Private Villa with Pool and Stunning Views across to Albania
Peaceful Location in Walking Distance of Kassiopi, EOT Registered
Sleeps 6/7 (3 Bedrooms)
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Villa Loukia is located in a stunning position, nestled into the quiet olive covered hillside above Kassiopi in the hamlet of Kelia. The views from the villa across the bay of Avalaki and to Albania beyond are truly stunning. The property was new for 2008, having been bought by an English family with many years experience of holidaying in Corfu. Attention has therefore been paid to equipping the villa with all the necessary equipment for a relaxing and happy holiday whilst making sure it remains comfortable and practical for both couples and families alike. The location is quiet and private - away from other properties - however unlike many villas in NE Corfu, the situation above Kassiopi means that it is possible to walk (10-15 mins) to shops/restaurants in the evening, leaving the car at home. The nearest supermarket is just 5 mins walk or 2 mins in the car. The famous village of Kalami and the lovely secluded coves of that area is just a 10-15 mins drive. Look at the website below.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 9 April 2012 - 25 May 2012 | £950 | 7 | ||
| 26 May 2012 - 15 June 2012 | £1550 | 7 | ||
| 16 June 2012 - 6 July 2012 | £2050 | 7 | ||
| 7 July 2012 - 31 August 2012 | £2600 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 14 September 2012 | £1950 | 7 | ||
| 15 September 2012 - 30 September 2012 | £1650 | 7 | ||
| 1 October 2012 - 5 November 2012 | £1000 | 7 |
Notes on prices
Now taking bookings for 2013. To avoid disappointment particularly in peak season please book early.
Please note the prices are for the property in UK Pounds per week, but we can take payment in euros - please email for prices. There is a £25 per night charge for occupancy above 6 people. Low season discount of £200 for occupancy of 3 or less.
Changeover day
Preferred changeover day is Saturday/Sunday especially in July/August. However we will endeavour to be flexible and meet your needs.
Villa to be vacated by 11am on day of departure.
Arrival from 4pm.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Master Bedroom with En suite - super king size bed, double aspect - 2 sets French windows to main terrace and private terrace. Bedroom 2 - Ensuite - twin beds. French Windows to terrace. Bedroom 3 - Ensuite - twin beds. French Windows to lower terrace |
| Bathrooms: | En-suite to Bedroom 1 with bath/shower over, wc, marble basin. En-suite to Bedroom 2 with shower, wc, marble basin. En-suite to Bedroom 3 with shower, wc, basin. Guest wc with washing machine. |
| Kitchen: | Fully fitted modern kitchen with cooker, hob, large fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher. |
| Utility Room: | Washing machine located in downstairs guest toilet. |
| Living Rooms: | Sitting/Dining Room with feature fire place. Furnished with wrought iron furniture manufactured by local artist. One sofa has been designed as an extra bed for a 7th guest. Two sets of French Windows to terrace. Dining area with table and benches. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Bath towels and linen provided. The villa is cleaned weekly and sheets and towels changed weekly. We also provide pool towels. Extra cleaning can be arranged but must be booked at time of booking. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer microwave dishwasher washing machine iron/ironing board satellite tv tv internet access air conditioning room fans cot high chair barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) |
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Notes on accommodation
All rooms have air-conditioning units with remote controls and all windows have built in mosquito nets. All bedrooms also have ceiling fans with remote controls. LCD Flat Screen TV, Bose music system & Bose i-pod/i-phone docking station and DVD Player in Sitting Room with good selection of DVDs. Limited Sky Satellite has been installed but the signal on Corfu can be erratic and out of our control. 3rd bedroom on ground floor. Master bedroom has a hair dryer and valuables safe. Children welcome - cot/highchair available on request but note we do not have stair gates. Pool is gated from house but not from the drive. All rooms have been furnished with Corfiot wrought iron furniture. It is requested that guests do not smoke inside the villa. The Port of Kassiopi and its tavernas / bars / restaurants is in walking distance. Further details are available in our website (link at the bottom of this page).
Accessibility
Three steps up to ground floor level. Downstairs bedroom. Not suitable for wheelchairs but fine for limited mobility.
Outside
Villa Loukia has an enviable variety of outdoor space - different areas for different times of day with sun or in shade. The pool is stunning -10x5m, decorated with hand painted Sicilian tiles around waters edge with a large surrounding terrace, gated from the house. There are 8 sunbeds, parasols with some natural shade from the olive trees. From the living area and downstairs bedroom is a large shaded terrace that runs along the front of the villa with attractive 'bow' front. A round glazed stone table and chairs is conveniently situated next to the kitchen for dining, family games or just to take in the views. The terrace leads to spacious pool area nestled into the olive grove.
Upstairs the large terrace with 'bow' front leads from both bedrooms with a luxury outdoor sitting room - perfect for taking in the breathtaking views of Albania. The master bedroom has its own private terrace with seating and coffee table - the ideal place to read in solitude!
Coast/Beach
Port of Kassiopi is 10-15 min walk. All the unspoilt beaches of the NE coast are within a 10-20 minute drive. Even in August it is possible to find secluded beaches where you can be on your own! Highly recommended - the Eucalyptus lined cove of Chouchoulio, Gialiskari and Agni (best Tavernas on Corfu) or Kalamaki for sand and shallow water for small children.
Golf
A 45 minute drive will take you to Corfu's golf course.
Special interest holidays
Corfu is very popular with walkers in spring, early summer and autumn. Comfortable climate and lovely scenery, so reminiscent of Gerald Durrell's 'My family and other Animals', attracts walkers at this time of year. Walking in Corfu is both relaxing and a lovely way to unwind by taking in the beautiful surroundings of the countryside with its lush green scenery and numerous wild flowers before the heat of summer. The flora and fauna explosion of spring have to be seen to be fully appreciated and as a backdrop to a relaxed walk nothing could be better to unwind and enjoy this time of year on the island.
Travel
Easyjet flies to Corfu from 1st April to end October direct from Gatwick daily. Other airlines are Monarch, Flybe, Thomas Cook, Olympic and Aegean. The airport at Corfu Town is a 1 hour drive away. Car hire is advised but not essential. Car hire pick up and drop off available from the airport.
Distances
The delightful Venetian Capital, Corfu Town, is situated a 1 hour drive away (approx 40km). It can also be reached by boat and bus. Highly recommended.
Kassiopi 1.5km.
Further details
Kelia is a small, tranquil hamlet of houses, spread out through the olive groves approximately 1km from the main road.
Kassiopi is a charming little fishing village, with a traditional port. Tourism has had its influence, but down at the harbour you can still find local fishermen supplying the local restaurants with fresh daily fish. Tavernas, shops, beaches and bars offer something for everyone. Teenagers will appreciate the evening life - with several music bars and 'low key' clubs. It is a safe environment for them to meet other friends.
Water skiing, wake boarding, scuba diving, wind sailing, boat hire all available close by.
Water parks - Aqua Land is the biggest, just west of Corfu Town or the Hydropolis near Acharavi.
Scooter/bike/buggy/rental available in Kassiopi. Numerous boat trips/fishing trips and excursions available locally. Horse riding available on the Avlaki Peninsula.
Booking notes
Requests by e-mail. To confirm your booking we require a 25% non-refundable deposit within 7 days of your booking. The balance is required 4 weeks before departure. Please do email if you just require further information and visit our website (link below) for further information and pictures.
Guest comments
MAY 2009 The Elford Family wrote: 'We had a fantastic holiday thank you. The villa is as good as it gets. You could not get a more perfect setting. You have given a lot of thought to developing the villa and it really shows. We have been going to Florida for many years but are now thinking we can get just as good closer to home'.
Liam & Alex (July 08) wrote: 'Just wanted to say thanks for allowing us to stay at your beautiful home! We had the best week there yet and will definitely look at coming back next year!
The Cheesewright Family (Aug 08) We had a fantastic holiday, the villa was brilliant. I was so impressed with all the details you put in. The outside space was extremely well designed with loads of space. I loved the fact you had everything you could need - even down to cookbooks, board games and DVDs! I thought all the fixture and fittings were fabulous, loved the bathrooms & the wrought iron furniture was lovely.'
Owner profile
Nick & Lucy Rickman, Corfu 07
About the owner
My husband Nick and I (Lucy) have run a business in England for the past 22 years. We have been visiting Corfu regularly since the children were small. Once we discovered Corfu nowhere else seemed to match it as it worked for us as a perfect holiday destination - quiet, peaceful, beautiful views, secluded bays, good water sports, friendly people and plenty of sun. Even as the children got older, NE Corfu was still the perfect destination - it really does cater for everyone in the family.
Year purchased: 2007
Why the owner chose a home in this location
We literally just stumbled across Villa Loukia whilst on holiday in 2007 and it really was a case of love at first sight. The house was nearing completion but the outside was a complete builder's site and there was no pool. Perhaps it was the fact that the children were beginning to leave home that influenced us into deciding that it was time for a new adventure. Buying a house in Corfu had not been our plan but certainly since making the decision to allow our hearts to rule our heads we have not looked back. We completed in December 2007 and then had a VERY stressful 4 months getting the outside finished, pool constructed, snags repaired, house furnished etc - all from my computer in England and just in time for the 2008 season. In true Greek style it was ready with minutes to spare!
Unique benefits of the property
Villa Loukia is unusual for NE Corfu because although set in a secluded position in tranquil olive groves, away from other properties, it is also in walking distance of the village of Kassiopi. This is a real bonus as our past experience showed us that with the majority of villas we HAD to drive to the tavernas at night.
Using the experience we gained over the years we also wanted to make sure that the villa was well equipped with everything you might want on holiday and that the kitchen was such that you could actually cook in it (if you want to)!
The views from Villa Loukia are stunning & it is the location and setting of the house that we fell in love with 2 years ago. Our guests to date all agree!
I add blog up-dates to the villa website if you want more information on our adventure
For booking and further information
Property Ref GR476
Lucy Rickman
Tel: (UK) +44 (0)1722 712 277
Mob: (UK) +44 (0)7976 728 106
Owners Website: Click here
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