Kaldi's Traditional House

Κασταμονίτσα, Kastamonítsa, 70006, Greece – Great location - show map

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9.1
Scored 9.1
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Rated superb
16 reviews
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Kaldi's Traditional House

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  • Entire home
  • 764 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Private bathroom

Located in Kastamonítsa in the Crete region, Kaldi's Traditional House features a patio and inner courtyard views. The property is situated 33 km from The Palace of Knossos, 44 km from Heraklion Archaeological Museum and 45 km from Venetian Walls. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 30 km away. The holiday home is equipped with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a TV with cable channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. This holiday home also offers a balcony that doubles up as an outdoor dining area. At the holiday home, there is a dressing room for guests to change in. Acqua Plus Waterpark is 17 km from Kaldi's Traditional House, while The Crete Golf Club is 18 km away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 38 km from the accommodation.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 sofa beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.3
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
10
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  • János
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Everything was excellent, problems were solved quickly and successfully.”
  • François
    France France
    “IL s'agit d'une maison traditionnelle sur deux niveaux, plus une terrasse intérieure et une autre plus haut sur le toit de la maison. Le village est un peu isolé au centre de la Crète orientale, mais nous avons bien apprécié de trouver un lieu...”
  • Artūras
    Lithuania Lithuania
    “Puikus namas, puiki ramybės oazė, mėgstantiems trekingą didelės galimybės, malonūs ir draugiški vietiniai graikai, vynuogės ir frappe.”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Kalliopi Dilaveraki

9.2
9.2
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Kalliopi Dilaveraki
Stone-built and fully renovated, this two-storey traditional house is situated in the lively village of Kastamonitsa, at the foot of the Lasithi Range of Eastern Crete, not very far from the tourist areas. Far from the summer crowds but close to the sea side and areas of interest, this is where you may experience the extraordinary life of the mountain villages of Crete and original Cretan hospitality. It accommodates up to 5 persons sleeping in comfort in 3 separate rooms. In addition, there are 2 settees suitable for small children of up to 8 years of age. Bedding and towels are provided. A portable cot is available upon request. A bottle of virgin olive oil is offered for free. There is another entrance without steps. From this secondary entrance guests can carry their luggage without stairs. Parking is free on the streets of the village and outside of the main entrance of the house. Close at house, after pre-arrangement, you can have breakfast or day meals at "Ms. Amalias Place". Also at "Metohi House" (900m. away from Kaldi's) you can taste breaksfast or dinner (free use of swimming pool with breakfast/dinner). Only pre-arranged reservations, 1-2 days before, Ms.Katerina
Suggested beaches for swimming: At a distance of 20Km to the north lies the area of Chersonissos and its beautiful beaches, while Stalida is 27Km and Malia is 30Km from Kastamonitsa. These are organized beaches with shades and loungers. 40Km to the south you come across Keratokampos, a quite seaside village with little taverns on the beach, the vast Skouros beach with natural shade from trees, the beach of Listis, and many more, with crystal clear water. Places worth visiting: There is an abundance of places of interest within reach from Kastamonitsa. It is 26Km from the Lasithi plateau, and 33Km from Dikteon Cave where, according to Greek mythology, the goat Amaltheia nursed baby Zeus. Kastamonitsa is 1Km from the traditional village of Amariano with a century-old plane tree and stone water fountains. It is also 14,7Km from the Monastery of Panagia Kera, and 21,36Km from the Agarathos Monastery and less than 40km from the Minoan palaces of Malia and Knossos.
Hiking: There are several hiking routes at in the Lasithian mountains in the area of Kastamonitsa, leading to peaks, forests, and villages.From Kastamonitsa follow the ancient Minoan trail setting off at the rural church of St George in Mesada, which is fastest route to reach the Lasithi Plateau. Take an ascending path to reach the peak named Mikros Afentis at 1578m, with a small church of Christ, where you may take in views of both the Cretan and the Lybian sea. During the Pentecost, lively festivities in which everyone is welcome to participate, are held at this spot by the local shepherds. Other short hiking routes:Starting from the Lasithi plateau you may reach the peaks of Karfi at 1200m, Selena at 1559m, Megalos Afentis at 2141m, Spathi at 2148m, Lazarus at 2058, etc. You may also cross the forest of Selanako, and the gorge of Chavga. To the south, the Asterousia range, also known as the holy mountain of Crete involve trails leading to hermitages, cave-monasteries and tops peaks overlooking the Lybian sea, such as Kofinas at 1231m, beaches, canyoning, via ferrata, waterfalls, and much more.
Languages spoken: Greek,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Kaldi's Traditional House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
Parking
No parking available.
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Dressing room
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Cable channels
  • CD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Iron
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
Languages spoken
  • Greek
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

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Check-in

From 11:30 to 21:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 11:30 to 15:00

 

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prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

No cots or extra beds are available.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

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Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 01:00 and 04:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Kaldi's Traditional House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 01:00:00 and 04:00:00.

License number: 00000229936

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Kaldi's Traditional House

  • Check-in at Kaldi's Traditional House is from 11:30, and check-out is until 15:00.

  • Yes, Kaldi's Traditional House is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Kaldi's Traditional House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Kaldi's Traditional House is 100 yards from the centre of Kastamonítsa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Kaldi's Traditional House can accommodate the following group size:

      • 5 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Kaldi's Traditional House has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Kaldi's Traditional House on this page.

    • The prices at Kaldi's Traditional House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Kaldi's Traditional House on this page.