The booking process via the Querini Villas website was very simple and the payment process via LivePay was secure, traceable and provided a receipt.

The villa owner, Manolis, was the most courteous, helpful, reliable and attentive host we have ever dealt with. He provided advice and guidance through the reservation process and was particularly helpful during our stay. He provided a wealth of invaluable local information on places to visit, tavernas to use, travel routes, beaches, etc, which saved us an enormous amount of time and made our holiday a very special time.

He lives locally and kept in touch with us throughout our 2 week stay but was always discrete and never intruded. He regularly checked the property and pool and always arrived with gifts of local food and drink which was very welcome and a lovely touch.

The villa was immaculate, very clean and in excellent condition throughout. Rooms are spacious and the villa had all facilities we needed. The villa is not overlooked, the garden and pool area are very private and provide sunny areas or shelter and shade as and when desired. The views across the mountains, the sunsets and clear, starry nights are amazing.

Alikampos village is positioned in the mountains, approximately 15 mins drive from lovely beaches, a good range of shops and tavernas at Georgioupolis. Vryses is another local town 10 mins drive inland offering shopping and tavernas. A car is essential, and this area proved to be a good base from which to explore the west of the island, including some of Crete's best attractions (too numerous to mention here).

I would definitely recommend Querini Villas to anyone wanting a very special holiday experience in Crete.