Classy Villa in Archanes, Heraklion

Classy Villa is a traditional 3-bedroom villa with a private pool, nestled in the picturesque town of Archanes, Crete. Just 12 km from Heraklion and 14 km from the nearest sandy beach, this peaceful retreat is perfect for families and groups seeking a relaxing holiday. Enjoy a traditional Cretan experience with modern comforts, breathtaking surroundings, and easy access to top attractions. Book your stay and unwind in a private paradise!

Upon entering from the street level, guests are welcomed by two charming bedrooms on the ground floor. Ascend the wooden staircase to the upper level, revealing a spacious and charming open-plan area that extends to the private pool and the beautiful courtyard.

A warm, open-plan space features a charming wooden floor and an inviting fireplace surrounded by comfy armchairs. The fully-equipped kitchen with a dining table complements the cozy ambiance.

Classy Villa features three spacious bedrooms, accommodating up to seven guests. On the ground floor, there are two charming bedrooms, one with a queen-size bed and another with both a double and a single bed. The upper, pool floor hosts a third bedroom with a double bed. Additionally, there is a bathroom with a bathtub on each floor, ensuring convenience and comfort for all guests.

The villa is equipped with everything needed for a relaxing stay, including a fully-stocked kitchen with an electric cooker, refrigerator, dishwasher, and washing machine. In the living room, guests can enjoy a television, DVD player, and sound system, while two bedrooms also feature televisions. Wireless internet access and air-conditioning in every bedroom ensure a comfortable experience.

A private swimming pool (3.50 meters width, 9.50 meters length, up to 1.10 meters depth) with sun loungers and two sun umbrellas, along with BBQ facilities and a traditional wood oven, create the perfect setting to enjoy the summer sun.

Nestled in the heart of Crete, about 12 kilometers south of Heraklion, Archanes exudes charm and rich history of about 5,000 years. Once a thriving Minoan hub, it now captivates with meticulously restored old houses, lively squares, and delicious local cuisine.

Guests will have everything they need right at their doorstep. A bakery is conveniently located next to the villa, while a supermarket, banks, and traditional taverns can be found just 50 meters away.

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A warm, open-plan space features a charming wooden floor and an inviting fireplace surrounded by comfy armchairs. The fully-equipped kitchen with a dining table complements the cozy ambiance.

Reviews

"Absolutely perfect! This house in Archanes is perfect - a beautiful house, very well equipped, perfectly positioned two minutes walk from the central square in Archanes, which in turn - for the archaeologists among us - is itself perfectly located a stone's throw from Knossos."

John

United Kingdom
"Excellent choix. Probablement un des hébergements le mieux équipé que j'ai vu. Villa tout simplement superbe. Accueil courtois et souriant de la propriétaire. Excellente communication avec Emmanuel et Yannis. À recommander sans hésiter."

Alanpo Alain

Canada
"It was great. An easy walk to excellent restaurants. Easy to get to hikes and drives. The owner was very helpful, and immediately fixed a minor problem with the heat. We really enjoyed staying here and would remember this place."

Geoff

Canada

"We highly recommend the Classy Villa for a place to visit. Thanks so much for a wonderful family holiday."

Katharine

United Kingdom
"We loved our stay at this villa, it’s a beautiful home in a perfect location!"

Emily

United States of America
"The villa is exactly as described in the listing. It is a great place to relax and recharge."

Leon

United States of America

"Eine sehr familiäre, schöne und liebevolle Atmosphäre. Immer wieder gern, würden wir bei einem Aufenthalt auf Kreta, dieses Haus mieten. Es wird sehr auf Hygiene und wohlsein geachtet. Nur weiter zu empfehlen!"

Bogdan

Germany
"We had a wonderful 2 weeks in Archanes, hosts made it very easy and always responsive if needed. Also provided lots of useful local knowledge. Archanes has great character, it feels very authentic but still with local restaurants and supermarkets accessible and catering for non Greek speakers. You do need a car as rural setting and be prepared for narrow streets and local traffic."

Michael

United Kingdom
"We were a family of 4 with two small children.The house, as well as Archanes itself, are lovely. The staff was extremely friendly and very communicative throughout our stay. The place was clean, roomy and inviting. Shops and taverns within short walking distance. An altogether excellent stay."

Nir

Israel

"Θα πήγαινα και θα ξαναπήγαινα, όλα ήταν υπέροχα!!! Σας ευχαριστούμε πολύ για όλα!"

Δανάη

Greece
"We stayed with our family of 5 and it was perfect for what we needed. Cool bedrooms below for the children and we stayed in the room above. Lovely pool area with bbq. Great location to restaurants with a bakery next door. Communication with hoists were outstanding. I would highly recommend. We had an amazing holiday."

Christopher

United Kingdom
"Great place. Clean and everything works. Wonderful village with lots of restaurants and nice people."

Kai

Finland

"This place was AMAZING! The small town was a perfect way to experience Crete. I highly recommend staying here!"

Sarah

Canada
"The villa itself is amazing: really spacious and well-appointed, with a wonderful pool - perfect for a family wishing to relax, spread out, have fun and reconnect."

Pete

United Kingdom
"A superb house in the center of an old beautiful village next to a bakery , 200 meters from a nice town square with lots of good taverns. "

Ron

Netherlands

"On a passé d’agréables vacances dans la villa, le village est sympa et pas loin de la ville."

Mohamed

France
"We had a wonderful stay at the Classy Villa in Archanes. very well equipped, 3 bedrooms with comfortable beds. the swimming pool is a very nice addition."

Avi

Israel
"The house has character within it's stone walls. You can tell from the decoration and furnishing that it was inhabited for a long time by Cretans. It works as well as a holiday house. The kitchen is stocked very well, you will find everything you need. The pool is very refreshing and the garden really quiet. The house provides a lot of space for a family of 4 or more. The location is perfect on one of the main streets in the village (next to a great bakery). "

Silke Schwind - Aman

Austria

"Perfect holiday for students. Hosts were very helpful. Even without a car we found it very easy to get around (regular buses to Heraklion etc)."

Oliver

United Kingdom
"Sehr schöne Wohnung mit schönen Pool und voll ausgestatteter Küche."

Manuel Pablo

Germany
"Our stay was amazing. The location was stunning and the property was everything you could want and more. I would highly recommend this accommodation and helpful owners. The town was full of life in a traditional way with beautiful restaurants and friendly locals. It is not commercialized which is perfect. We will be staying here again definitely. Thank you for amazing memories"

Ian

United Kingdom

"Beautiful and cozy place, made us feel like home. The location is excellent, very close to village's square. "

Γιάννης

France
"We loved our stay here. Stylish historic house in a beautiful town. A lovely big pool. Lots of friendly tavernas and bakeries within easy walking distance. Well located to see sights around the island - Heraklion is a 20min drive to the north."

Matthew

United Kingdom
"What an amazing place! Everything looks just like the pictures! The location was amazing! The hosts were beyond helpful and communication is a five star with them. This property has exceeded our expectations! We had an amazing time! Looking forward to visit again!"

Ermal

Canada

"Very clean and spacious villa with a beautiful pool and fully equipped kitchen, close to several shops and great tavernas ! The owner was very kind and always at our disposal !"

Pentiuc

Romania
"Great location and home."

Philippa

Australia
"Il was great, very nice house and very very kind host, we will surely back again one day. And telling ours friends about this very nice house."

Mazen

Switzerland

"The property is spectacular and had all the amenities we expected, plus more. The pool was welcomed on the hot days, and they were very prompt with coming out when the filter stopped running. Archanes is an amazing town, with street parking all very close and Bakaliko is recommended for a wine tasting and dinner. I would stay here again in a second, and hope to return on our next trip to Crete. Highly recommend."

Shannon

Canada
"The apartment has a great situation in the village and lots of beautiful features and the pool is wonderful for relaxing and cooling off."

Paul

United Kingdom

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Excellent 9.7/10
based on 46 reviews

17 October 2024

Great location and home.

25 September 2024

What an amazing place! Everything looks just like the pictures! The house was very well equipped and squicky clean! The location was amazing! The hosts were beyond helpful and communication is a five star with them. This property has exceeded our expectations! We had an amazing time! Looking forward to visit again!