Lily's Cottage

Tsesmes , Platanes, 74100, Greece – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 10.0/10! <small>(score from <b>18</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.9
Scored 9.9
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
18 reviews
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a stone walkway leading to a house with a pool at Lily's Cottage in Platanes
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Lily's Cottage

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  • Entire home
  • 646 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • City view
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • Swimming Pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi

Set 6 km from Historical and Folk Art Museum in Réthymno Town, this villa features a garden with a seasonal outdoor pool and a barbecue. The air-conditioned unit is 1 km from the nearest beach. There is a seating area, a dining area and a kitchen. Towels and bed linen are available in this villa. Other facilities at Lily's Cottage include a sun terrace. Venetian Harbour is 6 km from Lily's Cottage, while Centre of Byzantine Art is 6 km from the property. Chania International Airport is 78 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

FREE private parking!

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Availability

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

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.7
Location
10
Free WiFi
10
High score for Platanes
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  • Maria
    Finland Finland
    “Excellent service and host! Lily is a wonderful person and her Cottage has everything you need. Fully equipped kitchen, very good beds, cozy and functional seating area, terrace and patio. The garden is so beautiful and the pool clean and big...”
  • Dariusz
    Poland Poland
    “Everything about this cottage is really 10/10, location is great, close enough to the city, within 1 km there is everything you need (restaurants, supermarket, bakery and so on) and still it is isolated from neighbours so it’s very quiet and...”
  • Jackie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The cottage has everything you need for a wonderful holiday. The garden is beautiful, with lots of places to sit and relax/ read/ eat. The location is just out of the town, on a hill with glorious views and there are a few spots to eat within...”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Λιλη

10
10
Host review score
Host review score
Λιλη
Lily’s cottage features two cozy double bedrooms with very comfortable bedding and fine quality linens. In between the bedrooms is a stylish bathroom with a shower cabin. A sliding door in the hallway separates the sleeping quarters from the living room and kitchen area to ensure quiet and privacy. Mix and match furniture with ethnic tones and a modern fireplace give the spacious living room a homey feeling. The adjacent open plan kitchen is fully equipped with all necessary appliances and cookware. This north side of the house also offers unobstructed sea views of the Cretan sea and the Platanias plain. In the Southern part of the house, overlooking the olive grove, are the two bedrooms (one with a double bed and the other with an option of two singles or a double). Great consideration was given to the choise of mattresses and pillows, as we strongly believe that our primary service is to provide comfortable restful sleep. Between the two bedrooms is the bathroom that features a large shower and a washing machine. However, the great advantage of this amazing villa is really its external area. The 25m2 swimming pool invites the guests to relax on the sun beds and enjoy the sun
I was born and raised in Rethymno, a picturesque town on the north coast of Crete. At Athens University I studied ancient Greek philosophy, a fascinating subject, but which I never used in my professional life. I was employed by a leading Greek bank for twenty years, the last six as a branch manager. I consider my involvement in tourism a challenge. I hope to promote the beauty of Crete and I will meet people from a variety of countries and cultures who I will do my utmost to offer all the information necessary to make their holiday here an enjoyable and unforgettable experience. I myself love travelling abroad. I have often been to many European cities. Travelling is enormously educational, as it gives you the opportunity to get to know the tradition and cuisines of different countries, as well as visiting important museums and art galleries. I also enjoy cooking. I invariably use organic products when cooking for my family. I am a great admirer of the Greek poet Cavafy. My favourite poems are The City and the First Step! Animals are a great weakness of mine. I have a 4-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, called Romeo, because of whom I became a vegetarian.
The cottage is located in an olive grove in a region with the Turkish name Cesme. The position of the residence up on a hill provides unobstructed view to the Cretan Sea and the Plain of Platanias, an area with many high quality hotels, restaurants, bars, pop art shops etc. The nearest sandy beach is only 1 km away. The area is particularly suitable for guests interested in hiking. Just outside the property there is a path leading to “Maroulas”, a traditional village with Venetian color and about 5 km inland is the picturesque , green gorge of Mili with the abandoned village located by the torrent. At a distance of about 16 km lies the historic Arkadi monastery a monument of self-sacrifice in 1866 during the fight for liberation from the ottoman occupancy. In a distance of 800 meters from the property there is a bus station to Rethymno with 10 daily services. The nearest sandy beach is about 1 km from the property - about 15 minutes on foot down the hill. It is recommended however to rent a car in order to visit Rethymno whenever you wish as well as many other sites of interest all over Crete .
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Lily's Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Children's high chair
    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • 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
    • Bathrobe
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area
    • Desk
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Cable channels
    • Satellite channels
    • Video games
    • Video
    • CD player
    • DVD player
    • Radio
    • TV
    • Pay-per-view channels
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Sofa bed
    • Clothes rack
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Soundproofing
    • Private entrance
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Barbecue
    • Private pool
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Balcony
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Seasonal
    • Pool with view
    • Swimming pool toys
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Wellness
    • Sun umbrellas
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Food & Drink
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Hiking
    Outdoor & View
    • City view
    • Mountain view
    • Pool view
    • Garden view
    • Sea view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Transport
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Express check-in/check-out
    Entertainment and family services
    • Baby safety gates
    • Babysitting/child services
      Additional charge
    Cleaning services
    • Ironing service
    Miscellaneous
    • Pet bowls
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    • Safety deposit box
    Languages spoken
    • 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

    Lily's Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 00:00

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

    Check-out

    From 07:00 to 11:30

     

    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 of any age are welcome.

    Children 13 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

    1 cot available upon request.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Cash only

    This property only accepts cash payments.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

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

    Please inform Lily's Cottage 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.

    Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    License number: 1930059

    Legal information

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

    FAQs about Lily's Cottage

    • Lily's Cottage is 800 yards from the centre of Platanes. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Lily's Cottage on this page.

    • Lily's Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Swimming Pool

    • Check-in at Lily's Cottage is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:30.

    • Lily's Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

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

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Lily's Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

      • 5 guests

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

    • Yes, there is a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Lily's Cottage on this page.

    • Yes, Lily's Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

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