Venetian Olive Mill in Crete – Home 154173 Villa
- 4 bedrooms
- 10 sleeps
- min stay varies
Venetian Olive Mill in Crete – Home 154173
- Villa
- 4 bedrooms
- sleeps 10
- min stay varies
Key Info
- Nearest beach 4 mi
- Swimming pool
- Child Friendly
- Car essential
- Pet Friendly
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
The Mill is a beautifully restored mid 17thC Venetian Olive Mill (Fabrica) with private garden and swimming pool in an elevated location surrounded by a swathe of olive groves in the quiet hamlet of Harvata, near the fishing village of Kolymbari.
The Mill is situated about 500 feet above sea level, and offers stunning mountain views to the south and sea views over the Bay of Hania and the Rodopou Peninsula to the north.
Although The Mill is in a secluded location and requires car hire, it offers easy access to the surrounding country side and coast (not to mention the oldest olive tree in Greece!).
Local amenities include mini-markets, bakers, tavernas, pharmacy and garage.
Historically, Crete has always been a wine growing country, and it was only in the Venetian period that the cultivation of olive trees was encouraged.
The production of both wine and olive oil continued for over 200 years until 1974, when over 95% of the Cretan vineyards were destroyed by Phylloxera (a parasite that destroys the roots of the vine), which resulted in the Cretan farmers planting the olive trees which are evident around The Mill today, most of which are over 35 years old.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil prices have slumped in recent years, and the trend is currently to replace the olive groves with vineyards.
Grape picking takes place between mid August and the end of September, and olives are harvested between late October and February.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Pets welcome
- 2 Cribs
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds
Bedroom 3: 3 Twin beds
Bedroom 4: 3 Twin beds
Beds in other rooms: - 1 Shower, 4 Attached (ensuites)
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Private outdoor pool (unheated)
- Children's pool
- Private garden
- Grill
- Solarium or roof terrace
- Balcony or terrace
- Sea view
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- High chair
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Check in time: 15:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.
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8 weeks before |
25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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4 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
About the owner
Steve B.
Tourist License
EOTMHTENR.1042K100030636
- Calendar last updated:
- 12 Feb 2024
- Years listed:
- 13
- Based in:
- United Kingdom
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 10 reviews
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10 reviews
- Excellent
- 8
- Very Good
- 2
- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
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“Superbe”
Nous étions 9 dans la maison et chacun avait son espace. Les 4 chambres bénéficient de leurs propres SDB et WC. La terrasse est très agréable et ombragée. Pis… More
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“Dr.”
Traumhaft schön! Lage herrlich, was die Aussicht betrifft, zwischen einem etwas ramponiertem Bauernhof und einer Hofruine. Macht aber nichts. Unbedingt zu empfehlen. Sehr knapp mit Besteck, keine… More
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“Ideale”
Moulin vénitien du XVI eme siècle au milieu des oliveraies de l'arrière pays ayant conservé moulin et presse à scourtins dans la grande pièce centrale. R… More
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“Superb accomondation with a stunning view”
Evrything worked out perfect, all the way from being picked meet up in the middle of the night to the care and hospitality during the stay. Since we were travelling with children our aimed for a quiet… More
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“Beautifully restored villa with an incredible view”
We had a FANTASTIC week at the old olive mill. It's beautiful, spacious, and has the historic mill itself at the centre of the living area. Situated high on the hills, it is surrounded by olive g… More
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“Paradise!”
Just got home from an incredible week at the Olive Mill. The view of the mountains and sea over the olive groves was breathtaking and I miss it already! We especially loved the secluded location, the … More
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“Unique accommodation in a fabulous setting.”
Had an excellent holiday at the Old Olive Mill with a group of friends - an amazing property having great character in a fabulous location with fantastic views towards the sea and mountains. The ho… More
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“A magical time at the Olive Mill”
We had the most magical time at the Olive Mill. The villa was spacious, well equipped and beautifully decorated. We all had a wonderful time in the pool and relaxing on the veranda under the grape vi… More
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“Excellent holiday away from the crowds in Crete”
The Cretan Olive Mill is set amongst the Olive groves west of Chania. It is a wonderful out of the way location - away from the more crowded beach resorts and yet within a short drive of the sea. You … More
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“Beautifully traditional building in a peaceful setting”
The Mill is a fascinating, beautifully renovated building set in a rural position overlooking the Bay of Hania. It is about 35 minutes drive from Hania Airport, where we picked up a car arranged by the owner. The house itself is very spacious and nicely decorated in the Cretan style. We found the bathrooms a little cramped, but the bedrooms were perfectly sized. We spent most of our evenings at the garden terrace having barbeques, and the secluded pool was a delight during the day. The small library contained a useful selection of guide books and tips and we particularly enjoyed our day trip to Falasarna. We had a thoroughly relaxing and enjoyable stay.
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Steve (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Steve (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Steve (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Steve the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Steve (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Steve (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Steve (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Steve (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Steve (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Steve (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Steve (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Steve (the owner) a message.
If Steve (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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