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Villa Galania Crete
Villa Galania Crete
Villa Galania Crete
Villa Galania Crete
Villa Galania Crete

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 5105 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Armeni, Crete
  • Kalyves Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Almyrida Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Port of Souda
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Villa Galania

Passing a small copse of Holm Oak trees where a hammock has been slung and around the corner of the villa, the view of mountains dotted with villages unfolds in all its magnificence. The pale pastel rose facade of the villa and beautiful pool at one with the serenely peaceful backdrop of rural Crete and the White Mountains, occasionally still snow topped very early in the season.
Villa Galania has been constructed in an atmospheric period style thanks to the skillful use of simple local materials. Covered balconies and terraces provide shade and respite from the heat of the sun, whilst the villa's stone faced doorways and rough hewn timbered ceilings add an authentic touch of the past. Villa Galania is furnished and equipped to a high standard and the owners really have ticked all the boxes down to the smallest detail.
Outside around the 9m x 4m pool and adjoining children's pool, there's a huge amount of living space including a smart alfresco cover dining area, a lounge area, a table soccer, plus a rusticated covered barbecue complete with Cretan oven and a small fridge for drinks.

Location
Set on a small hill above the village of Armeni and only 800 metres from Armeni village square, Villa Galania is ideally placed to enjoy the rural idyll whilst still being within reasonable walking distance of the choice of tavernas, cafenion and cafe in the village. The sandy beaches of Kalives and Kyani are just 5 minutes drive away.
Villa Galania is well placed for discovering this western side of the island, being a convenient 5 min drive to the junction to the east-west highway and thus an easy 30 min trip into Chania .

Outside Villa Galania
Swimming Pool - 9m x 4m, depth 1.25m - 1.65m
Children's Pool - Circular shallow pool.
Poolside Sun Terrace - Sun beds, pergola with sofa set and table football.
BBQ -Covered and houses a BBQ, wood burning oven and sink.
Covered Dining terrace - Table and chairs
Garden - Grass dotted with holm oak.
Shower - Poolside shower
Balconies - Mountain view, covered bedroom balconies.

Inside Villa Galania
Ground floor
Open plan Living room:
Kitchen area - Well equipped kitchen with ceramic hob and oven, dishwasher, espresso maker (Tassimo brand capsules), fridge freezer, microwave and breakfast table and chairs. Window with mountain view.
Dining Area - Table and chairs, French doors to covered dining terrace.
Living area - 2 Sofas, Satellite TV (limited channels/news only), and French doors to pool terrace.
Shower room - Shower, wash basin and W.C.

First Floor Villa Galania
Double bedroom with ensuite bathroom - 1 double bed, French doors to covered mountain view balcony. Ensuite bath with shower over, wash basin, W.C. Air Con. unit.
Twin bedroom, ensuite shower room - 2 single beds, French doors to covered mountain view balcony. Ensuite shower, wash basin, W.C and washing machine. Air Con. unit

Housekeeping
Your Villa will be prepared for you on arrival with fresh bath and hand towels and all beds made up.
For stays of 7 nights or more - house towels will be changed every 3 - 4 days.
For stays of 14 nights or more - bed linen will be changed every 7 days.
Pool/beach towels - one per person for the duration of your stay.

Parking - Covered parking area beside the house.

Property manager

Freelance Villas
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Checkin 16:00-00:00

Important information

You need to know

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 91003008401

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

About the area

Apokoronas

Located in Apokoronas, this villa is in a rural area. Port of Souda and Old Venetian Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Georgioupolis Beach and Nea Chora Beach. Art of Living Glass Factory and Maritime Museum of Crete are also worth visiting.
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Armeni, Crete

What's nearby

  • Kalyves Beach - 10 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Ancient City of Aptera - 11 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Kiani Beach - 14 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Almyrida Beach - 16 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Port of Souda - 16 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Elena Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tsunami - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Thalami - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cactus Coffee & Goodies Store - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mythos - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Galania have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Villa Galania pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Galania?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Galania?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa Galania located?

Situated in a rural location, this villa is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Kalyves Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of Blue Coast and Kera. Ancient City of Aptera and Almyrida Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Reviews

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8/10 Good

Andrew

Villa Galania

Private, lovely peaceful location with great amenities I think some more comfortable sofa’s both inside and out would make it a perfect place
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10/10 Excellent

John

Fabulous views / pool area

Views / large outdoor space /balconies / total privacy / great pool / BBQ area . Lighting ambiance/ new glassware / more towels .
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10/10 Excellent

Neil

Great villa, and perfect for us.

Great location and views. A small handle to pull the dining room patio door closed from the outside. New pegs please as the plastic ones snap because of the UV: Wooden ones would work. Improved bannister on the stairs.
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Great holiday

Just love the place ! And surrounding villages and ambience ! For us paddies (and Brits I suspect !) would love to have milk left there We need our cuppa in the morning Usually arrive in late Maybe a few more towels
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10/10 Excellent

James

Another great visit

The villa suits us perfectly in terms of size, facilities and location. We noticed the improvements from our last visit, namely, the addition of a hair dryer in the second bedroom, the improve childrens’ pool and the redecoration which makes the house seem lighter and refreshed. Claire and Antonio are great hosts. Already booked for next year. One of the parasols needs to be securely fixed into it’s housing the current wood pieces used to fill the housing don’t keep the pole in place.
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10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Scenic Retreat

We really enjoyed the stunning location with panoramic views. It was great to be able to stroll 15 mins into the village. The villa was well equipped, the pool was a good size and an outdoor kitchen area ideal for barbecues. Very small things. The external lighting around the pool and seating areas came on around midnight. Whereas the light outside the lounge area and in the seating area furthest from the villa did not seem to work via the switches in the villa.
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10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Another Pleasurable Stay at Galania!

On our second visit we found that improvements to the decor as well as the Galania towels, pillows and sheets had brightened the villa up giving a more modern feel. The pool, bbq, comfortable bed and outdoor space including shaded areas were as good as ever. We enjoyed walking into the village to the taverna and the butcher's shop. By chance we found a good supermarket in Neo Chorio - the mini market in Almeni was less well stocked. Very small details. Two of the outside lights under the canopy flickered and one of the lights by the bbq did not come on with the remaining external lights. There is now an electric gate at the entrance to Villa Amvrosia & Galania with a key code to retrieve the gate fob to open the gate on initial arrival but this was not mentioned in the arrival instructions.
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10/10 Excellent

James

A great place to say

An ideal villa for small family or group. The BBQ and Pizza oven area is a new to us since our last visit 4 years ago and is an excellent feature. Air conditioning is effective and easy to use. The new mosquito nets are an added bonus. The villa is situated in a quiet area and a short walk to the fabulous taverna in Armenoi. Could do with 2 front door keys.
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10/10 Excellent

William

Galania - now even better

Superb pool and outdoor area. Impressive new barbecue area and new permanent shading for outdoor dining. Stupendous views of the Lefka Ori every day.Armeni as ever just charming. Minor faults: the washing machine needs to be replaced, as it simply doesn't function properly, and hasn't done for years. There is a fault on the DVD player, wherein playing any disc, the dialogue soundtrack is badly out of sync. I realise that most occupiers of Galania probably won't use the washer or the DVD player, it'd be good if these annoying faults could be put right.

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