An authentic, 400 year-old Cretan house, traditionally restored with much love a 'Bendeni' Authentic Cretan Cottage Entire cottage vacation rental 17710191
An authentic, 400 year-old Cretan house, traditionally restored with much love and care by the owner himself. Rich in history and artifacts, "Bendeni" is a secret hideaway for guests seeking calm and privacy out of the ordinary, yet within easy reach to Chania's historic center, sandy or pebbled beaches, antiquities and attractions.
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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 'Bendeni' Authentic Cretan Cottage Entire cottage vacation rental best price 17710191
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Combining history, culture, a varied coastline, traditional cuisine and a great landscape, Aptera makes an ideal holiday destination, whatever the season.
- In 6 min. walk from the house, at the village's meeting point, you'll find 3 tavernas and a coffee shop with great views towards the White Mountains There is also a mini market for your supplies
- At a distance of just 1,5km uphill, one can visit the ancient city of Aptera, one of the most important cities - states of Crete, already mentioned in the Linear B tablets (14th - 13th century BC). The city’s greatest peak was the early Hellenistic period (late 4th -. 3rd century BC) yet it had been constantly inhabited till late byzantine era. In the center of the ancient city, above the Roman Cisterns, one can visit the Byzantine Monastery of St. John, which is already mentioned in the Chronicle of 1181 AD, and little further away, a castle founded by the Turkish conquerors to suppress the Cretan revolution.<