First Class

The Villa Hannah was lovely and spacious and with a lovely view over Chania and the sea. It was a little bit off the beaten track but not too far really which made it perfect for peace and quiet. Facilities were excellent and the pool lovely.We had an 8 month old baby with us and he enjoyed it too though he had to be kept out of the strong sun. Our host Dave was very helpful, informative and hospitable. It was our first time in Crete and the restaurants were very good and reasonably priced, the staff very friendly and courteous. The beach and waves were gorgeous esp at about 7pm at night when the sun went down. Altogether a lovely holiday only too short!

We require space, quiet, and a fair standard of luxury for our ideal holiday. Four times we have visited Pano Stalos Villas and always found our criteria satisfied - admittedly we visit Crete mid-May to mid-June so not so many other people are around to disturb our tranquillity!

John and Sally

We spent three weeks at Villa Hannah in May/June 2009 and had a wonderful time. The location is just stunning. The villa is extremely well appointed and we wanted for nothing. The owners David and Sandra could not have been more helpful and their local knowledge helped us to get the most out of our holiday. During our stay my wife and I had various members of our family join us for one week at a time. Ages ranged from 6 weeks to 75 years. Everyone was impressed with the accommodation and enjoyed their time at Villa Hannah.
I have no hesitation in recommending Panos Villas and hope to return soon for another taste of Cretan paradise.

We were 2 families with grown up kids and had a fantastic time at villa Hannah, thanks to David and Sandra (and Tina) for a great villa in a beautiful location. The villa is very tranquil and we were amazed that nobody was bitten by mosquitos at all, we didn't see any! (early July) All of the rooms have air conditioning, and a welcome wind through the hills sometimes make this unecessary. The views are stunning from the villa and pool area, which enjoys the sun for most of the day, except early evening as the sun goes down. A well located bbq next to the pool was used a couple of times and is welcome for a night in. We were a party of 8 and the accommodation was perfect, with a separate smaller apartment for 2 of our children, which they enjoyed, and right next to the pool too. The local village about 1.5kms down the hill has good tavernas and all reasonably priced. If you want to walk to the village be prepared for a steep return and take a torch as there are no lights between the village and villa, we didn't and had to designate a driver each time. The beaches which are only 2.5kms down the hill are very good (blue flag) with plenty of bars and tavernas overlooking the beach. This is a busy resort, so if you are looking for a secluded spot you need to go further afield. It is comforting to know that there are English speaking owners close by if there are any problems (for example, a flat car battery, which was our own fault, but soon put right!) We decided to fly to Heraklion as it was cheaper and thought the extra fuel cost for the longer drive would be negligible. Don't do this if you don't have to as the drive is long and tiresome, although the road is good, you are always at the mercy of drivers with death wishes! The local car hire company recommended (Kreta Rental) were very good too. A car is necessary unless you don't intend to leave the villa. I would highly recommend this villa to friends, and would definately return. If you are looking for the height of luxury, this isn't for you, but if you want an uncomplicated, unpretentious holiday with a location and views to die for this ticks all the boxes. Thanks especially to David for your friendliness and attention, you have obviously worked hard to achieve a great holiday location, and an envious lifestyle. Let me know when you get fed up and I'll do a swap! Maybe see you again. Steve & Anne.

We had a wonderful holiday at Pano Stalos Villa Hannah. The views across the sea and to the mountains behind were stunning, and the area was very peaceful and unspoilt. The villa was comfortable and had plenty of space, with lots of options for seating either in the sun or shade. It was well maintained and the owners were welcoming and helpful without being intrusive. The nearby village had a small shop and a couple of good tavernas to eat in, with plenty more options in the seaside towns. We didn't spend much time on the local beaches as it was a bit too early in the season (April) so can't comment on them although we had a lovely drive to Elafonisi through the mountains. Nearby Chania was a delightful town. Our 2 sons (10 and 12) had a great time in the lovely pool.

If you're looking for paradise, look no further! Our week at Villa Hannah was wonderful. From the directions we received to get from Heraklion Airport to the welcome and homeliness of the villa, the beautifully maintained garden and the fridge full of essentials when we arrived at 02:30. We could fault nothing.

David, the owner, was a helpful host, pointing out local tavernas, shops, beaches and places of interest. He was on hand if anything went wrong and has a programme of improvements, based on client feedback.

The views are stunning, the setting tranquil and quiet and the facilities more than adequate. A broken air-conditioner in the lounge was the only slight problem. Unfortunately, it was the engineer who was delaying its fixing, not the owners. (This is Greece, remember!) However, the altitude of the villa meant a good breeze was always on hand and by opening two sets of doors, the problem was greatly reduced. All the other air-conditioners worked perfectly.

The local taverna in the village square came highly recommended and proved both very reasonable and excellent. Those nearer the main road alongside the beach were either more expensive (but still cheap compared to the UK) or not so good in quality.

Little extras, such as providing separate towels for use at the pool, made a real difference, as well as a complete change of bedding and bath towels mid-week.

A week did not allow us to explore as much as we wanted, but the proximity of the national highway a mile away made it easy to get around the NW part of the island. Chania was hot and crowded so we only went once; the local beach was OK for swimming and snorkelling with cafes and swimming pools (free) for use by customers; Phalasarna on the westerly peninsula (45-60 mins) was the perfect beach. Stunning, turquoise waters, white and pink sand, safe, clear sea, ideal for snorkelling. It has several beach cafes, but lacks decent loos and there's not much shade when it's 40 degrees! The waterpark off the Omalos road was very expensive to get in and eating was too, but the shop just inside the main entrance was reasonable and the facilities were clean and good.

A car is necessary, unless you're into walking a lot. Beware the Greeks' driving, 2nd only to India in the no rules game and very scary until you get used to it! We'll consider coming here again, as it was great for our large family and excellent value for money.

Thank you David and Sandra!