Located amongst lush gardens in Palekastro, the family-run House Margot is 1.2 miles from the beaches of Kouremenos and Hiona. It features rooms with free Wi-Fi and a furnished balcony overlooking the mountains and the village. A fridge is included in all rooms at the Margot House. Each is equipped with a fan and a private bathroom with shower. Breakfast is served in the sunny dining room that overlooks the mountains and the garden. The village centre with shops and restaurants is at 350 meters. The multilingual staff can offer information on nearby sights such as the famous palm beach of Vai at 4.3 miles. The town of Sitia is 11.2 miles away.

Crete. As well as the magnificent beaches and warm seas, the size and physical variety of the island of Crete invites exploration, and House Margot, located at Palaikastro, Lasithi, 72300, 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 House Margot, – 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 House Margot are revisited so often.