Title: Authentic cretan village cottage, mountain views, local host, 2 min to wineries Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6048775&destination=Archanes-Asterousia%2C+Crete%2C+Greece&selected=114594506&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Authentic cretan village cottage, mountain views, local host, 2 min to wineries ## Photo gallery for Authentic cretan village cottage, mountain views, local host, 2 min to wineries ![Interior - Authentic cretan village cottage, mountain views, local host, 2 min to wineries (Arkalochori)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114600000/114594600/114594506/93d3b01f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Authentic cretan village cottage, mountain views, local host, 2 min to wineries (Arkalochori)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114600000/114594600/114594506/937ca3d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Authentic cretan village cottage, mountain views, local host, 2 min to wineries (Arkalochori)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114600000/114594600/114594506/32830c94.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Authentic cretan village cottage, mountain views, local host, 2 min to wineries (Arkalochori)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114600000/114594600/114594506/46cc3b50.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Authentic cretan village cottage, mountain views, local host, 2 min to wineries (Arkalochori)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114600000/114594600/114594506/60e5f46a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Come for the peace, stay for the feeling - cozy cottage near wineries & nature provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom527 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning - Fireplace - Mountain view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Authentic cretan village cottage, mountain views, local host, 2 min to wineries Tucked inside Alagni, a living, breathing Cretan village 470 metres above sea level, Tonia's Cottage is a cosy, fully equipped retreat for couples or small families who want more than a pool and a sunlounger. You'll wake up to mountain views, make coffee in a beautifull kitchen, and spend your evenings by the fireplace with a glass of wine from the winery two minutes down the road. This isn't a resort. It's what Crete actually feels like. Alagni — A Village Worth Staying In Most visitors drive past villages like Alagni on their way to the beach. You'll be sleeping in one. Named after the nymph Alagonia, daughter of Zeus and Europa, Alagni has been a living community since at least 1583\. Its history isn't in a museum — it's in the small Byzantine churches, the old rakokazano where neighbours gather each autumn to distil raki together, and in the families who have tended the same olive groves and vineyards for generations. Life gathers in the village square, beneath the wide canopy of an ancient platanus tree, next to an old stone well and a cool drinking water spring. Sit there long enough with a coffee and you'll be invited to join a conversation — even if nobody speaks much English, warmth needs no translation. Just 25 kilometres from Heraklion, it's close enough for day trips across Crete, quiet enough to actually rest. Travel That Gives Something Back Tonia's Cottage is built around the idea of regenerative tourism — travel that doesn't just pass through a place, but leaves it a little better. That means eating in family-run tavernas rather than tourist restaurants. Renting a car from a local company. Picking up fruit at the village laiki market on Saturday morning. Visiting nearby Domaine Paterianakis or Lyrarakis wineries, both within minutes, where the people pouring your wine planted the vines themselves. It also means having the chance to participate in village life if you want to — joining the Cultural Association of Alagni's events, painting with a local artist who has been bringing colour to the village's walls for years, or simply showing up to one of the festivals that punctuate the calendar here: \- Easter: the most moving celebration in Greece, experienced in a real village \- June (Klidonas): fire-jumping and fortune-telling, a midsummer ritual unique to Crete \- August 6: Alagni's annual village celebration, all music, food and dancing until late \- October–November: raki distillation season, when the kazani fires up and the whole community gathers \- November: wine tourism day at Lyrarakis Winery Your Host I'm Tonia — originally from the forests of Poland, proudly Cretan for nearly twenty years. I speak the language, know the locals, and have spent two decades finding the places that don't make it into guidebooks. Hidden beaches. The best freddo espresso in the area. The coves where the water is so clear you can count pebbles on the bottom. When you stay here, I'm not just handing you keys. I'm sharing the Crete that changed my life. Perfect for: Couples and small families who are done with tourist-trap Crete and ready for the version the locals actually live. People who want to slow down, connect, and leave with stories rather than just photos. The island is waiting to show you what you didn't even know you needed to find. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - In the mountains ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - 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18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 00002660089 ### We should mention Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed USD 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation ## About the area Located in Archanes-Asterousia, this cottage is in the mountains. Nikos Kazantzakis Museum and Manos Hatzidakis Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Watercity Waterpark and Dinosauria Park. Acqua Plus Water Park and Labyrinth Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. 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