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Description of Villa Barozzi

5 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms

Villa Barozzi Overview

Stay in style at the fifteenth century recently restored Venetian Villa Barozzi, located in the tranquil village of Maroulas on the ancient island of Crete. This impressive villa was built in 1426 and has been declared a heritage site and officially Luxury Accommodation by the Cretan Tourist Board. Boasting five spacious bedrooms and four bathrooms, Villa Barozzi can comfortably accommodate up to twelve guests, perfect for a large family or friends’ gathering. Air-conditioning is in all of the bedrooms, central heating and an open fire is available for the cooler months and evenings, and complimentary Wi-Fi is included throughout the property. The villa has been charmingly decorated throughout, with classic furniture to reflect the original building, and lots of extra little touches to make your stay a home from home luxury holiday.

Enter the property through the old traditional wooden doors to the inner courtyard; high walls enclose the grounds to ensure peace and privacy. Access to the ground floor is through the conservatory, where you will find an open place living space. The main lounge area has a seriously impressive 3.60m high ceiling and a marble floor, furnished with a wicker sofa with cream cushions and matching armchairs, facing an open fire. The adjacent vaulted ceiling space is home to a television room and a hi-tech office. The office has Wi-Fi, a personal computer, telephone, fax, television, video, hi-fi, as well as a CD and DVD player. A separate cinema room is home to an overhead projector and a giant screen measuring 3.5m x 3.5 where you can watch all of your favourite movies. For the younger guests, there is a children’s play area stocked with games, books, and activities for kids of all ages. There is a dining area with a traditional wooden table, and white wooden chairs, perfect for some indoor entertaining. The fully-equipped country style kitchen has everything you will need to cater for a happy holiday, including the obligatory Nespresso machine for your morning coffee. On the ground floor, there are two bedrooms, the first has a double bed, simply furnished with direct access to the pool terrace, and a shower and toilet down the corridor. The second bedroom on the ground floor has its own separate entrance, a double bed, an ensuite bathroom, and a step access to the pool terrace. Take the stairs to the first floor, where you will find three further bedrooms. The master bedroom has a beautiful iron double bedstead, an original fireplace, and an ensuite bathroom with a bath, and stunning sea views. The largest of the other two bedrooms has a double bed and a set of bunk beds, perfect for a small family to share. The smallest bedroom has a double bed, and there is a family bathroom for both rooms to share.

The outdoor space is really rather breathtaking. The villa is set within high walls and a well-kept garden; the swimming pool is in the main courtyard, surrounded by cushioned wooden sun loungers and shady parasols. Dotted around the property are numerous intimate tables and chairs to enjoy a morning coffee or evening cocktails, ironwork benches to sit and listen to the birds sing, and a dining set to enjoy some outdoor entertaining. The piece de resistance is the roof terrace, furnished with classic reclining wood sun loungers and a further dining table and chairs, it is the most heavenly spot to sip cocktails at sunset and dine alfresco under the stars.

Villa Barozzi Property Features

The Villa

Villa Barozzi is a Venetian 5-bedroom villa sleeping 11 guests with private pool, located in the hillside village of Maroulas. Ground Floor
- Impressive open-plan living & dining area
- Fully-equipped kitchen
- Bedroom with double bed
- Family shower room
- Bedroom with double bed and en-suite bathroom (with separate entrance) First Floor
- Bedroom with double bed and en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom with small double bed
- Bedroom with double bed and additional bunk beds (sleeping 4 in total)
- Family bathroom Exterior Grounds
- Inner courtyard
- Private swimming pool
- Terraces
- Dining facilities
- Barbecue
- Roof terrace with sea views Additional Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning in the bedrooms
- TV
- Nespresso machine
- Washing machine & dryer
- Iron & board
- Travel cot & highchair available on request
- Safe
- Parking

Villa Barozzi Location

Situated on the north coast of Crete and 8 km away from Rethymno, the 3rd largest town of the island, the historic village of Maroulas is located at equal distance of the international airports of Chania (CHQ) and Heraklion (HER). The lively small town of Platanias and its long (17 km) sandy beach is only 3 km away from your holiday home in Crete. The Venetian village of Maroulas has a few taverns and cafenions, and, 1 km away, you will find a large grocery store open 24 hours a day. Slightly off of the centre of the village, your villa, combining charm and tranquility, is the ideal starting point to discover the island. Your host will be pleased to advise you exclusive routes and original outings. The village boasts 3 taernas, a cheese factory and herbal shop. A public bus service insures the link with Rethymno but a rental car is anyway strongly advised. Maroulas is a quiet village situated on the heights above Rethymno, facing the sea at an altitude of 150 metres and surrounded by greenery, a spring and several valleys.
In 1980, Maroulas was listed for its historical monuments but also for some of its houses including Villa Barozzi.
Amongst its rich historical heritage, visitors can discover important remains of ancient tombstones dating back to antiquity, two wonderful Venetian towers one of which is 44 metres high, a Byzantine church dedicated to the Ascension, a more recent church dedicated to the Virgin Mary and lastly a small chapel with iconostasis which adorns the small village square.

During the first Venetian invasions, the middle class houses of Maroulas were used as second homes or agricultural warehouses by the nobility of Rethymno.
Its high position facing the sea and its narrow lanes without any main square make Maroulas a typical example of the kind of fortifications built at that time.
Inspired by the works of Venetian engineer Fr. Barozzi dating from 1577, the Venetian constructions were aesthetically considered as state of the art.
Later, the Turks would add architectural elements from Anatolia like chimneys, wells, hammams or fountains. Today, Rethymno is more a tourist destination with quaint shops, horse drawn vehicle and lovely fish restaurants. Head beyond the ancient fort at Kissamou for something special.

Nowadays, Maroulas reveals itself through a maze of alleys where visitors can stroll, meet with the locals and enjoy its tavernas and cafes.