PERSEPHONE ART COUNTRY HOUSE 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, fantastic sea views – Home 6744468 House
- 3 bedrooms
- 8 sleeps
- 2 nights min stay
PERSEPHONE ART COUNTRY HOUSE 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, fantastic sea views – Home 6744468
- House
- 3 bedrooms
- sleeps 8
- 2 nights min stay
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 12 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car essential
- Air conditioning
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
This 18th century historic mansion has been recently renovated with exquisite taste and luxury, converted into a leisure home of the Cretan countryside. It extends at 150m2 on 3 levels, with courtyard and terraces on each level, capturing panoramic views to the sea. It can accommodate 8 guests in 3 bedrooms - 2 of which on the ground level and a 3rd small room on the Upper Level, with light, wood and glass, partitions and a couch/double bed. On the ground level the two double bedrooms have sitting rooms in front of each of them, opening to the central courtyard, like an atrium of Ancient Greece. The grand living room is equipped with a red sofa converted into a double bed (160cm wide). An outside stone chair leads to the upper level terrace, while an interior wooden stair leads to the same upper level where is a grand family room opening to the terrace of 70m2. This room is all around open and functions as the main family room, while part of it is divided by multiple wooden/glass partitions and doors, forming a 3rd bedroom with a sofa/double bed. There is also a WC and a fully equipped, modern designed kitchen. From the middle terrace an outside stone stair leads to the 3rd level of the house, where a top terrace offers panoramic views to the sea and the village. This house can accommodate up to 8 persons (4 of which in sofa beds) and 2 infants in cribs.
The house offers WF Internet and Cable TV. It is surrounded by walkways, thus assuring tranquility and isolation, while free Parking is allowed on widening of the main street, at the junction with the walkway leading to the house (about 50m distance)
The village of ANATOLI holds its written history from Venetian times, although Byzantine chapels, in and around it, denote a much earlier origin. It has retained its medieval architectural character and its rich natural environment, while it is at close distance to some of the most beautiful, sandy, blue flag beaches of southeastern Crete. At 600m altitude it captures fantastic views to the sea while being surrounded by the olive groves, typical of the Cretan landscape, gigantic rock formations and natural spring waters. At 12 km the city of IERAPETRA offers all facilities and activities of a big city (shops, supermarkets, banks, doctors, water front esplanade with restaurants and cafes, archaeological Collection, organized beach etc),while the cosmopolitan city of AGIOS NICOLAOS (capital of the prefecture) is just at 20km
Daily cultural excursions to archaeological sites, Byzantine and Venetian monuments, churches and chapels and natural places of outstanding beauty can be combined with swimming to these beautiful beaches, all supported by picturesque taverns.
WHERE TO SWIM: Sandy beaches extend either to the northeast (the gulf of Mirabello), or to the southeast (Libyan Sea). At Kalo Chorio (ancient site “Istron”) are found two of the most famous beaches of Crete with azure waters, “VOULISMA” and “AGIOS PANTELEIMON”, while east of Ierapetra extend kilometers of sandy beaches and small sea gulfs, among which the best are AGIA GALINI (next is Kakkos Bay Hotel, laid out in another beautiful gulf and open to the public), AGIA FOTIA, FERMA, PSAROPOULA (with an excellent fish tavern, next to Kakkos Bay hotel), ACHLIA etc.
On the other west side of Ierapetra the village of MYRTOS offers also a beautiful, sandy beach. Beyond Myrtos extend very interesting, isolated places to swim, up to KERATOCAMPOS.
You should not miss a day trip to CHRISSI ISLAND (the Golden Sand beach), the most renowned beach island - a natural sanctuary . Natural environment of exceptional beauty, beach with sand and azure waters . Boat schedules from the port of Ierapetra.
SIGHTSEEING:This part of Crete has some of the most renowned monuments you should not miss on your first visit, together with others, representatives of the rich island’ s history..
Archaeological sites is ZAKROS (the fourth palatine site of Minoan Crete) set in beautiful landscape with the seashore picturesque village of Nea Zakros, for swimming and eating.
HELLENISTIC CITY OF LATO flourished during classical and Hellenistic periods, is located on the outskirts of Agios Nicolaos, where you can admire the model of planning of an archaic Greek city, also recognizable in Roman cities, and depicted, as prevailing idea in cities through ages (ex. Regency Street, London as an attractive city spine with monuments and economic activities).
On the way to Lato, stop at the Byzantine Church of PANAGIA KERA considered a unique monument of its kind in Crete, all frescoed from 13th to 14th century, depicting the techniques towards renaissance, before the style was transferred to the West with the fall of Constantinople.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES OF GOURNIA and MALLIA
MONI TOPLOU, frescoed medieval monastery dating from the 14th century, and important castle stronghold during Venetian times. From there you can swim in VAI BAY one of the most famous shores of Crete, with fine sand and Palm trees, and visit ITANOS, the last eastern city of Minoan times, with ideal port location for exchanges with Anatolia and Egypt.
The PSYCHRO or DIKTAION CAVE is an impressive cave and archaeological site, located at the Lassithi Plateau, near the village of Psychro. It contains a Minoan to Archaic period sanctuary of Zeus, who according to mythology was born there, before being taken to the Ideon Cave and nurtured by the goat Amaltheia. A 15 min stepped walkway or donkey ride will bring you to the entrance of the cave, while it is worth visiting some of the villages of the Plateau, like St. George, St. Constantine and also Psychro.
MILATOS CAVE- a very interesting perplex cave, now a place of memory, where 3000 locals took refuge during Turkish occupation, to be executed after its seize.
MATALA CAVES-very famous place, ideal for swimming
SPINALOGA CASTLE ISLAND from Venetian times, now an open air museum .
For nature lovers don't miss an excursion to the Gorges of SARAKINA (between the villages of Anatoli and Malles) and KRITSA, the forest of SELAKANO (west of Anatoli). In Anatoli 3 walking paths start from different points of the village-marked with signs and charts- leading to the fields of the locals, that used to cultivate till recently, and with miniature chapels for their protection and worship while working there. All walking paths pass through landscapes of natural beauty.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUMS-COLLECTIONS OF AGIOS NICOLAOS (important) and IERAPETRA (a collection of sarcophagus only but worth visiting).
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: Full bed
Bedroom 3: Full bed
Beds in other rooms: Sofa beds - 2 Full baths, 1 Half bath
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Air conditioning
- Mountain Views
- Private garden
- Grill
- Patio
- Solarium or roof terrace
- Balcony or terrace
- Sea view
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Iron
- High chair
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
- Housekeeping Included
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 14:00, 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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House rules
PHONE: You can receive calls and make local calls
FIREWOOD: 1 bucket of firewood for welcome. Extra bucket at 10 euros
LOG at 3 euros/piece
About the owner
Ioanna S.
Tourist License
1040K050B0035601
- Calendar last updated:
- 23 Apr 2024
- Years listed:
- 11
- Based in:
- United States
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Languages spoken: English, French
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“Wonderful village house, preserved with love and fully functional”
Persephone House is located in the mountain village called Anatoli, approx. 25 minutes drive away from the city of Ierapetra and the beaches. The moment I saw pictures on TripAdvisor, I wanted to rent… More
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“Fantastic property with stunning views”
This property is beautifully renovated in traditional style with modern amenities. The views from the terraces are spectacular at any time of the day (breakfast on the main terrace was a particular fa… More
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Response from the owner Dear Jo thank you for this great review it was a pleasure having you as guests and would love to welcome you again
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