Located in Maza village of Chania, the stone-built Villa Petra I features a private pool and a furnished sun terrace amidst its lush gardens. The traditionally decorated villa includes a seating area with fireplace and offers views over the mountain. Fitted with beamed ceilings, tiled floors and stone walls, the villa’s a fully-equipped kitchen with dining area, fridge and stove. It comes with 2 air conditioning units, 3 TVs with satellite channels and a DVD player. One of the bathrooms features a spa bath. Guests will find taverns and mini markets at Vrises Village, within 2.5 miles from Villa Petra I. Chania town and its scenic Venetian Harbour is 18.6 miles away, while Chania International airport is 21.7 miles away. Free parking is possible on site.

Crete. As well as the magnificent beaches and warm seas, the size and physical variety of the island of Crete invites exploration, and Villa Petra, located at Maza, Apokoronas, Filippos, 73007, 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 Petra, – 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 Petra are revisited so often.