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Authentic Cottage in a heaven of natural Beauty

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4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Sempronas / Chania, Crete
  • Botanical Park and Gardens of Crete
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Agia Marina Beach
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Platanias Square
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪54 min drive‬

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About the area

Platanias

With a stay at this cottage in Platanias, you'll be 20.8 mi (33.5 km) from Agia Marina Beach and 15.1 mi (24.2 km) from Tavrontis Beach. .This cottage is 15.1 mi (24.3 km) from Botanical Park and Gardens of Crete and 15.4 mi (24.7 km) from Manousakis Winery.

What's nearby

  • Botanical Park and Gardens of Crete - 24 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Manousakis Winery - 27 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Agia Marina Beach - 34 min drive - 30.3 km
  • Platanias Square - 35 min drive - 31.1 km
  • Platanias Beach - 35 min drive - 32.2 km

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Το Μεσόστρατο - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪Manousakis Winery - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Ζαχαροπλαστείο Κοντεκάκης - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪Gigilos - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Kapetanissa - ‬44 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Authentic Cottage in a heaven of natural Beauty

Set in a little shepherd village nestled in the mountainous plains of Sempronas Valley at 550 m. altitude, our home is at the heart of the authentic Cretan life. Surrounded by forests, meadows, rivers and villages it is a unique place to experience all the joys of mountain living. Located 40 min. away from Sougia beach and 30 min. to Omalos plateuau. A true haven, fully equipped, perfect for a couple or three people, quiet and calm in an authentic Cretan village.

This cottage ("Sempy by the mountains") sits on acres of a natural plateau and gardens nestled at Sempronas Village. Easy access to beaches, traditional villages and numerous hiking paths well worth exploring.

Our cottage boasts of glorious outdoor spaces, a fully equipped kitchen and a cozy living room with a wood burner installed. The space can comfortably sleep 9 adults.

The whole property sits on the ground floor where you can find 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, an ample living room and a fully equipped kitchen and of course marvelous outdoor spaces with barbecue facilities, large monastery type wooden table and an unprecedented view, natural beauty, sounds of birds and an absolute feeling of immersion and calmness.

Attached to the main building you will also find two extra buildings/bedrooms. Building one consists of a double bed bedroom and building two of a single bed plus a double bed.

Sempronas is a mountainous village, 34 km from the city of Chania. In the neighborhoods that are scattered on a small natural plateau, there are almost 130 residents living permanently.

It is a beautiful village with more than 80 natural springs, whose waters irrigate the area, which is green, and end up in the river Semproniotis. The most important of these sources is in Kambi of Sempronas, a location of incomparable natural beauty, with crystal clear waters and ancient plane trees. This river is full of vegetation and water during the summer season and trouts and eels swim in its waters.

In the neighborhood of Seli, there are cafes and restaurants available for visitors.

The inhabitants are mainly occupied in agriculture and animal husbandry. Thus, depending on the season, visitors can find chestnuts, dairy products, olive oil, wine, honey, olives and apples of excellent quality.

Distance to the secluded nudist beach of Sougia is at 40 minutes by car through a beautiful route that will take you to the South of Crete. Also, Omalos and Samaria gorge is at 30 minutes of driving distance. Agia Eirini Gorge is at 15 min. of distance. Overall, a car is recommended with which you will have the chance to experience the authentic Cretan life at numerous nearby typical Cretan villages, numerous natural spots of unparalleled beauty, gorges, hiking paths, away from all the touristy commotion. You will have the chance to meet local people, taste authentic (not overpriced!) food and find out how life truly is in this beautiful part of the world.

••• List of amenities and equipment found in the house
• A/C unit in living room
• Wi-Fi internet
• Flat TV
• Satellite TV access available
• Washer
• Parking available
• Outdoor spaces & facilities
• Barbeque/Grill
• Fully equipped Kitchen
• Kettle, Toaster, Coffee Machine
• Baby cot & High chair (available upon request)
• Quality Linens & Towels
• All essentials and toiletries provided
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Our guests are welcome to a fully private use of all our facilities and of course to explore the beauty of the nature that our place has the chance to be blessed with. This is a brand-new, renovated home, residence of our ancestors. We have made sure that everything is properly maintained and equipped so you can have a relaxed stay away from problems. We do welcome any feedback so we can make things even better if needed for everybody.


*Please be aware that our rates exclude an additional stayover tax. For stays from April to October, the tax is €8 per night, while from November to March, it is €2 per night. This tax applies to all bookings starting January 1st, 2024. Guests are required to pay this additional tax directly to the check-in assistant who will be responsible for key handover upon arrival.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,076 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 00001878395

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Authentic Cottage in a Heaven of Natural Beauty Cottage
Authentic Cottage in a Heaven of Natural Beauty Platanias