Villa Cherrie

General Description

Villa Cherrie is a magnificent property situated in between the villages of Vamos and Gavalochori  and boasting unrivalled sea and mountain views. The villa is furnished to a superior standard in a modern and contemporary style providing spacious accommodation for guests who are looking for high levels of comfort and luxury both inside and out. 

Located in the Apokoronas area of Crete about 40 minutes drive from both of the beautiful Venetian towns of Chania and Rethymnon and ideally located for exploring all the coastal resorts and mountain villages. The nearest shops and tavernas are in Vamos and Gavalochori only a few minutes drive away and a 10 minute drive brings you to the sandy, gently shelving beach at Almyrida.

The villa has 5 bedrooms (all en-suite) but can also be rented at a discounted rate as a 3 or 4 bed villa too - see  information about low occupancy discounts using the prices "tab".

Please note that access is via a fairly flat but lengthy and stony track.

Bedrooms

Each spacious bedroom is colour themed (see below) and unique in style but all have large wardrobes and are generously proportioned at approx 30 sqm.  They all boast vaulted beamed ceilings and luxury en-suite bathrooms with walk-in rainfall showers and glass shower screens. Quality, handmade mattresses with crisp Egyptian cotton bed linen will ensure a good night's sleep and the silk bed covers enhance the beautiful colour scheming of each room. Luxury Egyptian cotton towels and pool towels are also supplied.

The Aubergine bedroom has a super king size bed, which can also be configured as two spacious singles, and is Moroccan in style.  The contemporary room offers spectacular views over the pool terrace, Gavalochori and the dramatic Drapanos Mountain.

The Teal bedroom has a super king size bed, which can also be configured as two spacious singles. This room is very modern with white high gloss and glass furniture. It affords the most dramatic views of the White Mountains, Gavalochori and Souda bay.

The Orange bedroom has a king size bed, is French in style, romantic and elegant and offers spectacular views over the pool terrace, Gavalochori and Souda Bay.

The Mustard bedroom has a king size bed, and is furnished in a "retro" style. It offers stunning views over the pool terrace, Gavalochori and Souda Bay.

The Green bedroom on the ground floor has a king sized bed. Ash furniture complements the feeling of natural peace and calm that is influenced by the green colour scheme. It offers amazing views over the pool terrace, Gavalochori and Souda Bay.

Ground Floor

Steps lead up to the impressive entrance which leads you into the hallway with its opulent lighting. To the right you will find a beautiful, large, open plan lounge/dining room with a fireplace and TV. The walnut dining table comfortably seats up to 10.  The dining area opens on to a large secluded patio with grassed area to the rear and the lounge area leads to a wrap around balcony at the front overlooking the pool with sea and mountain views.

To the left you will find the ultra modern, comprehensively equipped kitchen which opens up to yet another large patio area.

Completing the ground floor accommodation is the green king size double bedroom with en suite shower room and private balcony overlooking the pool together with a separate cloakroom with wc and wash handbasin.

Staircases to the 1st floor bedrooms and down to the laundry are opposite the front door.

First Floor

The remaining 4 bedrooms are located on the first floor. The Mustard and the Orange bedrooms are to the front of the property and the Aubergine and Teal bedrooms to the rear.

External Areas

Outside the villa is surrounded by a very large garden which provides lots of places to sit and enjoy the peace and quiet of the area. The beautiful infinity pool looks out to the sea and Souda Bay and, with its extensive tiled and grassed lounging areas, it must be a favourite place to soak up the sun on one of the luxury loungers. There is also plenty of shade on offer in various parts of the garden and umbrellas are supplied by the pool.

In addition to the superb kitchen, there is a large outdoor kitchen with wood fired pizza oven, Weber gas BBQ, stone charcoal BBQ and sink. A stone patio with an area of 150 sqm is adjacent to the outdoor kitchen and pool area. Both areas have extensive pergolas and luxury outdoor seating perfect for a large gathering of friends or family. 

The garden is relatively newly established but already has an abundance of colourful plants, shrubs and trees and, although still in its infancy, provides the perfect place to sit and enjoy the amazing sea and mountain views.

Internet Access

Internet access provides unlimited wi-fi.

More Information

Use the different tabs to view the villa's features and amenities, actual location and distances to the nearest beach, shop and taverna. The prices tab contains details of the weekly rate together with discount information and additional charges where applicable. You can check "LIVE" up to date, availability using the availability tab which will also confirm the price for your selected dates ***. If you want to book you can then follow the online prompts. Also see https://www.crete-escapes.com/booking

*** In some cases relating to the low occupancy discount, the price may need adjusting by us. Please see the note on this page for more details https://www.crete-escapes.com/about-our-discounts

Holiday Rental Licence

Villa Cherrie is licensed for holiday rentals with the Greek Tourist Authorities (EOT). Licence number 1042K92003048601.

 

General

Chania airport ­- 40 minutes.  Heraklion airport - 1 hour and 50 minutes

Nearest Beach -­ Almyrida - 10 mins drive

Nearest Taverna - ­ Gavalochori or Vamos - 4 mins drive

Nearest Shop  - Gavalochori or Vamos - 4 mins drive

NB; all times are approximate and based on average driving and walking speeds.

Booking Information

Change-over days are totally flexible but are subject to existing bookings taken either side. If a booking means that the owner would be left with too many "void" days we might not be able to accept it. If this is the case we will contact you without delay to discuss alternatives.

Payment can be made by bank transfer (sterling or euro) or by debit or credit card.

Our travel information provides details of how to get to Crete including flights to both Chania and Heraklion airports.

If you want to book, please use the availability chart above to check your dates, you can then either book on-line, email enquiries@crete-escapes.com or call us on 0330 111 0061.

Please note: please note that your booking is not confirmed until we have issued a confirmation of booking. We would advise you not to book your flights until we have confirmed the booking.

 

We have stayed in numerous luxury villas over the past few years but this was one of the best! We stayed in August 2020. We had children aged 8, 9, 10 and 12 and they loved the pool. The rooms are well decorated and spacious with the best views on every balcony! The kitchen area is functional and well set-up. We used the laundry room downstairs and the communal areas inside. The Wi-Fi is not great (can be in and out) but that is to be expected due to the remoteness in the mountain area. You don't get the amazing (seriously amazing!) views without that height. The drive off the main road is rocky but it is signposted well and the directions  were spot on. A car is a must but we had heard some people do walk into Vamos and neighbouring towns. The highlight of this villa is the most amazing outdoor areas. The chill out area with egg chair and hammock and the BBQ/Pizza area (we used lots) was just fantastic. I cannot explain how wonderful the sunset views are from the villa. I can see why the owners purchased the land and built the villa. It was just a brilliant holiday during a tricky time but all the protocols regarding Covid19 were followed. The welcome pack was also a really lovely touch - best welcome pack we have had! We even got to use the great Boules area - had some fun games. As I said we stay in some great places and we just had the best time in Villa Cherrie. Highly recommend! The area is also lovely and we visited Almyrida, Georgiopolis, Kalyves (beachs and restaurants). It is great place to go with friends and family. Thank you for the best holiday! - August 2020

We stayed at Villa Cherrie as a family of 5 with 3 teenagers. The villa is in a stunning location with breathtaking views (the Pictures don’t do it justice). The villa itself is large, with comfortable beds. It was immaculately clean and every last thing had been thought of to ensure that your stay is comfortable. it was a fantastic and relaxing stay and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend. Note that We would consider a car essential as due to the stunning location, there is a reasonably long and rough road to access the property (as made clear in the website.) - August 2020

The Perfect Villa - We rented Villa Cherrie for two weeks for a family holiday. You have the option to take the villa with 3, 4 or 5 bedrooms and we had all 5 to give us flexibility. The villa is absolutely beautiful and the gardens and views are breathtaking. Every bedroom is beautiful and has its own balcony or terrace and all are air conditioned. The thought and care gone into the design and finish are obvious everywhere you look. The kitchen is well equipped but with the option of the huge outdoor kitchen we spent most of our cooking time outdoors. Mark and Sharon were the perfect hosts. They were completely responsive to any needs but gave us absolute privacy. The bedding and towels were changed every few days and the villa cleaned from top to bottom. The track to the villa is a bit bumpy but not a problem at all and with Vamos and Gavalochori so close with an excellent range of restaurants you’ll get used to travelling it regularly. We also ate a few times in Almyrida and took few boat trips with Dream Adventures from the quay. They will do a private hire and you can pick the best places to snorkel and swim. We would definitely return and highly recommend Villa Cherrie as the perfect Crete get away! - July 2019.

We booked the whole house for our family holiday in August and it was everything we expected and more. A delightfully luxurious property, in a sublime setting with great hosts on a beautiful island!! This property really does offer the perfect blend of tranquility and relaxation with easy access to so many places of interest in this part of Crete. Sitting in the landscaped gardens with a coffee and Greek yogurt and honey in the morning planning a day of discovery, and then reflecting on the day on the terrace in the evening with a glass of local wine as the sun set in a spectacular splash of red probably sums it all up! Always split between cooking fresh local produce in the Villa or heading to one of the family tavernas in the surrounding villages, and a day out or a lazy day by the pool ... these are the sort of holiday dilemmas Villa Cherrie presents! Villa Cherrie and it's amazing location hit all the right notes for a wonderful family holiday and I would recommend it highly to anyone looking for a little bit of luxury and a lot of relaxation! - August 2017.

There are some wonderful highlights to report from our stay here: the villa is fantastic with amazing views looking down towards the sea. The garden, pool area, communal areas inside and bedrooms are all beautifully appointed and arranged to a very high standard. It is very good value indeed - June 2017.

Our second stay at Villa Cherrie in less than twelve months. Mark and Sharon are brilliant hosts and able to provide information and support when needed or leave you to get on with your own plans if that is what you want. The location is stunning looking west with the village of Gavalahori spread out below and views of the Med. across Souda Bay. To the south are the White Mountains with snow still visible in early June. This is best viewed early evening preferably with a glass of ouzo or chilled wine to hand. An easy walk (20 -25 mins.) into nearest large village of Vamos which has several tavernas, mini markets, and even a regional health centre.  The village tourist office is a mine of information with detailed booklets of walks around Vamos and nearby areas. Beach resorts are only a 15 min. drive away and the south side of the island can be reached in an hour. A great base for touring western Crete as almost all locations can be comfortably reached in a day. As other visitors have mentioned Mark and Sharon pay attention to every detail - the bedrooms and all other areas are spotlessly clean. Would recommend without hesitation and we plan to return next year - June 2017. 

The owners Mark and Sharon have put in so much time and effort to make the villa a fantastic place to stay and this is evident in the personal welcome and help/advice they gave us throughout our stay. We were grateful for some excellent restaurant tips. The villa is off the beaten track (the access road is challenging but should not put you off) and this means you are in a very peaceful and relaxing environment with unrivalled views - June 2017.

We were so grateful not only for our stay itself but Mark and Sharon's help in returning some lost property after we returned to the UK: they really went out of their way to come to our rescue. We would definitely recommend Villa Cherrie and the local area - May 2017.

We had a great stay at Villa Cherrie. The views from the villa are beautiful, the bedrooms and communal areas luxurious, which made for one of our favourite European holidays to date. Can't thank Mark and Sharon enough, perfect hosts who went out of their way to be helpful! Make sure you try all their restaurant recommendations, all we're amazing.  Easy for day trips, highly recommend Loutro for the day. We hope to return one day, thanks again Mark and Sharon - May 2017.

Villa Cherrie has been completed with such attention to detail and the rooms and garden are beautifully designed. Mark and Sharon offer a warm welcome and are very happy to advise on days out and restaurants to try. An evening at home with a BBQ and a view down to the bay as the sun sets is a perfect night in - April 2017.

The views are stunning, the villa spotlessly clean and the owners friendly and helpful. We couldn't have wished for a more beautiful place to stay. Mark & Sharon did everything to make us feel welcome and at home the very best hosts you could wish for. Comfortable beds, a lovely pool, excellent recommendations to local tavernas, well placed to visit a variety of beaches or historic sites. We would have no hesitation in recommending this to friends. We've been home 2 days - missing it already! - May 2016.

The view from the Villa Cherrie is amazing. The villa itself is even better. We were welcomed by the owners Sharon and Mark in the most wonderful manner. They made sure that our every need was attended to. The quality of their service was only surpassed by the quality of the accommodation. The rooms were lovely, the beds comfortable, and the en suite absolutely spotless. The garden area was well looked after, although still a little 'work in progress.' The infinity swimming pool was a beauty to behold and also spotless due to Marks hard work. Both Mark and Sharon know the area very well and were extremely helpful with guidance about local places of interest and local Tavernas and restaurants - Oct 2015.

My wife and I cannot wait for our next visit to the wonderful Villa Cherrie. Amazing views, spectacular comfort and the most welcoming of fun, interesting and attentive hosts who have designed and built a brilliant combination of bang up to date modern comforts and pulled off the difficult trick of making Villa Kerasi feel like it been part of the landscape foreverthere! - Oct 2015.

Great place, with wonderful views over Souda Bay. Ideal for people who like to stay away from the tourist areas and experience the real Crete. Mark and Sharon are wonderful hosts and give a lot of useful tips what to do. - Sept 2015. 

Thank you very much for an amazing holiday in the most gorgeous surroundings. Our only regret was that we couldn't stay longer! Everything has been perfect. An extra special thanks for being excellent hosts and especially for taking care of Sophie when she was unwell. A fantastic villa all round - September 2014.

Had a wonderful time at Villa Cherrie. Mark and Sharon are great hosts and the villa is stunning with fantastic views and a lot of hard work has gone into the villa and they should be very proud - September 2014.

What a wonderful house! Very much out of the pages of homes and gardens, it's location gives fabulous views of the surrounding countryside and to Souda Bay, as well as being a place to witness spectacular sunsets. You are excellent hosts, helpful, informative and great company. Thanks so much for a very enjoyable week, one for the memory book - August 2014.

A wonderful stay. Thank you so much for all of your hospitality. You have a very unique and special setting here in Vamos. We had a very special stay here and exploring Crete - August 2014.

Thank you for a wonderful hoilday, the villa, the surrounding villages and the views are fantastic. Your hospitality and friendliness was brilliant. As the immortal Wallace would say 'That were cracking Gromet'.  Once again thanks and hoping you continue in making Villa Cherrie a success - July 2014.

Beautiful villa and very friendly hosts. Enjoyed getting advice on local places to see and eat - July 2014. 

This has been a most wonderful week at this most beautiful villa with such lovely hosts Mark and Sharon. It has exceeded all expectations, the views are breathtaking from the villa and Crete is such a lovely place to holiday. Hope this continues to be a wonderful dream for Mark and Sharon, what lovely, lucky people they are - July 2014.

Mark and Sharon, thank you for making our first visit to Greece so memorable. You are the perfect hosts. We have rarely been so 'chilled out' Villa Cherrie is 5 star in every way. An outstanding location with panoramic views across mountains,farms, villages and the beautiful bay of Souda. The history of the island has bewitched us and we have been captivated by the culture and hospitality of the Cretans - July 2014

We have had a wonderful two weeks. A stunning villa with amazing views.  A fantastic venture for Mark and Sharon and one we know will be a great success - June 2014.

Thank you both so much for the best 2 weeks ever, what an amazing villa and the most beautiful surroundings. We've fallen in love with Crete and will definately be back in Villa Cherrie in the future - June 2014.