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About this property
Situated 1 km outside the village of Tylissos, Estate Kares offers traditional self-catering rooms. It features a pool and a well-equipped fitness room. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel.
Kares units are warmly decorated and fully furnished. Each studio and apartment has its own kitchen and it is equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV and DVD player. They all have private verandas. The studio also comes with a spa bath.
The pool’s sun terrace is the ideal place to relax, while enjoying the views of the surrounding green hills. For those wanting to stay fit, a sauna and a massage studio operates inside Estate Kares.
Local specialties are served in the Cretan tavern, but there is also a wooden stove, as well as BBQ facilities.
Estate Kares is 5 km away from the nearest beach. The city of Heraklion is within 12 km. Free private on-site parking is available for the guests.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.8
Location
8.3
Free WiFi
10
High score for Tílisos
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Guests who stayed here loved
Joanna
United Kingdom
“Great location, away from crowd. Weather superb so we could enjoy pool every day, at any time. Views beautiful around that hotel.”
Agata
Poland
“estate kares is a great place if you really want to cut off from modern world and enjoy the life & relax. As a person who lives in a city center such places have a very special place in my heart.
Beautiful views from the room & whole estate, cool...”
Barry
United Kingdom
“Georgia was a wonderful host. We stayed there after our return flight from Greece to the UK was cancelled. We were allowed to keep our room all day until we checked out to leave for the airport at no extra cost. Georgia arranged our transfer and...”
Yannick
France
“We loved everything. So far from mass tourism. Calm, kindness, beauty and ... Georgia. So good person who made our stage so great. For sure we will come back.”
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Sarah
United Kingdom
“Estate Kares is a beautiful place to relax and get away from everything. Georgia was a fantastic host.”
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Isabelle
France
“La prévenance et la gentillesse des gérants, le confort des gites, l'environnement calme et paisible du lieu (même si l'accès en voiture a été surprenant la première fois).”
Georget
France
“Les logements sont beaux et très spacieux. Le lieu est calme et paisible. Les personnels sont avenants et très gentils”
Heidi
United States
“The bed was awesome, the view amazing, the kitchen had everything we needed”
Kiki
Greece
“Η οικοδέσποινα ήταν πολύ φιλική. Πάρα πολύ όμορφα όλα...”
Phil
Switzerland
“Super emplacement, magnifique vue sur Heraklion, très calme, au milieu des oliviers et des grenadiers, Accueil chaleureux, n'hésitez pas, c'est parfait.”
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.
Managed by Καραμπινις Εμμανουήλ
Company review score: 9.3Based on 70 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property
Company information
Ktimakares Villas was a project that was completed in 2007. Karabinis Manuel, founder and director although bank employee saw the obvious, that's where born and grew up in an area of 50 acres, just outside the city of Heraklion, away from the noise of cities and mass tourism. It is a special place for rest and revitalisation both for him and for many visitors. Ktimakares - its name from the location of the area that says area with many walnut trees.
Neighbourhood information
The day may begin with a rich breakfast in the estate's traditional coffee house alongside the rising sun.
Our guests can let loose in the shade under the trees reading a book or sampling traditional meze and raki in the Cretan tavern which we lovingly built or taking a bicycle, horse into the river trail and the surrounding mountains making their way from the cave of the Holy Fire to the village of Tylissos with its rich archaeological findings and the unparalleled local hospitality.
Upon returning to the estate, the invinting B.B.Q, the fully equipped fitness room and the pool are at their disposal.
Estate Kares takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 23:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds
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
0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Accepted payment methods
Cash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note that it is easier to access the hotel from the road leading to Tylissos rather than the road leading to Cavrohori.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
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United Kingdom“Great location, away from crowd. Weather superb so we could enjoy pool every day, at any time. Views beautiful around that hotel.”
Poland“estate kares is a great place if you really want to cut off from modern world and enjoy the life & relax. As a person who lives in a city center such places have a very special place in my heart. Beautiful views from the room & whole estate, cool...”
Yannick
France“We loved everything. So far from mass tourism. Calm, kindness, beauty and ... Georgia. So good person who made our stage so great. For sure we will come back.”
United States“The bed was awesome, the view amazing, the kitchen had everything we needed”
Greece“Η οικοδέσποινα ήταν πολύ φιλική. Πάρα πολύ όμορφα όλα...”
Phil
Switzerland“Super emplacement, magnifique vue sur Heraklion, très calme, au milieu des oliviers et des grenadiers, Accueil chaleureux, n'hésitez pas, c'est parfait.”
