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In the lush valley of Amari in Crete, just 38 kilometers from Rethymno, lies a unique agrotourism unit, Ā«PANAKRON ESTATEĀ. In a location of great natural beauty, very close to a large number of historical sites, the facilities are spread over a total area of 53 sq. km, including 5 furnished residences, a tavern-coffee shop, a pool, as well as basketball and volleyball courts. Both the interior and exterior facilities of the estate can be used for social and professional events.
ĀPANAKRON ESTATEĀ is an ideal destination for both one-day breaks, as well as longer stays. The fenced gardens create a safe environment for families with children, while the taverna serves delicious dishes based on recipes from Crete and Amari, using only wholesome local produce and fruit and vegetables grown with minimal watering. The residential complex is built on the north-eastern end of the estate, with a view of Mt. Psiloritis, Mt. Samitos and Mt. Kendros. The complex is very close to the pool, the tavern and the car park, and consists of 5 independent cottages in maisonette style that can accommodate 2 to 5 people each. They combine features of traditional architecture with modern materials and comforts, offering visitors a pleasant stay. The earthy tones, wood beam roofs, wooden furniture and stone-built sofas create a feeling of warmth and tranquillity. Each one has an open plan kitchen, living room, WC and attic with a double bed and a spacious veranda. The living room is complete with a fireplace, a dining table, a stone-built sofa that can also serve as a single bed and a wooden sofa that opens into two single beds. All of them have air conditioning, heating, fully equipped kitchenette and mini bar, a mini stereo system, an LCD satellite TV, telephone and free internet connection. ĀPANAKRON ESTATEĀ is at the heart of one of the richest in water and greenest areas in Crete, with a number of natural habitats, as well as countless archaeological sites and the highest number of Byzantine monuments in the island. Visitors can choose from a variety of activities to acquaint themselves with the nature and culture of Amari. It is characterized by its varied terrain, the result of faults that fragmented the hard rocks. Abrupt cliffs, inaccessible caves and impressive gorges surprise our visitors. What differentiates Amari from every other area on Crete, however, is the abundance of water, which creates the conditions for the development of rich flora, including a variety of endemic plants, bushes and trees; this is particularly important for several of the animal populations of the mountains. The regions of Mt. Psiloritis, Mt. Kendros and Mt. Samitos are nesting grounds for large birds of prey, such as the endangered harrier eagle, which hunt in the plain of Amari, using the high sharp cliffs as their base. |
19 May 2012
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| Ref: PANAKRON ESTATE |
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| Location: Sxoli Asomaton |
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| Region: Rethymnon |
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| Type: House |
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| max. 4 persons |
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| Airconditioning - included |
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| 1 bedrooms |
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| Holiday Type | Alternative Tourism , OFFER A , |
| Property Activities | Basket Ball , Volleyball , |
| Property Facilities | Swimming Pool , Taverna , Kafenion , Parking area , |
| Room Facilities | Telephone , Satelite TV , FirePlace , Stereo , Airconditioning - included , Mini bar , dining table , Internet connection , LCD - TV , Heating , |
| Area Facilities | Historic area , |
| Kitchen Facilities | Fully equipped kitchenette , |
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1. PAYMENT
In order to confirm your booking, we require that you send a deposit of 20 % of the total cost of the accommodation by cheque or payment to our bank account.
The remaining balance must be received by us no less than 30 days prior to departure. Should full payment not be received by this date we reserve the right to cancel the booking and issue cancellation charges as indicated hereunder. When a booking is made within 30 days of departure, full payment should be made at the time of booking confirmation.
2. ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation is reserved for the use of the people whose names are given at the time of the booking. If you wish to add members to your party, you should advise us in writing, and enclose any payment due. Accommodation is available to you at the earliest between l pm and 5 pm on the date of arrival, and we would appreciate that you check out by l0 am on the date of departure. The accommodation cost includes electricity, linen, towels, and cleaning, the latter being provided at least once per week. Any damage or breakage should be reported and appropriate payment made to the local agent, prior to your departure. We reserve the right to charge for breakage and damage not reported and discovered later. In the unlikely event that we are unable to provide the accommodation booked, we reserve the right to substitute an alternative of a sirnilar standard.
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a. Apartments & Villas
Notification Cancellation Charge
ā¢ More than 30 days before the beginning of the rental period Deposit only
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Notification Cancellation Charge
ā¢ More than 30 days before the beginning of the rental period Deposit only
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4. CHANGES
Should you wish to make changes to your confirmed booking we will do our best to assist you. A fee of 10 ā¬ may be required to cover administrative charges.
5. LIABILITIES
Your booking is subject to the terms and conditions of companies or persons that supply services to us. We have taken a11 reasonable care in selecting the accommodation and compiling the information, but since we arrange accommodation through third parties, changes do sometimes occur. If we consider that your holiday may be affected we will endeavour to inform you prior to your departure. We shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising in connection with a holiday, caused by any matter outside our reasonable control. We do not accept liability for the cancellation of your holiday as a result of force majeure, war, threat of war, riots, terrorist activity, industrial disputes, natural disasters, acts of government, closure of airports or similar events beyond our reasonable control. We cannot be held liable for any failure in public utilities nor can we accept liability for any inconvenience, discomfort or annoyance you may suffer, due to construction projects being carned out on properties over which we have no control.
6. COMPLAINTS
Your holiday enjoyment is of prime importance to us. In the event that you have cause for complaint whilst on holiday you must immediately report the matter to our nearest office ĆÆn Crete, (details of which are given in your travel documents) so that our local office staff and suppliers will have the opportunity to resolve the matter on the spot.
Until we are aware of a problem or complaint we cannot begin to resolve it. If you remain dissatisfied we require that you put your complaint in writing to us before your departure from Crete. We do not accept liability for claims received outside this period.
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8. CONDITIONS
Non-compliance with one part of the contract does not affect the entire contract. When accepting your booking, it will be understood that you are agreeing to these Booking Conditions on behalf of a11 members of your party.
First visit?
If you have never been to Crete, and do not know where to start your search, we suggest that you embark on our āvirtual tourā of Crete (Ā« Discover Crete Ā»). A short description of the main villages and towns is offered here, which should assist you in your choice, although we must warn you that Crete abounds in natural and archaeological sites worth a visit! The standard rental period per accommodation is one week, but for those with limited time, and a desire to explore, we also offer 7 or 14 day round trips. Do feel free to contact us for advice or suggestions
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2. Select the accommodation of interest to you, and send us your request for availability or booking confirmation, using the form provided on each accommodation page. If you have more than one request, you may either send a separate form for each selection, or send us a list of the properties of interest to you using the e-mail address info@alpha-omegaonline.net
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