Villa Bellevue

If you're in need of a relaxing, adult-only retreat with amazing views and comfortable facilities, look no further than Bellevue Village! George and Fofi are such wonderful hosts and accommodated our every need during our stay. George and his son even cooked us delicious dinners at their amazingly-situated restaurant at the top of the complex on several nights, with panoramic views of the nearby Lagaria and Agia Palegia beaches below. Walking to the first beach is a simple 5-minute stroll from the complex (give it 15-minutes and a few leg stretches on the way back, however!), and you can walk to Agia Palegia in roughly 20-25 minutes to explore a more comprehensive list of restaurants and shops. However, we much preferred the scenery and tranquility of the much-nearer Lagaria beach, which has amazing marine life if you fancy a snorkel and a good selection of restaurants for locally-caught fresh fish, moussaka, pizza, and more. The Bellevue Village pool is open from roughly 8:30am-8:15pm and is very welcome after a scorching day sunbathing or reading a book in the hammock. The apartments have AC, a fan, a fridge, and a small kitchenette fitted with two hobs, pans, a kettle, and all the necessary crockery to cook your own meals. We also hired a car from Motor Sun (another great recommendation from George) and had no issues whatsoever - it was very straightforward. Just be mindful that they will likely deliver the car to you with only one bar of fuel left and you need to return it with the same level if you don't want to lose out on some cash. I can't recommend Bellevue Village enough. Everything you'll need for a relaxing stay is situated nearby, and George and Fofi are some of the kindest, most hard-working, and helpful hosts we've ever stayed with. We have no doubt that we will be back in the future! Thanks so much for having us - Tom and Esther x

I was blown away by Bellevue Village, it exceeded all of our expectations! George and Fofi could not have been more welcoming, and could not do enough to make our stay relaxing and happy. They are the kindest, friendliest and most generous people, and made our stay so special! I even left a skirt behind and they managed to find it and were prepared to post it to us in England! The apartment was beautiful, spotlessly clean, stayed very cool in the heat, and the view from our large balcony and the whole plot was breathtaking. We had the pool to ourselves most days, or shared with a few quiet, friendly couples. The whole experience was pure bliss! We looked at hundreds of holiday accommodation options, and I am SO happy that we chose this. The value for money is incredible, I felt as though I was in a 5* hotel, with so many thoughtful touches. The beach, small supermarket and several tavernas are a 10-15 minute walk down the hill, and it's only a half hour walk to Agia Pelagia, if you want more tourist attractions. I cannot recommend Bellvue Village enough, and we will 100% be back. If you're hesitating to book, don't! You won't regret staying here.

Spending time at Bellevue is like being in relaxation paradise, from the welcome you receive on arrival from George and Fofi, to the wonderfully authentic accomodation, you really to feel like you’ve arrived in Crete, and it’s time to unwind. Perfect for couples, this place will not disappoint!