We're paraphrasing slightly, but we believe they say that when life gives you a stone villa in the south of Crete complete with a lemon tree growing in the back garden, make lemonade. Well, that's just one of the ways to pass your time here. The spa pool in the middle of the outdoor space is pretty inviting, as is the lounge area and hammock found underneath the grape-vine-covered pergola.

The inside of the home has plenty of distractions, too. There's another Jacuzzi tub in one of the bathrooms should the weather be a little too cold to relax outside — in which case, the fireplace will be a welcome presence too. Although the address has been renovated in recent years, there are still traces of history to be found, from a handmade wooden bed dating back to the fifties, plus curtains and bed covers hand-loomed by the host's great aunt.

You can be standing on the beach — Paralia Koutsourus, to be exact — in two minutes' walk and there are further options along this stretch of coastline. The Dasaki Schlucht hiking area can be reached in six minutes' drive, but there are plenty of tavernas and restaurants in the local area if that sounds a little too active for your tastes.
*There's parking available on the premises
*The villa is split across a single level
*Twice-weekly cleaning, concierge service and a welcome basket are included in the cost
Access to Beach
Air Conditioning
Balcony
Barbeque
Bathtub
Beach Essentials
Black-Out Blinds
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Ceiling Fans
Central Heating
Cleaning Products
Coffee Maker
Cooking Essentials
Cot / Crib
Dishwasher
Dryer
Drying Rack
Extra Pillows and Blankets
Fire Extinguisher
Fireplace
First Aid Kit
Free Parking On Premises
Free Parking On Street
Freezer
Fridge
Garden
Hair Dryer
Hammock
Hangers
Herb Garden
High Chair
Hot Tub
Iron
Kettle
Kitchen
Kitchen Utensils
Laptop Friendly Workspace
Microwave
Outdoor Seating
Outdoor Shower
Oven
Parking Available
Pets Allowed
Private Entrance
Safe
Self Check-in / Check-out
Single-Level Home
Smoke Detector
Stove
Sun Loungers / Beach Chairs
Toaster
Toiletries
TV
Washing Machine
Welcome Hamper
Wi-fi