Villa Archanes

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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.8
  • Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • Swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Historic Setting: Villa Archanes in Archanes offers a unique apartment housed in a historic building. Guests enjoy garden and pool views, complemented by a sun terrace and outdoor seating area. Modern Amenities: The property features an infinity swimming pool, fitness centre, and free WiFi. Additional facilities include a fitness room, yoga classes, and film nights. Comfortable Accommodations: Each apartment includes air-conditioning, a kitchenette, and a private bathroom. Guests can relax on the terrace or enjoy the garden views from the patio. Local Attractions: Located 14 km from Heraklion International Airport, Villa Archanes is near Αρχαιολογικοσ Χωροσ Φουρνιου (1.9 km) and Nikos Kazantzakis Museum (6 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Fitness centre
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

  • FREE parking!

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Μαρια
Greece Greece
“Lovely accommodation, very clean and cozy. The check-in was very easy, and the owners were very welcoming and kind. Definitely would recommend it, and I will visit Villa Archanes again in the future for sure.”
Anne-marie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything! Location, staff, breakfast & property all excellent”
Martin
Malta Malta
“The rooms were clean and roomy. The pool was an added bonus. Very quiet location. Breakfast was absolutely delicious. The hosts were nice and sent us instructions how to arrive to avoid narrow streets.”
Stylianos
Greece Greece
“Excellent place, with a nice swimming pool in a lush courtyard. The rooms were fully equipped and spacious with traditional architecture and decorative.”
Lesley
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely private accommodation, lovely pool, fabulous staff and a wonderful welcome”
Susan
Australia Australia
“Villa Archanes is a short walk to the historical village where you can enjoy bars and restaurants. The accommodation is comfortable for all seasons and the pool was great for the summer heat. We booked breakfast on site, it was varied and...”
Jonathan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This is a little piece of heaven. Stunning villa, exactly as it looks in the pictures. Archanes itself it a lovely small town. Full of charm, some lovely restaurants and a great bakery. It’s a very easy walk down but quite a steep walk back up to...”
Darragh
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely staff, great breakfast. Spacious room. Great location for touring the local area. Archanes town was great for food and wine.”
Francoise
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I cannot recommend enough this lovely property. It is ideal for a quiet stay away from the crowds and is only 7km from Knossos. The apartments are built around a courtyard , making the complex secluded. The apartments have been beautifully...”
Susan
Australia Australia
“We received a very friendly welcome. Communication was great. Would happily stay again. The town is fabulous.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Vasilis Pachakis

9.8
Host review score
Vasilis Pachakis
This original Cretan mansion was built in 1890 and was renovated during 2000 and 2015. The foundations of this old house, its stone walls (60-80cm thick), its frame and woodwork have remained intact. We have tried to respect and preserve the architectural arrangement of the apartments and all other spaces using old building materials to obtain all the amenities that are necessary for a comfortable accommodation, attractively restored into just 6 exclusive apartments.
Vasilis was working in the medical sector when he understood that he really loves communicating with people and decided to completely change his career! It's been since June 2015 he started operating Villa Archanes (a family owned business) and he is really happy and proud about it! He loves meeting people from all around world and offer the best experience of the village he grew up and loves, Archanes!
A quiet neighborhood with nice and friendly people. A guest walking out from Villa Archanes will face the beautiful garden that Mrs. Maria takes care every day and walking further down may meet the second Maria of the neighborhood, also called "Kali Maria" (=good Mary), the most kind person of Archanes village that will greed you with a smile and try to help you event though she only speaks Greek! Moreover, walking from Villa Archanes towards the main square of the village, you will enjoy a walk through narrow streets with views to Yiouchtas mountain.
Languages spoken: German,Greek,English,Italian

Property surroundings

House rules

Villa Archanes takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3 years
Cot upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per child, per night
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Villa Archanes in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

License number: 1039Κ134Κ3128101