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Swallow Cottage, Episkopi, Central Crete
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    This wonderfully restored large traditional villa is situated 20minute drive from Heraklion airport and is tucked away on the hill side of the
    Northern coast. Set in a friendly and tranquil traditional village steeped in history, Swallow Cottage stands in lush gardens, with fruit orchards
    and olive  groves. The private pool has a large terraced area, with outdoor furniture and a  traditional stone BBQ. The villa is named after the
    swallows which nest in the area, and can be seen swooping over the garden throughout the day.

    This large villa sleeps up to 8 people and has been beautifully furnished with  Cretan art and antiques and traditional woven carpets. There are three large
    bedrooms plus a sleeping gallery, reminiscent of the days when the animals slept on the ground floor of the houses.

    On the lower floor there is a large dining room. The living room has TV/DVD and stereo and the  lower sitting room houses a large library of English
    books. The fully equipped kitchen, contains  all the modern appliances expected to make your stay more comfortable.

    The tree lined inner court yard houses a traditional Cretan stone oven and the securely covered original well. This traditional villa is a beautiful
    character residence, close to historical sights of interest such as Knossos Palace,the nearest beach is a 10 minute drive away.  The central location
    makes  a great base for exploring the east and west of the island.

    Car hire is strongly recommended for this accommodation
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                                                                          Prices 2012


                                 Low Season                                   Mid Season                               High Season
                              April / May/ October                    June / September                          July / August

    2 - 4 persons                   £ 1599                                       £ 1675                                        £ 2599

    5-6 persons                     £ 1799                                       £ 1995                                        £ 2895

    7-8 persons                     £ 2350                                       £ 2325                                        £ 3275
The Village

The village dates back to the second Byzantine period on Crete. During this time the bishop seat of the coastal village Hersonissos was moved
further inland.  There are many small Byzantine churches with frescoes from the Cretan School of Renaissance (14th/15th century) are found in
and around the village.

Minoan finds from the 2nd millennium B.C. have been discovered around the area.Two important places of
Minoan worship the Eileithyia cave and the Skotino cave are not far away.

The main source of income is from agriculture. Olive groves and vineyards surround the villages. Life moves with a different pace compared to
the coastal tourist areas. This is Crete the way it was and the way it is meant to be.
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