About this property
Kouriton House is a 1750 mansion situated in the Byzantine settlement of Tzanakiana Margarites of Mylopotamos. It offers traditional, stone-built rooms and apartments and serves homemade breakfast in the morning on the large monastery table. Kouriton rooms and apartments feature iron beds, carved furnishings and wooden-beamed ceilings. They come with a living area, TV, mini fridge and have an en-suite bathroom with free toiletries. All units open out to a stone-paved patio. Guests can spend some time in the Cretan-style living room where they can enjoy traditional spoon sweets and herbal beverages. A public PC with internet access is also available. Kouriton House is also the base of the Ecomuseum of Agricultural Life of Rethymno promoting the cultural heritage of Crete. The town of Rethymno is 28 km away from Tzanakiana, while the beach of Bali can be reached within 22 km. The archaeological site of Eleftherna is nearby. The property’s staff can also recommend trekking routes to the broader area of Mount Psiloritis. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property and free parking is possible nearby.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Nan
Belize“I loved the look and feel of the interior rooms: the hanging spices, the pottery and room decorations. Room was a bit small, but well appointed.” - Debbie
United Kingdom“Kouriton House is a beautiful and unique property offering an exceptional Cretan experience. Anastasia is so proud of her heritage and her home and loves to share her extensive knowledge of the local history, culture and cuisine with her guests....” - Vasileios
Greece“Authentic vibes of a venetian era. Uttermost and genuine hospitality. Anastasia is a true one of a kind host, she knows all the history of the area amd she has a full day schedule for you planed. Dont miss it” 
Pierre
Norway“Kouriton House was a delightful place to stay. Hostess Anastasia is a wellspring of knowledge about the area and its history, and greater Crete in general. She made us hand-drawn maps of driving routes and suggested off the beaten track places to...”
Shmueli
Israel“very welcoming hosts that made us feel right at home. Super helpful in regards to trip planning and overall attention to the guest.”- Sergiusz
Poland“It's truly worth going there and experiencing the true spirit of Crete. Anastazja and her entire family will take care of you. They are very warm, helpful, and always smiling. I send them warm greetings to this unforgettable and beautiful place....” - Despoina Greece“Η κυρία Αναστασία είναι εξαιρετικός άνθρωπος!! Ευγενεαστατη με πάρα πολλές γνώσεις για την περιοχή!! Εξυπηρετική!! Κ ετοιμάζει φανταστικό πρωινό, όπου νιώθεις σαν να είσαι σπίτι σου και μέλος μιας μεγάλης οικογένειας!!! Θα το συνιστούσα...”
- Aubry
France“Le cachet du logement, l'emplacement tranquille dans les montagnes” 
Veronique
Guadeloupe“La gentillesse de l'hôtesse Anastasia. Le petit déjeuner à base de produits locaux... même le thé ! Le calme. La beauté de la maison. Le centre de Marguerites accessible à pied.”- Tommaso
Italy“Colazione tradizionale cretese, ottime indicazioni per le visite da parte della proprietaria, luogo suggestivo e tranquillo.”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 6 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
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Please inform Kouriton House 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.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
License number: 1041K050B0022701
