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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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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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Via recommendations, we opted to stay at the Wine Press for our first holiday in Crete. The premises have been sensitively restored to reflect the village atmosphere of Gavalohori yet feature the facilities expected of a 21 st Century home; there’s even an alfresco shower! We plan to return soon.
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Rating: Excellent. Once again we visited the Wine Press House (we stayed two weeks last year) and we found it just the same, thank goodness, lovely holiday again. This time we dined in the taverna Arismari, in the village, just turn left before the main square…
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Rating: Excellent. Traditional with modern amenities. We loved our stay at the Wine Press. The decor is simple and lovely. I loved how all the traditional features had been lovingly restored. The kitchen is well equipped and the clothes washer was much appreciated….
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Rating: Excellent. Island in the Sun. We arrived on a night flight from the autumnal UK for our first visit to Crete. Awaking to glorious sunshine and the Cretan heat flooding into the rooms of the ‘Wine Press’ – our home for the week. The ‘Wine Press’ is one of three…
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Rating: Excellent. The Wine Press – fabulous cottage in Crete. I have long wanted to re-visit Crete, having spent a weekend on the island twenty years ago. This time I would be there solo – for 5 days of self-indulgent relaxation. I envisaged sunshine, lazy lunches, long walks and beautiful…
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Rating: Excellent. The Wine Press is a delightful house on the outskirts of Gavalohori. Beautifully presented and providing a real home from home feel about it. The verandah was a haven for our breakfast each day and that glass of wine or 2 each night…
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Rating: Excellent. We stayed in the Wine Press House 14-28th June 2013 and had the most fantastic time. This was our third visit to Crete but first non-package. The house was equipped with everything we needed, it was very private with our own courtyard and large veranda….
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Rating: Excellent. We stayed in the Wine Press House, Gavalohori in June 2013, where we had the most fantastic time! We followed the directions that were sent to us and arrived at the house without a hitch. What can I say, there was everything we needed and more….
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