Surrounded by a 2.500-sqm ineyard, Villa Aurora offers spacious accommodation with a fully equipped kitchen and a swimming pool with a separate children’s section. Located in the village of Koxare, it is 0.6 miles away from Kourtalioti Gorge. Opening to 2 furnished terraces, the 3-level Aurora villa enjoys views over the pool, the mountains and the garden. On the ground floor, there is a living room with fireplace, on the first floor there is a second living room with dining area and the kitchen, while the bedrooms are on the second floor. Facilities include a TV, DVD player and dishwasher. The scenic town of Rethymno is 11.2 miles away, while Plaka and the monastery of Preveli are at 9.3 miles. Free WiFi throughout and free private parking are provided.

Crete. As well as the magnificent beaches and warm seas, the size and physical variety of the island of Crete invites exploration, and Villa Aurora, located at Koxare, Rethymno, 74053, Greece, is the ideal staring point. Uniquely among Greek islands, Crete’s mountainous spine creates a sense of spaciousness, a life distinct from sea and sand. Fly-drive holidays to Crete – or simply the hire of a car for some days during your stay in Villa Aurora, – will enable you to seek out the rugged formations of the interior, the fertile countryside and tiny chapels filled with frescoes, the mountain villages where time has stood still. Always, the authentic spirit of the islanders, their fierce independence and pride – as well as the best cooking and most delicious meals that constitute the famed “Cretan Diet” – will more likely be found where few others are looking. With so much to see, with dolphins to watch, shaded squares to paint, olive trees and wild orchids, Minoan remains and sweeping beaches, no wonder Crete holidays and Villa Aurora are revisited so often.