Welcome Pack

We understand that the first day of your holiday can be difficult because you may not know where all the local shops and supermarkets are. We’ve arranged welcome packs to be in the villa to tide you over your first morning whilst you find your bearings. These are shown below as the essentials packs. New: If you would also like to try some of the local Cretan produce we can provide a "Taste of Crete" pack to give you a head start on some of the wonderful, fresh food and local drinks. Please ask the service team via email here or ring Debbie on +30 694 956 6532.

Villa Kournedes COUPLES Welcome Pack (Essentials) Villa Kournedes GROUP Welcome pack (Essentials)
This pack provides the essentials for 2 people for the first evening/morning of stay. It will be waiting for you when you arrive, and there is no charge for this - we just want to be sure you settle in comfortably for your holiday. This pack provides the essentials for 4-6 people for the first evening/morning of stay. It will be waiting for you when you arrive, and there is no charge for this - we just want to be sure you settle in comfortably for your holiday.
Free of charge Free of charge
Contents Description Qty Description Qty
250g Graviera Cheese Provided 1 Provided 1
Bag of Grissini Small Bag 1 Small Bag 1
Bag of Oregano crisps Provided 1 Provided 1
Bin Liners Medium Size 2 Medium Size 4
Bread Fresh local loaf 1 Fresh local loaf 1
Butter Local Butter 1 small Local Butter 1 small
Coffee Nescafe instant small Nescafe instant small
Dishwasher Tablets Starter pack 7 Starter Pack 10
Fresh Eggs Medium pack of 6 1 Medium pack of 6 1
Fresh Milk Carton 1L Carton 2L
Fresh Oranges Fresh - for juicing etc 20 Approx Fresh - for juicing etc 40 Approx
Gift Pack Bathroom soap, shampoo, shower gel, conditioner & body lotion (Cretan natural products - one per couple 1 Bathroom soap, shampoo, shower gel, conditioner & body lotion (Cretan natural products - one per couple 1
Honey Small jar 1 Small jar
Jam/Marmalade Small jar 1 Small jar
Kitchen Roll, Cling Film, Ice Cube Bags and Foil Provided Provided
Local table wine Red quality bottle 1 Red quality bottle 1
Olive Oil Small bottle 1 Small bottle 1
Orange Juice Carton 1L Carton 1L
Sugar Bag small Bag Small
Tea Bags Small Box 1 Small Box 1
Toilet paper One per bathroom & one for cloakroom 2 One per bathroom & one for cloakroom 4
Washing up cloth and sponge Provided Provided
Washing up Liquid Provided as required 1 Provided as required 1
Water Large Bottle 1 Large Bottle 2
Yoghurt General in the clay pot if available 1 General in the clay pot if available 1
Villa Kournedes EXTRA taste of Crete pack
This pack provides essentials for 2 people for the first evening/morning of stay with the focus being on local Cretan or Greek items. The list below is an example and can be tailored at your request. It will be waiting for you when you arrive. Please contact Debbie directly to agree the contents and the price.
Free of charge
Contents Description Qty
Beer Pack of 6
Bin Liners 1 per day for your whole holiday As Required
Cheese Local Cretan cheese x 2 types (e.g. feta and graviera) 300g Each
Coffee Medium bag ground for cafetierre 1
Cretan red wine Good quality bottles 2
Cretan white wine Good quality bottles 2
Crisps Large Pack 1
Cucumber Large 1
Dishwasher Tablets 1 per day for your whole holiday As required
Greek honey Medium Jar 1
Greek Yoghurt Large Dish 1
Green/red pepper Fresh peppers x1 of each 2
Lemon & Lime Fresh 1 of each
Lettuce Fresh 1
Local baclava box 1
Local biscotti pack 1
Local Garlic 1 bulb 1
Local olive bread Speciality loaf 1
Local olives Loose 200g
Seasonal Fruit Seasonal local fruit (variety) 10 pieces / 2Kg
Toilet paper Extra toilet rolls 6
Tomatoes Large 6
Tonic Water Cans 2

Villa Kournedes' Large BBQ Area

Villa Kournedes' fully equipped kitchen

BBQ xtra Pack
Includes the essential items to get your own BBQ going. Enjoy eating "al fresco" with local food barbequing while sipping your favourite drink for 2 people or for 4-6
Contents Description Qty
Charcoal briquettes made from olive pips 3kg
Local Sausages PoA
Local chicken pieces PoA
Local Chops PoA
Firelighters PoA

Special Diets Pack

This service is based on the Couples or Small Group Essentials pack. You can specify a special dietary request such as: Gluten free, Halal, Vegan etc. The team will do their best to source all the items with this requirement in mind.

Price on Application

Shop & Drop Pack

Why not choose the things you want from a short list and get them delivered to the villa – no need to go supermarket shopping for those basic items! Order in advance and these will be there on your arrival - so you can start your holiday immediately.You can also take advantage of this to order items for Special Occasions (birthdays, anniversaries, romantic meals) we’ll do our best to work with your requests

Price on Application

Holiday Maker - Advice and local knowledge (Concierge Service)

Take advantage of the local team’s knowledge and experience to get advice, check flights, book coach tickets and taxis or simply ask for some local knowledge to make the most of your holiday. See the example list below for some ideas to help make the holiday one to remember. Why not explain to the team what you're interested in and see what ideas they can suggest?

Price on Application