and in springtime the fragrant blossoms of nearby fruit trees intermingle with the spicy scent of wild sage and thyme.

A short, steep driveway leads down to a shady parking spot under the trees, from where a gateway and a few steps along a pathway will bring you to the main entrance door which opens into an attractive L shaped living room. To one side, is a sitting area with a fireplace and 2 comfortable sofas and beyond, through a graceful archway, is the elegant dining area. Off the living area, two sets of patio doors open out onto a spacious and sunny terrace with patio furniture and views across the verdant valley and down to the sea, which is just visible over the tree tops.

The villas kitchen is accessed by a door beyond the dining area and is superbly equipped with all mod cons. These include  an electric ranger cooker, a dishwasher and washing machine, plus a fridge freezer with iced water and ice cube dispenser. There's also a double sink with waste disposal unit, plus plenty of fitted cupboards and ample work surfaces.

Just inside the main entrance to the living room is a door to a  guest WC, whilst a marble tiled staircase to the side leads down to the sleeping accommodation. Here there is one small twin bedroom(A/C), plus a double bedded master bedroom (A/C), separated by a  marble tiled bathroom. Take note here that there is a bonus of good modern plumbing, so no bin in the bathroom to bother with.

Both bedrooms  have fitted wardrobes  plus patio doors to a lovely terrace looking out over the valley. At the far end of this terrace, a few steps lead up to the villas generous 9m x 5m swimming pool with Roman steps into the shallow end. The swimming pool is surrounded by sun terraces and of course supplied with sun beds and umbrellas.

The beds in the twin bedroom have spare pull out beds below, which are suitable for additional children, although bear in mind that space is limited.

Location of Villa Ionaida
Douliana, Crete
20km east of Chania with truly spectacular views of Crete's White Mountains, this idyllic little village perched atop a hill overlooking Souda Bay is surrounded by olive groves and terraced farmland criss-crossed by drystone walls and ancient Byzantine donkey paths. ...More about Douliana >>

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