Villa Ananke

A breathtaking view of the Bay of Souda awaits you at Villa Ananke, a modern 5-bedroom property on Crete's northern coast. This striking villa sets you around 40 minutes' drive from the city of Chania, considered one of the most beautiful towns in Greece, and provides a high standard of accommodation for up to 12 guests, complete with a magnificent heated infinity pool.

An elevated position makes the views from this impressive property all the better. There are numerous balcony and terrace areas from which to enjoy them, both open and covered, offering seating and dining facilities, sun loungers and day beds. The centrepiece infinity pool incorporates a separate children's pool and is just a few minutes away from some gorgeous beaches.

Superb interior design is evident throughout the house. Step inside from the pool area and you will discover a lounge with large sofas and satellite TV, and high-quality furnishings. Next to the lounge is a multi-purpose room with a home cinema system equipped with Netflix, Amazon Prime and more. This room can also provide additional sleeping space on two sofa-beds.

There is an appealing dining area and a breakfast bar, alongside the well-equipped Italian kitchen which has a Nespresso machine, dishwasher and all the essentials. Outside you will also find a barbecue and an adjacent covered dining terrace.

The five bedrooms include an en-suite king room on the lower floor with direct access to the terrace. Upstairs, the master bedroom features a designer, free-standing bath and access to both private and shared balconies. Two more rooms with balconies and king-size beds can be converted to twins if required. The final bedroom has two double beds and a private balcony of its own.

This spectacular property also offers a range of services including those of a chef, massage therapist and babysitter. Airport transfers, grocery shopping and excursions can all be arranged too. Within a 2-minute walk, you can also visit restaurants, a cafe and shop in the village of Kokkino Chorio. A secluded beach also lies 2 km from the village.

Features

The Villa
Villa Ananke is a gorgeous villa with even more amazing views of the sea and the island. The entrance is through the first floor, and with 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, it accommodates up to 12 guests.

Ground Floor

• Open-plan living and dining area for 8 guests
• Fully equipped kitchen with breakfast bar
• Kingsize bedroom with en-suite shower room and access to terrace
• Cinema room with two sofa beds (can be converted to a conference room)
• Guest shower room
• Utility room

First Floor

• Master bedroom with Kingsize bed, en-suite shower room and freestanding bath with access to private and share balconies
• Kingsize bedroom (can be made twin) with en-suite shower room and private balcony
• Kingsize bedroom (can be made twin) with en-suite shower room and access to shared balcony
• Bedroom with two double beds and private balcony
• Family shower room

Exterior Grounds

• Infinity pool with wading pool (40 sqm)
• Sun loungers and parasols
• Poolside shower
• Shaded dining area for 12 guests
• Seating areas
• Sun beds
• Garden and lawn
• Outdoor kitchen with charcoal barbecue, fridge and sink
• Parking

Additional Facilities

• Wi-Fi
• Air conditioning
• Dishwasher
• Hairdryer
• Washing machine
• Dryer
• Iron and ironing board
• Nespresso machine
• Dishwasher
• Juicer
• Two sofa beds
• Flatscreen TV
• Netflix
• Amazon Prime
• Satellite TV
• Playstation 4
• Wireless printer
• Pool heating (on request/extra fee)
• Outdoor heater
• Underfloor heating
• Mosquito screens
• Electric shutters
• Toiletries
• Dressing gowns
• Four bycicles avaliable
• High chair
• Remote controlled gate

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Location

Jewel of Crete's northern coast, and the location of an international airport, the large town of Chania enjoys a stunning location between the sea and the mountains, and is rather picturesque itself. Known for its Venetian harbour with centrepiece lighthouse, it's a place that feels unspoilt, and offers plenty of historical interest as well as enchanting scenery.

The harbour is a good place to start exploring Chania – its colourful buildings and notable landmarks like the Ottoman Baths make it both immediately distinctive and ideal for a photo or two. Numerous restaurant terraces line the side of the harbour, which is also the starting point for one of the town's big tourist attractions. Captain Nick's glass-bottomed boat offers extensive tours with the chance to go snorkelling and spot marine wildlife.

Several of the town's museums are also not far away, including the Archaeological and Folklore Museums, as are the town's marketplaces – you will find lots of food stalls selling local produce at the Old Chania Market. Beyond the Old Town, Chania offers many of the entertainment experiences you'll find in most European cities, such as cinemas, nightclubs and escape rooms. A little further out of town, you can also enjoy days out at the Botanic Gardens – stop by the restaurant for a stunning view over this extensive park of trees, vineyards and herb gardens.

More natural beauty can be found on the opposite side of the island, where the breathtaking Samaria Gorge makes for perfect hiking territory. Organised tours make the most of the stunning countryside too, offering visits to see the local wine, olive oil, cheese or honey being produced.

One thing you won't need a guide for are the countless beaches which line the northern coast of Crete. While you could travel for quite some distance on this large island, there are several close to Chania that are worth a look – Golden Beach, Neo Chora and Germaniko Pouli are among the nearest and family-friendly, while the likes of Balos and Falassarna are a good 60km away but idyllic enough to be worth the trip.