Kamihis Farm House Experience

Zaros square, Zarós, 70002, Greece – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.6/10! <small>(score from <b>182</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
182 reviews

This property is more than simply a farm stay. Our hosts were so warm, welcoming and passionate about show casing the traditional Cretan way of life. The property was superb and had everything we could have wanted. The location in a secluded mountain valley with a working farm was superb.

Jeff Australia
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Kamihis Farm House Experience

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Offering a garden and garden view, Kamihis Farm House Experience is situated in Zarós, 43 km from Heraklion Archaeological Museum and 46 km from The Palace of Knossos. The property has lake and river views, and is 42 km from Venetian Walls. Staff on-site can arrange a shuttle service. Some units have a terrace and/or a balcony with mountain views and an outdoor dining area. At the farm stay, units include a private bathroom. Guests at the farm stay will be able to enjoy activities in and around Zarós, like hiking. The farm stay has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Phaistos is 21 km from Kamihis Farm House Experience, while Museum of Cretan Ethnology is 21 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International, 45 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

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1 large double bed
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1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.6
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    Jeff
    Australia Australia
    “This property is more than simply a farm stay. Our hosts were so warm, welcoming and passionate about show casing the traditional Cretan way of life. The property was superb and had everything we could have wanted. The location in a secluded...”
  • Paige
    Australia Australia
    “Authentic, aesthetically so so beautiful. Location is breath taking.”
  • Omer
    Israel Israel
    “Michaelis and his wife are great hosts. Gave us real creatian experience. Bueutifull villa in the middle of nature”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Michalis Papadovasilakis

9.9
9.9
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Michalis Papadovasilakis
Kamihis Farm House Experience is a newly built house, built in the original traditional way, just like the old time hand-worked houses of the region. Each stone has the character and the love of the owner.Right away the visitor is feeling the soul of the mansion that perfectly harmonizes with the local element of the Cretan land. Stone, wood, earth. It is a truly ecological home not only because of the materials used in the building, but also in the way the visitor will experience his stay. No electricity and modern facilities! It is located 3 kilometers from Zaros Village, at the foot of the mountain Curtes where archaeological finds have been found. The water comes from the sources of the village Zaros that is awarded as the number one in the world. Interior lighting is done with olive oil lamps, candles and oil lamps like the people used to do in the past. Externally there is subtle illumination by using a photovoltaic system. The shower is done with the bucket and the pot by heating the water on a gas stove so we consume less water and energy We offer handmade olive oil soap as well as herbal massage oil You can participate in our Kamihis farm activities (extra charge)
I am Michalis Papadovasilakis, a lover of the cretan tradition and the ecological way of life. The Cretans always knew how to survive using only what they needed. That is how they were the more long living people of the Mediteranean. This is what I have always wanted for me and my family. To eat what i can grow in my fields, to create a handmade house with natural materials, to consume what i really need and not more. Respect to the natural resources, the water, the wood, respect to the plants and the wild birds and animals. Kamihis Farm House Experience gives the chanse to every person who wants to feel how the people used to live in the crete of the last century. No electricity, no modern faucets.. Only oil lamps and candles, the moonlight, and the wonderful natural sounds. It was a dream that came true and i want to share it with people around the world who share the same philosophy.
1)Zaros is a town with 2,215 inhabitants. The village is more widely known forthe homonymous bottled water (natural or carbonated) that has been on the market for the last twenty years. Zaros is located on the southern slopes of Mount Samari, which is a branch of Psiloritis mountain. 2)Kurtes, located south of Zaros.Apart from the farming character of the settlement, a pottery tradition survived until the beginning of the last century. In the area south and west of the three-hill of Kourtokefala significant archaeological traces and ancient tombs of the Late Minoan era have been found. Ask for information for hiking. 3)The forest of Rouvas, in the gorge of Saint Nicholas, is an important ecosystem of holly trees of national interest where you can hike 4)The artificial lake of Zaros or Votomos located on the southern slopes of Psiloritis, just 1km north of Zaros 5)The Folklore and Geological Museum of Zaros is located next to the church of St. George in Zaros and is housed in a traditional Cretan house 6)Vrontissi monastery is located near Vorizia Gorge, between the villages Zaros and Vorizia. The area has panoramic views 7)Matala- Kommos- Kalamaki and Agiofarago beaches 30'
Languages spoken: Greek,English

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Facilities of Kamihis Farm House Experience
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Private bathroom
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Live music/performance
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Wellness
  • Foot bath
Languages spoken
  • Greek
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Kamihis Farm House Experience takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 20:00

Check-out

From 09:00 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.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 5 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 5 and older are allowed)

Payments by Booking.com

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 15:00 and 16:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Please inform Kamihis Farm House Experience 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.

Quiet hours are between 15:00:00 and 16:00:00.

License number: 00001768714

FAQs about Kamihis Farm House Experience

  • Check-in at Kamihis Farm House Experience is from 16:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Kamihis Farm House Experience offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Foot bath
    • Walking tours
    • Cooking class
    • Live music/performance

  • The prices at Kamihis Farm House Experience may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Kamihis Farm House Experience is 50 yards from the centre of Zarós. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Kamihis Farm House Experience include:

    • Double
    • Tent