Villa Althaea is a cozy countryside villa, spread over 3 levels and covering 145 m2 in total, comfortably accommodating 6 guests in its 3 bedrooms.
Ground Floor
The Ground Floor features an open-plan living and kitchen area. The room is cozy, with an open fireplace, satellite TV, DVD player, and PlayStation 3, while also providing direct access to the pool terrace. Furthermore, a fully equipped kitchen, of top quality fixtures and appliances offers everything you need for a self-catered holiday.
First Floor
Bedroom 1: This bedroom features a double bed (1,60 x2,00), a self-controlled A/C, a TV, and a private balcony, to enjoy the beautiful views of the sea and the surrounding area.
Bedroom 2: This bedroom features a 1,50 x 2,00 bed, a self-controlled A/C, and a TV.
A bathroom with a shower cabin and hydromassage column can also be found on the first floor.
Lower Floor
On the lower floor, a spacious bedroom provides two single beds (0,90 x 2,00), which can be joined together to form a large double bed if required, a sofa bed, a boudoir, and a TV. This bedroom also provides direct outdoor access to the backyard, where guests can find a sitting area and ping pong table. Finally, a bathroom with a bathtub is available on this level.
Outdoor area
From the outdoor area of Villa Althaea guests can enjoy spectacular sea and mountain views from all around. Here you will feel comfortable, like being at your own home. In the garden, cypresses, jasmines, rosemaries, lavenders, laurels, althaeas, roses, and other local cretan flowers and herbs create an idyllic scenery for relaxation all year round and surround the Villa. The beautifully landscaped outdoor area features:
- A 30 m2, private swimming pool (1,00-1,60 m deep). The pool terrace is equipped with an outdoor shower, and sun beds, as well as an outdoor, comfortable sitting area. The pool can be heated upon prior request, with an extra charge.
- Charcoal BBQ facilities and an outdoor dining table under a shaded area.
- Private, shaded parking space.
- The whole outdoor area is totally private and fenced, offering full privacy to our guests.
Villa Althaea is approved by the Greek Tourism Organization with license number: 1041?91002989901 & managed by "etouri vacation rental management".
LOCATION
Villa Althaea is located in the village of Loutra, in a peaceful and beautiful countryside area. The Villa offers a bakery and local restaurant, which can be reached within 10 minutes walking. Also, a car rental is not needed since there is bus stop very close to the villa with frequent itineraries. Locations near Loutra include the village of Pigi and Adele. The beautiful village of Pigi is located 5 minutes away by car and has all the necessities guests might need such as tavernas and cafes, a mini market, bakery, butcher, as well as a pharmacy. A gas station can be found in the nearby village of Adele which is also 5 minutes away by car.
Pigianos Kampos beach, which is the closest to the villas, 7 minutes driving, is a vast, sandy and well organised beach, with shallow waters making it ideal for families. Its a perfectly organised coastal tourist resort, with many sun beds, umbrellas, changing rooms, showers, lifeguards, beach bars, restaurants and water sports. Next to Pigianos Kampos, in Adelianos Kampos there is also an Atm machine.
Also Rethymno town, offers a great selection of choices in shops, restaurants and anything else you might need and can be easily reached by car within 12 minutes. In Rethymno Rethymno you can visit the magnificent old town, the Venetian harbour, the museums, the venetian castle "Fortezza" the trademark of the city and a 10 kilometres golden sandy beach.
Please see below where the closest amenities can be found.
-Closest beach: 6.5 km (Pigianos Kampos Beach)
-Mini market: 2.5 km
-Super market: 2.5 km
-Bakery: 1km
-Butcher: 2.5 km
-Fresh fish: 8 km
-Pharmacy: 2.5 km
-Tavern or restaurant: 550 meters (You have more choices for restaurants and tavernas within a short distance away)
-Heraklion Airport: 77km
-Chania Airport: 78 km
**Starting January 1, 2024, a new Greek tax was introduced which is called the "Climate Crisis Resilience Charge," requiring a fee of EUR10 per night from March to October and EUR4 per night from November to February. The amount needs to be paid in cash or by card upon your arrival at the villa.