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Agioklima Traditional House - Petrokefalo (Heraklion)

 

Agioklima Traditional House

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Where it is: Petrokefalo, see map

Open: All year 

Type: Traditional house-apartments

Number of apartments: 4

Apartment/night: 64 to 83 €

Why we like it: Truly traditional, real village feel, great views & charm

CreteTravel.com guests say: Read below

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OUR REVIEW

Two, two-storey stone built houses, with veranda and courtyard on the edge of the old village of Petrokefalo. Overlooking sweeping grapevine and olive-clad hills, with open, panoramic views. Charming, evocative of Crete's history, the houses provide calm and relaxation.
Originally built at the end of the 19th century, restored in original style, these comfortable well-finished homes have a special atmosphere.
Furnished in traditional style with stone fireplaces, with a wood beam and ceiling mezzanine sleeping area. Each has its own central heating.

The village has one good taverna ("Hayiati"), two active Kafeneia (open irregular hours, as all Greek kafeneia!) and nearby Voutes (3km) or Krousonas (8km) have tavernas with many good offerings for meals. Wander the villages of Agios Mironas, Kato & Pano Asites, monastery of Gorgolaini to its meeting with the E4 footpath. 3 km from Asites you will find the excavations of ancient Risenia. Visit Sarchos and its famous Honos cave, then on to the village of Krousonas.
Also close (15 km) for Heraklion and its shops, markets and city amenities, beaches and coastal route (Read our Heraklion feature).

A horse-back riding outfit is available just 5 minutes from Agioklima, a great way to experience the beautiful countryside. You can be picked up at Agioklima if you wish. Coffee, soft drinks and meals are available at the riding centre.

 

APARTMENTS
Electra: 70 sq.m. A complete house, large balcony facing the hillsides beyond, fireplace, double bed in mezzanine, 1 bed and a sofa in living room. Kitchen: small fridge, mini-oven with hotplates, microwave. Terracotta tile floor. Bathroom with shower in the mezzanine & WC downstairs. Wireless broadband internet connection.

Euridice: 45 sq.m. A spacious studio with entrance and terrace on the village side, small balcony and windows with scenic view, kitchen with small fridge and mini-oven with hotplates, living area has 2 single beds (placed together or apart). Wooden floor. Bathroom with shower. (No fireplace.) Wireless & wired broadband internet connection.

Niki: 50 sq.m. Entrance from spacious garden courtyard, fireplace. Kitchen: full size fridge and cooker, mezzanine with double bed. Terracotta floor. Bathroom with shower. Washing machine. Wireless broadband internet connection.

 

Agioklima House Photo Gallery 1 { Exterior, views, apartments: Electra, Euridice, Niki }

Agioklima House Photo Gallery 2 { Petrokefalo village photos}


Kite: 70 sq.m. An independent house (restored in 2007), a few metres away from the other apartments. Large balcony with wonderful countryside views, across vineyards and to the distant sea. Spacious interior. Living room with fireplace. Kitchenette: mini-fridge, small oven, window to the view. Wooden staircase rises and opens into the bedroom, which has 1 double bed and 1 single bed, windows to the front (countryside) & back (village). Terracotta & wooden floors. Bathroom with shower. NO internet connection.
Kite Photo Gallery


All apartments have TV (Electra, Niki, Kite receive also the free satellite channels), coffee maker, basic kitchen utensils and cutlery. A barbeque is available for all guests to use for grilling al fresco.

DISTANCES
Heraklion town - 15 km, Heraklion airport - 20 km.
Village taverna - 400 m.
Voutes (taverna, small shops) - 3 km.
Kroussonas (tavernas) - 8 km.
We recommend that you rent a car, other means of transport are limited and/or infrequent.

 

CreteTravel.com guest experiences of Agioklima    [Click here to SHOW/HIDE]
The accommodation you found for us was excellent and the hospitality wonderful. We found the mountains very bleak and not friendly for walking. There were no trail markers etc. We VERY much enjoyed the archaeology. The weather was a bit mixed. Overall we had a good time but now we know how to make it excellent. Ah for the hindsight.
David Cemlyn
Agioklima in Petrokefalo was like a little corner of heaven! Idyllic setting in a quiet little village, delightful old stone cottage, simply but tastefully furnished and comfortable with stunning views from the patio over vineyards and olive groves, just perfect!
Helene Hunt
We did love staying at the Agioklima house in Crete and felt it was a really genuine Cretan experience. The only thing we would mention is that the shower was a bit rubbish - tiny and not fixed to the wall, spraying out at all angles and when it's hot, this is obviously an important feature.
Lorna Boulton
Everything went well and we found Niki particularly helpful. Thanks for your help.
David Packham

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RATES 2010 (rates include our Superb, All-questions-answered Personal service)

Period Electra apartment
(up to 4 people)
Euridice apartment
(up to 2 people)
Niki apartment
(up to 3 people)
Kite apartment
(up to 3 people)
1 October to 31 March 83 euros 64 euros 70 euros 70 euros
1 April to 31 May 83 euros 64 euros 70 euros 70 euros
1 to 30 June 83 euros 67 euros 74 euros 77 euros
1 July to 31 August 89 euros 70 euros 77 euros 83 euros
1 to 30 September 83 euros 67 euros 74 euros 77 euros

 

Rates are per apartment, per night. They include all taxes and do not include breakfast. Heating (central heating/firewood) in the winter is extra,according to use/meter.
MINIMUM STAY: 4-5 nights, depending on season.

LONG STAYS: More than 10 nights, a 10% discount may be possible, depending on availability.

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