I don’t offer 24-hour room service, a gym, a spa or a swimming pool, instead you will find the luxury of utter peace and quiet,
fresh air, stunning views and the soothing sounds of nature.
fresh air, stunning views and the soothing sounds of nature.
Take a deep breath, relax and experience the magic of the Olive Shed and tipi's. Surrounded by endless olive trees, lemon trees, a carpet of long wild grass and uninterrupted views of the beautiful white mountains in the distance. Not overlooked by anyone, the nearest neighbour is one of the most luxurious Chania holiday villa rentals, www.villa-annaniko.gr so your in good company
From May 2015
From May 2015
Leave the frantic pace of modern life behind and unwind enjoying the tranquillity of tipi living.
I aim to provide a unique camping experience for couples to enjoy, not overlooked by anyone.
Two authentic Sioux Indian tipis is your very comfortable dwelling for as long as you chose to stay.
I aim to provide a unique camping experience for couples to enjoy, not overlooked by anyone.
Two authentic Sioux Indian tipis is your very comfortable dwelling for as long as you chose to stay.
beautiful warm heady evenings await......relax on an outdoor bed with an array of sweet woody smelling candles, sipping chilled wine, nibbling on olives listening
to the sounds of the countryside while gazing up at a star filled sky after dark.......
to the sounds of the countryside while gazing up at a star filled sky after dark.......
Nothing is more characteristic of Crete than the millions of olive trees that grow in valleys and mountainous areas. The tipis sit beautifully amonst 25 olive tree old timers.
Cretans have been cultivating the olive tree and have been using olive oil since
3500 BC during the early Minoan period, as archaeological findings have proved.
The olive tree is one of the few trees that can still produce fruits even in rocky and unproductive land. Olea’s main characteristic is its longevity and the preservation of its productivity.
The olive tree has been the symbol of wisdom and peace. The olive tree was the sacred tree of goddess Athena and Athens, the capital of Greece, took its name from the goddess.
Zeus had decreed that the city should be given to the god who offered the most useful gift to the
people. Poseidon gave them the horse. Athena struck the bare soil with her spear and caused
an olive tree to spring up. The people were so delighted
with the olive that Zeus gave the city to Athena and named it after her.
Athena is often shown with an olive branch, a symbol of peace and plenty.
At the Ancient Olympic Games, winners were presented with a simple olive tree branch which was cut with a gold-handled knife from a wild olive tree. The Greeks believed that the vitality of the sacred tree was transmitted to the recipient through the branch.
Cretans have been cultivating the olive tree and have been using olive oil since
3500 BC during the early Minoan period, as archaeological findings have proved.
The olive tree is one of the few trees that can still produce fruits even in rocky and unproductive land. Olea’s main characteristic is its longevity and the preservation of its productivity.
The olive tree has been the symbol of wisdom and peace. The olive tree was the sacred tree of goddess Athena and Athens, the capital of Greece, took its name from the goddess.
Zeus had decreed that the city should be given to the god who offered the most useful gift to the
people. Poseidon gave them the horse. Athena struck the bare soil with her spear and caused
an olive tree to spring up. The people were so delighted
with the olive that Zeus gave the city to Athena and named it after her.
Athena is often shown with an olive branch, a symbol of peace and plenty.
At the Ancient Olympic Games, winners were presented with a simple olive tree branch which was cut with a gold-handled knife from a wild olive tree. The Greeks believed that the vitality of the sacred tree was transmitted to the recipient through the branch.
The Olive Shed From May 2015
The Olive Shed is still in its planning stage, but the plan is simple, a large wooden shed, raised on stilts, scaffolding planks, red cedar wood feather boards surround the outer walls, stunning cool white interiors, plenty of light through 14 long narrow windows, simple kitchen in black and white, double cozy shower and clean lines throughout.
Shutters made from reclaimed pallet wood will be hauled up by thick rope giving natural shade to each window.
The shed can sleep up to four.
The three main colours being natural wood greying patina,
bright white throughout the interior and turquoise
Ceiling height around 10' down to 8' so a great light filled space, with eating space outside, planked storm lanterns and church candles light up when darkness sets in....enjoy
While the shed may be a new build, this is a real back to nature experience, with real eco-friendly ideals. Solar panels (photovoltaic) provide electricity for lighting and power and water.
Wholly dependent on natural energies, so without sunshine (only 30 days) you may find yourself without power. However what I can promise is a limitless supply of candles and twinkling stars!
Shutters made from reclaimed pallet wood will be hauled up by thick rope giving natural shade to each window.
The shed can sleep up to four.
The three main colours being natural wood greying patina,
bright white throughout the interior and turquoise
Ceiling height around 10' down to 8' so a great light filled space, with eating space outside, planked storm lanterns and church candles light up when darkness sets in....enjoy
While the shed may be a new build, this is a real back to nature experience, with real eco-friendly ideals. Solar panels (photovoltaic) provide electricity for lighting and power and water.
Wholly dependent on natural energies, so without sunshine (only 30 days) you may find yourself without power. However what I can promise is a limitless supply of candles and twinkling stars!
Reclaimed planks from the Cotswolds and redwood from cornwall make up this contemporary pre – fab Olive Shed.
North west facing it looks out to the White mountains in the distance, this perspective helps retain its privacy and the large shaded terrace is an idyllic spot for sun bathing and reading a good book while drinking a glass of something. The Olive Shed is accessed through 25 olive trees 30 metres from the car that is parked on a lovely secluded country track. Although more popular with couples the house does sleep 4, in 1 double bed and 2 single beds, and suits families with children over 8 equally as well. The Shed is open-plan with minimal decor, a simplistic, contemporary vibe; the one bedroom will be separated by a bathroom (double shower) and can be cordoned off from the main area by pretty white linen curtains. The double bed has a good quality hard mattress, mosquito net (just in case) and is made up with invitingly crispy white bed linen (duvets also). Bath and hand towels are provided for, a range of bath products and creams also for your own use. Various large beach towels are also provided to take with you to the beach. The bathroom has a hot water shower (solar fuelled) and there is also an outdoor shower for the more hardy naturalists, and which children seem to love. £30-45 per couple oct-apr
£65 per couple may-sep |
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as updates loaded as they become reality Veranda with a View
lovely budget accommodation available from Mid November 2014 Rent a room within a small house
Painted throughout in cool white the interior offers lovely un-cluttered living consisting of two bedrooms, living room and a bathroom, with a bath tub. Your bedroom has a lovely comfortable matress resting on white painted pallets, simple hand made furniture from branches pallets and planks fab art supplies that bit of colour to complete the look. The open air covered veranda at the rear, which sits on stilts measures 12' x 14' and is decked out with low level wrap around seating made from planks and pallets, its the perfect place to relax at the end of the day... no electric lights, just storm lanterns and thick church candles light up this space as darkness draws in.......and the views are to die for The nearest beach is 5 minutes away with a lovely greek village a 3 minute walk. Chania is 15 minutes away and the Olive Shed Tipis are only 15 mins away by bike (supplied). To book please view click on the picture below Crete and Winter...why come?
What seems to me to be the most attractive aspect of visiting Crete in the winter is not the warmer weather but the amazing contrast between Crete and northern Europe: as autumn progresses and northern countries slide into a world of grey and white, in Crete the first heavy rains that usually occur around
October November clear the air of the summer dust and make grass sprout within days. |
December brings the first spring flowers, snow capped mountains and emerald fields whilst the wind in the olive trees turns them silver. By February and March Crete is at its most colourful –
and in a sense its most powerful .
and in a sense its most powerful .
The warmer weather is of course another very attractive aspect. I don’t want to bore you with weather statistics but suffice to say that when the sun shines it is strong and warming and you could easily sunbathe on a good day. Even the sea doesn’t get that cold. The lowest temperatures (in late February) are just above 15°C. And when it rains (which happens around 60 days of the year in the North-West of Crete where it rains most) it generally pours – none of this never ending drizzle and greyness – then it passes and the sun comes out again.
What you will also appreciate in the winter is that there are no crowds. It’s a perfect time to visit museums and famous archaeological sites.
You can actually enjoy strolling and dreaming of the past through the empty alleys of Knossos instead of having to elbow your way through throngs of
tourists in the baking summer heat.
You can actually enjoy strolling and dreaming of the past through the empty alleys of Knossos instead of having to elbow your way through throngs of
tourists in the baking summer heat.
Winter is also a great time to go to places like Elafonisi or Balos that are nowadays best avoided in summer. And of course, if you like walking, winter is a wonderful time: green, cool and full of flowers.
A very pleasant side-effect of the lack of tourists in winter is that you will be noticed and treated as a visitor, a guest, and not a faceless number in the crowds.
A very pleasant side-effect of the lack of tourists in winter is that you will be noticed and treated as a visitor, a guest, and not a faceless number in the crowds.
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