Incredibly spacious both inside and out and exceptionally well equipped, Villa Metapothia is the perfect holiday villa for large parties or extremely spacious for families. The lovely 9m x 6m pool, with integrated jacuzzi bench seating and shallow children's pool is surrounded by plenty of sunbeds and parasols of such a generous size that there's space for all. For those who'd also like a little 'time out', each of the 6 en suite, air conditioned bedroom (except for one which has a small sitting area nearby) has its own private balcony furnished with rattan furniture. There's also a lovely 'chill out' area under a pergola in the garden.
Did we also mention the magnificent views encompassing Crete’s White Mountains and the blue sea of Souda Bay glistening down a green and wooded valley.....?
Location Gavalohori
The Villa sits on a quiet hillside at the end of a lane that winds gently up the 130 metres from the village past a number of neighbouring houses, originally the width of 2 passing donkeys, it has now been widened to accommodate a normal saloon car.
Amongst the village streets in Gavalohori you'll find 3 excellent tavernas, a bakery and a couple of mini markets, one of which offers a delivery service by quad bike. It's also useful to know, for larger groups, that one of the village tavernas offers a great take away service and another in nearby
Almyrida will deliver. Just a few minutes drive away, this small and low key resort offers a choice of tavernas strung around the crescent of soft sand where shallow waters lap onto the shoreline. There is also a selection of shops as well as a few cafes and bars.
The White Mountains beg to be explored and
Chania and
Rethymnon are both within an easy drive.
Outside Villa Metapothia
Swimming Pool - 9m x 6m with circular area, depth 1.20m - 1.80m, bench with air jets in shallow area plus children pool area depth 0.60m.
Barbecue dining terrace - Wooden dining table and chairs for 12 with very large parasol, purpose built barbecue and sink. Table tennis to the side.
Covered dining terrace - Large marble topped table with seating for 12 next to kitchen.
‘Chill out’ Pergola - Shaded pergola with rattan sofas and armchairs.
Garden - Terraced lawns with a shady olive tree.
Covered First Floor Terrace - Rattan chairs and coffee table with mountain and sea views.
Bedroom balconies - Each bedroom has its own covered balcony with table & chairs.
Kitchen balcony - useful for drying clothes plus views towards the White Mountains.
Inside Villa Metapothia
Ground floor Open Plan Living Area -
Living room area -L shaped sofa and oversized footstool grouped around a large fireplace. Massive picture window with wonderful views down the valley to the sea. Windows towards mountain views. Bar with stereo system. Air Con Unit.
Dining Area - large dining table and chairs. Iced water machine (starter 10L water bottle supplied).
Kitchen Area - Wood fronted cupboards and ample counter-top space. Ceramic hob, eye-level electric oven, microwave, dishwasher, espresso maker (Nespresso original capsules), double sink with mountain view, large fridge/freezer. Breakfast table and chairs. Patio doors to covered dining terrace, door to sunny mountain view balcony. Air con unit.
Cloakroom - WC., hand basin and washing machine.
*Twin Bedroom/ en suite shower room - 2 single beds, patio doors to covered balcony with table & chairs, en suite shower room with walk in shower, WC and wash basin. Air Con Unit.
*Twin Bedroom/ en suite bathroom - 2 single beds, walk-in closet, patio doors to covered balcony with table & chairs, en suite bathroom with shower attachment, WC and wash basin. Air Con Unit.
First floor
Double Bedroom/ en suite bathroom - 1 double bed, double doors to partially shaded terrace with rattan furniture, corner bath with shower over air jets inside the bath, TV (satellite channels various languages). En suite with WC and wash basin. Air Con Unit.
*Twin Bedroom/ en suite shower room - 2 single beds, patio doors to covered balcony with table and chairs, en suite shower room with walk in shower, WC and wash basin. Air Con Unit.
Lower Level (ground floor) - with external access only to main part of Villa
*Twin Bedroom/ en suite shower room - 2 single beds, sofa bed, patio doors to covered balcony overlooking barbecue area with table and chairs, fridge (useful for storing drinks near the pool and barbecue area), en suite shower room with walk in shower, WC and wash basin. Air con unit.
Double Bedroom/ en suite shower room - 1 double bed, sofa bed, door to entrance terrace, small fridge, en suite shower room with walk in shower, WC and wash basin. Opposite the covered terrace with rattan sofas. Air con unit.
* All twin beds can be pushed together with no ‘gap’, but can’t be made up as doubles.
Housekeeping
Your Villa will be prepared for you on arrival with fresh bath and hand towels and all beds made up.
For stays of 7 nights or more - house towels will be changed every 3 - 4 days.
For stays of 14 nights or more - bed linen will be changed every 7 days.
Pool/beach towels - one per person for the duration of your stay.
Parking
There is space to park 2 saloon cars within the gates of the Villa
There is space for parking people carriers or minibuses at the bottom of the lane or close by, in the village.
