Metohi Kindelis
Perivolia
Hania
731 32 Crete 		find it on the map
 

Olive oil used to be the main product of Metohi Kindelis, a beautiful, 400-year-old farming estate, but instead of olive trees the property now features an array of fruit trees. The olive press and the house above it have been converted into three gorgeous guesthouses, each with its own, private garden and swimming pool. Done with the greatest respect for the historic character of the manor, without however being too traditional, they are spacious and offer a level of comfort that equals that of the best hotels. In the lower houses, Danae and Kyriakos, you have essentially one large space (with a double bed in a cosy niche) with a tastefully bare look, while the upper house, Kynthia, has a warm, country-style feel. Owner Manolis stocks the houses with fresh produce for breakfast, and should you want something fruity, you are welcome to collect strawberries from the field or pick fruits from the trees.


What makes it special to me:

The charm of the farmhouse, the stylish décor, the private gardens and pools, and the unlimited strawberries and other fruits in the summer, and Manolis' smile!


But what you should keep in mind:

Due to the proximity to the road there is a slight hum in the background, but fortunately the birds sing a lot louder!

OwnerManolis Kindelis
Address Perivolia
Hania
731 32 Crete
Opening period:

All year

Children:Welcome
Dogs:Allowed
Credit cards: VISA, MASTERCARD
Accommodation2 apartments for up to 4 persons with a living room, a fully equipped kitchen, a swimming pool (the layout of these two ground-floor apartments is open-plan)
1 apartment for up to 4 persons with one bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen, a swimming pool (this first-floor apartment has a double bed in the open-plan living room and a small bedoom with bunkbeds for two children )
Prices:

Accommodation type Jan - Mar
Oct		 May - Jun
Sep

Jul - Aug
Apartment (double occupancy) 220  240 265
Extra bed 15 15 15

  • Prices in Euro per unit per night (taxes included).
  • No charge for extra bed for the first child up to 12 years old.
  • During the summer months and holiday periods a minimum stay of three nights applies.
  • Breakfast ingredients are included in the prices.
  • The above prices are may be subject to change. Prices will be confirmed when you make a reservation enquiry.

 

Reservation policy:

A deposit of 10% of the total price of the stay is required at the time of booking. The hotel may ask for an additional deposit by bank transfer.  The outstanding balance is to be paid directly to the hotel upon checkout.  

Cancellation policy:
The 10% deposit paid online at the time of booking is non-refundable. The hotel will charge a further fee if the booking is cancelled less than three weeks prior to your arrival date. This fee is calculated as follows: 
20% of the total price of the stay is charged if a cancellation is made between 45 and 30 days prior to the arrival date. 
40% of the total price of the stay is charged if a cancellation is made between 29 and 15 days prior to the arrival date.
90% of the total price of the stay is charged if a cancellation is made less than 15 days prior to the arrival date, or in the case of a no-show or an early departure.
 
Jacoline's Small Hotels in Greece reserves the right to debit your credit card on behalf of the hotel in accordance with the above cancellation policies.
 
Room facilities

En-suite bathroom (shower)
Telephone
Fax on request
Television on request
CD player with large music selection
Equipped kitchen
Air conditioning (Villa Kynthia only), ceiling fans
Hairdryer
Other facilities

Each villa has its own garden with swimming pool
Gardens with fruit trees and strawberries (which guests are welcome to pick!)
Laundry service

Manolis brings fresh the produce to the villas with which you can make your own breakfast. Each house has an equipped kitchen, so if you feel like it, you can prepare other meals as well. There are a few places to eat in the village of Perivolia, at just a 15-minute walk, and many more in the Venetian harbour of Hania, a few kilometres away.

Metohi Kindelis is situated in the outskirts of the town of Hania, about 3 km from the historical centre and the old Venetian harbour. Beaches are 4 km away. It is close to the main road, so the spot is great if you want an easy starting point for trips and excursions, while having a little paradise to return to after your outings.
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There are several ways to get to Crete. There’s an international airport at Iraklion another airport at Hania, and ferries from Piraeus arrive at Hania, Iraklion, Rethymno and Agios Nikolas further east. If you stay at Metohi Kindelis, a ferry or plane to Hania is the best choice, as you will avoid the 130 km drive from Iraklion (for which you should count about two hours).

If you arrive at the port or the airport of Hania, you will be met there; otherwise you will be met in Hania and accompanied to the farm. Manolis will give you a map and directions, so that next time you will manage to find your way to the farm by yourself as well.
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Verdant hills, sleepy little villages, wonderful beaches, olive groves, wild mountains, deep gorges and also a historic town, this western province on the island of Crete has it all.

 

Start with the capital Hania. Skip the modern part and stick to the historical centre. Set within centuries-old fortifications and built amphitheatrically around its picturesque old harbour, its history dates back to the Minoan period. Throughout the centuries it has been under Roman, Arab, Byzantine, Venetian and Turkish rule. The old Venetian harbour is always full of life. The only lull is in that short interval between the ending of the last animated discussions on the terraces lining the waterfront, and the arrival of the first fishermen that come to take their brightly painted caiques out to the sea. The narrow, pedestrian backstreets are a tad quieter, but with little boutiques and art shops, cafés and small restaurants, they too are usually bustling with life. It is a place where you could easily spend two or three days wandering around the narrow alleyways and sitting by the sea. Your walks will take you past the old fortifications, Turkish hammams and minarets, churches and monasteries, and several museums worth a visit (the Archaeological Museum and the Naval Museum are particularly interesting).

 

Large parts of the coast west of the town are lined with beaches, most are good; several are downright amazing. On the northwest finger, take the 9km dirt road north, which will take you to Balos beach. White sand, shallow turquoise water, we’re talking lagoon. There is a very similar beach, Elafonisi, near the south-western tip of Crete. Both beaches are must-sees, but keep in mind that in the summer they get very very busy, especially Elafonisi where tourists arrive by the busload, literally. If you come in the high-season, just spend a few hours early or late in the day, and if you’re there in-between, try and ignore most of what is happening around you.

 

The countryside of the province (and rest of Crete!) is very beautiful. In fact, the northern coast is a bit too developed and touristy to my taste, but what always amazes me that all you need to do is drive a few kilometres inland, and you’re in a landscape dominated by hills and olive trees, with totally unspoilt, traditional villages scattered throughout. Further south, you’re in the mountains. The White Mountains in the south-eastern part of Hania have peaks reaching over 2400 m. The whole area is a paradise for hikers. There are several amazing gorges you can traverse; the Samarias Gorge is famous. It is the longest and also one of the most beautiful gorges in Europe. The walk through it takes around six hours, starting at an altitude of 1050 m and ending by the sea. Don’t go unprepared; it is best to go with a guide who will also organise the transfers.
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