The villa and the views are every bit as lovely as the photos. It’s just a short drive from the main road up the hillside, with private parking. The other villa is on the other side of the parking area so both houses are very private from each other and are reached by a private driveway from the tiny road. If you want peace and privacy with lots of outdoor space which isn’t overlooked, then this villa is perfect. Both bedrooms overlook the sea as does the lounge and outdoor seating areas.
There is a supermarket with a bakery on the main road by the turn off and also a few tavernas. The bakery does amazing pastries and cakes as well as fresh bread and will even deliver to the house. You can also order meat and fish there if you want something specific.
The owners Irini and Dora are extremely helpful and friendly. They leave a welcome pack of bread, fruit, milk etc which is great to arrive to. The house is also cleaned mid-week, with a change of towels and bed linen (how different to those properties who add a final cleaning charge as a standard fee!)
We did a walk directly from the house up into the hills to the deserted village of Old Sinies. The Corfu trail also passes close by. There are lots of fabulous coastal walks, including the one in the nature reserve area of Erimitas. There’s lots of information in the house with things to see and do.
I don’t think I’ve ever rented anywhere where I’ve known Immediately that I would return to, but I would definitely come back to this villa. Sad to leave, but lovely to know we have found somewhere we will definitely return to for lots of reasons. I just wish I had visited Corfu sooner. :)