Holiday Home/Apartment - 7 persons - Eparchiaki Odos Viran Episkopis-Monis Arkadiou - 740 52 - Skouloufia

It is not every day that you find yourself on a hillside with 360-degree view, alternating between the lovely countryside full of olive groves and vineyards and the vast blue of the Aegean Sea. Antonios, Marigo and Irini, the Salvia siblings, independent but inseparable, are there to offer you and your family the warmest worry-free accommodation. Each villa has 3 bedrooms with air-conditioning, three bathrooms, a living room with a fireplace, a dining area and a fully equipped kitchen, laid on two floors. Large terraces ensure that you will enjoy every inch of the marvelous view and also the night sky. Moreover, each villa has a private parking area and a private swimming pool surrounded by sunbeds and umbrellas within fully enclosed gardens, while they all share a large plaza and BBQ facilities. Last but not least, the complex features a traditional coffee shop and a private church. All three newly built villas, which can accommodate up to 8 people each, are offered for rent all year round. Private Swimming Pool 25sqm Dining table and chairs Outdoor sitting area, lounge seats Parking possibilities, 2 cars parking Property is detached and fenced Floors Layout Ground floor: Kitchen, living room, dining area with direct access to the pool, 1 twin bedroom with air condition, TV and private patio, 1 wc/bathroom First floor: 1 double bedroom with air condition, TV, private balcony and en suite Jacuzzi WC/bathroom, 1 twin bedrooms en suite WC/Shower, TV & air condition The Salvia Villa complex is situated in Skouloufia Village, 17 km from Rethymno City, the “capital” of Rethymno Prefecture, amidst some of the most popular and most important sights in Crete, including the mystical Cave of Melidoni, the legendary Arkadi Monastery, and Ancient Eleftherna. Melidoni Cave is of great archaeological importance, as suggested by the rare findings recovered from it (they are exhibited in the Archeological Museum of Rethymno). Among the findings is a double copper axe dating back to the prehistoric period. During the Roman period, the Cave was used as a sanctuary of “Taleos Hermes”. It was actually a sacred site, as it was situated on the “crossroad” connecting three great ancient cities, Axos, Eleftherna and Grivilon. Arkadi Monastery carries a history of sacrifice and bravery. In November 8th 1866, almost 1.500 warriors from all over Crete engaged in a bloody fight against 15.000 Turks. Unavoidably, the Greek defense broke and Cretans retreated to the gunpowder-keg. Then, Konstantinos Giampoudakis from Adele Village lit the gunpowder killing hundreds of Greeks and Turks. Arkadi was given the title of a European Freedom Monument by UNESCO. Ancient Eleutherna, which thrived in Minoan times, is one the most ancient cities in Crete. It is located 30 km southeast of Rethymno City. Its location (i.e. the point where the road from the city of Knossos, the road from the ancient city of Kydonia and the road from Idi Mountain met) is probably the reason why it was so important. Still, this has not been confirmed. The beach of Stavromenos, part of the 13 km beach front starting from Rethymno and ending in Scaleta, is kust 8 km away. The broader area around Skouloufia features many smaller but perfectly preserved monuments worth visiting, such as the monument of Agios Ioannis (Saint John) with a sarcophagus dated back to 1531, the church of Virgin Mary and the church of Agia Paraskevi. ?Included CreteVillas4u Services? Welcome Basket | Pre Arrival shopping list | 24/7 Landline service | Linen & Towels change included | Pool Towels | Garden Maintenance | Pool Cleaning 2/3 times per week | Free Parking | Baby Cot & High Chair (upon request) ?Extra Services? Concierge | In Villa Doctor | Baby Sitting | Beauty Treatments | Tours & Excursions | Chef Services | Transfer with additional discount for our guests | Car Rental with additional discount for our guests | In Villa Wine Tasting | Sailing | Helicopter Rental | Airplane Rental | Personal Training | Organize any special events such as Birthdays, Wedding etc 1344-13-0317