Villa Ianira, Crete

Constructed according to the principles of bioclimatic/green architecture in design and functionality, Villa Ianira is a stylishly refined contemporary holiday rental villa fashioned out of natural construction materials, with a vintage and country feel pervading its furnishings and decorative elements. Local stone in the soothing ochre and grey tones characteristic of the surrounding Cretan land where it was sourced “softens” contrasts. Wood abounds, from the wide-planked oak wood floors to the dining room table and side tables, some sanded and refined, others left in their natural state for a deliberately “unfinished” look, sturdy yet light in both quality and aesthetic.

Pale shades of earth tones, warm and relaxing, carefully chosen to soothe the gaze and highlight the select decorative objects and elements. Extra high ceilings reaching a height of 4.5 meters in the living room boast exposed wood beams fashioned from tree trunks and painted in the Cretan vacation villa’s characteristic soft hues to gently cover your dreams. Smoothed walls painted in earth tones of the lightest hues complete an atmosphere of absolute serenity.

The living room’s many large windows and doors to the outside allow light to bathe its interior during the day, while in the evening, carefully planned and chosen ceiling lighting placed among the wood beams offers a variety of ideal lighting options for a cozy evening at home.

Well-situated within its 3-hectare property, this Cretan holiday villa is impressive in its contemporary architectural lines that blend so seamlessly with its surroundings as to almost become one with the land. The swimming pool’s pebble-tiled depths boast a lovely sandy shade that captures the sunlight and creates playful iridescent reflections through the crystal-clear water. The outdoor property is resplendent with olive trees, Mediterranean plant-filled gardens, an organic vegetable patch and fruit trees, all at guests’ disposal to eat, cook with and enjoy. And the interior has been laid out in a well-planned manner that only knowledge and experience can provide. Everything has been taken care of so that visitors want for nothing, and the result is a sense of luxury and completeness for even the most discerning of guests. Here, you have the feeling that everything flows effortlessly, that life has put on its most serenely attractive face and is welcoming you on your journey towards well-being.