KAMARI

We have just returned from a week at Kamares Houses. This was my 2nd visit, having been 20 years ago and I was pleased to find very little has changed in that time, including the lovely owners. We travelled with our 14yr old son who loved it as much as we did. Kamares houses are located in the village of Maheri, perched on a cliffside in the spectacular Cretan mountains but within short drive of nice local beaches. The site dating back to 14th century has been lovingly renovated by the current owners Kostas and Roula. It is brimming with beautiful plants and fruit trees, and features a gorgeous arching courtyard. We had the pool area mostly to ourselves (with the exception of 2 lovely Parisian ladies) despite it being a shared pool and in peak of summer hols. Our accommodation, a 2 bedroom apartment, was perfect for us in every way. We had everything we needed in our rooms and kitchenette, the linen smelt delightful, the views from our balcony were amazing looking over the bougainvillea into the hills and onto the sea at Souda bay. We were provided with bottled water, and the tastiest homegrown oranges, tomatoes, grapes and figs. Nikos kept us topped up with fresh fruit and smiles whenever he saw us. The villagers are all very welcoming and Maheri now has a taverna cooking BBQ meats open at the weekend which not only provides delicious food, but lovely atmosphere and backdrop. There are many great tavernas thst Roula recommended to us, they were only a short drive away for the remaining weekdays. We have returned feeling very refreshed. Thank you Roula, Kostas, Nikos. X

A magnificent house where we spent three wonderful days. Our hosts pointed out places to visit, shared anecdotes about this beautifully preserved region, and the breakfast was a true feast. If we were to return to Crete one day, this is where we would come back.

Absolutely loved staying here. The building is beautiful, the apartments well equipped and the hosts went out of their way to make sure we felt welcome. The view from the pool was stunning. If you stay here, take the homemade breakfast option - just lovely. Definitely recommended.