Villa Kallisto, Almyrida, Crete

The elevated position delivers absolutely glorious panoramic sea and mountain views from the balcony or through the wall to wall windows at first floor level. Villa Kallisto enjoys a tranquil rural setting, within fairly easy walking distance of the sandy beaches, shops and tavernas of Almyrida, especially in the cool of the evening. Clean lines and an uncluttered dove grey facade make a bold statement of modernity but Villa Kallisto nevertheless sits surprisingly at ease amongst the olive trees. Far removed from ancient Cretan dwellings this is Nectarios and Penny (who also own Villa Nynemia) second Villa built in the style and taste of a new age. The beautiful salt water pool is surrounded by the olive grove. Location Almyrida Standing on a terraced hillside a little under 2 km from Almyrida, Villa Kallisto is set amongst 5,000sqm of olive groves. It's a 25min downhill walk into the laid back small resort of Almyrida with mini markets and other small shops and taverna tables on the waterfront. 2 kms inland, the pretty village of Gavalohori offers a further choice of excellent tavernas and a baker amongst its streets. The beautiful Venetian harbours of Chania and Rethymnon are both easy to visit from Villa Kallisto and a trip into the nearby mountains is unmissable. Outside Villa Kallisto Swimming Pool - tiled 9m x 5m salt water pool with step entry. Depth 1.50m throughout. Sun terrace - sunbeds, rattan sofa set, covered gazebo - table and chairs, table tennis and BBQ. First floor sea and mountain view covered terrace - dual aspect terrace with table and chairs, rattan sun loungers. Inside Villa Kallisto First Floor - Open Plan Living Area Sitting area - Flat screen satellite TV, DVD Player, Bluetooth speaker, suede corner sofa, wood and glass dining table and leather covered dining chairs. Sliding floor to ceiling patio doors to pool and sea view terrace Air Con Unit Dining Area - Wood and glass dining table and leather covered dining chairs. Sliding floor to ceiling patio doors to pool and sea view terrace. Kitchen Area - ample counter space and cupboards and particularly well equipped kitchen utensils, large fridge freezer, electric oven, ceramic hob, dishwasher and espresso machine. Window to mountain view. Glass dining table and chairs. Lower Ground Floor Double Bedroom with en suite hydro massage shower room - 1 double bed, fitted wardrobes, patio doors to pool terrace, en suite shower room with hydro massage shower, WC and wash basin. Air Con Unit Double Bedroom with en suite hydro massage shower room - 1 double bed, fitted wardrobes, patio doors to side and pool terrace, en suite shower room with hydro massage shower, WC and wash basin. Air Con Unit Twin Bedroom with en suite hydro massage shower room - 2 single beds, fitted wardrobes, en suite shower room with hydro massage shower, WC and wash basin. Patio door to pool terrace. Air Con Unit 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 - In the grounds of the villa there is space for parking. ** Non-Smoking Villa ** **As an extra service at Villa Kallisto** For those clients who would prefer to enjoy their beautiful surroundings of their villa in the evenings without cooking, Penny has thoughtfully made take away delivery arrangements with one of the tavernas in Almyrida, who will deliver your meal to Villa Kallisto. Sunday Times Featured "40 Hottest Villas in Europe"