Eleni’s Stately Home, Picturesque Location

The Private Amazing Retreat, is part of an Elite group of ThinkVilla bespoke stays, where hand-picked exceptional properties of outstanding 24/7 service, incredible tailored experiences and unique cultural charm await to inspire you. The Villa has been certified with the Seal of Approval, a 300’ Criteria Rating, for the unique design, innovation, individual quality & inspiring offerings only with ThinkVilla. The license number of the Greek National Tourism Organization is 1041Κ050Β3177600

An Overview of the Impeccable Retreat
A stone build iconic house is ideally located in the center of Episkopi Village. The owners of the House have restored a unique sanctuary with care & authenticity. This is a destination that combines the class of a renovated mansion and the true Cretan environment of the village heritage. The location is perfect for keen walkers or those who just want to switch off from the hustle and bustle and reconnect with nature. A surrounded by nature retreat, this home is as perfect for romantic holidays, as it is for a family escape. Enjoy the country-luxe interior designs and the romantic isolated garden area with its unique revivification country Aroma.

Enjoy your mornings with hands wrapped around a warming mug of fresh coffee in the kitchen, gazing out onto the garden & the pool area as the dusky hues of dawn brighten to seize in the day. Everything in this warm designed House has been considered for your best comfort and luxury. It is ideal for big families or groups of friends, as it can accommodate up to 9 guests to rejoice. The light wood and stone elements of the house makes the whole exterior feel spacious and private with a free-flowing sense of harmony, peacefulness and calmness. The serenity of the village makes the high walls that surround this property fairly unnecessary, but to guarantee the utmost privacy, it features a romantic and grand courtyard of outstanding beauty, hidden from the sight of anyone passing by.

External Living | Pool, BBQ & Garden
Furthermore, beautiful flowers make the terrace even more appealing and the surrounding big trees offer shade during the mid day heat. The ample outdoors sitting and dining areas and barbecue facilities at the terrace provoke you to avoid the interiors and try al fresco dining! From the courtyard, an external stone-built staircase leads to a decent sized terrace on the upper floor. A wooden pergola offers partial shade and a small arrangement of garden furniture allows guests to retreat from the rest of the group, if preferred.

Internal Living | Rooms & Bathrooms
Ground Floor
Entering, you’ll be welcomed intro a world of authenticity & heritage, featuring a fully equipped, open plan kitchen with the adjacent dining area. Also complimented with a living room area with an open fireplace, which creates a unique atmosphere. On this level you’ll find one double and one twin bedroom, both with en-suite bathrooms. All rooms of the ground floor offer direct access to the pool & courtyard.

First Floor
From the terrace, guests enter another open plan living area that consists of a small, but very tastefully decorated and fully equipped kitchen, a dining table for four guests and another bathroom. The living room area consists of two comfortable sofa beds and a lovely loft-type bedroom with a double bed.

Mod Cons
Welcome basket included courtesy of the owner • Housekeeping service with fresh towels and linen changes every four days (included for stays of 6 nights and above) • Pool and garden maintenance twice per week • Sun-beds and umbrellas available • Pool towels provided • Baby cot and high chair available if needed • Air conditioning in all bedrooms and living room area is included • Air conditioning units serve heating purposes • Complimentary free Wi-Fi coverage is available throughout the house • All in-house electronics are available, including a washing machine, dishwasher, TV with satellite reception, CD and DVD players, large fridge with freezer, electric kitchen, kettle, toaster, espresso coffee machine, iron and iron board • Smoking is allowed only outdoors • Pre stock service available upon request • 24h/7 days ThinkVilla concierge service included

Location Overview.
Eleni’s stately Home is located in the village of Episkopi. The village, with its ancient history and traditional ways of life, is an ideal place to learn about customs, traditions and experience an authentic rural life. Also in the villages and within a few meters guests will find a regional taverna as well as a traditional cafe.
Throughout the area the visitor is invited to walk in a region of particular natural beauty, to admire important monuments and to experience the customary local hospitality. We are pleased to offer our delightful region for excursions or holidays, combining naturalist and archaeological routes that, in their total, constitute an important 'map' of experiences.
In Garazo village, which is 10 minutes away by car, guests will find a super market for their daily needs.
Perama town which is within 15 minutes driving you will find everything that you might need like shops, bakery, grocery store, butcher’s, taverns, cafes, supermarkets, ATM machines, pharmacies, gas stations and post office.

Also Panormo, is a friendly sea side village, approximately 20 minutes away by car and well known for its sandy beaches. The two main beaches are Limanaki and Limni. Both of them are sandy with clear blue water and ideal for kids, as they are shallow and well protected from winds. The beaches are organised and equipped with sun beds & umbrellas. Water sports are also available. The harbour beach in front of the village is the port of the area, where the boats tie up, this beach is unorganised.
The village has all the facilities and amenities one would need : well-stocked mini-markets, post office, pharmacy, a doctor’s office, a butcher's shop, bakery (hot, fresh bread every morning from 9 am), various gift shops and traditional seaside shops at very reasonable prices.

Further, there is a good selection of cafes and excellent traditional tavernas, overlooking the harbour and the sea, which offer a warm welcome and a beautiful setting to enjoy some traditional Cretan food, fish as well as international dishes.
Distances to Important Locations
Restaurant & Cafe : 30 meters
Super Market: Garazo village, 5 km
Panormos Beach: 15 Km
Rethymno Port & Town: 35 Km
Heraklion International Airport:63 Kms

Car rental is essential to explore the nearby villages and unique sandy beach locations!