Nassebe was the sister of Mustafa Chatzi-hasanoglou (1827-1915), the local Turkish governor. This family decided in 1884 to support Christians and also became Christians themselves.
The estate was hosting by that time the whole group of guards who supported the Mustafa governship. The building had autonomy in surviving. There were stables for the horses, well for drinking water, wood oven for bread baking, storing rooms for olive oil, wine and other foodstuff, hamam for leisure time.
The estate was reconstructed between 2005-2008 by the architect Minos Alefantinos, owner of the property.
The village was settled somewhere around 961-1204 by byzantine visitors.
The church of Panagia in the village is known to having been build in the 13th century. Ai Giannis is first mentioned in the 1577 traveler notebook of Fr. Barozzi as the settlement of “San Zuanne” with 119 inhabitants. In 1630, the traveler Vasilicata refers to the village as “San Giovanni”.
In the Turkish population census of 167` we know that the village is called “Ayo Yani”.
The area was under the Venetian occupation until 1646, when it was conquered by the Othoman Empire.
The village and the surrounding clearly expresses the Venetian influence in the local architecture and land planning.
One finds building that still exist as they were 5 centuries ago, one of which is Nassebe estate.
Nassebe estate is peaceful and elegant cottage in Crete that is perfect for any vacation. Whether you are looking for a romantic getaway or family holidays, Nassebe estate offers a peaceful escape combines with a convenient location near many attractions.
The furnishings and décor of the estate are a unique combination of country with a touch of contemporary style. The main floors of the villa features a lounge, two fireplaces, two kitchens, casual dining area and a light and airy atmosphere for a tranquil vacation time.
The living room and the two dining rooms are well decorated in country chic with stone floors. The dining areas have tables for eighteen people and the living room has amenities that include a stereo system, satellite flat screen television, DVD player and a collection of CDs for your entertainment. Security alarm, safe deposit box, telephone and internet.
The nine bedrooms are air conditioned with individual climate control, fireplace and feature comfortable mattresses and bedding, a spacious wardrobe, fine linens, towels and bedding, toiletries and more.
They hold typical Cretan furnishing and satellite TV.
The kitchen is well equipped with everything you need to prepare meals and snacks. There is an electric over, two wood ovens, refrigerator with freezer, microwave, toaster, dishwasher, espresso and coffee maker, kettle and a high chair is available upon request for families travelling with small children.
We have an assistant to greet you upon your arrival at the airport and escort you to the villa, so you aren’t looking for it on your own. When you have some time to get settled, the concierge offers information about local attraction, shops, restaurants, beaches, and other things to do.
You are greeted with a welcome hamper with assorted local treats and cleaning services and linen changes are offered each day.
We offer a wide range of additional services, including daily cleaning, laundry service and babysitting services, and a doctor on call. Additional services are offered at an extra cost: personal trainer, spa and massage treatments, day trips, mountain bike rental and more.
Our spacious and well decorated villa offers the location and amenities you need for the perfect holiday.
The start of the day includes food prepared on site, either in the estate or in the near vicinity: bread and rusks baked in our wood oven, eggs from our chickens, four kinds of handmade marmalade, butter and yoghurt from the neighboring village, two kinds of cheese prepared in the estate and four kinds prepared in the vicinity, vegetables, cured meat, honey, olives and olive oil, wild herbs for tea and cooking.
While staying in Nassebe estate you may participate in a wide range of farming activities. Performed either in the estate or in one of our neighbor farms, you will have some of the most exciting moments during your staying.
Join Nassebe farm activities and get “hands-on” experience; About the word of bees and honey production, how to bake cheese, hand-pick and preserve olives, produce olive oil, make aromatic olive oil soaps, turn wool into clothes, and many more…
Food production and cooking are languages; are identities – the primary needs of all Mankind.
In reality, culinary skill and the ability to capture the right mix of flavor and spiciness is what makes eating so pleasant.
Such a pleasure is a sign of the tranquil relationship of Mankind with Nature and like itself.
Walk through the landscape that feed us and discover its edible part.
Ride a donkey or a horse and join the group for a tour.
Hike and meet herbs and flowers unique in this word.
And at the very dark part of the day, discover the secrets of the heavens and its constellations during a dinner under the starry skies.
Ai Giannis, Perama, 74100,
Rethymno, Crete, Greece
Tel: +30-28310-51245, +30-6942-209-614
Villa Nessebe is located in Ai Giannis a mountainous village in central Crete, at the foot of Idi mountain, the birth place of Zeus, the father of the gods an Greek mythology. The village is located about 34 km east of Rethymno town, after the small town of Perama, which is a short 35 minute drive via local and National Road.
The beach area (20 minutes driving) offers the opportunity to relax by the sea waves, rest on a sunbed or try watersports. Transportation is not easy so you might need a car. Nearby, at the north of Perama small town you find the port village of Panormo, where you may enjoy leisure events. At a distance of 20 minutes driving to the south you reach Anogeia, one of the most historic and typical mountainous cretan villages.
