Why we like it: Mountainside at Zaros, pine trees, cabin-coziness, fine food, walks and horse-back riding
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. For up to 4 people (2 people on sofa-beds).
1 apartment with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. For up to 6 people (2 people on sofa-beds). This is also suitable for handicapped people.
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, CD player.
FACILITIES
Swimming pool, restaurant with traditional Cretan cooking, cafe/bar, lounge areas with fireplace, TV & internet PC. Children's playground and horse farm.
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.
1 November to 22 December '07 &
8 January to 30 April '08
22 December '07 to 7 January '08
1 May to 30 June '08
1 to 31 July &
22 August to 31 October
1 August to 21 August
Bungalow Apartment (2 people)
66 euros
74 euros
60 euros
70 euros
80 euros
Bungalow Apartment (3 people)
70 euros
78 euros
70 euros
82 euros
94 euros
Bungalow Apartment (4 people)
76 euros
86 euros
80 euros
94 euros
108 euros
Bungalow Apartment with 2 bedrooms
(2-4 people)
118 euros
134 euros
110 euros
124 euros
140 euros
Bungalow Apartment with 2 bedrooms
(5 people)
128 euros
146 euros
120 euros
136 euros
154 euros
Bungalow Apartment with 2 bedrooms
(6 people)
138 euros
158 euros
130 euros
148 euros
168 euros
Rates are per apartment, per night.
They include breakfast (except in the winter period), air conditioning/heating and all taxes.
In the winter (November to April), breakfast is an extra 7 euros/person per day.
Children under 10 years count as half an adult.