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Traditional Villa Askyfou

Traditional Villa Askyfou

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Private kitchen

Overview of Traditional Villa Askyfou

6 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 1530 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Check out the area

Crete
  • Popular LocationLake Kournas32 min drive
  • Popular LocationLake Kournas32 min drive
  • Popular LocationGeorgioupolis Beach36 min drive
  • AirportChania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)70 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1 "Jacuzzi"

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 5 "Panoramic"

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6 "Traditional Loom Bed"

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

6 bathrooms, 3 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1 "Jacuzzi"

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4 "Classic"

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5 "Traditional Loom Bed"

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Pool area WC

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining Area

About this property

Traditional Villa Askyfou

Villa is located in the village of Goni on the Askyfou plateau, at an altitude of 730 metres. Its panoramic position offers excellent views of the Plateau, which is surrounded by the White Mountains.
Askyfou in the past two centuries has been the site of incessant revolutions and battles between the local and foreign powers that wanted to conquer the island. In the area, there are scattered monuments commemorating these fierce battles.
Here one experiences the tranquillity and peace harmoniously combined with the local Cretan development and tradition.
Just a short walk from the villa unfolds images of another historical era. One will encounter stone-built castles & houses, chapels, the war museum, and images of local development with deep roots in the past and long branches in the future.
At a distance of also 5 minutes in the taverns of the village of Ammoudari, one can taste genuine traditional local flavours, with raw materials of local production and enjoy the hospitality and the taste of the inhabitants.
The market of the village, apart from local traditional products, offers products of all types, as well as the fuel that the visitor needs for his stay and excursions.
Askifou, the nearby plateaus of Tavira and Nieto and the gorge of Imbros are ideal places for walks and hikes, offering images of wild and unspoilt beauty.
Is the same distance from the most picturesque & cosmopolitan cities of Crete, Chania and Rethymno (42km) and the same distance between the North and South Coastline.
To the southwest, there is Sfakia Chora (20km) with excellent beaches, gorges, the historic villages of Anopolis & Aradaina, and the most famous fishing village of Crete, Loutro. Southeast is the historic Frangokastello with a beautiful beach and several panoramic villages until you meet it.
Finally Northwest of Villa, on longer excursions one can find some of the most exotic and unspoilt beaches on the island.

Property manager

Κatsoulis Ιoannis

Languages

English, Greek
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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 22 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
RESPECT TO THE SITE TO OBJECTS IN AN AREA WHERE THE STORY MEETS LUXURY.GREAT ATTENTION TO POOL (DEPTH TWO MEASURES) NOT TOUCH THE OLD OBJECTS HANKING

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 1042K91002980101

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sfakia

This villa is located in Goni, a neighbourhood in Sfakia. Dourakis Winery and Volos Shelter are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore White Mountains Protected Forest and Imbros Gorge. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.

What's nearby

  • Dourakis Winery - 17 min drive
  • Lake Kournas - 32 min drive
  • Lake Kournas - 32 min drive
  • Georgioupolis Beach - 36 min drive
  • Argiroupoli Springs - 44 min drive

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • Gorge Cantina - 16 min drive
  • Neraida - 31 min drive
  • Ονειρο - 32 min drive
  • Taverna The Eye of The Lake - 31 min drive
  • Kali Kardia Taverna - 35 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Traditional Villa Askyfou have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Traditional Villa Askyfou pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Traditional Villa Askyfou?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traditional Villa Askyfou?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Traditional Villa Askyfou located?

Located in Goni, this villa is within 9 miles (15 km) of Imbros Gorge, White Mountains Protected Forest and Dourakis Winery. Filáki and Agios Charalampos are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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About the host

Hosted by Κatsoulis Ιoannis

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I am Ioannis 55 years old and I leave in Rethymno City. I was policeman & profesional foorball player for 25 years. I like to travel, live new experiences in all over the world, and share them with my guests.

Why they chose this property

As a child a small boy, I listened with admiration to my Parents referring the life of my Ancestors. These Warriors of unparalleled Spirit, who fought in every battle for their Ideals, Independence and Freedom of their Homeland and especially of the region of Askyfou.
Coming from such a bloodline is not only an honour but also comes with a great responsibility!
When ever I returned to Askyfou years later, during the spring and Easter holidays, I was truly fascinated as the rugged imposing landscape, the tranquillity of the area, and the history of the house where these legends lived that inspired me to renovate it as a Tribute to my forefathers and heroes of Crete that roamed this landscape once.
So my journey began to restore and unravel as much as I could concerning the life of the ones that fought for ultimately my own freedom and of my children.
I was surprised to discover family heirlooms of sentimental and historical value whilst tackling what looked like a heap of stones forgotten.

What makes this property unique

Askyfou Historical Villa is an experience a bridge to the past and the now.
An opportunity to enjoy nature, beauty, tradition, local cuisine and why not ponder upon the ever longing of humans for freedom, for safety, for being able to live and enjoy life with their loved ones.
Villa Askyfou Ιs not only the history of my own family but of the history of Crete and freedom fighters that Crete gave birth to.
Based on its history and antiquity, was renovated with natural materials of the area, such as stone and cypress wood. It was framed with 19th-century furniture from the rest of Crete and equally historic areas of the Peloponnese and Chios.
Dominant, among the family heilrooms, is the gun of my Great Grandfather Captain Katsoulis, with which he fought in WW 2 and which is kept as an exhibit inside the house.
My grandmother Aspasia's traditional loom from 1910, was converted into a king-size bed.
In honour of all those women who like Penelope of the oldest European text waited for the return of her husband Ulysses who went off to war holding up the fort in his absence.
Today one can still see the weaving that Grandma wove on her loom, symbolizing the Greek-American friendship that was established during her lifetime.
So many immigrated as Greece was depleted and more than 10% of its population exterminated, some reached America.
Old farm & ranching tools adorn the walls and revive the traditional way of life of my Ancestors and residents.

Languages:

English, Greek
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