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Historic Mountain Retreat with Big Views of Corfu

Blending ancient charms with the modern amenities of its recent update, this Corfu island retreat sets you high on a wild mountain slope with panoramic views of the sea. It offers seclusion and country scenery, yet it's a quick, 10-minute drive to the Achilleion Palace, galleries and museums, and to the island’s famed sand beaches. There’s a garden, outdoor living terrace, pool with a view, outdoor shower, and walking trails into the countryside right out the door.

Layout

The home consists of two separate buildings.

The North Wing is a two-story structure with three upstairs bedrooms (one king, two doubles), en-suite bathrooms, and a sofa bed in a bedroom that can be made up for children. It is available on its own for six guests, but can be rented with the South Wing for up to 10 guests.

The South Wing is a single-story structure, with two bedrooms and en-suite bathrooms, sleeping four guests. It is available to add to your booking at an additional cost. Please inquire for more information.

If the North Wing is rented alone, the South Wing will be closed. Please note that rates quoted are for the North Wing (six guests) only.

The property’s kitchen is fully equipped, and an outdoor gas grill makes alfresco meals a cinch. The elegantly landscaped garden includes a pool.

Experiences

Additional services and experiences are available by reservation. These include a concierge, market shopping, airport transfer and tourism transportation, breakfast cook, chef services, fitness trainer, yoga instruction, added housekeeping, and in-house pottery classes.

Additional features

The South Wing and swimming pool are wheelchair accessible with connecting pathways to the pool and garage. All bedrooms have AC. There is on-site parking in two large areas and an electric car charging station.

Around

This home offers easy access to Corfu’s capital, with its Ionio University, many museums (Ceramic Art, Serbian, Archeological, Asian Art, Byzantine, Dionysios Solomos) and the Municipal Gallery, New Fortress and Mon Repos and Achilleion Palaces. With walking trails into the mountains right out the door, the elegant escape also strikes the perfect balance between seclusion and accessibility.

Beaches nearby range from the Royal Baths Mon Repos at just over a mile away, to Vounous beach and Alykes Potamou Beach at under four miles, to Aeolos Beach and Kontokali Beach a bit further.

The center of Corfu offers cobbled streets, storied mansions, historical passages and all necessary services, from shops to pharmacies to dining. Vido Islet is located opposite the city’s old port, accessible by sea. A day-sailor’s paradise, the small isle is a beautiful spot to drop anchor. The heart of the beautifully preserved Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site, a lovely blend of Renaissance, Baroque and classical architecture, with twin, 15th-century Venetian fortresses flanking either side, the grand palaces of Achillion and Mon Repos.

Location

Achilii, Corfu, Greece. Nearest airport: Corfu (9.5 miles)

Best time to visit

Year round