Park the car in the allocated space and walk to the front door passing the fragrant Mediterranean garden.
On entering the villa you step directly into the living area with two comfortable seating areas which allows plenty of space to relax and look out to the distant sea view. From the living room there are patio doors which lead out to a balcony with marvellous views and is furnished with an outdoor sofa and arm chairs.
There is a tasteful kitchen with warm coloured wood fittings and dining area. From here, glass doors open out to a balcony which has a further outdoor dining area. This is a great place to take in the stunning views of the coastline whilst having your breakfast. On the lower ground floor there is also separate utility room.
To the right of the entrance is a bathroom which is decorated in fresh tones of blue and grey. Between the entrance and the bathroom are the white marble stairs that lead to the lower ground floor where the bedrooms are located. Arriving at the lower ground floor immediately on the right is a doorway that takes you to a bathroom. Directly opposite the staircase is a twin bedroom with access directly to the pool and surrounding terrace. Turn left at the bottom of the staircase and the next room along on the right is the second twin bedroom with unusual rattan type bedsteads giving almost a Colonial feel to the room. The two twin rooms are adjacent and both have access to the pool. On the left to the rear of the villa is a shower room. At the end of the passage is a double bedroom decorated in shades of primrose with an imposing double bed. There are patio doors here that lead out to the side of the villa, where there is a path that leads to a few steps to the pool. Turn right at the end of the passage and the door directly in front leads outside to the pool and terraces. Just before this door is the second double bedroom on the left which is decorated in shades of dusky rose. This bedroom also has direct access to the pool area.
This villa is registered and licenced by EOT Greek licensing association. This number is: 1041K123K2771901.
Villa Panorma Crete is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom villa that is located in a tranquil, countryside area. A short car ride will bring you to the town of Rethymnon with its historical old town full of cobbled streets and attractive small shops. Here in Rethymnon is a long stretch of sandy beach with organised beach facilities and the marina to the east. The fortress of Rethymnon and the enchanting venetian harbour lies to the west side of the town and is worth a visit. Rethymnom has restaurants and cafes in abundance and in the evenings the old town is closed to traffic making it a very pleasant place to while away the evenings. The villa is great for those seeking a relaxing retreat and yet be close driving distance to the resort amenities.
Close to the villa is Rethymnon Beach. This is a large beach which is mostly sandy with clear blue sea. The beach is popular with both locals and tourists and makes a great day out.
If you head towards Platanes and Adelianos Kampos, you will find a sand and shingle beach that has sun beds for hire so you can have a lazy day at the beach.
A short car ride will bring you to the resort of Rethymnon where there is an abundance of fine dining restaurants and typical tavernas. You shall be spoilt for choice for places to sample with the delights of Cretan cuisine. The old Venetian harbour side is lined with tavernas, all of which offer a selection of seafood and fish, along with the usual "mama's one pot cooking". If you head east from the villa you will reach the adjoining resorts of Platanes and Adelianos Kampos - this long street plays host to a selection of good tavernas and cafes.
In the resort of Rethymnon you will find many museums and historical areas of interest such as the beautiful Rimondi fountain and the Loggia museum. The Fortezza of Rethymnon is also worth a visit, perched strategically high on a hill overlooking the old town to one side and the Cretan sea to the other. During the summer months many concerts and theatre productions are held in the Erofoli theatre, a small amphitheatre within the grounds of the fortress.
Close to the villa you have the village of Maroules, this is a picturesque village set above the bay of Rethymnon. The village is a UNESCO heritage site and features two watchtowers from the venetian era. The cobbled streets and stone pathways lead to pretty whitewashed houses and the village has a few local tavernas and shops.
Heading to the east from Villa Panorama Crete you will reach the adjoining resorts of Platanes and Adelianos Kampos. Here there are shops, beach bars and activities such as mini-golf and go karting. On the beach there are some water sports. Here you will also find a good selection of mini-markets and supermarkets.
Villa Panorama Crete is not available to book for season as it is sold out. Take a look here at the Crete villas that are currently on sale.
Horse riding is available at the Riding Academy of Crete in Karteros in just over 14 miles from Hersonissos.
The water park just outside Chania is a great way for all the family to have fun. The rides cater for all ages and abilities. There are a couple of water parks close to Heraklion and it might be a good combination to visit the Crete Aquarium at the same time. They are easy to find and open mid May (weather permitting) and closed in October.
Villa Panorama was a lovely, very clean, spacious villa. The pool was a great size and kept very clean.