Athena - The perfect holiday

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Villa |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 5

Agios Ioannis, Corfu in Corfu

£64–£114 / night
£450–£800 / week

7 nights minimum stay

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Key info  Swimming pool, beach or lakeside relaxation, air conditioning, balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

Villa Athena is set in a serene location in central Corfu near the idyllic village of Agios Ioannis. Its position gives access to many of the best amenities on the island, whilst also offering peace, quiet and spectacular view of the surrounding countryside by day and the distant lights of neighbouring villages in the hills at night.

This superb villa is set in a small but ancient olive grove, the villa boasts a private pool set in a large outside garden, its large verandah can accommodate AL fresco dining, there is a terraced area for sitting and lounging, whilst a discreet distance away the pool and sun worshipers can enjoy themselves without disturbing anyone. Athena gives you every opportunity to enjoy the views, climate and the local cuisine.

This newly built villa has ample room to sleep 4 people comfortably plus one extra on the sofa bed in the living area. The bedrooms are all en-suite and the property has been furnished so that you can relax and enjoy your holiday.

Villa Athena also benefits from being only 15 minutes drive from the airport and historic Corfu Town, with its quaint shops, restaurants and historic attractions. Nearby, close to Ermones Beach is Corfu’s internationally renowned 18 hole Golf course, which was designed by Donald Harradine. For families with young children the giant water park Aqua-land is very close by to keep young children happy when they have tired of the beach.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Villa Athena is set over two floors:

*Ground floor : Lounge with French windows leading out to garden/pool areas, fully fitted kitchen, small W.C. off hallway
*Upstairs : a small landing where there is a chair for sitting and two bedrooms : The left hand bedroom has two single beds ideal for teenagers/children and has a en-suite shower room. The master bedroom on the right has a double bed and an en-suite, plus french windows which lead out to the balcony, it also has great all round views of the surrounding country side.

*The landing also has french windows leading out to the balcony with its fantastic views of the superb countryside, this balcony can also be accessed through the french windows in the master bedroom.
Balcony has chairs and a small table to while away the the hours

The pool has a lounging area with a swinging covered 3 seater, plus individual sun loungers
there are two areas for just sitting and relaxing, in these areas there will be a gazebo/tables and chairs

Further details

The villa will be available after 2.00 pm. Except if arrange before hand. Check out time is 10.00 am. Except if arranged before hand.

A deposit of 25% of the total cost is required to reserve the villa this must be received within 7 days, and the balance is due 8 weeks before your holiday arrival date.

If booking a late holiday, payment in full is required as soon as possible.
Payment by cheque, BACs or internet banking transfer only

Conditions

The pool depth is 0.60M - 1.80M. There are no railings around the swimming pool. No diving allowed
There are steps to enter and exit the pool therefore children must be supervised at all times.

Smokers are welcome, but strictly no smoking inside the villa [ ashtrays are provided for outside ]

Villa has air-conditioning in all bedrooms plus ceiling paddle fans and mosquito screens at windows.

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Superb sunset Ermones Golf Hotel Restaurant

 

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Villa Athena

 

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Turquoise Pool

 

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Master Bedroom

The Ionian Islands region

Corfu Greece, is the most popular of the Ionian Islands. It is a very green island and a mixture of the civilizations that have passed through at various times.

The most green of the Greek islands, Corfu , has three million olive trees. As well as flower-strewn countryside and Adriatic-style villages, it has splendid coastal scenery and some excellent secluded beaches. On this cosmopolitan island, you’ll be able to combine relaxation with good times and a full nightlife, for Corfu is an international tourist centre which can satisfy the demands of the most difficult visitors. On Corfu island it is easy to combine relaxation with intense night life. Having decided to visit Corfu Greece, one of the most interesting islands of the Ionian sea, prepare yourself for an unparalleled experience.

The Corfu / Agios Ioannis, Corfu area

Corfu is steeped in history both the Venetians and the British have occupied Corfu and you will still find much evidence of their architecture and rule here today. The cricket pitch in Corfu town is just one of the many interesting and quirky features. The town of Corfu (Kerkyra) impresses and charms the visitor with its two forts, narrow streets, tall houses, arcades, Venetian-built Town Hall, church to Saint Spyridon, the Corfu island's patron saint, flower-filled gardens, and balconies with their superb wrought-iron fences. Flooded with sights, Corfu is a small paradise on Earth. From Paleokastritsa to Kanoni, from the Achillion to Pontikonissi and the Corfu's northern coast, one will find crystal water scenic coves greenery and vegetation that 'sinks' into the deep blue sea. Sunny days, cool night breezes, friendly locals and fascinating history are just some of the memories that you will take home with you.

The villa is centrally situated to both east and west coast beaches, which are short drives away and both offer a variety of water sport activities. Paleokastritsa, one of the island’s best-known beauty spots, with crystal clear water and a 13th century Monastery is a 20 minutes drive. If you prefer to encounter a real Corfiot atmosphere the unspoilt village of Agious Ioannis is 5 minutes away with bars and restaurants used by both locals and tourists. The location gives holidaymakers the choice of total seclusion and when feeling energetic you can hire bicycles from the village or just have long walks taking in the beautiful countryside and many places of interest to visit. For an opportunity of a relaxing island life experience, this supreme holiday awaits you.
Corfu caters for everyone from golf, water sports, water parks, scuba diving, horse riding or simply for those who just want to relax on the beautiful and many beaches Corfu has to offer.

Corfu Town was built between two fortresses during the Venetian rule and is one of the most beautiful, most impressive and interesting cities in Greece. The population of Corfu Town is about 30,000, and is quite cosmopolitan compared to other islands in Greece. It is an amazing mixture of old tavernas, new cafes, bars and clubs plus the beautiful old city protected by the two fortresses.

How to get there

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Useful links for flights from the U.K. to Corfu:

www.easyjet.co.uk (London Gatwick, Manchester and Bristol)
www.jet2.com (Newcastle only)
www.skybargains.c.uk
www.flythomascook.com
www.firstchoice.co.uk
www.airflights.co.uk
www.monarch.co.uk
www.airflights.co.uk
www.cheapflights.co.uk
www.flightline.co.uk
www.charterflightcentre.co.uk

Alternative routes available from Athens:

www.aegeanair.com
www.olympicairlines.com

Car hire :

Car hire can obtained through the internet whilst booking your flight, this is advisable as booking at the airport can be more expensive. Whilst a car is not a necessity as there are local bus routes to town within easy reach of to the villa, however car hire gives you the freedom to enjoy the delights of Corfu to your own agenda and pace.

Activities near Corfu

Guestbook for Athena - The perfect holiday

Guest Feedback 2011

Dear Helen
Thank you for the use of your lovely villa. The villa is attractive, spacious and well equipped – everything new and in good working order. It is very well situated at the centre of the island, only 15 minutes from the airport and very convenient for all the ‘best bits’ of the island – the lovely beaches and sunsets of Ermones and Palaiokstritsa, the fascinating and beautiful capital town of Kerkira, with its elegant cafe life, castles, museums, churches and cathedrals, and the other little gems around the island – monasteries, ruins and even the best waterpark we’ve been to for the kids (and we’ve been to a few around Europe!). It was too hot to do much walking when we were there (August) so we didn’t get up into the mountains a great deal, but there are some stunning views around and about and the villa’s pool was very welcome (as was the air conditioning at times). The person who looks after the villa, Sarah, was also extremely helpful and even got us our first load of shopping so it was there on our arrival. The villa was the perfect place to visit this gem of an island. Thank you again.
Marcus and family, Brighton.

Dear Helen

We have had a wonderful holiday, just perfect.
We have been out and about but not a lot. The villa and setting was so nice and peaceful we were quite happy just to be there.
Thank you so much for the opportunity.

Kind regards

Barry and Polly Wicks

From: Rachel Hirst
Sent: 10 August 2010 13:17:02

Dear Helen, we had a great holiday thank you.
The directions were excellent - the photos really helped and it was no problem finding it even in the dark. We wrote a few handy hints e.g. nice places to go etc in the visitors book for others who come to stay.
We found the villa and pool were lovely - very comfy, clean and well equipped and the table with gazebo was much better than an umbrella which we've experienced in other places as a problem on windy days! It was great to have a cool bag and picnic things etc to use and plenty of plates and cups and glasses. Sarah was friendly and it was very nice to have clean sheets and the villa cleaned half way through - we weren't expecting that!
We thought the location was great because we could easily get to all parts of the island without too much travelling. We like to explore places so that was a plus for us. The villa was great for a lazy day by the pool and the beaches nearby e.g. Ermones and Glyfada were very handy. Of course we loved Paleokastritsa and hired a boat there one day which was great fun. We went up Mount Pandokrator and to Old Perithia as well as getting to most of the main coastal places - again, easy to get to from the villa and most places are fairly well signposted.
Most holiday places we've stayed in have a folder of leaflets and information about local attractions which might be helpful to build up but I think anyone with a guide book and map can find out about most places easily enough. Also encouraging visitors to write about places and restaurants etc is the best way to pass on that sort of thing.
Feel free to use any of this as quotes on your website or ask us for more. We really enjoyed ourselves and didn't want to come home.
Many thanks, Rachel & Andy Hirst

Dear Helen and Lester

Thanks for letting us share a little bit of paradise. We had a fantastic holiday.

Kind regards

Mags and Gerry - Ireland

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From: Helen Sheard
Sent: 13 June 2010 20:48:31

Dear Helen,

We had an absolutely wonderful week at your villa, thank you so much. The directions were excellent - the photos were particularly useful for spotting the turning points etc.

The villa itself was so well equipped and lacked for nothing - it was so great to have useful things like cool bags, table mats, candles, lanterns etc - all the little bits and bobs that made the stay so much more homely. The rooms and bathrooms were very comfortable too. Perhaps one addition would be a bigger barbeque, but really that was only a minor point.

Thank you once again for providing such a beautiful venue for our stay in Corfu. It is certainly going to be hard going back to work tomorrow!

Best wishes,

Helen


Dear Helen and Lester

We just wanted to say that we enjoyed our stay very much at Villa Athena, we had a great family holiday, perfect for relaxing. The boys especially enjoyed being near Aqualand. Would definitely go again.

Marilyn, Kate, Drew and Jack - Edinburgh
Sept 2009


From: vassil_hadjiivanov
Sent: 31 July 2010 14:50:48

Dear Helen,
We had a great holiday in your villa in Corfu .Villa Athene has a very good location and suitable for a dinamic and unforgettable holiday.We are sure many people will be impressed by their stay in the villa, everything is really perfect.Thank you for everything!

King regals:Vasil Hadjiivanov


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Rental prices

Prices for group size 5
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
April - May	2 Apr 12	7 May 12	500£ 500	-	-	1 Week
May - June (Mid Season)	7 May 12	4 Jun 12	575£ 575	-	-	1 Week
June - July	4 Jun 12	2 Jul 12	650£ 650	-	-	1 Week
July - August (High)	2 Jul 12	3 Sep 12	800£ 800	-	-	1 Week
September	3 Sep 12	1 Oct 12	650£ 650	-	-	1 Week
October	1 Oct 12	5 Nov 12	500£ 500	-	-	1 Week
November	5 Nov 12	1 Dec 12	450£ 450	-	-	1 Week

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

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

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