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Metohi Kindelis

Crete, Greece

Greece / Crete / Metohi Kindelis

A fusion of farmhouse charm and sophisticated style in a late 16th-century Metohi-style farmhouse in the Cretan countryside

Set in a beautifully restored Venetian-era Metohi on the outskirts of Chania, this charming farmhouse transports guests back in time to a simpler, more traditional way of life. Enter through a graceful wisteria-strewn archway into the farm’s inner sanctum — a sun-drenched cobblestone courtyard — and one is instantly overcome with a sense of tranquility and warmth.

And Danai, the face behind the place, is a treasure trove of family stories and history, welcoming guests like long-lost friends into her lovely family home. A throwback to a simpler, more traditional way of life, Metohi Kindelis is a Cretan gem to be reckoned with.

“Our definition of luxury has to do with this subtle charm of older times, with nature’s smells, slow living, with the people, and the personal genuine contact. It has to do with detoxing from technology and digital images, with eating healthy, organic food and savoring the local flavors, with taking time for baths and naps, with reading books under the Mediterranean sunshine, with allowing yourself to suspend time.”

—Metochi Kindelis

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the look.

Terracotta walls draped in bougainvillea and flowering wisteria vines, cobblestone courtyards brimming with oversized terracotta pots, antique millstones, and sculpted cacti: the stone-built farmhouse exudes charm and tranquility. Self-contained guest houses are renovated with great style and authenticity. Spacious rooms are constructed with original wood-beamed ceilings, exposed rough-cut stone, and massive original arches, thoughtfully decorated with quirky antique finds and whimsy accents for flair. Dreamy rambling gardens perfumed with lemon, olive, and fig trees surround each villa, and sun-drenched terraces scattered with sun loungers and comfy hammocks frame delightfully private pools.

the experience.

slow living

Fritter away the day poolside with a good book and an empty agenda.

savory local treats

Enjoy a fridge stocked with local organic produce, oranges, and home-baked goods.

yoga + wellness

Try your down dog in a yoga class surrounded by flowering gardens and chirping birds. All wellness activities available upon request.

storied place + local scoops

Delight in learning about the hotel’s history — Danai is the manager and a lovely hotelier passionate about conscious travel and sustainability, and if you are lucky, her charming uncle Manolis will show you around his well-tended organic fruit gardens. Follow Danai’s recommendations on what’s hip and authentically local in the area. We loved visiting the ceramicist Manoussos Chalkiadakis in the Apokoronas region and tasting wine at Manousakis Winery. Also, enjoy easy access to Chania (artsy boutiques, winding cobble-stoned streets, and market stalls).

the impact.

Metohi Kindelis is all about promoting a healthy, ecological and sustainable way of living and is passionate about driving positive change.

Eco-design

Consciously restored, 400-year-old stone farmhouse using traditional Venetian techniques and natural building materials. All three self-catering farmhouse shelters were constructed with the utmost respect for the metohi's historic character.

Culinary sustainability

Metohi Kindelis is a working organic farm producing its own organic olive oil and a range of fruits. It prides itself on being one of the first farms to receive a certification for organic agriculture.

at a glance.

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good to know

5 nights minimum stay (on occasion, 3-4 night stays are allowed ). 3 self-catering apartments (2-4 persons) with their own private pools and surrounding gardens. Despite the farmhouse’s proximity to the highway, the place feels delightfully tranquil and secluded.