Jacques Poot (1953) an architect, cook and artist. Since 2006, Jacques was following artcourses in Amsterdam. Hans Rutten (1952) was a television producer and director. Our goal now Our life unfolded in a way that invited to reflect on the motives and the meaning of things around us. We decided in 2008 to share this with others. That ment we had to to stop the things we were doing in the Netherlands. In 2012 we started in our Hotel Bed and Breakfast Villa Dio Petres. And we started an Academy in Crete for philosophy courses (in Dutch).

A comfortable room in the most beautiful part of Crete B&B Hotel Villa Dio Petres is centrally located in the quiet and beautiful landscape of Eastern Crete! Head out after a well-organized breakfast. To the Lasithi plateau with the intriguing birth cave of Zeus. Or visit the beautifully situated excavation of the Doric city of Lato. Relax in the beautiful mountain village of Kritsa. And the lively town of Agios Nikolaos and the lovely sandy beach of Ammoudara, with a good fish tavern, are a 15-minute drive away. For hikers there is Kritsa's favorite gorge and we have a series of beautiful and unknown hiking trails available for you (digital), varying in duration from 1 to 3 hours. Then enjoy the breathtaking view of mountains, olive groves and the Bay of Mirambello from your spacious terrace. Your comfortable room is whisper-quiet and sustainably cooled or heated. Choose a delicious Cretan meal in one of the three excellent taverns and restaurants of our authentic mountain village Kroustas. Within 300 meters walking distance! The next day the sunrise is an experience! You are very welcome with us! Jacques Poot and Hans Rutten

Listen to the wind and the tinkling of goat bells. Villa Dio Petres is the ideal place to unwind. You can walk here beautifully, but there are no signs anywhere. That is why we are happy to provide you with digital walking routes for your smartphone. Explore the story of the Doric city of Lato and in the Byzantine chapel Panagia Kera. Enjoy traditional dining in the good local restaurants that call themselves 'paradosiako', accept a glass of raki when people invite you for a warm conversation. Discover the beautiful and, by the altitude, cool mountains. Cool down in sparkling blue seawater and enjoy wonderful sandy beaches with charming tavernas at a distance of about 13 kilometers from Villa Dio Petres.