A recently renovated holiday home located in Knosós, Olive Grove Cottage Skalani features a garden. The air-conditioned accommodation is 5.3 km from The Palace of Knossos, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 8 km from Heraklion Archaeological Museum. The holiday home with a terrace and mountain views features 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. A private entrance leads guests into the holiday home, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and fruits. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. The holiday home has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Venetian Walls is 8.6 km from the holiday home, while Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 16 km away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 4 km from Olive Grove Cottage Skalani.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.2
High score for Knosós
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  • Andreea
    Romania Romania
    Authenticity, friendly host, was an old cottage but made very conformable in the middle of the olive tree orchard
  • Tim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had the most warm of welcomes, the house is beautiful and the garden a paradise. The home made cheese pies and cakes on arrival were very welcome as was the local wine. Our excellent host Ierini gave us good advice about eating in nearby...
  • Sheenna
    United States United States
    The property is beautiful. The home is very welcoming and very tastefully done. It is the perfect spot to unwind and relax. The hosts are as perfect as it gets. We loved all the goodies and extras they have available for you. We would highly...
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Ειρήνη

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Ειρήνη
Olive Grove is the ultimate choice if you opt for privacy and serenity. It's a cosy, comfortable little cottage surrounded by 20 acres of olive and pomegranates trees. Olive Grove is located near traditional villages,wineries and beautiful sandy beaches.
Hi! We are Kostas and Eirini! Our ultimate goal is to offer our guests unforgettable moments of relaxation and serenity. For us olive grove is not just a home. It is a big part of our hearts! We love travelling, we absolutely adore animals and we like meeting people from all around the world. We are looking forward to offer the hospitality for which Crete and Greece are so well know. Please, do contact us in case you need assistance or any kind of info during your stay! We can also recommend you a variety of activities,day trips and restaurants! Early check in based on your arrival is possible and so is late check out, just let us know.
Olive Grove Cottage is located just 2km from the village of Skalani and only 8-10 minutes drive from the archeological site of Knossos.
Languages spoken: Greek,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Olive Grove Cottage Skalani
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Cleaning products
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Slippers
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area
    • Desk
    Media & Technology
    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Flat-screen TV
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Clothes rack
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Sun terrace
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Food & Drink
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Outdoor & View
    • Inner courtyard view
    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Reception services
    • Private check-in/check-out
    Miscellaneous
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    Languages spoken
    • Greek
    • English

    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

    Olive Grove Cottage Skalani takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00

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

    Check-out

    From 11:30 to 12:00

     

    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.

    Damage policy

    If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to EUR 250 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    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

    0 - 3 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    1 cot available upon request.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    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.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Pets

    Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

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

    Please inform Olive Grove Cottage Skalani 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.

    If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to € 250 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

    License number: 00001764329

    Legal information

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

    FAQs about Olive Grove Cottage Skalani

    • Olive Grove Cottage Skalani offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

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

      • Check-in at Olive Grove Cottage Skalani is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

      • Olive Grove Cottage Skalani is 0.7 miles from the centre of Knosós. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • Olive Grove Cottage Skalani has the following number of bedrooms:

        • 2 bedrooms

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

      • Olive Grove Cottage Skalani can accommodate the following group size:

        • 5 guests

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

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

      • Yes, Olive Grove Cottage Skalani is popular with guests booking family stays.