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Villa Kynthia is one of the most historically charming guesthouses in Crete.
The building is a remarkable example of neoclassical architecture with local characteristics of the last century. This is why it is included by the Greek Ministry of Culture in the listed historic buildings.
Korinna and Antonis Miliarakis drove to the decision to become the new owners and to preserve it, after the memorable special time they spent for some years there, as a holiday residence. Therefore in 1991 they restored it.
The four rooms on the first floor have wooden floors, ceilings with wooden beams or wooden paneling, beds with wrought iron canopies, faded Persian carpets, beautiful antique wardrobes, and antique washbasins.
Like the ground floor apartment with an entrance opposite the pool, ideal for a family.
In the inner courtyard and garden, you can indulge in a high-quality breakfast made with fresh, locally-sourced organic products.
The breakfast buffet is served downstairs in the kitchen on the ground floor. You can relish your meal in the cool shade of the pine tree while enjoying an assortment of cakes, cereals, cookies, fresh orange juice, yogurt, honey, cheese, ham, Corrina’s homemade jams, scrambled eggs, and a delectable homemade cheesecake from Gianna.
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