Villa Medusa

Our trip started in chaos following our flight out with easyjet. Arriving near midnight in Heraklion meant finding the hotel was more than a little challenging. Address not quite right, and post code off on the sat nav meant it took us 2 hours! Helpful hint here: Drive straight along the big road from Heraklion towards Agios Nikolaias and do not turn off until you arrive (approx 30km later) at temporary roundabout signposted for Hersonissos. This should be a left turn. Immediately after a little underpass take the righ hand turn. Then the next two lefts. After 2-300 yards you should see a big hedge with a sign in it (and I mean litterally in the hedge) saying Villa Medusa. It has white gate - you are there! The hotel itself was very clean - we had the room at the very top - doublebed, lovely bedding, aircon fantastic, two balconies - one sea view and the other garden/pool. Nikos thankfully provided a bottle of water for arrival on the first night - Cretian water is very chlorine flavoured from the taps - beware this will affect tea/coffee so best to use filter water for those! The pool was great. Unfortunately the pool bar was not open when we were there :( but, as the only holiday makers, there we did practically have a private pool so really can't complain! Kitchen facilities were a stove top and a fridge. Frying pan and large pot provided. No tea towel so may be best to pack one. Otherwise towels were provided.

Très bon séjour dans un hotel calme, cadre agréable avec jardin, arbres, fleurs, piscine et transats, chambre spacieuse, bonne literie, terrasse vue sur mer, tout est très propre, parking gratuit. Merci à Nikos, le propriétaire, pour son accueil et sa gentillesse. Je recommande vivement.

Superbe chambre d’hôtes plutôt que hôtel pour ma part. [séjour en "love nest"] A coté du vieux village ou vous pourrez trouver de quoi faire à manger (avec votre four, frigo, plaque et bouilloire dispo dans votre chambre! ainsi que de la vaisselle). Attention cependant, la plage est a 40 minutes à pied. Les chambres sont très propres tout comme la piscine, l’hôtel est très agréable et est entouré d'arbres et fleurs ( citronier , figuier, raison, amandier). Nikos fera tout pour vous faciliter votre séjour, il est très attaché à ce que vous ne stressiez pas et profitiez pleinement des vacances ! Superbe séjour ! Petites indications : Vous ne disposerez de rien pour faire la vaisselle (eponge, liquide, egouttoire)

The location is different to on the map. It is actually right next to hersnossisos village. The area is super quiet and the village has everything you need. I would recommend hiring a scooter or a car. I did not but a taxi to new hersnossisos, on the coast, is only 6/7 euros. The owner Nikos is very friendly, helpful and nice. He helps you then leaves you - no awkwardness. The snack bar was closed as the villa was empty apart from me in the daytime, which is fair enough as I was on holiday alone.

The appartments are located up in the old village, away from the noisy and busy downtown Hersonissos, yet with all the necessary shops and tavernas. A pleasant villa, with a swimming pool surrounded by a lovely garden. The owner, Nikos, is very welcoming, helpful and generous. His warmth and kindness really made a difference to our holidays.