Kalithea Villa

The owner's vision behind the construction and running of this villa is translated into total respect of the natural environment and traditional Cretan architecture combined with all the necessary requirements that ensure a pleasant stay with all modern amenities.

The main building of the villa is simple and influenced by Aegean island architecture. It emphasizes on spaciousness and manages to combine elegant decorative elements with the restrictions of traditional minimalism. The materials used in the construction were selected carefully emphasizing on environmental protection; local stones were used in walls and floors, unprocessed wood, ochre and ecological paints for plastering and floors as well as traditional construction techniques for the exterior and interior plastering, the rooms and floors. The exact site of the building was selected after careful study in order to achieve optimal results in heating and cooling. Solar energy is also used wherever it is possible.

Pemonia is a village in the broader area of Apokoronas in Hania, a well-known and famous area for its natural beauty and the diversity of the genuine Cretan countryside, offering its visitor ample possibilities for any form of ecotourism or alternative tourism in the rugged, unspoiled Cretan countryside, in the mountains or on the beaches. This small but picturesque mountainous village remains unspoiled through the ages, far away from any form of tourist exploitation. The village is 26 km away from the city of Hania, in the middle of the road between Hania and Rethymno, and a mere 1,5 km from the basic road axis of Crete of Hania-Heraklion at the foot of Lefka Ori. The warmth of the mountainous scenery and the mild Cretan winters make Pemonia an ideal destination for winter getaways; at the same time, its proximity to the picturesque beaches of Kalyves and Almyrida (only 9 km away) and the endless beaches of Georgioupolis (8 km away) provides an alternative solution for wonderful summer vacations. At the exit of the village, a private road leads to the panoramic location of the Villa Kallithea. Hidden away from any indiscrete eyes, the only sound that might disturb the visitor here is the song of the birds. Inside a garden of 1.200 square metre surface, is the main building of the villa with a surface of 200 square metres as well as a pool with a surface of 50 square metres and panoramic view. A green valley of olive trees, the Lefka Ori massif and the blue horizon of the Aegean Sea make up a dreamy background, one you think you can almost touch just by reaching out with your hands. In the village you can find only basic supplies but if you go as far as Kalyves (9 km) and Vrysses (4km) you will find big supermarkets where you can buy anything you like. In the nearby villages at less than 2 km away, there are many traditional taverns serving genuine traditional Cretan dishes made with excellent local products. Local people, who can appreciate what Cretan cuisine has to offer, often choose the taverns in Agioi Pantes (just 1.5 km away), Tzitzifes (1.5 km away) and Melidoni (2 km away) for their excellent food. Of course, a little farther away you will find many more seaside taverns and restaurants in Kalyves, Georgioupolis, Almyrida and Armeni.

There are 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, an open space for kitchen, dining room, fireplace and sitting room, and an auxiliary room, all covering the 200 square metres and two levels of the villa. Ground floor Kitchen: open type, fully equipped with all electrical appliances; dining area, living room with comfortable sofas, fireplace and a WC; one bedroom with en-suite bathroom; verandah with panoramic view and an outdoor dining area. First floor A stone staircase leads to the first floor (80 square metres) that has two bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom, an auxiliary room (laundry, ironing and linen press); the main corridor leads to the patio (50 square metres) that has an outdoor sitting area. The villa can house comfortably up to 6 people (for more people, prior arrangement is necessary). All of this is offered in a green clad environment, swamped with flowers, aromatic herbs and trees, an ideal place of calm and relaxation for grown-ups and endless games and playing for children.

The operation of the villa is supported by the family of the owner who work on the fields (near the village and approximately 500 m away from the villa). If you wish, you can take part in seasonal agricultural activities such as the picking of olives or grapes, the making of house wine, gardening, animal care etc. Next to the villa is the vegetable garden, from which you may wish to try some of the season's organic vegetables. Choose from the villa menu your choice of food. Any food you choose will be cooked exclusively for you and will be served to you at the house on the time you pick. The spatial arrangement of the villa is sure to ensure your privacy allowing for solitary holidays. Away from indiscrete eyes in a setting of absolute quiet and relaxation, in short distance from the beach and the cosmopolitan centres. Forget everything reading a book from the villa's library, watch your favourite show on satellite TV or watch a DVD film choosing from the selection of the villa which is at your disposal, or gather around the stone barbecue in the garden and organize a feast. Relax by leaving your children play safely around the house in the large garden and the pool. The room service will change sheets and towels upon your arrival and once during the week following prior notification. All rooms are air-conditioned.