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After enjoying many sun drenched holidays in Western Crete and finding it harder each time to return to the U.K. Susan and I felt the only course of action was to pull up stakes and make Crete our home.. We started building our home here in Afrata some fourteen years ago having spent much time exploring the region we fell in love with the village and its people… Our home is situated in a beautiful valley surrounded by olive groves with fantastic views of the Aegean and White Mountains to the S.E. We have both integrated into village life and where Susan spends much of her time introducing English food and learning about Cretan food with her friends in the village, I spend most mornings working with my friend Andonis on his farm learning sheep and goat husbandry and the uses of mountain greens and herbs. We now think of Afrata as home and long to be here if we travel away.

Situated high on the Rothapo peninsular only a few minutes drive from Kolimbari “Robin’s Nest” offers a unique Cretan experience for the discerning traveller looking to enjoy life in a quiet Cretan village and Afrata enhances the spirit of rural Cretan life. On entering the village square  you travel down through the olive groves.Passed “Minories”taverna , a little further and you reach”Robin’s Nest”on the left.  Then journey on down the mountain through lower Afrata and you will discover Afrata’s best kept secret, after travelling down through the gorge with marvellous views all around you suddenly find yourself in a beautifully romantic smugglers cove.  The hotel offers one and two bedroom Villa style luxurious apartments with private balconies front and rear, all with exceptional views. The apartments are furnished and fully equipped for self catering. Bed and breakfast is also available as are any further meal requirements you may have. Much of the food offered is grown naturally in Afrata, fresh bread, cheese, milk, sausages, jam, marmalade etc are made on the premises as well as exceptional pies and pastries an extensive vegeterean menu is avaliable. Outside the pool and sundecks offer a tranquil area to chill out and enjoy a drink from the bar.

A delightful area for the walkers, Afrata and the peninsula beyond offer many interesting sights to visit, Ravdouka to the west where you can see the Ancient Church of Agia Marina or Diktynna and the Church of Agias Ioannes Gionis to the North.

For the those who prefer bird watching the peninsula abounds with many varieties of Finchies, also Eagles, Falcons and Kestrels etc; can be seen souring above the mountains and olive groves, many other species can be found all around Afrata.

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  • ” Very relaxing time, made to feel at home, good breakfast that sets you up for the day. Thanks very much Sue and Robin.”

    Neil and Jackie Coxhead. Derbyshire, England.

    made to feel at home
  • ” A wonderful discovery – completely accidentally. An authentic corner of Greece far from mass tourism. Very warm welcome by Robin and Sue : THANK YOU! We were able to enjoy our 48 hours at the rythem of the wind and the sun. Robin knows ‘the’ restaurant in the village with amazing local food and very unusual wine (surprisingly!). Thanks ! We’d have loved to stay longer. And to those who come after : ENJOY! “

    Gil and Laura. England.

    We’d have loved to stay longer
  • “A wonderful relaxing week – beautiful pool, gardens. Perfect place to explore Western Crete. Tanks for your hospitalility”

    Karen and Iain. Edinbourgh, Scotland.

    Perfect place to explore Western Crete
  • “Robin’s Nest is something for those looking for calm, lovely places with local taste as we are. The view, air, food – everything is at the highest level! Robin and Susan – thanks alot for your hospitality and smiles – hope to see you again!”

    Vygis and Marija. Lithuania.

    everything is at the highest level!
  • “Delighted to have the oppertunity to experience the warm hospitality of Robin’s Nest – even if it was only for three days. Despite the unseasonably wind we thoroughly enjoyed the pool – and the new kittens ! The breakfasts were amaing – delicious and copious! We look forward to a third occasion.”

    Rose and May. Geneva, Switzerland.

    thoroughly enjoyed the pool
  • “What a lovely place to stay to get away from it all. Robin & Sue are amazing hosts – nothing is to much trouble. Beautifully clean, well equipped accomadation – the pool sparkles!!  Thank you for going that extra mile to make our stay special.”

    Steve & Hollie Mowat. Evanton, Scotland.

    Thank you for going that extra mile to make our stay special.
  • “Second time here + so relaxing + made to feel at home by Sue + Robin. Cakes + biscuits delicious treats. Thanks Sue. Hope to see you both again soon, xx.”

    Lynda+Mick. England.

    Cakes + biscuits delicious treats
  • “Second time here and its just great. Clean, cosy, perfect.”

    Ron and Maria. Bristol, England.

    Clean, cosy, perfect
  • “Dear Robbi, in seek for a room to sleep we found your comfortable and charming place/nest. Actually we wanted just to stay for a night, but we extended to 3 =-) . It was no question. We loved it here, the relaxing atmosphere and the silence.Unfortunatly we didn’t get to knw your wife, but we are sure she is as nice and good hosting as you are. We couldn’t have a better host than you are! It was so nice meeting you. Thanks for everything.We really want to come back next year.”

    Stefan Hjordis. Hannover, Holland.

     

    We loved it here,
  • “Dear Susan and Robin, thank you very much for very nice hosting, for good time and wonderful time in Crete and in your apartments! If we come back, we will happy to stay again at Robin’s Nest. Thank you a lot!”

    Ksenije Rudslaja and Jergenij Tupunov.

    wonderful time in Crete
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