We stayed in villa 2 for almost two weeks and our only regret was that it wasn't for longer. The villa is ideally located about one and a half hours' drive from Chania, and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. It is situated on a ridge with panoramic views in every direction.and both the north and south coasts can be reached in about 20 minutes by car. During our stay we travelled widely across the island and were just amazed at the scenery, the great food and the friendly people. As it was springtime, there were wild flowers everywhere and it was ideal for walking. There are so many lovely places to visit on the island, but a particular favourite of ours was the Amari valley, which is easily reached by car. We really enjoyed the Cretan food and were never disappointed with anywhere we ate. In particular though we would recommend a little taverna, can't remember its name, which is the last one on the left as you leave the village of Spilli going east. Do not miss this place if you want to enjoy authentic local food. Caroluma's 'sweet bakery' in Mixorruma is brilliant, and the 'regular' bakery across the road has beautiful fresh bread in the morning.
The villa was immaculate when we arrived and Anna was there to welcome us with a homebaked cake,show us around and make us feel welcome. We also met Eleni who came in every day to clean and make sure we wanted for nothing. Even although we felt the pool was just a little too cold at that time of year, to take the plunge, Eleni kept it spotlessly clean, just in case! The villa is designed with several terraces and sitting out areas, so that even if it is a bit breezy at times, there is always somewhere sheltered where you can sit and enjoy the views.
We have been fortunate to stay in self-catering properties in various parts of the world, but this place is amongst the very best we have come across, and returning for us, is not a question of 'if' but simply when!