Lefkogia Villa for rent
house in Southcrete - Plakias area in Lefkogia Crete Greece

The old Cretan fishing village of Plakias with its little harbour, lies in a particularly beautiful landscape between the blue Libyan Sea and vast majestic mountains that edge down to one of the loveliest bays on the south coast. It is about one and a half hour’s drive from Chania or Heraklion. Many years ago, there were only a few houses, but today, because of its delightful setting, the village has spread to cater for the growing numbers of tourists, who have told each other of this special place that they have found. However, it still retains its particular Cretan character and has kept its laid back charm. The bay has a long sand and shingle beach between headlands that gets sandier the farther you go from the village. Not far from the old harbour are tiny bays and small coves where you can find quiet spots to sun bathe and swim. Boats sail daily to a variety of beaches, some of which have a good selection of water sports and the whole area is ideal for swimming, and sun bathing in a blissfully uncrowded setting. There is a variety of amenities for visitors and surrounding mountainous countryside. For short trips with minimum effort there is Preveli, the Venetian fortress at Frangokastello and the Minoan site at Phaistos are all well worth a visit. Further afield to the east you may like to visit the cliff caves of Matala and the ancient Roman capital of Gortys, or to the west the picturesque old town of Rethymno and the atmospheric old Monastery of Arkadi.
This restored villa stands on its own, in a raised position approx. 800 metres above the village of Lefkogia and offers beautiful panoramic views over the area of Plakias and to the Libyan Sea beyond. Pretty gardens, fruit trees and olive groves on 5000sqm grounds surround the house;A 120sqm in size and suitable for 6-7 people, with a 50sqm swimming pool (with children’s pool) and a barbecue area in the garden.
The entrance is reached via a terrace on a raised ground floor; it leads to the living area with a fireplace, one sofa bed, TV and stereo system. The kitchen/dining area also has a washing machine and is separated from the living room by an arch. Just off the kitchen, there is a small balcony with mountain views. Further on this floor, there is a double bedroom and a shower/WC.A wooden staircase leads to the upper floor with a bathroom/WC, a further twin bedded room (1 stone built-in bed and 1 single bed), and a bedroom with twin beds. All bedrooms have air conditioning (without extra charge). From the corridor one reaches a balcony with fabulous views over the surrounding area and beyond to the sea.In the village of Lefkogia there are 2 mini-markets, 2 tavernas and a bakery. A large choice of amenities can be found in Plakias, and the beautiful pebble bays of Ammoudi are only 2 km away. For a further excellent choice, the beaches of Shoinaria, Damnoni and Plakias are about 4 km away. 1 babycot is available.