Villa Katia

The dazzling, contemporary Villa Katia is one of a pair Cretan gems located in the laid-back, delightful resort of Kalamaki, just 5km from the stunning Venetian harbour of Chania. With four bedrooms, gorgeous living space, a second play or relaxation room, a gym and dreamy outside space, the villa is perfect for families or groups of friends. If there are more than eight of you, you could even consider taking Villa Katia' sister villa, Villa Stathis, which also sleeps eight guests in luxurious comfort.

Kalamaki is just fabulous. With glistening soft sands, warm, turquoise sea, a fantastic range of restaurants, bars and taverns plus a variety of shops, it is a wonderful destination where you can truly relax and easily explore the many charms of Crete. If you don't want to drive once you arrive at your villa, you can easily catch the local buses or take a taxi into Chania Old Town, Agia Marina or beyond. Chania Old Town is one of the most alluring, captivating towns of Crete. With picturesque, narrow alleys draped with colourful bougainvillea, a fabulous dining scene, atmospheric bars, the most amazing sunsets and gorgeous little boutiques lining the cobbled streets, you will quickly lose your heart and want to return time and time again. Crete is also home to three of the most sensational beaches in all of Greece, Balos Beach, Elafonissis and Falasarna. You really must try and visit at least one of them!

Villa Katia is built over three levels with the bedrooms sprinkled throughout the villa. The villa's bright white, straight lined architecture is very striking and blends brilliantly with the glass and wood that is featured throughout the villa. Villa Katia comes with a top notch multimedia system and the best fittings imaginable. The interiors also offer dazzling white walls but enjoy vivid colour splashes and added contrast and texture. The interior designers have brilliantly designed gorgeous bathroom spaces, heavenly bedrooms and open plan luxury living. Vibrant contemporary artworks and colourful items of furniture add eye-catching colour pops. With huge floor-to-ceiling doors in every space, the rooms are drowned in natural light. The ground floor living space enjoys a minimalist feel with a fabulous vivid blue sofa facing towards the garden and pool and a stylish dining area enjoying a similar view. The kitchen is sleek and contemporary with wooden cabinetry, excellent appliances and thick, bright white worktops. The wood theme continues with a floating staircase that takes you up to the first floor and down to the lower ground level. One of the villa's four bedrooms is located on the ground floor, a classy double with a luxurious kingsize bed, a fabulous ensuite bathroom and glass doors that slide open to a pretty private terrace.

The first floor is home to the master bedroom suite which boasts an immensely comfortable kingsize bed, a unique wooden shelved feature wall, a stunning ensuite bathroom and a beautifully furnished balcony. The other first floor bedroom is a delightful twin which also enjoys an immaculate, contemporary ensuite bathroom and a balcony where you can enjoy your morning cup of coffee or a chilled glass of local white wine while you are getting ready for the evening.

The final bedroom, a very attractive twin, is located on the lower ground floor. It opens to a peaceful terrace. All of the beds in Villa Katia are beautifully dressed with crisp cottons and gorgeous, quality bedspreads. This room's ensuite, like the others, is very striking in its design and boasts the very best of fittings. Also on the lower ground floor is the second living space that can be used as a children's play room or a relaxation space where you can watch a movie or read a book in peace. There is a very well-equipped gym which fitness enthusiasts will enjoy. Another staircase leads up from the lower floor directly to the garden and pool space.

The swimming pool is stunning, surrounded by luxury loungers which sit on smart astroturf. You can enjoy pre-dinner drinks on the trendy wooden outdoor furniture that sits on the terrace just outside the living area. At the side of the villa, you will discover a cute little shaded courtyard with lots of colourful cushions and greenery. It's another perfect space for drinks and holiday chatter.

Guests choosing to stay at Villa Katia receive a welcome hamper. For those travelling with big families or a large group of friends, the double sofa bed in the lower living area raises the capacity up to ten guests.

Features

The Villa
Villa Katia is a contemporary 4-bedroom villa comfortably sleeping 8-10 guests, located in the popular area of Kalamaki.

Lower Ground Floor

• Living room
• Bedroom with twin beds and en-suite shower room
• Games room with 50" TV and board games
• Gym
  Ground Floor
• Living room with access to the pool terrace
• Fully-equipped kitchen
• Bedroom with king-size bed, balcony and en-suite shower room
  First Floor
• Bedroom with king-size bed, balcony and en-suite bathroom
• Bedroom with twin beds, balcony and en-suite shower room
  Exterior Grounds
• Private plunge pool (20sqm)
• Sunloungers & parasols
• Dining facilities
• Covered terrace
  Additional Facilities
• Wi-Fi
• Air conditioning
• TV
• Hairdryer
• Washing machine & tumble dryer
• Iron
• Travel cot & highchair available on request
• Parking

Location

Villa Katia enjoys a lovely position just 150m from the beach in Kalamaki, a very friendly, laid-back resort just outside of Chania. With a gorgeous beach, some amazing restaurants and tavernas and some useful shops, it is a great place to be. The beach restaurants are wonderful and generally always offer a glass of raki and some fruit or a dinky pudding as a treat afterwards. There is a good range of restaurants, some serving traditional Greek specialities and others offering fine dining such Corinna Star at Corinna Mare and the restaurant at the Domes Noruz Chania Hotel.

A good bus service runs from Kalamaki into the Old Town of Chania and the list of excursions is endless. You may want to spend a day on the exotic, spectacular beaches of Balos, Falasarna or Elafonissi, you may want to visit some of the mountain villages, visit some ancient monasteries and historic monuments or hike one of the dramatic gorges.

Known as the Venice of the East, Chania Old Town is magical with unique shops lining its cobbled streets, a brilliant dining scene, trendy waterfront bars serving delicious cocktails and its famous Venetian harbour and imposing lighthouse. The harbour was originally built by the Venetians between 1320 and 1356 and is now a vibrant, cosmopolitan spot. The Egyptian lighthouse is much photographed, especially at sunset. You can take a slow meander to the lighthouse to take in the stunning views of the harbour, the Old Town and the backdrop of the majestic White Mountains. On the waterfront, the Giali Tzamisi is the oldest Muslim building in Crete. The Turkish name is translated to ‘The Seaside Mosque'. It plays host to various cultural events and exhibitions. One visit will not be enough!

Following the Minoan Palace of Knossos, the second most visited tourist attraction in Crete is the dramatic and imposing Samaria Gorge. It sits at the foothills of the White Mountains and is the longest and most famous gorge in Europe. Within the White Mountain's National Park, it rises to an altitude of 1,230m, is 150m at its widest point and 3m at its narrowest and continues down to Agia Roumeli on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. The park and gorge offer protection to over four hundred and fifty species of plant and animal, of which seventy are endemic to Crete. This includes the rare kri-kri which are wild goats.

If you get time to visit Balos Beach, you will remember it forever. In the protected ‘NATURA' area of Balos Bay, its glistening white sand and turquoise sea is incredible. Not far away is another Cretan wonder, Falasarna, another nestled lagoon with pool like waters and pink sand. It has been awarded the best beach of Crete and one of the top ten beaches in Europe.