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Villa Samitos: elegance and tradition in undiscovered Crete

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Interior
Àrea exterior de l'allotjament
Servei de restauració a l'aire lliure
Detall de l'exterior
Interior

Opinions

10 sobre 10,
Magnífic

Casa sencera

3 dormitoris3 banysCapacitat per a 9180 metres quadrats

Serveis populars

  • Cuina
  • Rentadora
  • Assecadora
  • Wifi gratuïta
  • Aire condicionat
  • Espai a l'aire lliure

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Sobre aquest allotjament

Villa Samitos: elegance and tradition in undiscovered Crete

  • Overlooking the terracotta rooftops of the village of Amari, Villa Samitos can accommodate up to nine guests comfortably. The three-storey property has an interior area of 180 square meters, a large living room, kitchen and dining areas, three bedrooms (comprising double and single bed options) and three bathrooms. Capacity may be extended to ten guests.

    Villa Samitos is a traditional stone-built dwelling and was the former home of the owner’s grandparents. A typical rural residence built in the mid-1800s, today the villa exudes a unique charm, with its sensitive renovation carefully blending original features with contemporary comfort.

    Amari village ('Nefs Amari') is a small traditional village in the heart of Rethymno province in central Crete. A 40 minute drive south of Rethymno town, Villa Samitos is set on high ground just below village’s Venetian church with marvelous views across the Amari Valley to the highest mountain in Crete - Mount Ida (Psiloritis).

    The interior of the villa comprises many traditional furnishings and historical artefacts - including wood-burning fireplaces - with a fully-equipped contemporary kitchen, central heating, air-conditioning and modern appliances. Wi-Fi is available throughout the properties and the living room features a flat-screen TV and a device-compatible DVD/CD player/home cinema system.

    The villa comprises a large terrace with outdoor dining area, and separate balconies adjoining two of the bedrooms. All have superb views across the Amari Valley to Mount Ida and Mount Samitos.

    Villa Samitos is a unique property in the region, combining luxury and comfort unparalleled in the Amari Valley. The village of Amari, located centrally in the Valley, is ideal for hikers and visitors wishing to explore the landscape and surrounding communities.

    Equidistant from Crete's north and south coasts, Villa Samitos is perfectly placed, allowing guests easy access to the south coast's beautiful (and less-used) beaches, as well as the more developed north coast. The Old Town of Rethymno is less than an hour's drive away, so visiting this popular location - one of the most intact medieval towns in Greece - is easy.

    Guest services

    The villa is looked after by "Mrs Rumy" (pronounced "roomy") who lives nearby and she is available to take care of any guests’ needs, including changing of linen and cleaning services. As a highly skilled cook, Mrs Rumy also offers guests an exclusive range of authentic Cretan and Mediterranean dishes. All the meals provided are homemade, using fresh seasonal ingredients - all from local suppliers. Prices for meals are available on request.

    Children

    For youngsters and the young at heart, Villa Samitos has a range of toys, games, books and movies to choose from. Baby cots and highchairs are available. The village has a basketball and volleyball court plus open spaces for games, and the lack of traffic in the village offers a safe and friendly environment for children to explore.

    Your stay

    On your arrival, owner Manolis Papadakis will be there to welcome you. Highly knowledgeable of the property and the area’s rich history, Manolis will be delighted to share with you the story of the house, his family and the Amari.

    Villa Samitos has belonged to the owner's family for more than 150 years. From the building’s earliest times it was a place where neighbours and the community met for joyful gatherings. Wanting to reflect this valuable heritage, the owner has decorated the villa with unique pieces of embroidery made by his mother and grandmother, and has kept many of the antique objects and furniture of the original house.

    These delicate pieces keep alive the traditional character of the house - precious heirlooms that take us back in time, and remind us of the villa’s rich history.
    The garden around villa contains many flowers, aromatic herbs and trees. Guests can feel free to pick the garden’s produce which includes almonds, lemons and pomegranates.

    Your journey to the Amari

    Heraklion and Chania airports are approximately 100km from the village of Amari, and a journey by car from either will take not much more than 90 minutes. While the Amari valley is serviced by public transport car hire is strongly advised. The owner can provide recommendations for car hire providers at Chania, Heraklion or Rethymno. Pick-ups from either airport can also be arranged.

Serveis de l’allotjament

Platja

  • Platja a prop
  • Tovalloles de platja

Internet

  • Disponible a la vil·la: wifi gratuït

Aparcament i opcions de transport

  • Es recomana arribar-hi en cotxe
  • Aparcament a les instal·lacions

Cuina

  • Batedora
  • Bullidora elèctrica
  • Cafetera i tetera
  • Espècies
  • Estris de cuina, vaixella i coberteria
  • Forn
  • Frigorífic
  • Microones
  • Placa de cuina
  • Rentaplats
  • Torradora

Restaurants

  • Esmorzar de pagament disponible
  • Servei de xef
  • Taula de menjador

Dormitoris

  • 3 dormitoris
  • Es proporcionen llençols
  • Sofà llit

Bany

  • 3 banys
  • Assecador de cabells
  • Dutxa
  • Es proporcionen tovalloles
  • Paper higiènic
  • Sabó
  • Xampú

Sales d'estar

  • Estufa de llenya
  • Llar de foc
  • Sala d'estar
  • Taula de menjador

Entreteniment

  • Biblioteca musical
  • Estèreo
  • Jocs
  • Llibres
  • Reproductor de CD
  • Reproductor de DVD
  • Televisor intel·ligent amb canals per cable i per satèl·lit
  • Videoteca

Zones a l'aire lliure

  • Balcó
  • Jardí
  • Mobles a l'aire lliure
  • Pati privat amb tanca
  • Terrassa

Serveis de bugaderia

  • Bugaderia
  • Rentadora

Comoditat

  • Aire condicionat
  • Calefacció

Animals de companyia

  • No s'admeten animals de companyia

Característiques especials i accessibilitat

  • Allotjament lliure de fum
  • Nota de l'amfitrió: Guests are kindly requested to smoke only outside.

Serveis i comoditats

  • Caixa forta
  • Planxa i post de planxar
  • Servei de lliurament de menjar
  • Servei de neteja limitat

Aspectes destacats de la ubicació

  • A la muntanya
  • A prop d'un hospital
  • En un poble
  • En una zona rural

Activitats

  • Alpinisme a prop
  • Ciclisme de muntanya a prop
  • Equitació a prop
  • Espeleologia a prop
  • Immersió lleugera a prop
  • Natació a prop
  • Observació d'aus a prop
  • Parc temàtic a prop
  • Rutes d'ecoturisme a prop
  • Rutes de senderisme o ciclisme a prop

Mesures de seguretat

  • No hi ha detector de monòxid de carboni ni aparells de gas (l'amfitrió ha indicat que no hi ha detector de monòxid de carboni ni aparells de gas a l'allotjament)
  • Detector de fum (l'amfitrió ha indicat que hi ha un detector de fum a l'allotjament)
  • Farmaciola
  • Extintor

General

  • Allotjament ubicat en un complex turístic
  • Jardí
  • Mida de la unitat: 180 metres quadrats

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Instruccions especials d’entrada

L'horari de la recepció d'aquest allotjament no és sempre el mateix
Els clients han de demanar a l'allotjament la informació sobre el registre d'entrada.
Per tal d'organitzar l'entrada, contacta amb l'allotjament amb antelació mitjançant la informació que trobaràs a la confirmació de la reserva
Rebràs un correu electrònic de l'amfitrió amb les instruccions per fer l'entrada i la sortida
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Normes

Usual check in/out hours at 4.00pm/10.00am Any other hours possible (no extra cost), depending on current schedule of previous or following bookings.
This villa might not be suitable for people of restricted mobility. There are stairs, no lift and no wheelchair access. If in doubt pls ask the owner.
The guests are encouraged to put all recyclable materials in the special bins provided at the property. The owner carries them to the collection point

Animals de companyia

No s'admeten animals de companyia.

Nens i llits addicionals

En aquest allotjament s'admeten nens
Nota de l'amfitrió: Suitable for children of all ages.

Esdeveniments

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Fumadors

Smoking is not permitted
Guests are kindly requested to smoke only outside.

Informació important

Informació indispensable

Aquest allotjament el gestiona un amfitrió privat (algú aliè al mercat, negoci o professió). La legislació per a consumidors de la UE, així com el dret de desistiment, no s'aplicaran a la teva reserva, que es regirà per la política de cancel·lació que estableix l'amfitrió privat.
En funció de la política de l'allotjament, pot aplicar-se un recàrrec per persona addicional.
En fer el registre d'entrada, és possible que calgui presentar un document d'identitat oficial amb fotografia i una targeta de crèdit o dèbit, o bé abonar un dipòsit en efectiu, per cobrir qualsevol despesa imprevista.
Les sol·licituds especials no es poden garantir i estan subjectes a disponibilitat en arribar; poden aplicar-se recàrrecs.
Es permeten esdeveniments i festes (com ara reunions familiars, festes d'aniversari i casaments) a les instal·lacions, amb 12 assistents com a màxim.
S'accepten estades a llarg termini
El propietari ha indicat que no hi ha detectors de monòxid de carboni ni aparells de gas a l'allotjament.
El propietari ha indicat que hi ha un detector de fum a l'allotjament.
Aquest allotjament disposa d'elements de seguretat com ara un extintor i una farmaciola.
Aquest allotjament el gestiona el nostre col·laborador Vrbo. Rebràs un correu de part seva amb un enllaç a un compte que et permetrà modificar o cancel·lar la reserva.
Número de registre de l’allotjament: 1041Κ91002894301

Informació addicional

D'acord amb la normativa del país, aquest allotjament no accepta pagaments en efectiu d'imports superiors a 500 GBP; per a més informació, contacta amb l'allotjament mitjançant la informació que trobaràs a la confirmació de la reserva
Per accedir a l'allotjament es recomana disposar de cotxe

Preguntes freqüents

Villa Samitos: elegance and tradition in undiscovered Crete accepta animals de companyia?

No, no es permeten animals de companyia a l'allotjament.

Quant costa aparcar a Villa Samitos: elegance and tradition in undiscovered Crete?

Hi ha aparcament disponible a les instal·lacions de l'allotjament.

On es troba Villa Samitos: elegance and tradition in undiscovered Crete?

Aquesta vil·la per a famílies a la muntanya. És a menys de 15 km de Desfiladero de Platania, Sender Psiloritis i Desfiladero de Sant Antoni Patsou. Embassament de la presa d'Amari i Barri Vell també són a menys de 20 km.

Opinions:

Opinions

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Puntuació 10: Excel·lent. 10 de 10 opinions
Puntuació 8: Bo. 0 de 10 opinions
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Puntuació 2: Horrible. 0 de 10 opinions

10

Neteja

9,6

Ubicació

Opinions

Verificada

10/10, Excel·lent

Anya T.

Què li ha agradat: Neteja, entrada, comunicació, ubicació, precisió de l’anunci

The best VRBO experience I have ever had!

Manolis and Ms. Rumy were the most amazing hosts. They made us feel welcome and cared for our entire stay. The villa is absolutely beautiful, comfortable, and peaceful. We left feeling grateful to Manolis for sharing his family heritage and homeland with us. We cannot wait to return!
Estada de 4 nits (juny 2023)
Opinió arxivada

10/10, Excel·lent

Aïda B.

How to combine Luxury and village life.

This house has a soul. It is both really beautiful and extremely convenient. Manolis and Roumy are very welcoming and helpful. Roumy's cooking is great and the prices are very reasonable for in-home service. It's the perfect place to stay in Crete with your partner, family or friends either you want to relax in a quiet village or you want to explore Crete (Since it is right in the middle of Crete).
Verificada

10/10, Excel·lent

Andrée B.

Què li ha agradat: Neteja, entrada, comunicació, ubicació, precisió de l’anunci

Beautiful Amari villa

A five star hotel pampering and treatment by the host Manolis. He left us with many regional delicacies, gave useful tips and precious information helping us make beautiful discoveries. The exceptional services of Mrs Rumy who cooked and delivered all our suppers. Delicious Cretan dishes from her elaborate and refined menu. If we could give Manolis 6 stars, we would. We will always remember Amari valley with astonishing mountains, pure air, natural spring water and sheep bells tinkling. The view from the terraces were just perfect and the historic property renovated with absolute taste. We came from Québec, Canada looking for Cretan taste of life and we found it here. Thank you Manolis and Mrs Rumy for your wonderful hospitality. Andrée and family
Estada de 7 nits (oct. 2023)
Verificada

10/10, Excel·lent

Peter G.

Què li ha agradat: Neteja, entrada, comunicació, ubicació, precisió de l’anunci

Samitos is the epitome of rural Crete

This was our second stay at Samitos though we have stayed at the sister villa Idi several times. Refurbished by the family whose parents and grandparents originally owned and lived there the layout and decor retains all the rustic charm but provides every possible modern comfort and convenience. The villa is spotless and is maintained by the housekeeper who lives on site. Mrs Rumy ( the housekeeper ) provides a personal cooking service if required and her dishes reflect all the local produce and are delicious. Amari itself is a very quiet village but amenities can be found a few miles away at Agia Fotini and many local merchants visit Amari offering fresh bread fish and other local products. Communication with the host Manolis is both regular and informative-he goes out of his way to provide information and advice regarding both the local area and further afield. We cannot recommend this property highly enough and thank Manolis and Rumi for their care and attention during our most recent stay.
Estada de 14 nits (ag. 2023)
Verificada

10/10, Excel·lent

Jane M.

Què li ha agradat: Neteja, entrada, comunicació, ubicació, precisió de l’anunci

Great Stay!!

We spent a week at the villa and it was truly wonderful and everything we had dreamed of for a “week of relaxation in a beautiful, authentic Greek village in a very quiet area.” A few things made it wonderful: -Manolis and Mrs Rumy could not be more helpful and ready to help. Manolis waited for us late into the evening our first night so we could meet and he could show us his amazing villa. Mrs Rumy brought the delicious food we had pre ordered. Manolis was helpful and available throughout our stay, providing taverna and day trip recommendations. -the villa is spacious and incredibly relaxing. Our favorite “activity “ was hanging out on the terrace, which is accessed through French doors in the living room, looking at the gorgeous view of the valley and listening to the goats. -beautiful walks around the village and in the nearby woods. Our time in Amari and Crete was the highlight of our trip which included some other amazing places; Santorini, Thessaloniki and Athens. One last thing about Amari-very few tourists!! We liked that :-). I can’t recommend Villa Samitos enough and we hope to return.
Estada de 7 nits (maig 2024)
Verificada

10/10, Excel·lent

DIDIER C.

Què li ha agradat: Neteja, entrada, comunicació, ubicació, precisió de l’anunci

EXCELLENT SEJOUR A AMARI VILLAS EN CRETE

NOUS AVONS PASSE UN EXCELLENT SEJOUR EN CRETE, DANS UNE TRES AGREABLE ET SPACIEUSE MAISON. LE VILLAGE EST PLUTOT BIEN SITUE AU MILIEU DE LA CRETE ENTRE LE NORD ET LE SUD A 35 MINUTES DE RETHYMON. A LA MONTAGNE ET NON LOIN DE LA MER , DANS UN LIEU CALME , AU CLIMAT REPOSANT ET ENSOLEILLE. LE PROPRIETAIRE MANOLIS EST TRES ACCUEILLANT ET TOUT ETAIT PREVU DANS L'HABITATION QUI EST TRES PROPRE , BIEN ENTRETENUE ET TRES BIEN EQUIPEE . JE RECOMMANDE VIVEMENT CETTE LOCATION D'UN TRES BON RAPPORT QUALITE PRIX. DIDIER C.
Estada de 8 nits (ag. 2020)
Verificada

10/10, Excel·lent

Karen M.

Què li ha agradat: Neteja, entrada, comunicació, ubicació, precisió de l’anunci

A perfect place to stay

We had an amazing time in Amari. Manolis was a perfect host and provided many ideas for hikes and excursions in the area. There are many local hikes directly from the villa with sights along the way. We loved Mrs Roumy's delicious food and the luxury of eating on our terrace while watching the sun set over village and mountains. The villa itself was wonderful and spacious and we could not have chosen a better base for our explorations of central Crete.
Estada de 4 nits (ag. 2020)
Verificada

10/10, Excel·lent

Adam N.

A beautiful equipped house in a beautiful place

We came to Villa Samitos with our two daughters and some friends, looking for a place, not to beat about the bush, that would make us feel wonderful. And what did we find? A beautiful drive up from the coast, in towards the mountains, still snow-capped in early spring, wild flowers at every turn, wild tulips and anemones, sparkling sunshine on the green of the Amari valley, songbirds bursting their hearts out with song, delicious tavernas in Meronas and Vizari, long and perfect walks through the olive groves, sheep bells ticktocking in the fields, little Byzantine chapels with rare Byzantine icons and wall paintings, ruined Minoan palaces, honey and wine, swallowtail butterflies, pomegranate trees. We left wondering what the differences could be between Paradise and this place.
Opinió arxivada

10/10, Excel·lent

Aïda B.

How to combine Luxury and village life.

This place is both really beautiful and extremely convenient. Manolis and Roumy are very welcoming and helpful. Roumy's cooking is great and the prices are very reasonable for in-home service. It's the perfect place to stay in Crete with your partner, family or friends either you want to relax in a quiet village or you want to explore Crete (Since it is right in the middle of Crete). Last but not least, the house has a history and a great soul...
Opinió arxivada

10/10, Excel·lent

Hari P.

Traditionally built villa in a perfect setting

We have always had a soft spot for Crete and especially so for the village of Amari. We were therefore pleasantly surprised when we arrived at Villa Samitos to see how successfully one can combine the traditions of the area with a perfectly functional rental villa.... with all the modern amenities and requirements for our day-to-day life. Its location is perfect being in the centre of the village of Amari with amazing views of the surrounding countryside and mountains. This place is perfect for people looking for nature, tranquility and serenity. Both the owner and the manageress made us feel more than welcome and made sure that we did not want for anything. I cannot recommend it enough.... definitely worth visiting this part of Crete where one can still find out what the real Crete is all about....