Corfu holiday home rental, Arillas with walking, beach/lake nearby, balcony/terrace, air con

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Villa Gecko (house)

Home description

The villa is ideal property for anyone looking for a holiday in a quiet semi rural location with an easy way of life.

Only 2Km from the relaxed and family friendly resort of Arillas with it's Blue Flag beach, Villa Gecko provides amazing panoramic sea and island views by day time and even more spectacular sunsets (one every day).

The area provides fantastic scenery round almost every corner and is ideal for those with walking in mind with quiet roads and little used tracks to explore. (Useful info. visit www.marengowalks.com OR www.corfutrail.org).

By car, there are many interesting places to visit within easy reach, including traditional villages, largely untouched by tourism, or just explore the hills and valleys within this fantastic countryside. The rugged coast of this area offers a surprising variety of smaller beaches as well as the spectacular beauty of Paleokastritsa and the simlpe beauty of nearby Afionas (considered to be the most beautiful village on Corfu).

VILLA GECKO	SEA VIEW FROM BALCONY
LOUNGE AREA	DINING AND KITCHEN AREAS

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The Ionian Islands region

Corfu (or Kerkyra as it is called locally) is the Northernmost of the 7 main Ionian Islands, situated off the West coast of the Greek mainland & Albania, & close to the heel of Italy. Corfu's climate, with its relatively high winter rainfall, means that it is much greener to the eye than the barren sun-scorched rock images often associated with the Greek islands.

While very Greek (obviously), the architecture has a strong Venetian influence, particularly evident in Corfu Town, while it's proximity to Italy has influenced the food and menus available. For years now, Corfu has been a firm favourite with British and, as a result, the locals are very friendly and welcoming.

Corfu / Arillas area

Arillas (in the North-Western corner of Corfu) is a small friendly holiday resort with a superb sandy Blue Flag beach (ideal for families) and a good range of bars and family-run tavernas. The pace of life is very relaxed through the day & continues much the same at night. (For more info. visit www.arillas.com).

For a change of scenery, to the South of Arillas is the resort of Agious Georgios (St. George NORTH), while to the North is the very family friendly beach of San Stefanos, each with their own individual character and both within easy reach. The nearby village of Afionas is generally considered the most beautiful on Corfu.

Inland from the coast is "real Greece", with many small natural villages, largely untouched by tourism, nestling within the olive groves, mountains & wooded valleys.

For the more energetic visitor, the island offers various diversions such as a full-sized golfcourse, Aqualand waterpark, the palace of Achilleon & the many sights of Corfu Town itself.

How to get there

BY AIR:-

Fly to Corfu Airport - Villa Gecko/Arillas is approximateley 30km from the airport.

Direct charter flights operate May-October from most UK airports. Useful contacts:-

www.easyjet.com

www.flythomascook.com

www.thomascook.com

www.thomsonfly.com

Schedule flights operate all year round from UK-Athens with regular internal connecting flights to Corfu.

www.aegeanair.com (NOTE - new route from Stansted to Athens)

www.ba.com

www.klm.com

www.olypmic-airways.com

BY FERRY:-

Ferries operate frequently to Corfu from the Greek mainland, as well as the Italian ports of Brindisi, Venice, Ancona & Bari (contact the UK agent Viamare Travel Ltd. (www.vaimare.com) for services & timetables).

Activities near Corfu

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Villa Gecko is a detatched property consisting of an open plan living area on the ground floor with a fully fitted kitchen, dining and lounge area leading to a large west facing patio. There is a separate toilet (English plumbing!) and further east facing terrace (ideal for breakfasts).

The first floor has 2 double size bedrooms, air-conditioning available (payable locally) and a large bathroom (English plumbing) complete with bath & separate shower cubicle. Both bedrooms have access to a large shared balcony, again with spectacular sea, island & sunset views.

Further details outdoors:
The gardens are recently planted and will soon mature with the addition of fruit trees and other natural plants and flowers typical to the region. (Note: due to the elevated nature of the gardens, young children should be appropriately supvised at all times).

To the side, a good sized driveway provides ample parking space.

Further details

No pets allowed

No smoking in the villa

Serviced twice per week

Bed linen & towels provided

English plumbing (no bin!)

Welcome pack on arrival

Welcome meeting available on request

Conditions

25% non-refundable deposit required six weeks before your stay to secure booking. Balance to be paid 4 weeks prior to arrival date.

Refundable breakages deposit payable on arrival 150 euros (refund subject to satisfactory property inspection).

Bedroom air-conditioning available (70 euros per wk)

Strictly no smoking within the property.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low Season	1 Oct 09	1 May 10	400£ 400	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid Season	1 May 10	1 Jul 10	500£ 500	0-	0-	1 Week
High Season	1 Jul 10	1 Sep 10	600£ 600	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid Season	1 Sep 10	1 Oct 10	500£ 500	0-	0-	1 Week
Low Season	1 Oct 10	1 May 11	400£ 400	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Guestbook for Villa Gecko

"We came with the idea of looking to buy a place for ourselves - Why should we when we can rent somewhere like this - it's FANTASTIC!.
The efforts you have made to make the "Gecko" a home are everywhere - a very pleasant feeling. The "Gecko" was as described, if not better, in all areas. We are looking forward to returning in September with enthusiasm" The Calderwoods, May 2009.

"I just wanted to thank you for such a lovely break at your villa. It was such a change to have such comfortable & homely accommodation in Corfu. I could easily have spent the whole summer there. I could not believe the beautiful views - they were stunning! The villa has so many nice touches that really made you feel at home. I would definatley like to return for another holiday - it was just what the doctor ordered."
The Dodds, Aug 2009.

Availability

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To contact this advertiser please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/68488

Contact details for the advertiser of home 68488
Name:	Graham Youlden
Tel:	+44 1502 564452
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