Villa Gouvia, Nr. Corfu Town

Sleeps 10

Price on Request

EOT: 0829K122K8145001

Villa Gouvia is beautifully furnished and laid out to make the most of the mature gardens and lovely views over the bay below. Located within easy access of the old Venetian capital of Corfu Town and the buzzing Gouvia Marina, it is everything that Corfiot living is about.

The spacious house, which is laid out over 3 floors, is surrounded by huge terraces with pergolas and shady areas; secret corners, including a curtained daybed to disappear to with a cool drink from the drinks cabinet, are helpfully situated on the terrace. One is spoilt for choice: Where to have breakfast – on the terrace with views to the sea? Lunch in the shade of the trees by the pool and then dinner by candlelight cooled by the overhead fan on the living room terrace? The 3 full time staff are happy to make each meal a different experience, whether it’s a barbecue or a formal dinner.

Furnished in a light contemporary style, there are elegant classical touches including Venetian mirrors reflecting the heritage of Corfu Town as well as works of art by renowned local artists. The house is relaxing and perfect for family parties with all the facilities on offer. Stay put for the day round the inviting pool or go down to the lively marina with its shops and cafes; hire a boat for the day and visit one of the many beautiful beaches nearby or even a day trip over to the nearby island of Paxos for lunch. All great fun. Please note that there is a house cat which will be fed and housed in the resident couples’ cottage.

The house is set in a private estate of 6 acres – there is one other house which also belongs to the family but is not rented out. The gardens surrounding the pool and lawns are mature and abundantly planted with colourful Mediterranean plants and the vegetable garden supplies the house with seasonal fresh produce. Corfu has attracted writers, artists and travellers for years and Sequoia’s gardens and views weave the same spell over its guests who have little choice but to enjoy!

Accommodation

Sleeps: up to 10

Top Floor

Double bedroom en suite shower room and private terrace

Ground floor (opening onto garden, pool and front/side terraces):

Master Double bedroom, ceiling fan, en suite bathroom and shower attachment
Large open-plan (15 metre) living room with TV DVD SKY and APPLE TV. Music system
Sitting Room opening onto a partially covered terrace that runs the full length of the house with dining for 14, outside sitting area, secondary breakfast area –Covered day bed with fan.

Garden Floor (all rooms open onto the lower garden):

2nd Master bedroom suite with bathroom with bath and walk in shower – TV & DVD. Walk in closet
Twin bedroom with en suite walk-in shower – TV
Sauna
Single bedroom, with pull out extra bed, en suite bathroom with shower attachment – More suitable for children, teenagers or staff
2nd service kitchen with elevator to main kitchen
Laundry room
Large Family/playroom – TV, DVD, Wii. Stereo

Services

Maid – 6 hours x 6 days a week
Resident House Assistant- lives in separate accommodation on the property (6 days a week), 8 am to after Lunch and 6 pm till after dinner. Duties include: assisting at meal times and waiting at table if required.
Pool, garden and general house maintenance.
Chef 6 days a week – Breakfast, one main meal, and one light meal a day. Shopping for food and drinks (guests should provide the Chef with a float).

Wine and canapés on arrival
Fresh cut flowers on arrival
Bath Robes
Complimentary luxury bathroom products
Candles lit each evening
Linen changed twice a week
Laundry Service (by arrangement and payable locally)
Babysitting (by arrangement).

Facilities

Pool – Oval 12m x 6.50m
Air conditioning and insect screens in all bedrooms
Sky Satellite TV in Sitting and Family room. Bedrooms (where indicated) have Greek programs with Film Channels.
Wii plus a few games
Stereo surround sound system to the sitting room, terraces and pool with iPod connection
Ceiling fans on sitting and dining terraces
Large library of CD’s and DVD’s
WiFi throughout the main areas of the villa

Piano
Table Tennis
Gym equipment
Terrace furniture including outdoor drinks cabinet, fridge and ice machine
Safe
Weber gas BBQ
Sauna
Electrically operated entrance gate

Location

Corfu Town 7 kms
Airport 8 kms
Beaches and water sports 3 kms
Gouvia Marina (boat hire) 2 kms
Restaurants and local night life 2 kms
Nearest supermarket 1.5 kms
Main Island clubs 5kms
Corfu Golf Course 14 km
Two 5 star hotels within 5 kms

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What Sarah thinks:

“This house is what Corfu is all about: outdoor living, sea views up the North East coast and totally privacy in a secluded country setting”.