Crete Traditional villa for rent. Proudly set on the hilltop stronghold of Polyrrhenia in Kissamos, the far west of the island, this traditional 214m² stone villa with three (3) bedrooms dating back in 1980, is offering splendid views of vast expanses of olive groves compined with the rolling hills on the background.
Rolling hills, sleepy villages, olive groves, remains of old civilizations combined with splendid views of the Bay of Kissamos.
It is the ideal base for your stay in Crete if you are looking for peace, quiet and beautiful surroundings.
Passing through the main gate, you find yourself in an internal yard of 20m² providing full privacy for your special moments of relaxation under the sunlight.
Entering the main house there is a large kitchen fully equipped with all electric appliances. In the same open space with the beautiful wooden ceiling, there is a sitting room and a dinning room while the key factor is the fireplace standing behind an impressive archway.
In the next room there is a lovely living room and a capacious bedroom with two single beds lying under a wonderful arch.
There is also a bathroom with a shower.
The villa is also equipped with a washing machine in teh storage room.
Internal wooden stairs lead to the first floor where one can find another enchanting living room with wooden floors and ceilings, furnished with unique furniture which once was a wedding gift from Eleftherios Venizelos, an eminent Greek leader of the Greek national liberation movement and a charismatic statesman of the early 20th century.
On the same floor there is also a big bedroom with a/c, one double and one single bed, and a bathroom with bathtub.
All the windows offer exceptional views of the verdant mountainous backdrop.
Another bedroom with a double bed is also found on this level, which was primarly used as a kitchen before the renovation of the building took place.
Α stunning yard boasting breathtaking views is acccessed through the living room, a stone built yard with a BBQ, beautifully decorated with a lovely arbor and a variety of flowers.
Following a few stone stairs you are reaching a marvelous garden of 700m² full of tangerine trees with their brittle, curling leaves, adding a most heavenly scent to the air when theyre blooming.
For all those who love nature, full privacy and tranquillity, grab your suitcase and get ready to soak up as much sun and fresh air as you can, cause this is the place for you!
Crete Traditional villa for rent Location Information:
Polyrinnia today is a traditional mountain village close to Kissamos (six and a half kms). Its old name was Paleokastro, after the fortress that protected the once thriving community. Many of the ancient stones, pillars and columns, taken from the Roman (Hadrian) period and Hellenistic temple of Artemis, have been used as materials to rebuild the village and can be clearly seen in some of the homes, public buildings and courtyatds.
As well as having a fascinating history the village is very picturesque with traditional houses and alleyways and the area itself is famous for its splendid Spring flowers in April and May.
There is also the church of the Virgin Mary built into a rockface that houses some remarkable old icons and was once a secret school for the Greeks whilst under Turkish occupation.
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