Featuring garden views, Bendeni Cottage provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 45 km from Archaeological Museum of Rethymno. With inner courtyard views, this accommodation offers a patio. Outdoor dining is also possible at the holiday home. The spacious holiday home with a terrace and mountain views features 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a shower. The comfortable, air-conditioned accommodation also comes with soundproofing and a fireplace. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. The holiday home has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Ancient City of Aptera is 2.4 km from Bendeni Cottage, while Conference Centre of MAICh is 10 km away. The nearest airport is Chania International, 21 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

FREE parking!


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.7
High score for Megála Khoráfia
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  • Sophia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful peaceful location with a great view. Andreas left lots of things to make our stay comfortable. The house is fantastic.
  • Kathrin
    Germany Germany
    Wirklich besondere Unterkunft mit viel Charme und in einer tollen Lage.
  • A
    Alois
    Germany Germany
    Der Ort Aptera ist ideal, um den Westen Kretas zu erkunden. Dazu kommen noch gute Tavernen, die mit einen kleinen Spaziergang erreichbar sind. Man wohnt hier mitten in der Natur. Im Nachbargrundstück sind Hühner, die sich morgens zusammen mit...
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.

Host Information

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10
Host review score
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An authentic, 400 year-old Cretan house, traditionally restored with much love and care by the owner himself. The property is nestled in the foothills of Aptera, at walking distance from the village center, beside the olive grove and is surrounded by a tall dry-stone wall offering the necessary calm, privacy and relaxation. The main gate opens to a stepped, paved pathway leading up to the shaded courtyard and the house. Featuring breathtaking views to the White Mountains, the house offers two bedrooms, one bathroom with shower, a living room and a well-equipped kitchen, combining traditional architecture with modern comfort. Architectural features of the time, such as the wood-burning oven, the built-in clay pots' alcove etc, have all been preserved intact while amenities of today's living have been integrated with respect to the history of the house. The architecture of the building is complemented by old artifacts of everyday life, embroideries and pottery, making your stay a journey through time and history. The outdoor sitting-area is embraced by the tall, dry-stone wall and pots with local herbs and flowers.
Languages spoken: English,French,Italian

Property surroundings

Facilities of Bendeni Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
Internet
No internet access available.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Pub crawls
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Transport
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
Languages spoken
  • English
  • French
  • Italian

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Bendeni Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 00:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

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

Check-out

From 07:00 to 10:30

 

Cancellation/
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.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Bendeni Cottage 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.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

License number: 00000519182

Legal information

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

FAQs about Bendeni Cottage

  • Check-in at Bendeni Cottage is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • Bendeni Cottage 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 Bendeni Cottage on this page.

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

  • Bendeni Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

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

  • Bendeni Cottage is 1,050 yards from the centre of Megála Khoráfia. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Bendeni Cottage on this page.

  • Yes, Bendeni Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Bendeni Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Pub crawls