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Dorothy's Dream

View of the Venetian harbour from one of the bedrooms

View of the hallway from the living room

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Overview

Condo/Apartment -

4 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms , Sleeps 13

Chania, Magnesia Region, Thessaly

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Dorothy's Dream is an ample, historic, four-bedroom residence located in the Palazzo del Rettore, one of Chania's oldest and most exquisite national monuments. Rising above the Byzantine walls of Kastelli, it overlooks the beautifully preserved Chania Old Venetian Harbour.The 200 square meters residence covers the entire top floor of the Palazzo del Rettore, a building dating from the 14th century. Set high on the fortified hill at the heart of the old town, the residence offers spectacular views to the Chania Venetian Harbour including the famous lighthouse, the Maritime Museum of Crete and the Giali Tzami Mosque as well as to the Big Blue Aegean Sea from all its northern rooms. Its south and east oriented rooms offer views to the old city and the small piazza with the lemon trees connecting the rest of the traditional residences... Read more

Listing #HL1671262

About the Owner

Eirini M

Languages spoken:English, French, Spanish

Response Time:Within a few hours

Listed Since:April 2014

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Angelos-Oslo

Oslo, Norway

Reviewed 20 July 2017

Dream holidays

The highlight of our stay in Chania!! Dorothy's Dream is one of those places that you stay once and never forget. The place itself, the location, the rooms, the decoration, and especially the terrace give you the feeling that you are on top of the...More

Date of stay: July 2017

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river980

Leeds, United Kingdom

Reviewed 11 June 2016

Once in a life time

Dorothy’s Dream. Maybe once or twice in a life time some people get to stay in a place like this. Romantic, practical, central, comfortable and every other positive remark that you might think of. I’d even have to be positive about the steep winding stairs...More

Date of stay: June 2016

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Dear Sol, thank you for the review! We look forward to your return!

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GeoffJacque

Cheltenham, United Kingdom

278

Reviewed 10 October 2015

Luxury. Best view in old Chania. Excellent service.

We have stayed in Chania three times and this really is exceptional. The former Governor's residence is one of the finest places to stay in Chania. We stayed here with family group of 7. Spacious family accomodation - Luxurious furnishings and surroundings with maid service....More

Date of stay: September 2015

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Amenities

Air Conditioning
Balcony or Terrace
Blender
Books
Bunk Beds:(1)
Central Heating
Cooker
Cots:(1)
Dining Seats (16)
Dishwasher
Double Beds:(4)
DVD Player
En Suite Rooms (2)
Fax

Freezer
Full Baths (1)
Grill
Hairdryer
Housekeeping Included
Internet Access
Iron
Kettle
Linens Provided
Living Room Seats (7)
Local Guides/Maps
Microwave
Mountain Views
Ocean Views

Paper Towels Provided
Refrigerator
Safe
Single Beds:(5)
Soap/Shampoo Provided
Stereo System
Telephone
Toaster
Towels Provided
TV
Washer
Water Views
Wi-Fi

House rules

Kid-friendly

Ask about pets

Smoking not allowed

Check in: 3:00 PM

Bathrooms

1 Full bath

2 Attached (ensuite)

Bedrooms

1 Crib

1 Bunk

5 Twins

4 Fulls

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Additional Rate and Availability Information

Our rates are based on a daily rate for up to 6 persons (see table). For each additional person (up to a total of 13) add 30 euros.

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About the neighbourhood

Dorothy's Dream is located in the center of the old town of Chania near shops, restaurants, night clubs and a spectacular view of the Venetian harbour. The town itself offers a variety of activities including shopping, eating out, museums, swimming, archeological sites, walking tours, etc. For those interested in history, the town of Chania is a top destination with remains that date back to the Minoan times.

Access

Car advised

How to get there

Airport: Chania International Airport: 15.0 km

Ferry: Souda port: 7.0 km

To come to Chania, you have the following options:

1. Take the boat from Piraeus (port of Athens) which departs at 21:00 or 22:00 each day and arrives at the port of Souda the next day at 06:00 (check www.anek.gr). From the port of Souda you either take a taxi (about 20 euros) or a bus (about 2 euros) or you pick up a car rental which you need to have booked previously.

2. Fly from Athens to Chania on either Aegean Airlines or Ryanair. Then take the bus (about 2 euros) or a taxi (about 25 euros) or rent a car (there are many car rental companies at Chania airport).

3. Fly from 26 cities in Europe directly to Chania on Ryanair.

4. Fly to Heraklion and come to Chania by bus or taxi (about 200 euros) or car rental. The drive from Heraklion to Dorothy's Dream in Chania is about 2 hours... more