SIMEROMA Elounda, 8 bedrooms, sleeps 12+4 This property has it all: large boules pitch and croquet lawn, games room with antique snooker table, extensive library with a Boston/Steinway grand piano and magnificent sea views. Beautifully furnished with antiques, completely airconditioned and with a private sun deck right at the waterfront, Simeroma provides the perfect retreat for a luxury holiday in the popular Elounda area with its various resorts, of which some are in walking distance to the villa. Simeroma is set close to the Cretan town of Elounda. Once a small fishing village, it has retained many of its traditional charms and paired it with great restaurants and a lively nightlife. Numerous beaches, with various facilities abound in the area. Sunbeds and umbrellas are available for those wishing to lounge away the day in the sun and water activities are available including water-skiing for those adventurous enough to take a speedy trip on the water. Elounda has a plethora of places to dine out or enjoy a drink including traditional ouzeria, kafenio and tavernas, modern bars and restaurants, located throughout the centre and in the villages beyond. Simeroma has it all: private boules and croquet lawn, games room with antique snooker table, extensive library with a Steinway grand piano and magnificent sea views. Beautifully furnished with antiques, fine art and personal touches, completely airconditioned this superb villa is set front-line to the sea in large private grounds, including a grove of mature olive trees, a sea-facing Greek Orthodox chapel and a sun deck by the sea. There is a great feeling of space with the lowest ceilings being 3 meters ranging to peaked ceilings in the living room and kitchen reaching almost 5 meters and higher in the front hall which is two stories. The local villa staff is very friendly and does their utmost to provide excellent service for all house guests, including daily maid service and regular linen changes. ACCOMMODATION: Ground Floor: Ample sundrenched living room with fireplace and sea views Study/ Library with grand piano and office space, doors leading to a terrace Formal dining room (seats 12 guests) Fully equipped and spacious kitchen with dining area Guest WC Laundry room The dining and living rooms lead to the large patio with dining area. Lower Ground Floor: Games room with snooker table and TV, leading onto the pool area and patio with barbecue and dining furniture Two twin/ double bedrooms sharing a bathroom (tub and shower attachment) and living room King-sized double bedroom with en-suite bathroom and separate sitting room with sofa bed
First Floor: Master bedroom with private terrace, two en-suite bathrooms (one with Jacuzzi bath and one with shower) Twin/ double bedroom with private balcony and en-suite bathroom (tub and shower attachment) Double bedroom with ensuite bathroom (tub and shower attachment) Apartment (on advance request): A separate apartment can accommodate an additional 4 guests in 2 bedrooms - one with a 1.60m bed and the other one with twin beds. The apartment has 2 bathrooms and its own open-plan living room, dining area, kitchen and patio. Please note that the interior of the cottage is less luxurious than the main house. FACILITIES: 12x6m private heated boules, croquet lawn, private chapel, sun deck at waterfront, games room with snooker, library with Steinway grand piano, fully air-conditioned, Broadband internet, BBQ, printer, CD & DVD Player, Library of CDs & DVDs, safes LOCATION: Elounda with sea front restaurants, shops and bars 3km; Agios Nikolaos with restaurants and shops 7km; Fishing village Plaka 7km; Spinalonga Island (Venetian fortress and once a leper colony) 10 min by boat from Elounda; Heraklion Airport 69km NOTES: Due to some low-railing balconies and unprotected drops on the grounds, young children must be supervised at all times. Please note that the location on this map is an approximate guide, normally to the closest town/village.