Title: Hilltop Traditional Cretan Cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Hilltop Traditional Cretan Cottage Holiday home in Platanias ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102370000/102364500/102364443/c0ba93b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102370000/102364500/102364443/5df608df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102370000/102364500/102364443/a97865a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102370000/102364500/102364443/d7c7172f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102370000/102364500/102364443/22a8adf7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to the charming village of Ravdoucha and experience authentic Greek hospitality at this traditional guest house. With a fully-equipped kitchen, washing machine, iron, hairdryer and AC for comfort. Relax on the hand-built hilltop terrace with an unforgettable view of romantic sunsets. ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3 ## Popular amenities ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Hilltop Traditional Cretan Cottage About this space Get to know the Real Crete! Experience true Greek hospitality at our traditional guest house which is located in the village of Ravdoucha and enjoy the peace and quiet, the golden beach and the marvelous view of the romantic sunset! The space Our guest house is equipped with everything you need for your relaxing vacation. You will have a kitchen(equipped with a small oven and fridge), bathroom, AC, washing machine for your clothes as well as an iron and a hairdryer. If there is anything else you would need, don’t hesitate, contact me and I’m going to do my best to provide anything you might need! The guest house sits on the top of a beautiful hill and features a hand-built terrace where you can relax and watch the sunset . We would recommend that you rent a car as you will get the most worth out of your money since the guest house is located right in the middle of all the must-see attractions that Chania has to offer (Elafonisi,Paleochora,Balos Lagoon etc.). Guest access Upon arrival you will be greeted by the landlady and escorted to the guest house. Check in hours are flexible but we recommend you inform us of any late arrivals for your better service. We speak: Greek,English and Italian! Registration number 00000674740 ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Bedrooms - Bedroom ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ### 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 Platanias is home to this holiday home. While the natural beauty of Agia Marina Beach and Balos Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Port of Kissamos. Golfland and Limnoupolis Water Park are also worth visiting. [Visit our Kolymvari travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kolymvari.dx6035266) [View more Holiday homes in Kolymvari](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kolymvari-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6035266-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=35.545933,23.782003&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:em%7EwEo%7CcpC%3FS%3FS%40Q%3FS%40Q%40S%3FSBQ%40S%40Q%40SBQBSBQBQBQBSBQDQBQDQDQDQDQDQFQDOFQDOFOFQHOFOFOHOFOHOFMHOHMJOHMHMHMJMHMJKJMJKJMJKJKJIJKLKJILKLIJILILGLILILGLGLGLGNGLELELGNENELCLENCNELCNCNANCLANCNALANAN%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40LBN%40NBN%40LBNBLDNBNDLBNDLDNFLDLDLFLFNFLFLFLHLHJFLHLHLHJJLHJJJJLHJJJJJLJJHLJJJLHLJLHLHLHNHLHNHLFNHNFNHNFNFNFPFNFNDPFNDPFPDPDPBPDPDPBPDPBRBPBPBPBR%40P%40RBP%40R%40P%40R%40R%3FP%40R%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FRAP%3FRARAPARAPCRAPARCPCPCRCPCPEPCREPEPCPEPENGPEPGPENGPGNGNGNGPINGNILGNINILINILILILKLILKLKLIJKLKJKJKJMJKJKHMJKHMHMHMHKHMFMHMFMFOFMFMFMDMFODMDODMDOBODMBOBMBOBO%40OBM%40O%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAMAOAOAMCOAOCOCMCOCOEMCMEOEOEMEMGMEOGMGMGMGMGMGMIMIMIKIMIMIKKMIKKKKKKKKKKKMKKKMIMKMIKIOIMKMIOIMGOIMGOIOGOGQIOGOGOEQGOEQGQEQEOEQEQEQCQESCQCQCQCSCQCQCSAQASAQCS%3FQASAS%3FQAS%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Ia1_KxDSi3XLUyLbGl9x278yTC8=) Chania, Crete ### What's nearby - Orthodox Academy of Crete - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles - Tavrontis Beach - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles - Máleme Beach - 8 min drive - 5.0 miles - Afrata Beach - 9 min drive - 4.0 miles - Platanias Square - 15 min drive - 10.4 miles ### Getting around - Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 45 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Μπουκιά & Γεύσεις - ‬4 min drive - ‪Μύλος Καφέ - ‬1 min walk - ‪Seaesta - ‬12 min drive - ‪Palio Arhontiko - ‬2 min walk - ‪Paliria - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hilltop Traditional Cretan Cottage pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Hilltop Traditional Cretan Cottage? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Hilltop Traditional Cretan Cottage? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Hilltop Traditional Cretan Cottage located? > Situated in Platanias, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Gonia Monastery and Orthodox Academy of Crete. 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