Eleonas Inn - Zaros

				Eleonas Inn (Hotel) Pictures: Where it is: Zaros, see map Open: All year Type: Inn with bungalows in natural surroundings Number of bungalows: 20 2 people/night: 75 to 125 € Why we like it: Mountainside at Zaros, pine trees, cabin-coziness, fine food, walks and horse-back riding CreteTravel.com guests say: Read below

OUR REVIEW

Space...the final frontier. At Eleonas there is a pleasing amount of space between the individual or small cluster of cabins among trees and rockscapes of the mountains on the edge of, and overlooking Zaros.
Zaros has proved popular with those of our guests wishing to find the heartbeat (a gentle one) of this central area of Crete. Now with Eleonas you can enjoy the country, even go horse riding from the estate and be a few minutes from the village, the local Rouvas gorge and away from holidaymaker's' havens.

There is a pleasing dining area and cafe with large light-tempting windows leading onto a wide wood deck, open to rock and tree mountainscape and at the edge of your view is the monastery above.

Horse riding - the real thing - is provided at Eleonas, you can (with guide) ride up the mountains of Crete and see a side of things at a pace, smell and feel missing from being on foot or in a car - saddle-up and ride!

The cabins are simple, pleasant and functional and the pictures here show the space between them, the easy comfort they offer.

Walk down to the large pool with plenty terrace to recline and sunbathe beside it. The cafe or bar are open all day and the restaurant serves breakfast and meals.

Go farther - the same family who run Eleonas have spruced up the taverna at Zaros' little lake - a different and pleasant place for a meal. Interesting footpaths start from near the taverna and allow you to climb the mountain a little...or a long way.

THE BUNGALOW APARTMENTS

9 bungalow apartments with living room & open gallery bedroom. Some are for up to 4 people (2 people on sofa-beds).
1 apartment with two bedrooms (1 bathroom), for up to 5 people (1 person on sofa-beds). This is also suitable for handicapped people.
There are also 10 new Stone Lodges (2009). These are single level (the bedroom is not in a gallery - the sitting area, bedroom and bathroom are all on one level).

FEATURES IN ALL APARTMENTS

Terrace with mountain views, kitchenette with 2 hotplates, bathroom with shower or bathtub, hairdryer, air conditioning (cooling/heating), heat distributing fireplace, mini-bar, small fridge, satellite TV, telephone, DVD/CD player. Wireless internet connection.

FACILITIES

Swimming pool, restaurant with traditional Cretan cooking, cafe/bar, lounge areas with fireplace, TV & internet PC. Children's playground and horse farm. Parking.

ACTIVITIES PROVIDED

Horse-back riding, cycling (mountain biking), hiking, mountain climbing, archery.

DISTANCES
Zaros village square - 3 km. Lake of Zaros (Votomos lake) - 1 km.
Vrondisi Monastery - 5 km. Agios Nikolaos Monastery - 200m. Kamares cave - 12 km.
Heraklion town & airport - 48 km.
Matala (beach) - 27 km, Agia Galini (beach) - 33 km, Phaestos - 21 km.
Amari - 47 km. (Scenic very narrow road - allow 70-100 minutes)
We recommend that you rent a car, other means of transport are limited and infrequent.

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

Rates are per apartment, per night. They include buffet breakfast, air conditioning/heating and all taxes.
Children up to 3 years: free (baby-cot provided).
Children 3-12 years old: 10 euros/night extra.

MINIMUM STAY: 3-4 nights, depending on season.

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