There are some views that are so beautiful that they stop you dead in your tracks and leave you lost for words. You'll find one such panorama at this villa in northwestern Crete – step out onto the balcony and you're treated to a vista that takes in everything from the White Mountains and the Aegean Sea to the city of Chania in the distance. However, there's more to this address than these majestic surroundings. We're smitten with the outdoor space, which has you covered for the sort of sunny days that Crete enjoys in spades. What could be more relaxing than swimming in the pool, dining on the terrace and sneaking in a nap in the hammock? The home itself lies on the traditional side of things, with patches of stonework dotted across the walls and terracotta tiling underfoot. It's just as easy to get cosy inside too, thanks to the corner hydromassage bathtubs and the feature fireplace in the kitchen. Although the address is certainly isolated, it doesn't take very long to reach things to see and do on the island. The nearest beach, for example, can be found 4km away in Tavronitis, which has a few shops and restaurants as...Read more well. In the opposite direction, you can embark upon hilltop walks and stop off at quaint villages along the way.Read less

• Your host can help arrange a variety of extra services during your stay, including massages and beauty treatments, wine tours, laundry and dry cleaning, fridge fills, restaurant reservations, private chefs, airport transfers, and car hireCost on request
• If you’re travelling with children, your host can organise babysitting services – alternatively, a live-in nanny can be arranged at a cost of£475-£670 per week
• There may be some extra fees to pay here, such as charges for utilities, final cleaning fees, city tax and security deposits – all of which you may need to pay in cash to the homeowner. Please reach out during the booking process to confirm.Cost on request