Property and local area description
welcome
The philosophy and concern of its owners does not only include the delivery of reliable services but also the creation for each guest of his own private milieu in which he will relax and enjoy all that the property offers within its aesthetic environment and incomparable beauty of the surrounding nature.
Located on Northern Crete, 14 km south of Heraklion, the island’s capital. It is perched on a hillside near the village of Agios Myronas. The accommodation complex offers spectacular vistas of the Cretan Sea, Mount Youchtas (according to legends, Zeus’s birthplace), the Lassithi mountain range (snowcapped all year round), hills and valleys lush with vineyards and olive groves.
The village of Agios Myronas is built around ancient Rafkos, a settlement that flourished during the Minoan period (ca 1200 BC).
City of Heraklion: 14 Km
Airport: 19 km from “Nikos Kazantzakis” International Airport of Heraklion
Port: 17 km
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The property focuses on a limited number of guests and our philosophy and main concern to the creation for each guest of his own private milieu in luxurious suites, and in a family-like environment offering a full course dinner with the owner. Our guests relax and enjoy the aesthetic environment and incomparable beauty of the surrounding nature. These are part of what we call mental, physical and dietary wellbeing. However, they are not the only ones.
Facilities include, Restaurant - Gallery - Spa - Gym - exterior temperature controlled Swimming Pool (12 x 5,5 m), with hydromassage device and bar - children’s temperature controlled swimming pool (3 x 3 m), the pool has been constructed to meet international safety standards and sanitation - Hair Saloon - private parking.
Services include, room service (08.00-23.00) - transfer from/to the airport or port (complimentary). - Car Rental service.
Spa, Beauty & Wellness
Seasons follow the senses at the luxurious “Seasons & Senses” Spa, Beauty & Wellness. Try the “Seasons & Senses” Signature Treatments, massage, facial, saloon services (manicure – pedicure - make up), Jacuzzi, steam shower (hammam), hair saloon.
Gallery & Restaurant
“Stella Art” allows magnificent scenic views of Heraklion, the sea and the surrounding mountains. Waiter-service dinner is offered here, while the menu is based on the world-acclaimed Mediterranean Diet.
Snack Bar (by the pool)
Breakfast: Self-service Mediterranean style buffet, including tea-coffee-variety of Cretan herbal tisanes-juice-fruits Lunch: Light meals-salad-fruits.
Traditional Cretan cuisine (based entirely on local produce) in the family-owned tavern, located in the village of Agios Myronas.
Celebrate on Crete
The organization of wedding and christening events in the enchanting Greek Orthodox chapel of the Archangel Michael located beside the property. The hosting in the gardens of all kinds of birthday parties, anniversaries, celebrations, receptions and other social events for 400 seated or 700 standing guests.
Health Services
The country surgery of Agios Myronas village (2km) operates between 08.00-14.00, while Heraklion’s University Hospital, one of Greeces leading Academic hospitals, is only 7 km away.
ACTIVITIES
Activities
Walking / trekking in the surrounding nature, which is interspersed with Byzantine churches and monasteries, in the company of multi language guides.
Mountain biking (the bicycles are complimentary)
Horseback riding.
Day Spas, at the luxurious “Seasons & Senses” Spa, Beauty & Wellness.
Golf: the “Crete Golf Club”, a unique 18-hole course designed to international standards and the requirements of professional golfers, is located only 28 km away from the property.
Museums and archaeological sites at distances vary from 14km. (Palace of Knossos, Palace of Festos, Heraklion Archaeological Museum and more.)
Sailing - Swimming at spectacular beaches - Water Sports - Water Parks - Aquarium at distances vary from 14km away.
suite
We decided to abstain from selecting particular stylistic nuances for the design and decor of our suites. We opted for a stylistic approach that combines both modern and classic elements. All suites comprise furniture, a bathroom, a kitchen and a sitting/dinning room
Suites ranging up to 110m² with private balcony or spacious veranda, individually controlled heating and fire place, stereo CD Player, satellite TV (plasma, 20" LG) offering 1000 channels, safe deposit box, luxury bed-sheets, bathrobes and slippers, laptop computer and PC modem outlet, hydro-massage bathtub, garden (stretching to a total of 2200m²), individually controlled air-condition, direct dial telephone, fully equipped kitchen (for own use or private dinner prepared by our Chef), office desk, spacious wardrobes, ecological and anatomic mattresses and pillows mini bar.
The maid services the Suites daily for cleaning and change of linen.
*Prices shown in calendar are for 5 persons. Discount is offered for less guests*