Dorovinis Country Houses - Anatoli (Ierapetra)

				Dorovinis Country Houses Pictures: Where it is: Anatoli, see map Open: All year  Type: Distinguished traditional stone houses Number of houses: 2 House/night: 115 to 230 € Why we like it: Gorgeous, quality interiors, great views from terraces, romantic

OUR REVIEW

In the protected and ancient village of Anatoli, two different-in-size gorgeous village houses, classic, ancient and expertly restored. Each house is a gem and a delight of distinction - the smaller one is perfect for a honeymoon. The finest quality in a historic village, which dates from Venetian times, with plenty of Byzantine monuments in the surrounding area. Beautiful antique furniture, fittings and craftsmanship make both houses a home you would dream of owning...let alone staying in. In fact the houses have been restored with the ultimate attention to detail by one of Greece's experts in conservation and the preservation of buildings, monuments and villages.

Terraces are charming and make you feel part of the village, part of the history of the place, while at the same time offering dazzling views seeping down the hills and on to the sea on the south coast. You can drive to a beach in ten minutes, but this is somewhere to enjoy for its "Architectural Digest" qualities, finesse and architecture...for the village spirit and friendly nature; for the superb tree-surrounded taverna 3 minutes drive or 20 minute's walk away; for a bold stride into the village Kafeneio to say "yassou" to the locals or the village taverna "Aposperida" for tonight's local special dish; for the magnificent route you must surely sample as you come to the house or sadly wind your way back home one day (via the single point at which you can see both the north and south coasts of Crete).
If you sought a quality house to rent in Crete and never found it before - it now exists to pamper your senses.
For a large group or family, taking both houses provides privacy while allowing daily get-togethers, perhaps in the larger house (Pasiphae) or those delightful moments on holiday when you fancy visiting "the others" down the road!
The houses are 100 m from each other.

The bustling town of Ierapetra is a 15 minute drive, where you can buy anything you'd want and visit its restaurants and more bustling seafront and harbour. Charming coves and beaches line the coast heading east of the town.
Anatoli village & area Photo Gallery

Read our Agios Nikolaos feature

Pasiphae House - up to 7 people

185 sq.m., two-storey house (3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms).
First level: Spacious living room with fireplace. Separate dining room with 2 sofa-beds, 1 double bedroom with en-suite bathroom (with shower), 1 bedroom with small double bed, with bathroom (with shower) next to it. Large courtyard terrace with views.
Kitchen: fully equipped, with 4-ring stove & oven, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, kettle, toaster, fridge, table and chairs for 8 people.
Second level: Twin bedroom (beds together or apart) - this bedroom does not have a closing door to it (however, it is at the top of its own private flight of stairs). Small wooden balcony & roof terrace.
Note: The bedrooms are at the far ends of the house, with the central areas (living room & dining room) between them, while the courtyard extends to the whole house front (see house plan). The kitchen can be accessed also from outside (the courtyard). This layout allows the possibility of more privacy/independence, if the house is rented by a group of relatives or friends.
Pasiphae House Photo Gallery

Kallirhoe House - up to 4 people

65 sq.m., two-storey house (1 bedroom, 2 bathrooms).
First level: Living room with fireplace and 2 sofa-beds. Courtyard.
Small kitchenette: well equipped, with 2-rings & oven, coffee maker, kettle, toaster, small fridge. Bathroom with shower.
Second level: Double bedroom (small iron double bed) and bathroom with shower. Small balcony. Stairs continue up to roof terrace - wonderful views.
Kallirhoe House Photo Gallery
 

Both houses

Views across sloping landscape to the Libyan sea from the terrace & balconies.
Air conditioning, fireplace, central heating, mini-stereo with CD player, TV, VCR, DVD player, hairdryers, iron & ironing board.
Laundry room (at Pasiphae) with washing machine and dryer for use of all guests.
Parking at 15m from the house.
Telephone & internet services available only at Pasiphae.

DISTANCES
Tavernas: In the village - 1 taverna (open year round) and 1 kafeneio (local style cafe). Second taverna (open April-October) 2 km up the road. And another taverna (open year round, in winter weekends only) 6 km down the road.
Ierapetra, south coast - 16 km  (beaches, shops, more restaurants).
Istron, north coast - 22 km (beach, shops).
Agios Nikoalos - 34 km via Istron, 51 km via Ierapetra.
Sitia - 80 km.
Heraklion town & airport - 100 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 or per WEEK (as shown) and includes all taxes, air conditioning and a hearty welcome breakfast.
Central heating & firewood: included in rates November to April.

Other times, heating is extra 20.00 euros/day for Kallirhoe and 25.00 euros/day for Pasiphae.
The "per week" rate applies only for stays that are multiples of a week (1, 2, or 3 weeks).

MINIMUM STAY: 2-5 nights, depending on season.

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