6 Bedroom Villa with Two Private Pools near Heraklion on Crete, Sleeps 12

Located in the hills surrounding the picturesque village of Houdetsi and only a 30-minute drive from the city of Heraklion, this expansive one storey 6-bedroom villa has an enormous garden, a large private pool, a smaller children’s pool, an outdoor terrace with dining area and spacious open plan living inside. Ideal for large groups and families seeking a private escape within easy reach of the city, this villa has everything needed for a truly relaxing holiday.

The villa consists of a large open plan lounge, kitchen and dining area with doors leading to the large terrace and pools. There are six bedrooms and four shower rooms on this level, as well as two separate WCs for guests’ use. The terrace can be accessed from four of the bedrooms. Outside, the large partially covered terrace is surrounded by an expansive garden and has incredible views of the surrounding mountains.

Car hire is recommended since there are several sites to explore in the surrounding area of this part of Crete. A short drive north will take guests to the city of Heraklion, with its great selection of attractions, restaurants and bars. Highlights include a visit to Heraklion Archaeological Museum or the Venetian ruins around the city including Venetian City Wall and Venetian Portal Almighty. Wine lovers will enjoy the Rhous Winery located on their doorstep and for families, recommended sites include Water City , a large water park for all to enjoy or Dinosauria Park , a dinosaur park with life size replicas.