Although Georgioupolis with its lovely sandy beaches is now a thriving seaside resort it still retains a pleasing rural ambiance and leisurely pace of life. Numerous tavernas and cafes surround the bustling village square whilst in little side streets you will find a number of small shops selling jewelery and local pottery. Down by the river the fishermen with their boats and nets add a tangy whiff of the sea to the village atmosphere and here it is possible to hire a boat and paddle upstream towards Lake Kournas spotting turtles and fish as they drift by. In Vrisses, huge Plane trees line the road where you will find mini-markets, a bank and a bakery (do try the cheese pies). Of a morning time this is a bustling little town, but by mid-day the pace slows and the tavernas spread their tables out towards the banks of the river Voutakis, where you can relax in the shade and enjoy a bowl of creamy local yogurt and honey, for which this area is famous.
At The Front Of The Villa:
At The Front Of The Villa: A rustic covered veranda with polished table and cushioned bench seating overlooks the pool and from here a door opens directly into the cozy living area with two large Cretan sofas, a handsome antique dresser and a traditional stone fireplace housing a state of the art glass fronted fire. Through a striking stone archway, the spacious turquoise fitted kitchen comes complete with all the necessities of modern living including a dishwasher, washing machine, full electric cooker, fridge freezer and microwave. In one corner are a table and chairs for impromptu meals, whilst French windows on the other side lead to a small shaded terrace with patio furniture and a barbecue.
Off An Inner Hallway:
One double and one twin bedroom both with French windows to their own patio and garden areas on opposite sides of the house. The double bedroom has a smart en-suit shower room, whilst opposite the twin bedroom is a full bathroom, extravagantly equipped with a turbo massage bath. There is also a small single bedroom opposite the double. If you are squeezing in a sixth person, the twin bedroom has a further single bed romantically set in the eaves and reached by its own fairly steep small staircase, although we would not recommend its use by children under 4.
Golf:
Surround the villa and set into the lawn is a sparkling blue mosaic tiled pool measuring 8m x 4m, with a small children’s pool at one end. The village square in Maza is just a short stroll away and boasts a taverna and ancient Byzantine church. For wonderful yogurt, day to day shopping and a few simple tavernas the village of Vrisses is just 2 km away, whilst for a day on the beach and a really wide choice of tavernas, Georgioupolis is the place to head for.
