Mochlos Harbour View
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- Stylish contemporary villa
- Panoramic sea views
- Private infinity pool
- Mochlos 5min drive
Leaving the main thoroughfare connecting Heraklion to the east of the island, a winding road transports you down to the coast; a picturesque descent through a rural Mediterranean landscape that remains unspoilt by large tourist developments and retains its uniquely Cretan feel. And here, nestled into the hillside and commanding outstanding views across the coastline, you’ll find our stylish contemporary villa, comfortably appointed for relaxed holiday living both inside and out.
The smart open-plan living area has sliding doors on dual aspects, creating a lovely flow between the cool interiors and panoramic terrace where there’s plenty of room to stretch out and enjoy the spectacular vista. Lazy breakfasts and long lunches can be enjoyed in the shade of the wooden pergola, with the infinity pool close by for a refreshing dip when the going gets hot. Hydro massage jets add to the enjoyment and relaxation here, strategically placed in the water to ensure your eyes are drawn across the clear blue yonder as they work their magic.
Evenings at the villa are a delight and as the sun sinks behind the mountains, the little lights around the harbour twinkle into view. Head down for a drink and a bite by the water’s edge, where you’ll find a surprisingly upmarket selection of cafés and tavernas wrapped around the little beach. Unpretentious and characterful, Mochlos offers a taste of Greece from days gone by and you’ll find a convivial vibe amongst the colourful array of tables and chairs that line the waterfront.
A blissfully unhurried pace and a warm welcome define life in this charming enclave and though access to the sea is easy, the unique informality and appeal of Mochlos perhaps stem from the fact that the beach is not the main event. Its atmosphere is nourished by the people, the food and the quietly bohemian ambience that set it apart.
Facing the village, a small island with a big history is an easy and enticing destination for swimmers and though the presence of Minoan ruins make it an archaeological site of some significance, it rarely plays host to more than one or two visitors at a time. While away your days here or venture out to discover the magic of eastern Crete, a region with a unique identity, and the least visited part of the island.
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Tourist tax
In Greece, a tourist tax may apply at your accommodation which will be payable locally, in cash, during the course of your holiday. Please use the link to view details specific to your accommodation. View tourist tax rates here.
Villa barbecues
Many of our villas have a barbecue provided. However, use of barbecues may be restricted or prohibited during the main summer season in order to comply with local regulations.
Accommodation
Layout
- 3 bedroom villa (sleeps 6)
Ground floor
- Open-plan living/dining room/kitchen with satellite TV and doors to terrace
- Kitchen includes hob, oven, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, washing machine
- Double bedroom with doors to terrace
- Twin bedroom
- Shower room/WC
First floor
- Master bedroom with en-suite shower room/WC
- Door to balcony/upper terrace
General
- Complimentary WiFi
- Air-conditioned throughout
- Simpson Travel pool towels
- Hairdryer
- Private infinity swimming pool 6.5m x 4.5m (depth 1.5m) with hydromassage jets at one end
- Parking
WiFi
- All properties with wifi are able to support basic functionality such as web browsing and checking emails*
* We aim to offer an uninterrupted service but sometimes due to factors beyond our control reliability can be affected.
National tourist licence (EOT): 1215192
Location
- Beach (Mochlos) 5min drive
- Tavernas/shops (Mochlos) 5min drive
- Agios Nikolaos 45min drive
- Sitia 45min drive
- Heraklion Airport 1hr 30min drive
Car hire
Car options
When you book a flight-inclusive package holiday, the following hire car(s) are included in the price of your holiday:
- 2-3 guests – 1 Group C2, Seat Ibiza or similar*
- 4-5 guests – 1 Group D2, Hyundai i30 or similar*
- 6 guests – 2 Group C2, Seat Ibiza or similar*
* All our cars include comprehensive insurance with no excess charge. For this particular destination, the undercarriage, tyres, wing mirrors and windscreen are not included in the cover.
Car specification
Group C2 – 1.2-1.4 litre engine, 1 large suitcase*
Group D2 – 1.4 litre engine, 2 large suitcases*
The following cars are available as alternatives on request (supplements apply). Please call our travel specialists for details.
Group CA – Automatic Nissan Micra or similar, 1.2-1.4 litre engine, 1 large suitcase*
Group D3 – Seat Toledo (diesel) or similar, 1.4 - 2.0 litre engine, 3 large suitcases*
Group DA3 – Automatic Nissan Pulsar or similar , 1.4 - 2.0 litre engine, 3 large suitcases*
Group E1 - Kia Stonic or similar, 1.0 litre engine, 1 medium and 2 large suitcases*
Group L2 – Dacia Duster or similar, 1.2 litre engine, 3 large suitcases*
Group F1 - Citroen Grand C4 or similar, 7 seater, 1.4 - 2.0 litre engine, 2 large suitcases*
Group FA - Automatic Citroen Grand C4 Space Tourer or similar, 7 seater, 1.4 - 2.0 litre engine, 2 large suitcases*
* Suitcase sizes are based on a large suitcase being approximately 75cm x 41cm x 31cm, a medium suitcase of approximately 65cm x 46cm x 29cm and a small suitcase of 55cm x 40cm x 20cm.
Superb relaxed and brilliant holiday from start to finish. We felt spoilt from the moment we landed till our departure. The pre holiday info was brilliant, and Simpsons helped massively in booking an amazing private chef one evening. The villa was immaculate and beautiful, we can’t fault anything about our holiday. Thank you!
Simpson Travel is an extraordinary experience - nothing like I have experienced before. This was my second booking and I have another in September. Nothing is too much for the team - before booking and the concierge (in our case Nikos in Mochlos) - anything we asked for it was 'yes' and then they would work out how. For us - we were nervous about driving the hire car from the airport at night so - taxi organised and hire car delivered the next day - all sorted and we wanted a blow up pool chair - we arrived and it was blown up and ready to go! It was so refreshing to not be met with 'no we can't do that' - it really was quite amazing. It made for such a relaxing and fun holiday. So impressed were we that my brother painted a 3D illusion in the bar owned by our villa owner!
If we begin by saying we’ve already booked the villa for next year you’ll probably get the idea we loved it. Simpson has been our go-to holiday provider for many years and lately Greece has been our chosen destination. Each holiday has been great but this one just hit all the right buttons for us right now. Busy grandparents to 3 boys, one of us still working part-time, family living close by..., you get the picture. We only really get a break if we leave the country!! And this was a complete break. Fabulous villa, perfect location, scenic, harbour side restaurants authentic, tasty ingredients cooked well. Welcomed by owners and staff. Not too much choice, easy to park and Nikos booked our tables most nights (“thank you”!) Love, love being able to ‘see-the-sea’ all the time. A few excursions (gorge closed) but we’ll get it next year. You really can’t go wrong here. Overall if you like peace, tranquility and rest you can’t go wrong.
Another brilliant holiday in Crete. Pretty much the perfect break, no flight delays, greeted with a smile and a spotless hire car. Directions to the villa excellent. Our villa was just as in the brochure with fabulous sea views and fully air conditioned throughout. Our guide for the week was great, stocking the fridge with all the essentials and booking a table (always the best table) every night in different tavernas. The return to the UK was also seamless and no delays at all, even border control got the message! Our car parking was arranged by Simpson and it was a breeze with valet parking. One of our best holidays so we have booked the same villa same time next year. Thank you Simpson for being such a great team.
Simpson holidays once again very good.
Another excellent holiday with Simpson Travel. All contacts and arrangements were first class. Mochlos Harbour View is excellent, and although there were only two of us, a larger group would have plenty of room. Location is very quiet but just outside the village (but an uphill walk back!!). Excellent views and outlook. A special mention of Nikos the local rep. Second to none,
The service we received from Nikos, our concierge, was exceptional. He was first class
Superb villa with exceptional views. Spacious and clean, what a fantastic holiday stay.
We stayed in Mochlos Harbour View which has the most beautiful surrounding views. The villa lacks for nothing and is an extremely relaxing holiday. Nikos was always ready to offer suggestions and help with any issues which arose - would love to return!
This was a return visit, after staying here last year, and we had another superb week. Mochlos and the surrounding area is lovely, the villa is first class in all respects and Nikos (the Simpson’s rep) is so welcoming, friendly and helpful … a real star. Many thanks!
A wonderful week in this special, unspoilt part of Crete. Nikos provided a wonderful welcome and welcome pack. He also proudly advised us of places to visit. We enjoyed the view and the walk into town for dinner – good exercise! Thank you Simpson Travel, Nikos made our welcome and stay here special.
A lovely week in a lovely villa. We came a year ago and stayed at Mochlos Waterside and we are still finding plenty to do. We enjoyed looking around Kavousi – it warrants some time pottering about. A warm welcome from Eleni and Nikos.
Lovely villa in enchanting location. Local rep Nikos was a star.
The Villa is in an excellent spot, high up with amazing views but within a short drive to the little village which is totally unspoilt and probably the most un-touristy place we have ever visited. I really hope it stays that way as was a pleasure to head down for dinner most nights.
Excellent holiday in a terrific house. Great location, amazing views and a delightful pool. Nikos was friendly and very helpful and responsive. Eleni, the owner, was very welcoming.
Thank you so much, Eleni and Giorgios, for being such lovely hosts and for the opportunity to stay in such a wonderful villa. We have absolutely loved it here and it has been a real treat for us – a perfect location, beautiful views, so peaceful yet so close to Mochlos. A lovely stylish villa and best of all for us a terrace, which has been so nice for enjoying drinks and dinner in the evenings. We have also really enjoyed exploring this part of the island and it doesn’t seem to matter where you drive – the views are wonderful and the local tavernas never disappoint. Thank you again and we hope to see you for a return visit soon.
Fantastic villa for a week at Mochlos. Beautiful location in a stunning scenic area. We have loved East Crete and will definitely come back to the villa. Such a fantastic place to chill (in the heat!) and get away from the UK. Lovely people, views, food. Mochlos is such a great little place. Thanks to our hosts and Nikos for helping with bookings and advice.
Lovely villa with fabulous views. Very friendly people and Eleni was great when we had a problem. Relaxing, peaceful holiday.
This is our first holiday in Greece, and we have been blown away by the hospitality. We look forward to returning. Thanks again to Eleni, you are very kind.
We had a week in a beautiful Simpson Villa in Kissamos, and a week here. Another gorgeous villa and another fabulous week.
We cannot fault a thing. What a lovely holiday, we hardly moved!
We have had a wonderful stay here in Mochlos in this beautiful stylish villa. Nothing has been too much trouble when we had to call on our hosts Eleni and Giorgios, they are extremely hospitable. The pool and outside areas with fantastic views are very relaxing. We are looking forward to returning in September!
We had the most relaxing 7 nights in Harbour View Mochlos. The villa was amazing, modern and spacious. An absolute perfect time away. Would highly recommend and will hopefully return.
As a Gold member of Simpson Travel, we have used them for 10/12 Holidays in the last 7 years. This Villa is as good as it gets, the village of Mochlos is very much the slogan 'The Road LessTravelled" in a very good way. We really have had one of the most comfortable holidays yet, and have arrived home refreshed and contented. What a good job 'Simpson Travel" do and are far above the normal travel Company. Val & Martin Harrison.
Our experience over the past 8 years and in a variety of locations is that our Simpson holiday will always give us quality of accommodation and service.
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Agios Nikolaos & The Gulf of Mirabello is one of the most sought after enclaves of Crete. Here you'll find Elounda, a pretty waterfront town hosting some of the island's most exclusive hotels and restaurants and regular ferries across to the former leper colony Spinalonga, a disconcertingly beautiful island with a fascinating history made famous by Victoria Hislop's novel The Island. A little further east, fashionable Agios Nikolaos is a lively town with an abundance of charm and a fabulous selection of restaurants and shops around the harbour.
If you're after a more tranquil and traditional take on Cretan life, the enchanting village of Mochlos lies tucked away at the most easterly edge of The Gulf of Mirabello. Our portfolio here celebrates the road less travelled, transporting guests from the mainstream to a blissfully undeveloped part of Crete that's often overlooked. Mochlos holds a unique identity along this illustrious coastline; a timeless waterfront idyll with a charming collection of cafés and tavernas harbouring the soul food of a simpler life. Whether you choose our Simpson Hotel or one of our luxurious villas, a stay here offers the best of all worlds - combining authentic charm, warm hospitality and easy access to many of the island's highlights, including the breathtaking gorges and caves of eastern Crete and the mountain communities of the beautiful Lasithi Plateau. You can also extend your stay and enjoy a few nights in Athens as part of your Greek odyssey? One of the world's most ancient cities, with a vibrant culture and fascinating history, it's the perfect addition to any holiday in Crete. To find out more, please visit our Short Stays in Athens page.
Whether you're seeking an expansive beachfront home close to all the action, or a tucked away base by the sea, you'll find something to suit in Agios Nikolaos & The Gulf of Mirabello. View our handpicked collection of villas today or take a look at our delightful Simpson Hotel in Mochlos.
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