The Bridge House

Welcome to the Bridge House! Located in the heart of Crete, in the old part of the beautiful village Spili, under the shade of Vorizis Mountain, the Bridge House is waiting for you and your loved ones to create unforgettable memories of your holidays. A narrow stone-paved street will take you in front of the property where you can admire a unique architectonic element; the bridge which connects the two edges of the narrow street where the property is located. The Bridge House has been renovated just a few years ago into a wonderful two storey vacation house that can accommodate up to 10 people. This house features all the necessary modern amenities as well as fantastic views of the surrounding area! House’s Layout: Ground Floor: living room with fireplace, dining area, kitchen, double bedroom, bathroom(shower) First Floor: double bedroom, double bedroom with en suite bathroom(shower), twin bedroom, bathroom(bathtub) Interior On the ground floor there is a big open plan area with air-conditioning, which includes a cozy living room with a fireplace and a dining table for 8 people. A smart flat screen TV 43 inch with satellite channels and complimentary Wi-Fi coverage throughout the house offer an excellent chance for entertainment with your friends or family. The kitchen, which is located on the same level, is fully equipped with all the appliances and the cutlery our guests may need for the preparation of their meals. There are four bedrooms in this house; one of them is located on the ground floor while the other three are situated on the first floor. All the bedrooms are tastefully decorated offering high quality mattresses, fine cotton bed linen and air-conditioning. Three of the bedrooms are double bedded and one of them has two single beds. The master bedroom stands out with its stone built double bed and the en-suite bathroom with shower. All bedrooms have access to furnished balconies. In the living room the sofa can be transformed into a double bed and accommodate two more people. This property comes with three bathrooms. One of them is located in the master bedroom on the first floor, one is located on the ground floor and has a shower and there is also a bigger bathroom on the first floor which has a corner bathtub. A hair dryer and free toilet amenities can be found in each bathroom. An impressive wooden stairway connects the ground floor of the house with the upper floor. Under the stairway there is a small laundry room with a washing machine, an iron and an ironing board. All children are welcome at the Bridge House. A baby cot and a high chair can be provided for our little guests. Exterior Next to the main entrance of the house you can find an old, but still working, water well. In the past this water well provided with water all the residents of the old part of the village. On the outdoors there is a furnished veranda full of flowers with a nice wooden pergola, BBQ facilities and a big dining table with comfortable build-in sofas. Our guests can relax here, feel the quietness of the village and enjoy the panoramic views of the surrounding area. The guests will have access to all the areas of the property! Prior to your arrival I will send you an email with information on how to get to the house and my contact details. I will also like to know the time of your arrival, so I can be there to welcome you. During your stay I will be more than happy to help you any time you need me and give you all the information about the area. Spili is one of the most beautiful villages of Crete, located 28km south-east of Rethymno, at an altitude of 430 meters. The village offers everything travelers may need during their holidays as it has many cafes and restaurants, supermarkets and shops, medical center, pharmacy, ATM machines and post office services. A petrol station is also available just 1km away from the village. Spili has a rich cultural life too as many events take place in the village, especially in the summer time. Things to do during your vacation in Spili •Visit the main square and admire the famous fountain “Kefalovrisi” which consists of a row of 25 lion heads. Water flows from the lion’s mouths at the steady temperature of 13 ° C all year around. •Walk around Spili and spend some time visiting the restored watermills by the river that runs through the village next to the central public parking. •It worth’s paying a visit to the Folklore Museum of Spili. The museum was founded by the local Women’s Association in 2011. The visitors can see how the traditional Cretan house used to be as well as the agricultural tools and everyday objects the Cretans were using in the past. •If you are interested in nature and herbs do not miss the “Maravel Garden”. Over 300 species of medical and aromatic herbs grow in this garden. You can either attend a guided tour or just walk around the garden on your own. •Try walking the path over “Kefalovrisi” that leads to the church of the Holy Spirit. It is 2,5 km long and passes through the beautiful gorge of Spili. During the celebration of the Holy Spirit every summer a big fest takes place next to the church. •If you like hiking you can try the E4 European trail which starts from Spili and ascends to the peak of the wild massif of Kedros. Kedros, despite being quite low (peak at 1776m), is one of the most tiring places to walk in Crete, due to the high inclination and being full of spiky rocks and steep cliffs. Signing of the trail with the typical E4 yellow-black marks is quite sufficient. •The magnificent beaches of the southern coast are reachable within 20-30 minutes drive. We recommend you to visit Triopetra beach, Plakias, the famous Preveli Palm Beach, Shinaria, Souda, Gialopotama and Kerame beach. •In the spring time it is very interesting to visit Gious Kampos Plateau. The red tulip of Crete, Tulipa doerfleri, grows exclusively there at an altitude ranging from 700-800m. Apart from Tulipa Doerfleri many rare endemic orchid species grow there too.