Saveriako

• Sleeps: 2-5 per apt
• Bedrooms: 1-2 per apt
• Bathrooms: 1 per apt
• Minimum stay: 5 nights

Nestled on the northern coast of Crete, the fishing village of Agia Pelagia is quaint and scenic, surrounded by rolling hills, sheltered bays, and idyllic golden-sand beaches.

Agia Pelagia is such a special place that Saveriako, an Italian-born chef and a confirmed globetrotter, fell head-over-heels in love. He and his family immediately set about transforming a derelict farm into a magical, slow-lane retreat to share with guests looking to escape life’s hectic whirlwind.

Choose from five beautiful apartments, all set in the heart of an olive grove. Each apartment boasts its own uniquely rustic style, with vibrant pieces of well-chosen art, hand-crafted accessories, and cleverly upcycled furnishings, all in colours that reflect the traditional Greek blue-and-white.

Coupled with fresh sea views, you’ll feel as though you’ve arrived in heaven itself!

Perfect for a family, the mesmerising loft-style apartment sleeps five guests, while a second haven boasts two double bedrooms.  Last but by no means least are three boutique-style hideaways, each with one double bedroom that makes them ideal for romantic couples.

As you might imagine, you’ll have plenty of al fresco space for relaxing, laughing with your loved ones over a glass of wine, and engaging your creative soul in reading, writing, and art… whatever happens to take your fancy!

This is life in the slow lane, so if all you feel like doing is curling up in the hammock with a good book, or savouring fresh coffee on the flower-strewn veranda with paradise views of the sea, then what of it?

At a glance

• A relaxed eco-farm retreat with accommodation for couples, friends, and families, beautifully nestled amongst olive groves in the scenic Cretan fishing village of Agia Pelagia.
• There are five apartments: one sleeping 5 guests, one 4 guests, and 3 with one double bedroom.
• Each apartment is lovingly furnished with handcrafted and upcycled materials. Some also feature self-contained kitchen facilities and a balcony with sea views.
• Saveriako and his family offer traditional Greek cooking classes, with fresh ingredients taken from the on-site vegetable garden and home-made olive oil.
• The village is nearby, teeming with shops, restaurants and taverns. There are plenty of beaches and historic sites to discover nearby.

Features

• Dog Friendly
• Family Friendly
• Seaside Breaks

More information

But for those in the mood for learning something new, Saveriako offers traditional cooking classes for his guests. You’ll help to create mouth-watering Greek country cuisine, with ingredients taken fresh from the on-site vegetable garden and olive groves.

If you can tear yourselves away, you’ll also find plenty to see and do in the friendly, bustling village itself, which is teeming with cafés, restaurants, and taverns to weave your way in and out of.

There’s a wide selection of beaches to roll out your towel on too, of course, from the popular Agia Pelagia Bay, to tranquil, sheltered coves that are only accessible by boat or on foot.

Meanwhile, if you’re thirsty for heritage and culture, you can pay a visit to the village’s ancient monastery ruins, or the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion nearby.

However you decide to spend your days, you’ll hear the charms of Saveriako calling you home by early evening, as the golden sun begins its blazing descent over the glistening horizon.

Things to note

Pets are permitted by prior arrangement only. Children are welcome. Transfers, excursions, and car rental can be arranged on site.