Villa Hestia is located at Agios Georgios settlement Armeni Rethymno is 10 km. South of the town of Rethymno, on the main road leading to the southern coast of Crete in the biggest and beautiful oak forest tame. One kilometer north of the village, you find Armenoi Late Minoan cemetery dating (13 - 12th century BC) There have been over 220 graves. Most of the tombs were looted and contained too many rich finds like pottery, figurines, bronze weapons, fine jewelry, several tools etc.
Villa Hestia is a traditional mansion where history with great passion, very personal work was restored, rest station, yet hiding the martyr, the hero of the struggle against the Turks George Pentheroudaki (Tsakalos).
This is a two-storey, stone house quite spacious (180sqm) that can comfortably accommodate 6 people.
Open all year round and is the best choice for those looking for something more than mere relaxation I choice of Villa Hestia as your holiday destination, ensure the enjoyment of tranquility of nature that surrounds you and the great variety of organized activities provided allows you have fun and gain new experiences., located only 800 meters from the village Armeni, gives you easy access to gas station, super market, ATM, pharmacy. You will also find a bakery - pastry shop, cafe and traditional taverns, cheese, car wash, hairdresser, veterinary clinic and space for hospitality –safekeeping pet.
A great feature of the building is that it has a very big fire hearth - fireplace (called parasia) is also used as a barbecue which gives the room a sense of warmth. This is one of our accommodation trademark because Villa estia name is inspired by the ancient Greek goddess Hestia, the protector of homes and families in antiquity. He was also a symbol of hospitality in every home and in every church in the city and there was always a large or small fire to burn for the worship of the goddess.
