Parents, you’ll love this villa. There’s a playground for little ones to tire themselves out in – as well as the pool – and there are two separate lounges so you can dedicate one to toys and kids’ movies, and keep one for yourselves. Bright and cheerful, this villa boasts charming touches like a vegetable patch that you’re welcome to pick from. It’s out in the Cretan countryside so it’s peaceful and pretty, but you’ll need a car to get around. You can drive to the sandy beaches and hustle and bustle of Rethymnon in ten minutes though, so you’re not completely out in the sticks.

Home truths:
*Due to the location of this home, we recommend hiring a car to get the most out of your stay – there’s off-road parking here
*This home is all on one level but there are stone stairs to the pool area and to the playground, as well as a couple of steps up to the bedrooms
*Your host can provide a complimentary cot and high chair – this must be requested at the time of booking, and you’ll need to bring your own cot linen
*The nearest aiport is Chania, which is 75km away
*The fourth bathroom is a wet room