2 Double bedrooms, 1 Twin bedroom, 2 Shower rooms. 

Sleeps a maximum of 8 persons. Private Swimming Pool (7m x 3m & depth 1.40m ).

No Smoking inside the Villa.

The quaint hamlet of Kambia lies on a sleepy hillside only 3 kms from the seaside village of Almyrida where the white sand beaches shelve gently into the crystal clear aquamarine water  and are encircled by a number of excellent beachfront tavernas and cafes. Villa Damythsi sits in 2000m of private grounds on the tranquil outskirts of Kambia with magnificent views down the valley of silver and green olive trees, across Souda Bay to the Akrotiri Peninsula and Aptera Castle, and up to the majestic White Mountains. If you would love to spend some time completely relaxing in a modern villa with dramatic views and cheery, colourful furnishings, then look no further than Villa Damythsi.

Lovingly built and furnished by a diligent couple from the north of England as a future home in which to retire, the villa was named after their 4 children (the first 2 initials of each name). With this in mind, Villa Damythsi has been thoughtfully designed to provide modern comforts with special emphasis on the outside area and is therefore perfectly suited to summer living. The villa, and the surrounding terraces and walls have been beautifully crafted from creamy local stone with carefully appointed areas for shaded dining, barbequing delicious fresh local produce, and sunbathing. The dining area, which will undoubtedly be the focus of many a congenial family meal, leads through a stone archway to the raised pool terrace and the family friendly private pool which has a seat built into the shallow end. This is the ideal place to cool off during the long hot summer days, or at night when romantic couples can sit in the warm water and sip a cocktail under the breathtakingly clear star-filled sky whilst watching the lights twinkling from the nearby coastal villages and distant mountain dwellings.

The half acre property is completely enclosed and has been landscaped in typically Mediterranean style whilst keeping in perfect sync with the surrounding landscape of undulating olive clad hillsides interspersed with rocks, almond trees and an infusion of colourful wild flowers in the Spring time.  Much of the garden has been left natural whilst the remainder is planted with “hottentot fig”, Washingtonian palms, hibiscus, leilandai, geraniums, cacti, and young orange trees and lemon trees. An array of comfortable garden furniture on the outdoor terraces and balconies  (with a choice of sun or shade) invites you to do nothing more taxing than lie back and look at the spectacular mountainous backdrop which takes on gorgeous hues of crimson, rose and gold at sunset.

Villa Damythsi has spacious rooms which have all been furnished and fitted to meet the expectations of high modern standards. The  light and airy interiors blend seamlessly with the balconies and terraces in order to bring your living area into the outdoors, so that you can fully appreciate the spectacular views, which stretch for as far as the eye can see. A fresh modern theme with colourful bedspreads, matching flowing curtains and cool tiled floors all enhance the restful ambience. The thoughtful owners have created a very attractive and comfortable home which is air-conditioned throughout. For the cooler nights at the start and end of the season the A/C units double up as heaters. Other modern amenities that will help you have a relaxing holiday include: fully tiled bathrooms, satellite TV, a DVD player, a stereo system with an MP3/I-Pod player, internet access (for a small fee), a safe, white aluminium doors, windows and shutters, mosquito screens, a built-in fan assist oven with cooker hood and ceramic hob, a fridge/freezer, a microwave oven, a washing machine, a kettle, a coffee maker, a toaster, and a private parking area.

This picturesque and peaceful countryside location has easy access by car to the amenities and beaches at Almyrida , Kalives , and Kera , and the higgeldy-piggledy villages of Kokkino Horio and Plaka, plus numerous walking trails. Even though you may never want to leave the villa, Kambia is an ideal starting point for exploring the many sites that West Crete has to offer as it is only 10 minutes drive to the National Highway.

Accommodation.

Ground floor (0 steps up from the parking area, 2 steps from the pool terrace): Open-plan lounge, dining area and kitchen, 1 twin bedroom, 1 shower room/wet room, 1 utility cupboard, and a covered outside dining terrace.

The modern, fully equipped kitchen/dining area has pale cream cabinets, a dishwasher, a ceramic hob, a built in double oven, a cooker hood, a fridge/freezer, a kettle, a toaster, a coffee maker, a microwave oven, and a window that has a southerly aspect. The dining area has a metal dining table with a beech wood top, 4 matching chairs, and double doors that lead out to the main dining terrace. A stone archway leads through to the lounge which has 2 cream coloured couches, a wall mounted 32 inch LCD TV, a shelving unit with, with a DVD player and satellite box, a coffee table with a lamp MP3 player/I-Pod dock, and an assortment of DVD's and board games, a side table and curtains. A window looks east to the side garden, the front entrance door, and double French doors lead out onto the covered dining terrace which is equipped with a dining table and 6 chairs. The living room also has doors that open to the downstairs twin bedroom, shower room and a utility cupboard that houses the washing machine, iron, ironing board, and cleaning equipment. The shower room/wet room has floor to ceiling chocolate and beige tiles, a toilet, a white porcelain sink a white vanity unit and a white mirrored cabinet, a toilet, and a frosted window. The downstairs bedroom has 2 single beds with light green bedspreads and matching curtains, 1 white bedside table with a reading lamp, a beech wood wardrobe with hanging space, drawers and shelves, a white wood wall mirror, and double sliding doors that lead out onto the rear patio and driveway.

First Floor (17 steps up from the ground floor): 2 double bedrooms, 1 shower room/wet room, and 1 open sea and mountain facing balcony, and 1 open sun terrace.

At the top of the stairs is a hallway a doorway that leads out onto a large sun terrace that looks up to Drapanos Hill at the rear of the property. The first bedroom has a white wood double bed with a yellow comforter, 2 matching side cabinets with reading lamps, a beech wood wardrobe with hanging space, drawers and shelves, yellow diaphenous curtains, and double sliding doors that lead out onto a sea and mountain facing balcony that is shared with the 2nd double bedroom and is equipped with a mosaic topped table and chairs. The shower room/wet room has floor to ceiling chocolate and pale grey tiles, a toilet, a white porcelain sink a white vanity unit and a white mirrored cabinet, a toilet, and a frosted window. The 2nd upstairs bedroom has a white wood double bed with a red striped bed cover, 2 matching side cabinets with reading lamps, a beech wood wardrobe with hanging space, drawers and shelves, red diaphenous curtains, a white wood wall mirror, double sliding doors that open out onto the rear sun terrace, and double sliding doors that lead out onto the sea and mountain facing balcony that is shared with the 1at double bedroom.

Location

The organic taverna at the famous glass blowing workshop in Kokkino Horio is only 1.3km from Villa Damythsi and has sea and mountain views. During the day you can watch recycled glass being blown in the traditional manner into amazingly beautiful products including lampshades, ornaments, decanters, plates and bowls. 100m further into Kokkino Horio is the family-run taverna on the main square that is shaded by weeping willow trees, has delicious food, and very friendly owners (Zacharias and his son Yiannis) who know everything about the village and the surrounding area. During the summer months there are occasional live Cretan music nights at the taverna, which are a lot of fun. Kokkino Horio (“red village” in Greek) was the main village set for the film “Zorba the Greek”. There are little whitewashed houses and narrow streets that wind around the village centre. Plaka Square is just 1.8km away and has 3 excellent tavernas, a souvlai cafe, a wonderful Italian restaurant, 3 well stocked mini markets, a sweet shop, and 5 cafes. 10 minutes away by car is the lovely village of Almyrida which is built around a crescent shaped sandy beach. The beach is very shallow and safe, which is good news if you have children or are not a strong swimmer. Lining the beach are many excellent tavernas, cafes and shops. Also in Almyrida there is a scuba diving centre, a water sports centre which rents out kayaks, windsurfers and catamarans and Villas Crete Holidays for tourist information and guided tours. For those of you looking for even more activity, the historic town of Chania is only 45 minutes away by car.

Villa amenities

Views?  Sea/Mountain/Valley/Olive Groves/the Akrotiri Peninsula Washing machine Dishwasher Microwave Oven Fridge / Freezer TV Satellite TV Air conditioned bedrooms Air conditioned lounge CD player (the DVD player plays CD's Internet access (available for a small fee) DVD Player BBQ Mosquito screens to windows Central heating Fireplace Hairdryer Iron and ironing board Welcome Basket Number of bedrooms 3 - 1 Double, 1 Twins Number of bathrooms 2 Bath/shower/both Showers     Pool depths 1.40m Pool size 7m x 3m Type of shade by pool Umbrellas     Sofa bed? Yes. Maid service 2 times a week     Distance to nearest taverna 1.3km : 25 minutes on foot, 3 minute by car Distance to nearest beach 3.0km : 60 minutes on foot, 7 minute by car Distance to nearest mini market 1.5km: 35minutes on foot, 4 minute by car Distance to nearest cash machine 3.0km : 60 minutes on foot, 7 minute by car How far from airport 45 minutes How far from nearest large town 45 minutes

Rental Prices

All prices shown are per Villa, per Week, in Euros. Not per person!
These prices include a free Welcome Pack, a villa information folder, and detailed directions to all the sights from the guide book, “Crete on the Road” by Frankie Miles.

From :	To :	Price:
Winter 2011/12	02.04.12	Please Ask
03.04.12	30.04.12	785
01.05.112	28.05.12	890
29.05.12	02.07.12	1045
03.07.12	27.08.12	1300
28.08.12	01.10.12	1045
02.10.12	30.10.12	890
The above prices shown are in EUROS, per Week. These prices include a Free Welcome Pack, a villa information folder,  and detailed directions to all the sights from the essential guide book “Crete on the Road ” by Frankie Miles.

F.A.Q

Any steps? How many?
0 steps from the private parking to the main door, 2 steps from the living area to the pool terrace, 17 steps from the ground floor to the first floor.

How private?
Not essentially private - but the neighbouring villas are only occasionally occupied.

Nearest neighbour?
1 very seldomy (if ever) occupied villa directly next door but screening retains the privacy. Other occasionally occupied villas further up the hill on one side wich partially overlook portions of the Villa Damythsi plot.

CAR HIRE IS ESSENTIAL WITH THIS VILLA.

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