Titan Villas - Villa Rhea
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- Charming and stylish
- Beautiful sea views
- Characterful contemporary interiors
- Heated pool available
- 15min walk to Plaka tavernas and shops
- Close to Almyrida
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The area around Souda Bay is a long-term favourite with our guests, drawn by a combination of beautiful sandy beaches, historic towns and an authentically Cretan feeling once you move just a kilometre or two from the coast. Sitting high above Souda Bay, with wonderful views across the sea to the Akrotiri peninsula, Villa Rhea is just the sort of house we love, blending traditional wood and stone with creative contemporary design to great effect. It’s a blissful base for a family holiday, with a couple of single bedrooms as well as two doubles so the kids can claim a bit of private space for themselves. The attention to detail makes the adults feel pampered too, with hotel-quality Coco-mat beds, bathrobes, optional pool heating and a hydro-massage bath for a luxurious way to unwind in the comfort and privacy of your own villa. You’ll probably want to spend most of your time outside however, lounging by the pristine pool and feeling the sunshine and the views melt away any pre-holiday stress.
The other lovely benefit of Villa Rhea is the wealth of things to see and do on the doorstep. You can walk into Plaka village for a traditional taverna lunch in its delightful square in about 15 minutes, and there are some village shops here for stocking up on the basics. About a kilometre further on is Almyrida, blessed with a gently shelving sandy beach, numerous watersports and a string of excellent restaurants for wonderful waterfront dining. Crete is famously rich in antiquities, and you’ll find over 2000 years of history to delve into, from the ancient theatre of Aptera looking out towards the White Mountains, to the sombre Allied WWII cemetery where almost half of the 1,500 graves are unnamed. No holiday on this fabulous coast would be complete without a trip to the crumbling yet magnificent Chania town, easily accessible by car and with something to appeal to all ages and interests.
Villa Rhea sits close to Villa Kronos. Both villas are entirely independent of one another, with their own pool and garden, but can be rented together to accommodate a larger party.
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Accommodation
Layout
- 3 bedroom villa (sleeps 2-6)
Single storey
- Open-plan kitchen/living/dining area with Smart TV and Bluetooth speaker; leads to terrace
- Kitchen with full hob, microwave, oven, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and Nespresso coffee machine
- Double bedroom (160cm bed) with en-suite shower room and WC; leads to terrace
- Double bedroom (160cm bed) with en-suite shower room and WC
- Twin bedroom (2 x 80cm beds that can be converted to double bed on request), leads to terrace
- Shower over hydro bath (2pax) room with WC
General
- Complimentary WiFi
- Air-conditioned bedrooms and living room
- Twice weekly clean and linen change
- Safe
- Open car parking
- Iron, ironing board, hairdryer, bath and pool towels provided
- Charcoal barbecue
- Private swimming pool 9m x 5m (depth 1.5m throughout), with hydro massage area, access via Roman steps
- Pool can be heated in April, May and October at a charge of £420 per week and must be pre-booked and paid for in advance
- Outdoor dining area with parasol
- Table tennis
- Petanque
- Children's playground with slide, swing and playhouse
- 3 bicycles
WiFi
- All properties with WiFi are able to support basic functionality such as web browsing and checking emails. We aim to offer an uninterrupted service but sometimes due to factors beyond our control reliability can be affected.
National tourist licence application (EOT): 1287682
Villa access times
- Check-in time – 4:00pm
- Check-out time – 10:00am
Location
- Beach/taverna (Almyrida) 7min drive
- Basic shops/supermarket/restaurant (Plaka) 15-20min downhill walk or 5min cycle. Walking to Plaka at night is not advised due to lack of lighting/pavements.
- Watersports (Almyrida) 7min drive
- Chania (town) 40mins drive
- Airport (Chania) 45min drive
Car hire
Car options
Based on the number of people travelling, the following hire car(s) are included in the package price of your holiday:
- 2-3 guests – 1 Group C2, Seat Ibiza or similar*
- 4-5 guests – 1 Group D2, Hyundai i30 or similar*
- 6 guests – 2 Group C2, Seat Ibiza or similar*
* All our cars include comprehensive insurance with no excess charge. For this particular destination, the undercarriage, tyres, wing mirrors and windscreen are not included in the cover.
Car specification
Group C2 – 1.2-1.4 litre engine, 1 large suitcase*
Group D2 – 1.4 litre engine, 2 large suitcases*
The following cars are available as alternatives on request (supplements apply). Please call our travel specialists for details.
Group CA – Automatic Nissan Micra or similar, 1.2-1.4 litre engine, 1 large suitcase*
Group D3 – Seat Toledo (diesel) or similar, 1.4 - 2.0 litre engine, 3 large suitcases*
Group DA3 – Automatic Nissan Pulsar or similar , 1.4 - 2.0 litre engine, 3 large suitcases*
Group E1 - Kia Stonic or similar, 1.0 litre engine, 1 medium and 2 large suitcases*
Group L2 – Dacia Duster or similar, 1.2 litre engine, 3 large suitcases*
Group F1 - Citroen Grand C4 or similar, 7 seater, 1.4 - 2.0 litre engine, 2 large suitcases*
Group FA - Automatic Citroen Grand C4 Space Tourer or similar, 7 seater, 1.4 - 2.0 litre engine, 2 large suitcases*
Our choice of Greek properties is as diverse as the islands themselves, ranging from simple seaside charm to genuine luxury and style. Much of our portfolio is privately owned, and price alone is therefore not a universal guide. We contract all our accommodation in person, and each property has its individual appeal. To help you make the right choice based on your own priorities, we have devised a simple grading guide to be considered in conjunction with each individual property description, awarding up to a maximum of five stars for the below categories.
* For further clarification on Facilities and Amenities, please view the 'Details' tab for each property or speak to one of our experienced sales consultants.
The soaring White Mountains, known in Greek as the Lefka Ori, are at the heart of West Crete’s dramatically beautiful landscape and the villages in their foothills offer traditional Cretan fare in glorious abundance – that’s if Chania’s twinkling harbour lights and waterfront dining don’t entice you first. Spring brings an abundance of flowers, turning hiking trails and gorges into welcome destinations for walkers, and in summer, the many beaches offer sun worshippers a choice of scenic locations to spread their towels.
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