If you are looking for a peaceful, relaxing holiday this is the villa to choose and re charge your batteries and watch the butterflies. You will love the Cretan country setting and the White Mountains - pink in the early morning at sunrise and forever changing colour all day, Magnificent sunsets to marvel at while sitting on the upstairs balcony. Enjoy the seclusion and also the village close by for visiting, dining and having a glass of wine or the local Chania beer in barrels called Charma. You can visit the Gavalochori Folk Museum, an ancient Olive Mill with beautiful Cretan arches and interesting Greek churches. Roman wells can also be found above the village also lovely walks. Villa Ariadne a detached, 3 bedroom, 2 storey house is beautiful, comfortable, light,modern and airy set in mature gardens only 8 minutes walk ( 400 metres) to Gavalochori village with 2 tavernas (Monica's and Arismari ) , a kafenion, a bakery, 2 mini markets, hairdressers with nail bar and craft/gift shop . Open countryside and the White Mountains in the background are the views from the Villa plus the olive groves surrounding the villa. The living room, kitchen, bedroom and shower room plus 2 balconies are situated on the first floor of the villa, Two bedrooms and a large bathroom plus one balcony and large covered verandah are on the ground floor. Upside down house as views are magnificent from the higher floor. Secluded setting among the ancient olives groves along a quiet lane with mature gardens consisting of many olive trees, fruit trees, bushes, flowers, birds, butterflies and small lizards. Fully fenced and gated grounds. The pool is 10m by 4.5 m, depth ranges from 1.2 to 1.4 to 1.8 metres and is accessed by large roman steps, no slippery ceramic tiles.. The pool is not gated . Pool shower is available. No need to drive for dinner at one of the local tavernas. Walking at night to the village in with a torch for guidance is wonderful -or you could steer by the stars.!! Electric gates Carport for one car. - space for second car on driveway Deposit box Hairdryer in each bedroom FOR EXTRA PRIVACY Two couples can share the house as there are bedrooms and bathrooms on both floors The villa is not situated on a development The owner's villa next door faces in opposite direction and Penny is available for assistance and local information as required. She is discrete so that you can enjoy the peaceful surroundings without interruption. The beaches at Almerida 4 km and Kalives 8km are inviting with ample choice of restaurants, coffee shops and bars for your enjoyment.plus supermarkets, green grocers and butcher shops. Licence No MHTE 1042K123K2548401 The Villa has been awarded a Health First Safety Certificate from the Greek Tourism Ministry to show that the villa complies with the local regulations regarding COVID-19. Namely, cleaning and presentation in order to provide a safe and secure environment for guests.