Traditional Apartments in Crete

If you are ready to get away from ... everyday routine then you are on the right track for an escape to nature, in a unique mountain environment.

If you seek a hospitable place for filling up your energy and get some rest in a traditional house, then this is the right place for you!

The traditional guests' house is situated in the centre of the village Houdetsi, 20 klm south of Heraklion, Crete. This distinguished house of the PETRONIKOLIS family, which was built in 1750 and was reconstructed in 2005, is now waiting for you to experience its unique hospitality.

Every possible attempt was made for the initial structure of the house to be preserved, as they would have done in 1750, with handmade wooden furniture and traditional ecquipment.Wood, stone and a lot of personal care are the basic elements comprising the internal and external areas of the house.

A visit to the traditional house is a splendid proposal if you want to get acquainted with tourism within mountain - agricultural surroundings and taste the authentic cretan hospitality in a homely atmosphere. All these provide a reason for you to escape everyday reality and give yourselves a rest in the beautiful nature and peaceful life of the village.

The traditional house offers four cosy apartments, decorated with genuine cretan taste.
These beautiful, warm apartments are made with love and respect to tradition, providing you with all comforts and thus, ensuring an unforgettable stay.
Each room has kept its traditional name and has its own history.

The traditional apartments are ready to accommodate you and
offer you unique moments of peace and calmness. All rooms are
traditionally decorated with wooden ceilings, handmade wooden furniture, cretan textiles, handwoven cloths and pictures.

Activities

You can experience moments of calmness and carefreeness listening to the sounds of nature.
You can play table games that you can find in our place.
You can listen to music.
You can watch TV.
You can ride with mountain bikes that you can find in our premises.
You can take a walk in the small paths of the village.
You can take part in the local gatherings and cultural celebrations.
You can taste the loca cuisine
You can have the opportunity, depending on the time of your visit, to watch and take part in agricultural activities, in agreement with the owners (gathering of oils and oil production, grape-harvest and wine production).
You can come in contact with the traditional way of living of the villagers and get to know the famous cretan dishes.
You can walk in natural destinations of discovery, with rich flora and fauna, smelling the aromatic flowers existing in the area from ancient times.
You can follow the paths to the historic monuments and see places of splendid beauty.
In the village you can also find: 3 taverns, 1 cafeteria/pastery/pizza shop, 2 market stores, 3 traditional cafe, 1 bakery, 1 butcher shop, 2 gas stations and a community clinic.

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