Holiday home for max. 8 persons
Rethymnon, Crete, (Central Crete), Greece

Holiday House in Argiroupoli with Large Fireplace and Panoramic View

In the wildly beautiful landscape of Crete, Villa Barozziana stands proudly at the edge of Argyroupolis one of the most ancient villages of the island, reflecting a unique sense of freedom and enjoying the panoramic view of the surrounding mountains and the Cretan Sea.It is renovated with a harmonious blend of local rock, wood and steel in order to create a Villa of simple unpretentious comfort which blends perfectly with the surrounding Cretan landscape. But this does not mean that the needs of the modern traveler have been neglected. Factors such as the comfortable rooms with access to a large veranda overlooking the olive groves and the Cretan Sea, the fully equipped kitchen, the large swimming pool, the gardens and the heated jacuzzi will ensure that your stay with us will be pleasurably and unforgettable.The villa is spread over two floors, with the two levels connected by an interior staircase. Bedrooms are in the first floor and a large living area with a magnificent fireplace at the ground floor.

At the Upper Floor● Two bedrooms, One with a queen size double bed and another one with two single beds.● A WC● A large veranda with sitting area.At the Ground Floor● A huge living-dining room that can accommodate four guests (two in a sofa who convert to bunk bed and another two in folding sofa beds, a large fireplace, a TV, direct access to the terrace, the garden and the pool and jacuzzi area.● Next to the living room is a Kitchen with an oven, a dishwasher, a fridge, an espresso coffee maker, tea facilities, a juicer, a toaster and a dish set.● A large bathroom with shower● Air-condition in all areas● Free WiFi internet access● An outdoor dining area next to the pool ● Washing machine● An iron and an ironing board● Safe deposit box● Hair dryer● Fine linens and towels● Toiletries● Swimming pool towels● Baby cot● High chair● Towels / bed linen, Cleaning- Every 3 or 4 days

● Swimming pool● Heated Jacuzzi● Sun lounge area with sun beds● BBQPlease note that the outdoor pool is heated and can reach 6 to 8 degrees more that the air temperature with maximum value of 27°C

Just underneath the actual village you can find the springs that attract many visitors who enjoy the refreshing water, the shade of large trees and the possibility to have a meal in one of the many restaurants.You will see a steep slope with a lot of vegetation and different terraces on which some of the restaurants of the area were built. On the left side of this slope the water comes running down, at some places really like waterfalls. By climbing up you can visit the small church of ‘Agia Dynami’ or ‘Sacred Power’ That was built partly by people and partly consists of a natural cavity in the rock formation. You can follow the path further up to visit the upper part of Argyroupoli where the traces of Ancient Lappa can be visited. If you are not a capable walker you can also drive up by car.The amounts of water cascading down vary, depending on the time of the year you visit the area. Many other water systems like rivers, streams, lakes, springs and waterfalls elsewhere on Crete are subject to fluctuating levels of water. In spring the levels are very high and they get less and less when the end of summer approaches. The climate of Crete and the three main mountain chains are responsible for this. The White Mountains, Mount Ida and the Dikty Mountains all feature peaks well above 2000 meters and during the winter months they are all covered in snow. If you visit Crete in April May and the first half of June you can still see the snow patches. In early spring the snow starts to melt and turns many gullies and gorges into rivers. The White Mountains which are nearby, towering over Argyroupoli, consist mainly of limestone. As this is a soft and porous type of rock there are many larger and smaller caves in this mountain range. Actually the entire formations works like a huge sponge, taking up vast quantities of this melting water to release it slowly and steadily throughout the summer months until at the end of summer when it gets less.Thanks to the abundance of fresh water it was possible to found fish farms around the springs. In many of the restaurants you can find large fish tanks with trout and other sweet water fish. Another specialty that is offered in most of the establishments is Antikristo, a traditional shepherd’s dish. These are large chunks of mutton, skewered and placed around the fire or coals. They are turned continuously and are again and again brushed with salty water and oil to prevent the outside from burning. Often you can see this process taking place in the yards of the restaurants.The site of the springs is a very green, lush and beautiful place to be, children usually really enjoy a splash of the fresh water, a look at the large fish in the tanks and of course the good food!

Anything you might need during your stay such as tavernas, cafes, shops, supermarket is about 300 meters walking distance. Of course if you wish to visit the beach or do sightseeing then a car is necessary.