Villa Metapothia
Gavalohori - Villa
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Accommodation
Description
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.
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.
Special offers
10% discount on all bookings
From 18/09/2024 to 01/11/2024
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Special features
Private pool
Air-Conditioned
Sea views
Internet
Bedroom(s)
2 Double beds
8 Single beds
1 Sofa bed single
Kitchen (Hotplate of glass ceramics)
Refrigerator
Microwave
Oven
Freezer
Dishwasher
Dishes/Cutlery
Coffee machine
Toaster
Kettle
Juicer
Bathroom(s)
2 Bathrooms with bathtub
4 Bathrooms with shower
1 Toilet
Hair dryer
Views
Sea
Garden
Mountain
Swimming pool
General
Accommodation Registration Number: 1161027
2 TVs
Satellite TV
Satellite TV
Languages: English, German, French
Radio
DVD
Garden
Garden furniture
Fenced garden
Washing machine
Barbecue
Fireplace
Iron
Safe
Internet
Internet
Wi-Fi
Hair dryer
Balcony
Hot tub
296 m² Property
1,014 m² Plot
Air conditioning throughout the house
Private Swimming pool
Private Swimming pool
Dimensions 9m x 6m, max depth 1.8 m, min depth 0.7 m, opening date 1/4, closing date 31/10
Open-air parking the same building
Open-air parking the same building
2 spaces
6 electric anti-mosquito devices
Mosquito nets throughout the accommodation
Espresso maker
Ping pong table
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Smoke detector
Distribution of bedrooms
1 Double bed
2 Single beds
2 Single beds
2 Single beds
2 Single beds
1 Double bed
1 Sofa bed single
Mandatory or included services
ADW ( accidental damage waiver): €10.00 /person
ADW ( accidental damage waiver)
Accidental Damage Waiver (ADW)
To avoid the need to take a local breakages deposit nearly all of our properties have a non-refundable charge of 10€ per person instead . This charge, known as Accidental Damage Waiver (ADW) will be added to your invoice. The ADW is used to cover accidental damage that can occur up to the value of 300€ per booking. This waiver excludes negligence and vandalism. For accidental damage that exceeds the value of 300€, we reserve the right to invoice you for immediate
Air conditioning: Included
Air conditioning
Air-Conditioning- Included in the price
Bed linen: Included (change each 7 days)
Bed linen
We provide all bed linen & bathrooms towels (Normally one large and one smaller towel per person)
Final Cleaning: Included
Final Cleaning
Final/End Clean- Included in the price
Greek Climate Tax: €10.00 / night
Greek Climate Tax
The Greek Government has introduced a new tourist tax (Climate crisis resilience fee, from January 2024), which applies to villa rentals between March and November. The standard rate is 10 Euros per villa/night.
Open-air parking: Included
Pool/Beach Towels: Included
Pool/Beach Towels
Large Pool/Beach towel for your use
Towels: Included (change each 4 days)
Towels
We provide all bed linen & bathrooms towels (Normally one large and one smaller towel per person)
tree-nation, 2x trees planted : Included
tree-nation, 2x trees planted
We will plant two trees per booking with our partner "tree-nation"
Welcome Bag (Greece): Included
Optional services
Baby high chair: Included
Baby high chair
We can provide a highchair, free of charge, please add to your booking if required
Cot/Crib: Included
Cot/Crib
We can provide a baby cot, free of charge, please add to your booking if required
Large Grocery Pack : €140.00 /booking
Large Grocery Pack
For a charge of €140, we supply a large grocery pack which is pre-packed
(so cannot be customised) and includes (subject to change) :-
Yogurt 500 gr
Cheese ½ kg
Bread 1/2 kg
Sliced Bread 1/2 kg
Bottle of Wine (white)
Ham ½ kg
Feta ¼ kg
Butter 200gr
Milk (fresh low fat 1 ½ l)
Sugar ½ kg
Biscuits 1 pk
Marmalade/Strawberry Jam
Honey
2 x Orange Juice (1 l)
2 x Cocktail Fruit Juice (1 l)
Eggs 12
2 x Water 1.5 l bottle
Tomatoes 1 kg
Cucumbers 1 kg
Fruit of the season 1 kg
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Regular Grocery Pack: €100.00 /booking
Regular Grocery Pack
Regular Grocery Pack List: Cost 100 Euros
For a charge of €100, we supply a grocery pack which is pre-packed
(so cannot be customised) and includes (subject to change) :-
Yogurt 500 gr
Cheese ¼ kl
Bread 1/2 kilo
Bottle of Wine (white)
Ham ¼ kl
Feta ¼ kl
Butter
Milk (fresh low fat 1 ½ l)
Sugar
Biscuits
Marmalade Strawberry,
Honey
Orange Juice (1 ½ l)
Cocktail Fruit Juice (1 ½ l)
Eggs 6
Water 1.5l bottle
Tomatoes ½ kg
Cucumbers ½ kg
Fruit of the season ½ kg
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Second Cot : €30.00 /booking
Second High Chair: €30.00 /booking
Your schedule
Check-in from 16:00 to 0:00 Every day
Check-outBefore 10:00
Comments
- This accommodation does not accept groups of young people (Up to 18 years)
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
Booking conditions
From the booking date until 57 days before check-in, there is no cancellation penalty
Cancellation policies
In case of cancellation the following charges will apply
From the booking date until 57 days before check-in
0% of the total rent
From 56 days before until check-in
100% of the total rent
No-show
100% of the total rent
Additional notes
- Pets not allowed.
Map and distances
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Distances
Shops - Minimarket
250 m
Town centre - Gavalohori
250 m
Restaurant - Gavalianos
300 m
Restaurant - Arismari
350 m
Town centre - Almyrida
4 km
Sand beach - Almyrida
4.3 km
Shops - SYNKA Kalyves
9.3 km
Lake - Kournas
20 km
Town centre - Chania
28 km
Water park - Limnoupolis
34.6 km
Airport - Chania
35 km
Nature reserve - Samaria Gorge
67.7 km
Sand beach - Falassarna
78 km
Sand beach - Elafonissi
99 km
Airport - Heraklion
131 km
Reviews
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- 5/5Service
- 5/5Cleanliness
- 5/5Accommodation
- 4/5Location
- 5/5Value for money
Excellent accommodation
Marek (Poland)
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Quality stay with beautiful pool and stunning views all around. Clean, comfortable, ideal for a large famil
Quality stay with beautiful pool and stunning views all around. Clean, comfortable, ideal for a large famil
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Perfect Villa for a larger group
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Stayed here 10 years ago and always knew we’d come back. This villa has everything. Six en-suite bedrooms. A huge pool. Amazing views and you can walk to great tavernas and shops. It’s immaculate and very well equipped. Lots of different areas to sitsee more
Stayed here 10 years ago and always knew we’d come back. This villa has everything. Six en-suite bedrooms. A huge pool. Amazing views and you can walk to great tavernas and shops. It’s immaculate and very well equipped. Lots of different areas to sit, eat, lounge. You can have privacy if you want it or great communal living. Highly recommended.
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Hi Emma, thanks so much for leaving such a lovely review! So pleased that you still loved Villa Metapothia on your return visit, and it sounds like you really made the most of your time at the villa and its lovely views & location!
We would be deligsee more
Hi Emma, thanks so much for leaving such a lovely review! So pleased that you still loved Villa Metapothia on your return visit, and it sounds like you really made the most of your time at the villa and its lovely views & location!
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Superb villa in lovely village
Colin (United Kingdom)
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Excellent accommodation for family gatherings. Friendly Cretan village with excellent tavernas and cafenions.p
Excellent accommodation for family gatherings. Friendly Cretan village with excellent tavernas and cafenions.p
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Thanks Colin, we are really happy to know you enjoyed your stay at Villa Methapothia.
Best wishes from Thanks Colin, we are really happy to know you enjoyed your stay at Villa Methapothia.
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A gem in Krete!
Paul (Netherlands)
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Hi Paul thanks so much for your high rating of Villa Metapothia, we are pleased you loved it. We would be delighted to welcome you back to one of our villas in the future!
see moreBest wishes from Hi Paul thanks so much for your high rating of Villa Metapothia, we are pleased you loved it. We would be delighted to welcome you back to one of our villas in the future!
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We love it
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The five children spent hours in the pool while we looked on from the comfort of the shade on the balcony. The wide view from the mountains to the sea is incredible. This was a return visit for a special family occasion, I can't think of anywhere thasee more
The five children spent hours in the pool while we looked on from the comfort of the shade on the balcony. The wide view from the mountains to the sea is incredible. This was a return visit for a special family occasion, I can't think of anywhere that would have been better.
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Excellent
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We had a brilliant time, the space was perfect and it was great to be able to contact the owners for any questions and suggestions. The villa was gorgeous with each room having an en-suite, and because it was secluded at the top of a hill it was alsosee more
We had a brilliant time, the space was perfect and it was great to be able to contact the owners for any questions and suggestions. The villa was gorgeous with each room having an en-suite, and because it was secluded at the top of a hill it was also very private but not far from the nearest square with shops and restaurants. Would highly recommend!
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Perfect villa for family reunion!
Paul (United Kingdom)
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Great pool, very spacious villa lots of space for all the family
Great pool, very spacious villa lots of space for all the family
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Longer stay next time
Longer stay next time
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Great Villa !
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We had a really great stay at this beautiful Villa! Diane was a perfect host which answered all of our questions when we had one. The view and pool are stunning and the house has al the things that you need. The Village is very nice and calm and thersee more
We had a really great stay at this beautiful Villa! Diane was a perfect host which answered all of our questions when we had one. The view and pool are stunning and the house has al the things that you need. The Village is very nice and calm and there are a few nice restaurants and a mini market on walking distance. If you want to go to chania its a 30min drive. A nice beach is about 10-15 min drive away. A great house and a great stay in beautiful Crete!
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Spectacular
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This was the best holiday rental we have ever had. It was very comfortable for 12 people, ranging in age from 6 to 71 years old. Two large tables and chairs for 12 a great pool with a section where little non-swimmers were safe air conditioning throusee more
This was the best holiday rental we have ever had. It was very comfortable for 12 people, ranging in age from 6 to 71 years old. Two large tables and chairs for 12 a great pool with a section where little non-swimmers were safe air conditioning throughout plenty of dishes and pans in the kitchen everything clean and beautiful. It was really fully equipped and well located. The sunsets and sunrises were spectacular! This was a spectacular rental with absolutely top facilities. The whole family felt at home and thought coming back would be fun.
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Beautiful sea views
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The view from the villa is even beautiful than the photos! Apart from the beautiful sea view, the Mountain View is also amazing! The villa is located in a beautiful village called Gavalohori with Nice Nearby beaches within 5 minutes driving and lots see more
The view from the villa is even beautiful than the photos! Apart from the beautiful sea view, the Mountain View is also amazing! The villa is located in a beautiful village called Gavalohori with Nice Nearby beaches within 5 minutes driving and lots of mini markets and nice restaurants within walking distance. Meanwhile one can still enjoy whole privacy! The villa is fully equipped and is very functional. One can always find some shade the whole day! Swimming pool is really big for a group of people and we enjoyed it quite a lot ! As we do not have a car, a Taxi nearby is really a great bonus! Diane is the most kind host we have ever met and the home made cake is really tasty!Highly recommend for anyone who are having vacation in Crete and want to experience the true colour of Crete!
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Wie beim ersten Mal vor 4 Jahren war alles bestens. Nur zu empfehlen.
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Everything was perfect!!
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Excellent
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Ausgezeichnet
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