Villa Echofall

You get the best of both worlds when you vacation in Villa Echofall, hidden in the village of Chorafakia, near the north coast of the Greek island of Crete. Villa Echofall is nestled in nature, surrounded by ancient olive groves and indigenous shrubs in season, yet within walking distance of soft, sandy beaches, and crystal clear waters of the Aegean Sea. The three-storey, detached villa has four spacious bedrooms, and can comfortably accommodate up to eight guests, ideal for a family holiday, or a group of friends’ sharing. Villa Echofall is constructed out of classic Mediterranean whitewashed walls, and natural wood shuttered windows and doors.

The property is set in its own grounds, with a lawned garden, tiled terrace, and decking area, that is home to your own private swimming pool. Villa Echofall comes complete with on-street parking, complimentary air conditioning and Wi-fi throughout, and smart televisions and safety boxes in all the rooms. The interiors have been expertly designed, furnished with contemporary pieces, adorned with modern art, and decorated in a subtle colour palette of soft shades of beige and grey, with highlights of hues of blue.

Enter the villa at ground floor level, where you will be welcomed by a light and bright open plan living space, with floor-to-ceiling sliding doors that open onto the sea view terrace. The cosy seating area has a dove grey L-shaped sofa, wooden coffee table and armchair, all facing a 50” flat-screen satellite television. The adjacent handcrafted wood table, chairs, and bench seat, are perfect for some informal indoor entertaining. The light wood and white kitchen is fully equipped with all the latest appliances which you will need to cater for your holiday, including that must-have integral wine rack. The first of the four well-appointed bedrooms can be found on this floor, with a queen size bed, fitted furniture, and a pool access balcony. A shower room with a hand basin, WC, washer, and dryer completes the ground floor accommodation. Take the stairs to the first floor, and pass the peacock chair on the landing, where you will find two double bedrooms, both with queen size beds, smart TVs, and fitted wardrobes. The sea view balconies are furnished with bamboo director’s chairs, a swing seat, or a wrought iron two-seater patio set. There is a large shared family bathroom, with a bathtub and overhead shower, a double vanity unit, and a WC. On the lower level there is the fourth bedroom, which is home to two wendy house style wooden beds, and to scale children’s furniture, perfect for your younger children to share. For their amusement, there is a smart TV, a Playstation3 with games, a racing wheel, and board games. For the adults, there is a desk and office chair and a PC.

Access the sea view terrace, with a centrepiece swimming pool, surrounded by decking, which is home to wooden sun loungers with comfy cushions, and a shady parasol. There is a well-manicured lawn, where you can sunbathe and soak up the summer sun. A soft seating area is snuggled under the veranda, ideal for meeting for morning coffee or a sunset cocktail. The eight-seater dining set sits under a purpose-built pergola and is perfect for feasting alfresco, with dishes fresh from the portable barbeque. As dusk falls, and the Cretan stars begin to twinkle, raise a glass of retsina to the most magical holiday memories.