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Nous avons séjourné dans « The Olive Picker’s House » et « The Wine Press House » en août 2022. Nous étions 6 personnes dans 2 locations qui peuvent créer un grand espace privatif très agréable. Nous connaissons très bien ce coin de Crète depuis de nombreuses années. Deux de nos amis y possèdent une maison. Nous aimons particulièrement l’authenticité et le calme de ce village. Les premières plages sont extrêmement proches. Les locations que propose Alan, le propriétaire, sont d’authentiques maisons crétoises très  charmantes, offrant un confort moderne très plaisant. Alan vit dans une autre maison juste à côté, ce qui est rassurant pour gérer n’importe quelle demande. Nous souhaiterions y séjourner de nouveau avec grand plaisir.

 

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2022 год оказался полным событиями как в мире так и личной жизни каждого. У нас собралась команда 4 девчонок с разных точек Европы ( Шотландия, Гернси и Латвия) и мы решили провести неделю на Крите и так уж случилось, что выбор пал на традиционную греческую деревню Галавохори с ее столетними устоями и традициями, где собираются по вечерам в местной таверне на стакан пива или домашнего вина, обсуждая последние новости. Нам очень повезло что у нас был замечательный хозяин коттеджа Olive Pickers – Alan Boyd, который взял непосредственное шефство над нами и оказал неоценимые транспортные и гидовские услуги.

В коттедже имеется все необходимое для приготовления пищи, кондиционеры в каждой комнате, а также ванна и душ по желанию.

Хочу отметить что деревня находится в удобном месте всего 40мин от столицы Chania, 10 мин от замечательного пляжа Armarida, возможны разного рода экскурсии. Нам удалось посетить Santorini (day trip), незабываемый день !! Мы все остались очень довольны и думаю что вернемся еще не один раз. Рекомендуем всем, кто хочет уйти от суеты городской жизни и подзарядить свои батарейки 😊.

 

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2022 turned out to be a year full of events worldwide and in everyone’s personal life. Our group of four girls from different parts of Europe (Scotland, Guernsey, and Latvia) decided to spend a week in Crete in the traditional Greek village of Galavohori where for centuries people gathered in the evenings in the local tavernas for a glass of beer or homemade wine, to discuss the latest news. We were very lucky to have such a wonderful owner of Olive Pickers – Alan Boyd, who took such great care of us and provided invaluable transport and guiding services.

The cottage has everything you need for cooking, air conditioning in every room, as well as both bath and shower for different preferences.

I would like to note that the village is in a very convenient location only 40 minutes from the capital Chania, 10 minutes from the wonderful beach Armarida, and all kinds of excursions are possible. We managed to visit Santorini (day trip), an unforgettable day!!

All of us are very happy with our trip and looking forward be returning more than once. We would recommend Olive Pickers to all who would like to leave the hustle and bustle behind and recharge their batteries. 🙂

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We’ve just spent a week with friends in the Olive Pickers House, Gavalohori. What a charming place, not luxury, but full of character, gives you a warm hug the moment you enter. There are lovely courtyards, private and one shared with friends staying in the adjacent Wine Press House, makes it great for larger parties too.

Its only a short drive to local beaches and there are several walks and hikes for those wanting to enjoy the wonderful views. The tavernas in the village are a few minutes walk so you don’t need to drive on an evening. The owners, Alan and Jo, are willing to help with advice and assistance, nothing too much trouble.

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We visited in September in 2018 with friends and occupied both cottages. This was a superb holiday destination offering everything required for a modern life in traditional cottages. The Cottages are set in a rural Cretan village with plenty of nice local restaurants offering great food choices within a few minutes’ walk. Local sandy beaches and quiet coves are only a very short drive away from the village, and Chania can be reached in 30-40 minutes for those wanting a larger historic town with shopping and tourist attractions.

We split our stay up to include a couple of days quiet relaxation, reading and chatting on the terrace, along with a full day in Chania, and some beach visits for some swimming and sun. Another trip to this beautiful place is already being planned for 2019.

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Rating: Excellent. The Olive Picker’s House. What a gem! Set on the outskirts of the quaint village of Gavalohori, the Olive pickers is a unique Cretan house reached through a tranquil courtyard ablaze with flowering Bougainvillea and Jasmine, also the orange, lemon/lime and fig trees…
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Rating: Excellent. I went on holiday with our friends from Guernsey and found the accommodation to include everything we needed – even a corkscrew – The village shops provided all our daily requirements and the four tavernas in the village gave us excellent meals and evening entertainment.
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Rating: Excellent. The Slow Life! My parents and husband and I stayed in the Olive Pickers for ten days, where each day we indulged in extended breakfasts in our private courtyard, took daily drives to the nearby beach, the villages clinging to the southern coast of Crete or ancient ruins peppering…
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