A jewel in the heart of the Castro, a 14th century home & magical retreat for 6
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A rare chance to stay in a charming fourteenth-century home right in the heart of the historic castle area of Naxos. Come and be bewitched by the special magic of the Castro and this wonderful island. Sitting above the lively port, our house is a haven of peace and tranquility, looking out onto the sea, the mountains and our sun-trap terrace, while cool sea breezes flow through its high-ceilinged rooms. Filled with antiques, paintings and sculptures it has long been a refuge for creatives. A short walk uphill from the waterfront brings you into the ancient Venetian citadel, surrounded by the stone battlements of the Ducal palace. The house lies within the walls, a perfect retreat with a calm atmosphere, plenty of books, antiques and even a vinyl LP collection for you to enjoy. There are two spacious airy, reception rooms, a good sized kitchen and three comfortable bedrooms (two doubles and a twin). In addition, a lovely whitewashed terrace overflowing with geraniums and bougainvillea provides a wonderful place to sit for breakfast, read a novel or sunbathe. We have lovingly maintained this historic property since our aunt bought it in 1963 from descendants of one of the original Venetian families who came to Naxos in the 13th century. It has long been a refuge and inspiration for friends and family - with writers, artists, musicians, archaeologists, and geologists all staying and falling in love with the peace of the house and beauty of the island. We rent the house out for a few months in the summer ,with all profits returned to the ongoing restoration and maintenance of this special and much loved place. As with the whole of the Castro, the house has walking access only, up stepped alleyways. You can park within 5 mins walk of the house, at the foot of the hill. We think you will fall under the spell of Naxos, as all visitors do - enjoy! PLEASE NOTE: we book by the week only, with changeover on Saturdays. (EOT Tourist licence number MHTE 11774K***********) Tourist License / Licencia de turismo N °: 00000015062