Rural Hideaways - Properties in the Country in Crete
If you would like to escape the crowds completely and seek peace and serenity in unspoilt, scenic surroundings, take a look at our portfolio of rural accommodation, ranging from individual cottages to stylish country house hotels.
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Villas Eleftheria, Kalithea & Irini
- Pendamodi, The Heraklion Area

Blessed with glorious views across unspoilt countryside, these detached villas offer comfortable family accommodation, private pools, a convenient setting for exploring Crete's key attractions and access to a range of cultural activities.
3 villas with 2 or 3 bedrooms for 2 - 8 people, plus studio-cottage for 2 people.; SC; Private swimming pools; Air-conditioning; Car hire included
Hotel Villa Kerasia
- Venerato, The Heraklion Area

Just a short drive south of Heraklion, this old country house has been beautifully renovated and converted into a small hotel of considerable charm.
Rural boutique hotel with 8 rooms; BB; Swimming Pool; Air-conditioning; Car hire included
Blue Sea Hotel
- Mochlos, Eastern Crete

A small family-run guesthouse in a peaceful coastal village, offering prettily furnished rooms with sea views and an enticing swimming pool
Family-run guest-house with 6 rooms for 2-3 people; RO; Sea-water swimming pool; Air-conditioning; Car hire included
Kouremenos Villas
- Palekastro, Eastern Crete

Set on the hillside behind Kouremenos Beach, with splendid views down to the coast, these recently renovated apartments are popular for their scenic setting and their warm personal welcome.
8 Apartments with 1 or 2 bedrooms for 2 - 5 people; SC; Swimming pool; Air-conditioning; Car hire included
Terra Minoika
- Kato Zakros, Eastern Crete

A small cluster of beautifully designed apartments combining traditional character with modern comforts in an unspoilt setting on Crete's remote East Coast
5 apartments with one or two bedrooms for 2-5 people; BB; Air-conditioning; Car hire included
Akrogiali Rooms
- Lykos Bay near Loutro, South-West Crete

A simple seafront retreat in a traffic-free bay on Crete's unspoilt south-west coast, offering authentic Cretan cuisine and hospitality and access to beautiful coastal and mountain walks.
Family-run pension with 16 rooms; BB; Air-conditioning; Transfers included
Villa Eleana
- Agouseliana, South-West Crete

This attractive villa enjoys a rural setting surrounded by unspoilt countryside, and offers enough space for larger families or groups of friends.
4-bedroom Villa for 4 - 10 people; SC; Private swimming pool; Air-conditioning; Car hire included
East-of-Preveli Villas
- Near Preveli, South-West Crete

Standing in glorious isolation above the south coast, these twin villas boast sensational sea views from their terraces and private swimming pools.
2 x 2-bedroom Villas for 2 - 5 people; SC; Private swimming pools; Air-conditioning; Car hire included
Anatolika Cottage
- Near Preveli, South-West Crete

Standing in its own grounds just a short walk from an unspoilt beach, this simple but charming cottage is perfect for escapists.
2-bedroom Cottage for 2 - 4 people; SC; Air-conditioning; Car hire included
Pegasus Resort
- Agia Paraskevi, South-West Crete

A family-run hotel with just eight rooms in a peaceful and scenic rural setting, close to the unspoilt sandy beaches of the south-west coast
Rural hotel with 8 rooms; BB; Swimming pool; Air-conditioning; Car hire included
Iliopetra Studios and Maisonettes
- Douliana, Chania and the North-West

An attractive cluster of eight studios and split-level apartments on the edge of a rural village amidst excellent walking country and just short drive from three sandy beaches.
8 Studios and 1-bedroom Apartments for 2-4 people; SC; Swimming pool; Air-conditioning; Car hire included