Villa Kynthia Crete
A renovated mansion turned into boutique hotel in Panormo restores its 1890s splendor
This 1890s residence was built by a merchant of aromatic citrus (grapefruit – sized lemons), which were exported, along with carobs and olive oil, from the port of Panormo. The building is a remarkable example of neoclassical architecture with local characteristics of the last century. This is why it is included by the Greek Ministry of Culture in the listed historic buildings!
In the enclosed courtyard and garden you can enjoy a very high-quality Cretan Breakfast of a big variety, based on fresh and bio local products.
Historical Guesthouse!
The building is a remarkable example of neoclassical architecture with local characteristics of the last century. This is why it is included by the Greek Ministry of Culture in the listed historic buildings.
Korinna and Antonis Miliarakis drove to the decision to become the new owners and to preserve it, after the memorable special time they spent for some years there, as a holiday residence. Therefore in 1991 they restored it.
Villa Kynthia Before Restorations
Entrance to
another era
Step through the ornate gateway and you find yourself in an enchanting two levels courtyard, shaded by a venerable pine tree and scented by bougainvilleas as well as a lot of flowers. Swallows skim the pool and wood pigeons coo. Behind blue shutters, 5 elegant bedrooms reveal polished parquet floors, beamed eaves, oriental rugs and antique iron four-posters, one has a balcony, another a terrace.
In the enclosed courtyard and garden you can enjoy a very high-quality Cretan Breakfast of a big variety, based on fresh and bio local products.
The village is partly traffic free. With only 5 rooms, the mood will depend largely on whether the other guests are families or couples, so it’s worth asking at the time of enquiry.
