Type:
Two adjoining traditional houses
with shared pool
Number of
houses: 2
House/night: 100
to 200 €
Why we like it:
Peaceful rural setting in village, lovely views, beautiful terraces & gardens, pool
OUR REVIEW
A beautiful restoration of an old building which dates back to
1810. Abelos Villa offers two adjoining stone-built houses set in attractive
gardens which contain a large swimming pool. The houses have been
lovingly adapted and furnished, to provide charm and comfort. Many
windows have soothing, pretty views. The houses have several terraces, added to the
expansive poolside terrace and areas to sit in the gardens. This
provides a
constant stream of variety to the pleasures to be had from the place.
Abelos is set at the "front" of Roustika village, with views from the houses and gardens across
fertile valleys to the distant sea and the horizon.
The whole offers you a delightful home base for relaxation. And if you
can prize yourself away from this lovely little village and your
"country seat" within it, there is much opportunity for
splendid drives and exploration in the centre of Crete, with its impressive mountains and
friendly villages. Stretching your journey for 25 minutes in one
direction you can be on sandy beaches or the old town of Rethymno. In the
other direction (to the south), in 20-30 minutes, you are on yet another coast and
dipping toes in the Libyan sea.
Roustika
village has an open, elevated location, some narrow cobblestone streets, arches, old houses
and a lovely traditional kafeneio by the square. Other village sights
are: the church of Panagia
(Holly Mary) dating 1100, with very rare frescoes; the museum of
traditional costumes from all over Greece; the
Monastery of Profitis Elias built in 1200. And the
E4 walking path passes just outside Roustika.
The village offers a taverna and its own rudimentary butcher's
shop/mini-market. The nearby
village of Agios Konstantinos (2 km) has a much favoured additional
eating place and a super-market for your own shopping wishes.
You have found the ideal hideaway in a rural Crete village. You will
easily enjoy this hillside country house and pool.
You may
choose to take just one of the two houses but if you can we recommend
taking the estate! Why? Because to occupy this small estate for you
and your closest companions or your family will be a treat to remember
for years to come. Either way, the experience is a special one.
100 sq.m.,
two-storey (3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms). Ground floor: Living room & dining area/kitchen, fireplace. Bathroom
with shower. Off the living area is 1 double bedroom (with en-suite bathroom
with shower, plus independent entrance). Courtyard with table &
chairs. First floor: 1 double and 1 twin bedroom. Bathroom with shower (not
en-suite). Large balcony terrace with table & chairs (accessible from
inside or via external staircase).
65 sq.m.,
single-storey (2 gallery sleeping areas, 2 bathrooms).
Living room & dining area/kitchen, fireplace. Two wooden staircases*
leading up to the open gallery sleeping areas (1 with double and 1
with twin beds). The
sleeping areas have blinds for visual privacy. Under staircases: 1
bathroom with shower, 1 bathroom with bathtub.
Kitchen: fully equipped, with hotplates & oven, dishwasher, toaster,
coffee maker, kettle, fridge, washing machine.
Outside: Courtyard with table & chairs.
* Note:
the staircases can be steep for some people (see photos) - please discuss with us
if this is a consideration.
Both houses
Air
conditioning (cooling/heating), fireplace, mini-stereo with CD player,
satellite TV, telephone, hairdryers.
On arrival, you will find the house stocked with welcoming goodies
like water, wine, coffee, tea, butter & jam, yoghurt, eggs & fruit.
Swimming pool 5x10 metres/yards with sunbeds and umbrellas (for use of
both houses).
DISTANCES
Agios Konstantinos village - 2 km (super-market, shops, taverna).
Argiroupolis & ancient Lappa - 7.5 km.
Rethymno town & beach - 18 km.
South coast - 20 km (Plakias, Damnoni, Preveli, Ammoudi beaches).
Lake Kournas - 16 km.
Chania town & airport - 75 km.
Heraklion town & airport - 89 km. We recommend that you rent a car, other means of transport are limited and/or infrequent.