Nerine - Crete Holiday Apartment Ideal for Couples
Apartment with 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 3, Garden, Swimming Pool
"2008 prices for the 2009 season" Set in the heart of a traditional Greek village beside a leafy park with a picturesque river and surrounded by orange groves. It is secluded yet close to (50m) a selection of excellent tavernas and small shops with very friendly local people. It is the ideal location for relaxing or for exploring the island.
Nerine is a ground floor apartment of only 4 fully air conditioned apartments and 4 houses on this almost unique setting within Fodele village. It has a double bedroom with french doors that lead to the rear courtyard garden with views to the village church and hills. The apartment is furnished to a high standard to include everything you need from a corkscrew to a tumbler for your toothbrush!
There is also a large communal floodlit swimming pool and Jaccuzi for you to enjoy with ample secluded pool side leisure areas which are well furnished with loungers, tables, parasols and chairs. Mandarin Grove benefits from having English Service Managers (Helen and Ken) who are very knowledgeable about the area and are willing to help you enjoy a really good holiday. They offer our guests a wide range of services that include airport transfers and lifts to the beach. (Full details of their services can be supplied by request.)
A beautiful beach nearby and wonderful views of the mountains complete the idyll. Walking, bird watching, eating and drinking, golf, sightseeing, boat trips, watersports or just plain 'chilling out'! The coast and Fodele's attractive sandy beach is only 3 kms distance, or for the more active guests there are lots of enjoyable walks into the countryside or scuba diving in the nearby resort of Agia Pegalia if relaxing by the pool is not for you. The local shops and tavernas are only short picturesque walk either through the nature park crossing the stream or following the path alongside the stream to the village centre.
With good local tavernas, glorious scenery and small but delightful resorts closeby Mandarin Grove is perfect for those wishing to combine a relaxing/active holiday.
Facilities for this holiday apartment in Heraklion, Crete
Property
Type:
Apartment
Nearest Airport:
Heraklion - 25 kms
Nearest Port:
Heraklion - 20 kms
Nearest Beach:
Fodele - 3 kms
Location Type:
Near the sea, Quiet, Riverside, Rural/Village
Bedrooms:
1 Double Bedroom.
Bathrooms:
1 Shower.
Kitchen:
Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Iron. Fully functional Kitchenette to include kettle, toaster and all cutlery/crockery
General:
Air Conditioning, House Linen, Towels Provided. Welcome Pack included for full week's rental. Additional apartment cleaning and linen/towel changes on demand. Laundry service also available. Cot and high chair also available if required.
Dining:
Seating for 4. Dining for two on front terrace, four in rear courtyard
Entertainment:
Terrestrial TV, DVD, Radio, CD System.
Outside:
Communal Pool, Terrace, Garden, BBQ, Parking, Garden Furniture. Rear courtyard/garden to apartment, jaccuzi also on site
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Not Suitable For Wheelchairs, Suitable For Elderly, Sorry - No Pets Allowed, Sorry - No Smokers.
Smoking permitted on terrace/rear courtyard
Local activities in and around Heraklion, Crete
Crete is the largest of the greek islands and is the most southerly point in Europe. It has a wonderful climate with long hot summers and short, mild (though unpredictable!) winters. It is awash with fascinating history dating back to Minoan times. The famous Knossos Palace, said to be one of the most important archaeological sites in the world, is sited close by in Heraklion where there are several excellent museums to visit. Crete can lay claim to the birthplace of Zeus, and Fodele, (on a slightly more mortal plane!) to the birthplace of El Greco.
For a slice of more recent history, visit the old hippie colony of Matala with its beautiful beach and ancient caves where the hippies used to camp out! There are so many places of interest here that people come back year after year. For more earthly pleasures, we have golf (a PGA course 35km away), watersports (diving, windsurfing, waterskiing, banana boats etc.) and boat trips from our local beach, an aquarium, two waterparks, many fabulous beaches, great tavernas with excellent food, and plenty of shopping opportunities!
For keen walkers or birdwatchers, Crete is hard to beat. --Or of course, you could just chill out! In Fodele you will experience the truly Cretan way of life as it is still very much an agricultural village with it's olive and orange groves, sheep, goats, vines and vegetable plots (and the occasional donkey!). It is like stepping back in time but, thankfully, with modern conveniences! You will be offered oranges, locally made wine and rachi wherever you go--the locals do not like you to refuse! As the birthplace of El Greco we have a small museum located in his house and several commemorative statues around the village.
On leaving Heraklion airport join the National Road in the direction of Rhethmynon. Follow the road for approxamately 25kms and Fodele village will be signposted on the right.
Rental rates for this apartment
Price Per Week
Quoted In
Approximately equivalent to
UK Pound
Euro
US Dollar
1 Nov - 30 Apr 2008
£175.00
€220.50
$283.50
1 May - 30 Jun 2008
£265.00
€333.90
$429.30
1 Jul - 31 Aug 2008
£325.00
€409.50
$526.50
1 Sep - 30 Oct 2008
£265.00
€333.90
$429.30
Rental Notes: Rentals for full weeks include Welcome Pack to relieve worry of first day/night food and drink. There are no specific change over times, these can be very flexible. English Service Managers (Helen and Ken) will respond to any additional requirements regarding linen, cleaning and laundry service.
Guestbook
"Just spent a lovely and relaxing week here in Fodele. the apartment has everything you require. The bars and restaurants in the village are great - and cheap!! We hope to be back soon.
" - Dave, Lesley and Matthew
"We had a wonderful stay here in Fodele. A little slice of heaven! What a lovely village and warm friendly people. All in all a great holiday. We will be back!
" - David and Jennefer
"A valley full of Orange trees with fruit and blossom too, The heavy perfume fills the air, All we can do is stand and stare, At such a splendid view. The Sun so bright, the sky so blue. The birdsong echos around, while bees vibrate above our heads and lizards hug the ground...
"The Lord gives wine to gladden man's heart and oil to make his face shine" Psalm 104 vs. 15
A wonderful and peaceful break" - Malcolm (Reverend) and Jean Macgregor
"The apartment is a great base for a lovely hoiday, well equipped and furnished beautifully. Fodele is a sleepy little place with friendly people. Bali Beach has a sandy beach which is very shallow for a long way out. Star Beach is a little trek away but is ideal for young children as all the water attractions are free! Water city is the best waterpark I have ever been to, well worth a visit. Agia Pegagia is lovely and we recommend Kri Kri, the fillet Bernaise is amazing!! " - Andrew, Lisa and Ethan
"To Mel and Sue, It's a fantastic home in a lovely, lovely village. Everyone here has made us really welcome, especially Smoothy George and Eva! Fodele Beach was fantastic and we spent every day there. Yefsis Messe was awsome. We both felt was the most relaxing and enjoyable holiday ever, feeding the chickens in the morning was fun and we both have never slept as well. Also loved the jacuzzi. overall a fantastic holiday and we can't wait to come back with Liam. " - Lisa and Pete xx
"Hi Mel and Sue,
Well, just back from Fodele, what a fantastic place you've got there at Mandarin Grove,it must be the best presented and equiped appartment we have stayed in. And set in a beautiful, quiet , peacefull location in a traditional old Greek village. The swimming pool to relax around, a good choice of bars and tavernas within short walking distance and plenty of beautiful sandy beaches only a short drive away. Smoothy George, Helen and Ken's hospitality, who could ask for more! " - David and Jean Ward
Availability of Nerine
This property is normally available
for rent between January
and December each year.
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Owner joined site on:
10 April 2007
Property listed since:
11 April 2007
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