Do you love olive groves? Looking for an affordable sunny bolthole this winter? Head to ELEONAS’ mountain cottages in Crete - Europe’s sunshine destination - your 'home from home’.

ELEONAS has launched new fully serviced room only autumn rates, from £135ppn (Euro 160) per week, sharing a one bedroom cottage. But hurry, regulars are already taking advantage of remarkably low monthly rates of only £377 ppn (Euro 448).

Flee Britain’s grey skies, and bask in glorious sunshine from a private terrace, above the village of Zaros, 50k south of Heraklion airport. Surrounded by wilderness, and UNESCO protected trails on the doorstep, it’s a nature lovers paradise.

What’s on: Organic food lovers prefer off season for central Crete’s emerging food and wine trail. ELEONAS is behind a gastro movement, with an award winning tavern popular with locals for its authentic homestyle cooking. Upgrade to full board, for just £12.60 per day each, while car rental costs just 9 Euro per day.

The autumn months are best for foodies – take part in the olive harvest, raki making and food festivals. Swim in the warm Libyan sea, on deserted south coast beaches, while temperatures hover in the mid 20s.

December and January are ideal for exploring the nearby archaeological sites and ancient monasteries.

Come March, the island is carpeted with rare orchids and poppies.

Owner Manolis Saridakis says ‘This year, we’ve decided to offer a low cost option for our regulars keen to return for longer periods, and sample the beauty of autumn and winter. So, we created a ‘home from home’ package, the same quality of accommodation, minus the full board costs.

‘Our guests can join our agricultural activities, like the olive harvest, our traditional festivals and local concerts. Otherwise, organise special tours, like jeep safaris in the mountains, trekking or guided trips to museums. They return to a cosy own olive wood fire, perfect for those winter nights’ he added.

Dates and Rates:

One week rentals: From 15 November to 31 March 2014, rates start at only £135 per person (Euro 160) based on two sharing a private stone cottage, with kitchenette, bathroom, lounge area with Plasma satellite TV, and private garden or balcony.

Long term cottage rentals: Rates for a one month’s stay; two sharing accommodation only basis start at £377 ppn (Euro 490). Four sharing a two bedroom cottage pay just £273 ppn (Euro 325); excludes Christmas period.

Book via http://www.eleonas.gr/index.webman?section=sections&type=article&cid=41&lang=en

Getting There: Heraklion airport, Crete is serviced by direct flights from UK between May to October. Year round daily scheduled flights to Heraklion operate via Athens Eleftherios Venizelos airport from £140 return, connecting with domestic airlines Aegean Air, Olympic Airlines or Sky Express.

Media wishing to arrange visits on b&b basis at Eleonas are welcome to bring family or partner. Flights not included.

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For further information please contact:
June Field
Tel: +442089409527
Email: jfield@threesixtydegrees.net