Kalimera Archanes - Archanes (Arhanes)

				Kalimera Archanes Pictures: Where it is: Archanes, see map Open: All year  Type: Traditional small village houses Number of houses: 3 House/night: 94 to 306 € Why we like it: cozy village houses, quaint & pretty, in the island's best looking village

OUR REVIEW

There is something special about waking up in a small stone house in the centre of everything a village has to offer. Arhanes is one of the best kept villages in Crete in an area rich in history and well-stocked with archaeological interest and fine views.

These three houses form a walled garden in the village, tucked in the middle of other old village houses, they have been recreated to provide all the comfort and facilities that make a simple village house bring a smile to those who dwell within. Furnished with simple antique-style furniture.

Walk up the narrow donkey-width street that leads away from the houses and a gyros kebab awaits, two steps more is the small but rewarding Archanes archaeological museum. A few paces down the street passing a mix of local and unexpected shops you are in the square where on a Sunday, the aroma of freshly grilling lamb and the sparkle of conversation waft in competition with each other as you choose which restaurant to settle down at and order a feast or a snack or a glass of wine.

Walk the steep paved streets, the houses competing  with flowers and plants spilling over and providing colour and cheer.

You are in the most convenient village to stay in if you would like to be near Knossos which is but 10 minutes away by car. Vathypetro in the countryside to the south of Arhanes is another find and the site bears witness to the large amount of ancient remains around.
Do you feel a thirst for wine? This is one of the increasingly successful wine-growing regions of Crete with many local wines showing up with courage and growing pedigree on the world stage.

Read our Archanes feature & our Heraklion feature

THE HOUSES/MAISONETTES
Avra: Two-storey maisonette (80m²). Downstairs is the living room with fireplace, sofa, terracotta-style floor tiles, kitchen, bathroom with shower and WC. Staircase to first floor bedroom - attic style sloping ceilings, double bed, wardrobe, two windows and French doors to large balcony terrace. Ground floor veranda. Ideal for 2 people (up to 4).
Drosostalida: Two-storey maisonette (80m²). Ground floor living room with fireplace, kitchen (with dishwasher) and bathroom. Wooden staircase rises and opens into the bedroom with double bed, wood attic ceiling and views from the large balcony. Ideal for 2 people (up to 4).
Zefyros: Two-storey maisonette (146m²), with 3 bedrooms. Living area, kitchen and WC downstairs. On the first floor there is a bathroom and three bedrooms - one with double bed, one with two single beds and the last room has just a single bed, then the main bathroom. Bedrooms have wood ceilings and air conditioning. The double bedded room leads to a large balcony. There is also a terrace at ground level. Sleeps up to 5 people.

IN ALL HOUSES
Air conditioning, heating, fully equipped kitchens, terrace balconies, fireplaces.

DISTANCES
14 km from centre of Heraklion, 15 km from Heraklion airport, 45 km from Crete Golf Club, 33 km from beaches on the north coast.

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

Rates are per maisonette, per night. They include air conditioning, heating, firewood and all taxes.
Breakfast is optional, at 10.00 euros/person per day extra.
MINIMUM STAY: 2-5 nights, depending on season.

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