Abelos Villa - Roustika (Rethymno)

				Abelos Villa traditional houses Pictures: Where it is: Roustika, see map Open: All year  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.

Abelos Villa Photo Gallery 1 { Exterior, gardens, pool & Roustika village}
Abelos Villa Photo Gallery 2 { House interiors & bedrooms }
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Large House - up to 6 people

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).

Kitchen: fully equipped, with hotplates & oven, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, coffee maker, kettle, fridge, washing machine.

Small House - up to 4 people

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.

RATES 2007/2008 (rates include our Superb, All-questions-answered Personal service)

Rates are per house, per night and include air conditioning (cooling/heating) and all taxes. Breakfast is available on request (extra).

MINIMUM STAY: 4-7 nights, depending on season.

SPECIAL OFFER: For reservations made before 10 May 2008 you receive a 10% reduction on the total.

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