Kouriton House is a 1750 mansion located in the Byzantine settlement of Tzanakiana Margarites of Mylopotamos. It offers traditional, stone-built rooms and apartments and serves homemade breakfast in the morning on the large monastery table. Kouriton rooms and apartments feature iron beds, carved furnishings and wooden-beamed ceilings. They come with a living area, TV, mini fridge and have an private bathroom with free toiletries. All units open out to a stone-paved patio. Guests can spend some time in the Cretan-style living room where they can enjoy traditional spoon sweets and herbal beverages. A public PC with internet access is also available. Kouriton House is also the base of the Ecomuseum of Agricultural Life of Rethymno promoting the cultural heritage of Crete. The town of Rethymno is 17 mi away from Tzanakiana, while the beach of Bali can be reached within 14 mi. The archaeological site of Eleftherna is nearby. The property’s staff can also recommend trekking routes to the broader area of Mount Psiloritis. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property and free parking is possible nearby.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
or
2 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
and
2 sofa beds
or
1 full bed
and
2 sofa beds
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
10
High score for Margarítai
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  • Emma
    United States of America United States of America
    Anastasia was so knowledgeable about the area and hospitable! She has excellent recommendations for restaurants and activities and a wealth of knowledge about the history of the area. The room was also lovely - nice and cool even in the summer...
  • Pierre
    Norway Norway
    Kouriton House was a delightful place to stay. Hostess Anastasia is a wellspring of knowledge about the area and its history, and greater Crete in general. She made us hand-drawn maps of driving routes and suggested off the beaten track places to...
  • Yves
    Belgium Belgium
    A wonderful week's vacation in this beautiful country. Our hostess, Anastasia, is passionate about helping people discover Crete and its beauties. Her house, in a mountain village, has a lot of character. Her welcome, her kindness, the breakfasts,...

Area info

Amenities of Kouriton House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Cooking class
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Themed dinners
    Off-site
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Entertainment staff
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Indoor play area
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Chapel/Shrine
  • Family rooms
  • Room service
Languages Spoken
  • Greek
  • English

House rules

Kouriton House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Kouriton House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

License number: 1041K050B0022701

FAQs about Kouriton House

  • Check-in at Kouriton House is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Kouriton House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Walking tours
    • Themed dinners
    • Cooking class
    • Bike tours
    • Entertainment staff
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • The prices at Kouriton House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Kouriton House is 1,650 feet from the center of Margarítai. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.