Address

Agios Nikolaos, Agios Nikolaos, Crete, Greece

Accommodation & Outdoor Amenities

Electric gates open out onto a large parking area and lead to the front door. Once inside you cannot help but be impressed with the spacious living accommodation and the ground floor is all open plan, which gives a light airy feel to the villa. The very well fitted kitchen boasts an American style fridge/freezer with ice-making machine, microwave, dishwasher and built in espresso/cappuccino coffee machine. The dining area is next to the kitchen and has seating for eight. Whilst the lounge, with its feature fireplace, has comfy sofas and chairs and is centred around the home cinema system which includes CD, DVD, Playstation 2 and satellite TV . Wireless internet connection is also available, please bring your own adaptable computer. There is also a utility room, which houses the washing machine and tumble drier. Patio doors stretch the length of the house, making the full use of Theanos position and those beautiful views of the pool and the sea beyond. A curved wooded staircase leads up to the first floor where you will find the air-conditioned master double bedroom with en-suite shower room, which has hydro massage steam shower. Patio doors lead onto a large terrace, which makes the most of those amazing views and this is also a peaceful place for that private sunbathing. There are two further air-conditioned pretty bedrooms, a twin and a double, that share a most elegant bathroom with Jacuzzi bath. The fourth air-conditioned bedroom is reached via a small staircase from the first floor to a turret type room with en-suite shower room and fabulous views across Mirabello Bay. All bedrooms have their own TV and a hairdryer is provided in all bathrooms. Finally, the owner provides bathrobes, one per person, for the duration of your holiday. Outside there is a formal patio fronting the lounge area this leads down a few steps to the terraces, lawns and pool. The pool with its mosaic design is one of the major attractions of this lovely villa. It is 9.5 meters long and has steps in either corner, but no shallow end (2.2m deep). It features a Jacuzzi and reverse swim jet. Finally, at the bottom of the lawned garden there is a brick built barbeque with a wood burning oven. It is set beneath a large wooden pergola and features a grand solid teak table and chairs, an ideal venue for outside dining and watching the sun go down over the Bay of Mirabello.

Local Amenities and Activities

Agios Nikolaos, with over fourty years of experience in the tourism industry, is an international and cosmopolitan resort that welcomes thousands of visitors annually.
The lake is its most charming feature. Legend suggests that Athena and Artemis bathed in its waters. This lake is connected to the sea by a straight channel, while its natural surroundings of red rock and trees attract the visitor magnetically.
At a small open-air theatre by the lake, locals and visitors alike can enjoy interesting artistic and cultural presentations. A walk around the shops of Aghios Nikolaos is an enjoyable experience. In the many stores the visitor can find a wide selection of traditional Cretan artwork, copies of pieces from different archaeological museums, jewelry, and embroidery.
There are also many examples of woven goods and Byzantine icons.
There are bustling cafeterias, charming coffeehouses and taverns serving traditional Cretan Mezedes or tidbits of local food.
You can find innumerable opportunities for night-time entertainment at a variety of bars and discos. Visit the outdoor summer cinema ”Christina” where the surrounding walls are covered by honeysuckle, or find other places of entertainment where genuine Cretan feasts are always accompanied by local wine or strong raki.
A high quality and range of athletic facilities provides professional athletes and sports fans, and local and visiting amateur athletes with the opportunity to get involved in any sports. There is a football pitch, tennis, volleyball and basketball courts, beach volley facilities, mini-golf and swimming pools, all providing the opportunity for exercise and fun.

Check in / Check out times

14:00

Airports / Sea Ports / Other Transport

Heraklion/Chania

Driving directions (from airport or sea port)

Policies & Disclaimers