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Aspros Potamos

Makry-Gialos, Crete, Greece
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4.5 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
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Lisbon, Portugal
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2011

When planning our (very deserved) holiday, we found Aspros Potamos Houses by chance on the web, and it was the first place we both liked at first sight. Getting there was easy, as we had received very precise driving instructions (and as there are sign posts on Makry Gialos' main road). Not having too much light actually helped us to... More

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Portsmouth UK
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2011

As with most of the other reviewers, I found the cottages easily with good signage. The cottages are gorgeous and lovely to stay in although as one other reviewer said it is helpful to adjust to the daylight hours to do things that need you to see well. We stayed in cottage 3 which was very cosy. The only down... More

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Athens
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 July 2011
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Aspros Potamos is definitely worth a visit. In fact, you won't have many chances in a lifetime to spend a night (almost) like the cretan villagers did centuries ago. The beauty of the little renovated village is unquestionable and reminds you of the greek word "kalaisthisia", which means something more than simple beauty and something wider than simple taste. What... More

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Frome, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2011
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Just back from a week in Aspros Potamos - and we really didn't want to come home! The "village" is truly exceptional. Very old, traditional Cretan houses have been restored with great sympathy so have not lost any of their charm and character. There are oil lamps and candles for lighting, although there is also a fluorescent light in the... More

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Groningen, The Netherlands
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2011
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I stayed in Aspros Potamos for 1 month and I have never experienced anything like it. The light, the sound of the wind, the river and birds through the valley, the absolute absence of any disturbing noise was so soothing, I will definitely be back. The houses are very authentic, traditional buildings, built with great respect for the environment. Inside... More

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Tiverton, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2011
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Apartments are all sympathetic conversions of old farm buildings, and have great charm. They overlook a semi-rural small valley with a lovely clear stream (though this runs dry by summer time) which made for a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere - just what we wanted. Rooms are simply but comfortably furnished and lit mainly by oil lamps (very atmospheric) though we... More

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Athens
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2010
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Spent there 4 days in August. The room was very comfortable and clean. The location is very peaceful. The service is exceptional. Antonis gave us precious advise for places to visit and restaurants to eat. Make sure to try the delicious breakfast prepared from local delicacies. I would higly recommend this hotel to people who want to relax in a... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 June 2010
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We been advised from the Blue Guide about Crete to visit this place...The only negative about it was the fact that are a lot of steps for the cottages that can accomodate five people. Totally hidden from all kind of noises they only thing you can hear is the wind the birds and the owls at night. For me it... More

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Athens
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2010

It is really impossible to find the place in the first place. When we got lost the owner asked the "receptionist" to find us with his own car and escort us to the place. I have traveled a lot and my wife is a travel writer, but truly the guy who came was some roude patronising student who told us... More

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Kasterlee, Belgium
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW
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Makry-Gialos, Crete, Greece
Price range (per night):* 52 AUD - 97 AUD

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