Kouriton House

Location: Margarites, Margarítai, gr

Star Rating: 8.7 Stars

Property Type: Country house

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 12:00 PM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Air conditioning
• Room service
• Family rooms
• Luggage storage
• Express check-in/check-out
• Fax/photocopying
• Tour desk
• Chapel/shrine
• Non-smoking throughout
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Entertainment staff
• Outdoor furniture
• Fruits
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Process in place to check health of guests
• Delivered food - securely covered
• Cooking class
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Express check-in
• Free wired internet
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Reception hall
• Covered parking
• Secured parking
• Hosted evening meal (reserve)
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture

Rooms Available

• Double or Twin Room

  This stone-built room features an iron bed and traditional Cretan-style decor. It includes a TV, mini fridge, living area, free toiletries and free Wi-Fi. Please note that this room type can accommodate a child up to 12 years old.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom

• Triple Room

  This 2-level room features a traditional living area on the ground floor and a loft with iron beds. It also includes a TV, mini fridge, free toiletries and free Wi-Fi.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom

• Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)

  This 2-level room features a traditional living area on the ground floor and a loft with iron beds. It also includes a TV, mini fridge, free toiletries and free Wi-Fi. Please note that this room type can accommodate 2 children up to 12 years old.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom

• Two-Bedroom Apartment

  Offering a fireplace, this stone-built apartment features carved furnishings and wooden-beamed ceilings. It includes a living area, TV mini fridge, free toiletries and free Wi-Fi.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Fireplace

Guest Reviews

• Clare (10/5): Felt like a really authentic Cretan experience; would love to return some day. - Beautiful old Venetian era house, filled with treasures from the past. The owner Anastasia is a delight- an absolute fount of knowledge about the history, culture, food and sights in the area. Lovely traditional Cretan breakfast every morning. Anastasia had excellent recommendations for what to see and do, and where to eat. Kouriton House and Anastasia are part of the ecotourism movement, promoting gentler, sustainable tourism, and respectfully supporting local farmers, craftsmen and small businesses. We liked everything about it
• Μανώλης (10/5): - Εξαιρετικό αρχοντικό αλλά πιο εξαιρετική ήταν η αρχόντισσα κυρία Αναστασία που μας σκλάβωσε με την απίστευτη φιλοξενία της. Συστήνω ανεπιφύλακτα τη διαμονή σας στο απίστευτο αυτό αρχοντικό ,το μπράβο είναι λίγο μπροστά σε αυτό που πήραμε. Εννοείται θα ξανά επιλέγαμε αυτόν τον προορισμό για την αναψυχή μας
• Christine (8/5): - Schönes altes, liebevoll dekoriertes Haus. Gutes Frühstück. Günstig. Schwer zu finden, weil google den Namen falsch zuordnet. Schlechtes bis kein WLAN bzw. Netz. Sehr kleines Bad.
• barbara (9/5): Une maison et une hôte inoubliable - Nous avons passé deux nuits chez Anastasia . Elle fait vivre sa belle maison en calcaire , très bien située . Elle est passionnée par sa région et aime transmettre aux voyageurs ses connaissances. Si vous aimez l’ authenticité, les contacts humains , la gentillesse , cette adresse est pour vous ! Un peu compliqué pour trouver la maison avec seulement les points GPS .
• Myshkin (6/5): - Anastasia is lovely Bed is too hard
• Hagit (8/5): -
• Debbie (9/5): A lovingly restored traditional home with a fascinating host - Kouriton House is a beautiful and unique property offering an exceptional Cretan experience. Anastasia is so proud of her heritage and her home and loves to share her extensive knowledge of the local history, culture and cuisine with her guests. The location is stunning with access to some beautiful walks and fascinating archaeology nearby as well as the delights of the village itself. Great tavernas in the village about 10 minutes walk away. The accommodation provides remarkable value for money. Very small points but we would have enjoyed some furniture or cushions on the terrace to relax in the beautiful courtyard. Also a kettle for an early morning coffee.
• JJ (10/5): True authentic stay in Crete. - What a magical place to stay – full of knowledge, beautiful lessons, and warm, passionate people. We fell in love with the adorable owner, Anastasia, and her traditional Cretan house. She is an Ancient Greek professor, a walking encyclopaedia of history, tradition, food, and plants – an eclectic collector of knowledge, passionate about sharing it with her guests. She is also an international speaker who has received multiple awards, though she remains very modest about it. We stayed for four nights and were truly sorry to leave, as we felt like part of the family. Anastasia, her son Dimitri, and her friend Viviana – the talented historic architect who helped her regenerate this house – created a shelter of love, fun and wisdom for us. Thanks to their ideas and suggestions, we visited amazing Minoan and pre-Minoan sites in the region, found family-owned tavernas, and discovered all types of experiences (honey visits, winery, olive oil tastings, pottery, etc). Everywhere we went, we discovered that Anastasia is known and loved, a driving force for preservation in Crete. As she says in her charming Greek-English: “Old stones (ruins) are memory. So I love them, rebuild what is possible, and take care of them.” In a nutshell, this wonderful place is perfect for you if you: • Prefer to experience old traditions and places in a truly authentic way. • Like to learn about and respect the traditions and culture of the people and places you visit. • Are curious and enjoy slow rhythms during your holiday. • Appreciate the feeling of being with family, with all that it entails. • Enjoy homemade traditional breakfasts. This place is not for you if you: • Are looking for luxury or modern facilities. • Are in a rush, with no time (or patience) to talk, listen, and learn about the place you are visiting. Thank you, dearest Anastasia! You made our trip to Crete a truly special experience. JJ and Claudia Nothing
• ALEV (1/5): Rezalet. Kouriton House mimari açıdan karakteristik olabilir, ancak konaklama için uygun değildir. - Hicbirseyi 17–24 Eylül tarihlerinde Kouriton House’da konakladık. Ancak bize verilen odalar, sitenizdeki açıklamalar ve görsellerle kesinlikle uyuşmamaktaydı. Oda özellikleri: Çift kişilik yataklı oda seçmemize rağmen iki ayrı tek kişilik yatak bulunan bir oda verildi. Yataklara ulaşmak için dik, sallanan ve güvenli olmayan bir merdiven kullanmak gerekiyordu. Merdivenin sonunda da yalnızca bir çatı aralığını andıran, alçak tavanlı bir alana ulaşılıyordu. Boylarımız 1.77 ve 1.85 olduğundan her defasında başımızı çarpıyorduk. Ayrıca tuvalet alt katta olduğu için gece defalarca merdiven inip çıkmak zorunda kaldık. Engel durumu: Ben %53,5 engelliyim ve raporum gereği merdiven çıkmam yasak. Ayrıca yanımızdaki misafirler 65 yaş üzerindeydi. Check-in sırasında bu durumu hemen bildirmemize rağmen, boş odalar olduğu halde konaklama boyunca hiçbir oda değişikliği yapılmadı. Temizlik: Bir hafta boyunca odalarımız hiç temizlenmedi, çarşaf ve havlular değiştirilmedi. Dördüncü gün ısrarımız üzerine bize çarşaf ve havlu verildi ve “kendiniz değiştirin” denildi. Genel temizlik de yapılmadığı için her yer toz içindeydi. Duş kabinleri ise çok küçük, hijyenik olmayan ve kullanılamayacak durumdaydı. Beklentiler ve gerçekler: Sitenizde günlük temizlik, TV ve kahvaltı olduğu belirtiliyordu. Ancak odalarda TV yoktu, arkadaşlarımızın odasındaki buzdolabı da çalışmıyordu. Kahvaltıda normal çay verilmedi, yalnızca birkaç gün bitki çayı servis edildi. İşletme kahvaltıyı aslında hiç vermediklerini, bize sadece “ekstra iyilik” yaptıklarını söyledi. Halbuki biz oda + kahvaltı için ödeme yaptık. İşletme tavrı: Şikâyetlerimizi ilettiğimizde, odaların aslında “çocuk odası” olarak tasarlandığını, binanın eski olduğu için normlara uymadığını ve bu nedenle böyle olduğunu söylediler. Ayrıca “İsterseniz gidin” şeklinde kabul edilemez bir tavır sergilendi. Oda değişimi için ısrar ettiğimizde ise bunun sadece Booking kanalı üzerinden yapılabileceğini belirttiler.
• Arvydas (10/5): -
• Νάννου (10/5): -
• Shmueli (8/5): Great hosts, Anastasia and her sons were very nice and kind and helpful. - very welcoming hosts that made us feel right at home. Super helpful in regards to trip planning and overall attention to the guest.
• Μουζάκης (10/5): -
• Sergiusz (10/5): It was great. Było wspaniale - It's truly worth going there and experiencing the true spirit of Crete. Anastazja and her entire family will take care of you. They are very warm, helpful, and always smiling. I send them warm greetings to this unforgettable and beautiful place. Anastazja tells wonderful stories about the area and this magical place, and serves delicious breakfasts. I've never tasted olives this good before. She's an incredibly kind person. Great atmosphere, great people, great place. I recommend it. Naprawdę warto tam pojechać i poczuć prawdziwy klimat Krety, Zadba o Was Pani Anastazja i cała jej rodzina, Bardzo serdeczni pomocni , zawsze uśmiechnięci. Pozdrawiam ich serdecznie to niezapomniane i piękne miejsce. Pani Anastazja wspaniale opowiada o okolicy i tym magicznym miejscu, serwuje pyszne śniadania. Nigdy wcześnie nie jadłem tak dobrych oliwek. Jest niezwykle miłą osobą . Super klimat, super ludzie, super miejsce. Polecam
• Despoina (9/5): - Η κυρία Αναστασία είναι εξαιρετικός άνθρωπος!! Ευγενεαστατη με πάρα πολλές γνώσεις για την περιοχή!! Εξυπηρετική!! Κ ετοιμάζει φανταστικό πρωινό, όπου νιώθεις σαν να είσαι σπίτι σου και μέλος μιας μεγάλης οικογένειας!!! Θα το συνιστούσα ανεπιφύλακτα κ για μια δεύτερη επίσκεψη!!!
• AUBRY (9/5): - Le cachet du logement, l'emplacement tranquille dans les montagnes
• Anne (10/5): The house was very beautiful and so was the host - The host (Anastasia) was amazing The cosyness and ambiance
• Vasileios (10/5): I will go there again - Authentic vibes of a venetian era. Uttermost and genuine hospitality. Anastasia is a true one of a kind host, she knows all the history of the area amd she has a full day schedule for you planed. Dont miss it Nothing. You get a truly traditional cretan hospitality.
• Giampiero (7/5): Good -
• Edward (7/5): Charming stay with Anastasia - Kouriton House is a unique place to stay. The house is very charming and is just outside the the village of Margarites. The host, Anastasia, is extremely friendly and informative -- but you need to be patient as English is not her first language. She helped us speak a few words of Greek and gave us some good suggestions for places to see in the area. We had the room on the first floor, which has a sitting room and a separate bedroom. The place is charming. Making our stay better was meeting some friends of Anastasia's, who were staying during our stay and gave us more information on the area. Breakfast was not great. The bathroom is tiny and needs work.
• Tricia (10/5): amazing - everything nothing
• Darren (5/5): Niche, a different experience - The house is mostly beautiful, but it is a house not a hotel. Good breakfast but make sure you ask for vegan/vegetarian on arrival as the host will assume you eat meat. We had no windows in our bedroom, the access to it was by very steep stairs, almost a ladder. No furniture to unpack things into. No tea/coffee making facilities in room. Also was supposed to be double bed but had 2 singles pushed together. The host means well but is over enthusiastic about her interests and loves to give lectures on Crete and the environment. This is fine if that is what you want. We didn’t and found it awkward to extract ourselves from these unasked for lessons.
• Pierre (9/5): Immersive local experience - Kouriton House was a delightful place to stay. Hostess Anastasia is a wellspring of knowledge about the area and its history, and greater Crete in general. She made us hand-drawn maps of driving routes and suggested off the beaten track places to visit. Her passion for, and support of, the local community shines through - from the caring restoration of this historic property to the locally sourced ingredients on the breakfast table. I would wholeheartedly recommend a visit. -
• Shlaymi (6/5): Pleasant - Great location next to the village and walking trails. The house is very beautiful. The shower is extremely small and smelly. The bed was not comfortable. A mediocre breakfast was served on the cheapest plastic stuff with covid as an excuse. Most important..the owner didn't respect our privacy. From the moment we arrived, she just didn't stop talking even when we went to our room. We fled early in the morning just to avoid her.

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