Villa Isidora - Crete

Perched on a hillside overlooking nearby Sitia and the sea, shiny new Isidora sums up everything we look for in a Simpson Travel villa.

Laden with contemporary style and comfort, it comes with mesmerising views and is just a ten-minute drive from a charming and still very authentically Cretan town.

A location like this is a gift for an architect ­– and one that has not been squandered. With floor-to-ceiling glass, a double-height living space and natural, seaside-inspired colours, the villa is light-filled and airy, with magnificent views from the terraces, gardens and swimming pool.

Clever design means that while the views are huge, the pool and its attractive stone terrace are nicely private, so you can enjoy this sublime spot in peace all day long and into the soft rosy glow of a Cretan evening. 

The villa works well for families, offering three en-suite bedrooms and generous living space both inside and out. The terrace is a perfect setting for relaxed alfresco dining, but you’ll also want to explore the wonderful tavernas and ouzeries along the seafront in Sitia.

With a sandy beach and attractive hillside setting, Sitia is one of the most appealing towns in the area, where low-key tourism rubs along happily with the altogether more ancient trades of olive growing and wine producing.

The stunning beach of Vai (a 30-minute drive away) is undeniably more touristy, but worth a visit to experience the only palm tree forest in Europe, and the remainder of this unspoilt eastern end of the island is easily explored by hire car.

 

Villa Isidora

Layout

  • 3 bedroom villa (sleeps 2-6)

Ground floor

  • Open-plan living/dining/kitchen area with Satellite/Smart TV and fireplace; sliding doors lead out to terrace
  • Fully-equipped modern kitchen includes full cooker, Illy coffee machine (pods not supplied), microwave, fridge-freezer, dishwasher 
  • Office area

First floor

  • Gallery seating area looking down to living area; sliding doors lead out to balcony
  • Master double bedroom (160cm x 200cm bed) with en-suite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe; leads out to balcony
  • Twin bedroom (90cm x 190cm beds; ability to convert to double bed)
  • Shower room
  • Laundry room

Lower ground floor

  • Private entrance or internal access
  • Seating area with sofa-bed
  • Small double bedroom (160cm x 200cm bed)
  • Shower room
  • Air-conditioning in seating area only, but will cool both rooms
  • Gym
  • Access to pool, terrace and gardens

General

  • Complimentary wifi
  • Safe
  • Air-conditioned
  • Private parking space
  • Washing machine
  • Iron, ironing board, hair dryer, bath and pool towels provided
  • Olive grove garden
  • Barbecue
  • Private swimming pool 9.8m x 3m (depth 0.4m – 1.65m), steps into pool
  • Pool terrace secured with perspex protection since photographs were taken
  • Sharp turn into steep access road to villa

Wifi

  • All properties with wifi are able to support basic functionality such as web browsing and checking emails. * We aim to offer an uninterrupted service but sometimes due to factors beyond our control reliability can be affected

Location

  • Roussa Ekklisia village shops/tavernas 5min drive
  • Sitia 10min drive
  • Beach 10min drive
  • Palekastro 20min drive
  • Vai Palm forest beach 25min drive
  • Heraklion airport 1hr 50min drive
From prices are per person sharing for 1 week
Including accommodation,  flights (inc. 1 hold bag per person), transfers or car hire unless otherwise stated, Welcome pack (if self-catering), Pre-departure & overseas concierge services. 
Prices start from
 
All prices and details are subject to change and availability, please check at the time of booking. Full ATOL protection.  Terms and conditions apply. Prices are for guidance.

Holiday Name : Villa Isidora 
Reference : STA