20 Reviews
Peter A, UKDate of stay: September 2020 Arriving at the villa we were greeted by the owner Sophie who kindly opened the gates for us and gave us a tour, we never imagined just what a beautiful "hidden paradise" we had the pleasure of visiting. Villa Giovannina is a top class villa. Clean, well cared for, fitted all our needs and not only beautifully decorated, but perfectly equipped with everything you could wish for. There is a wonderful infinity swimming pool, that is a perfect temperature. The Villa is blessed with different places inside and around the villa to enjoy meals. We enjoyed unbelievable views to the sea and the mainland of Greece -watching the sailing ships and the fishing boats passing by, all of which was absolutely wonderful. The colourful garden is fully landscaped and was a real joy for our eyes. Our host Sophie was extremely helpful and informative and was a pleasure to have met. The local area has plenty of delightful tavernas and we've had some delicious meals with fresh fish. We enjoyed our stay so much that we did not want to leave but unfortunately it was time to go back to reality. So, we are looking forward to returning next year and we can't wait until next summer. Overall villa Giovannia is the best villa we have stayed in!
Stephen D, UKDate of stay: August 2020 We booked Villa Giovannina at the last minute when our Corfu Hotel didn't open and we were very fortunate it didn't. Villa Giovannina has the most incredible 180 degree views along the Corfu coastline which were breathtaking at day and night. Sophie, the owner, could not have been more kind and generous - from arrival gifts for our children, to cakes and goodies through the stay. She really made us feel welcome. The pool and gardens are immaculate with a great variety of areas for shade and sun throughout the day. I enjoyed making use of the BBQ table - need to build one at home! The location is quite close to the airport but with only a few planes landing an hour it broke up lazy days by the pool playing "guess the flight operator"!
Christopher, UKDate of stay: July 2019 Sophie (owner&host) thank you so very much for a wonderful stay at your villa. Your hospitality, the villa and view were incredible. We could not have asked for more. Mums 70th birthday trip was very special.
Christopher, UKDate of stay: July 2019 Sophie was such a fantastic host! We couldn’t have asked for a better trip to Corfu. The villa was amazing & clean with a beautiful pool. She was even kind enough to make some desserts for us & took us into town to catch the ferry. I would recommend anyone coming to the island that would like to stay close to Corfu Town to pick this gorgeous villa!!!
David, USADate of stay: June 2019 Villa Giovannina was the best choice for our family vacation! The house is amazingly well equipped. We cooked in the kitchen and grilled outside in the outdoor kitchen as well. Sophie even stocked the fridge with some items for us as we arrived at 5:30 pm on a Sunday. The bedrooms are all well situated with a view of the pool and balcony. The pool with the views were beautiful every day. We all enjoy watching the planes come by occasionally. The location was close to Corfu town and easy to navigate to other locations around the island. You must got to Palaiokastritsa and rent a boat to see the caves and beaches only accessible from the water. Grab a bite to eat and a drink at La Gtotta bar on the cliff. Sidari beach and Canal D’Amour was another wonderful day trip. Kassiopi beaches looked like a pool they were so calm and blue. The waters are so blue and clear everywhere on the island! You can tent a car at the bottom of the hill near the Alexandros Hotel. There’s a small store there as well with basic provisions and. Lidl 10 minutes from the house for groceries if you want to cook more. You’ll love your stay at Villa Giovannina!
Debbie J, Chatham, USADate of stay: September 2018 Perfect villa for 8 adults. Sophia was a gracious hostess even baking a birthday cake for Dads birthday. A car is required for exploring the island but cabs can be called from hotel at the bottom of the hill. I loved the planes flying overhead. Yet another spectacle from the balcony.
Anna C-J, UKDate of stay: September 2018 Lovely villa with outstanding views and pool area. Very helpful host and five star touches in the bathrooms A few comments 1. The slope from the top floor to pool area is very slippy like a screw slope and could e dangerous for some -appreciate it adds to the charm of the place 2. Would be helpful to have a file/folder of local information including transport shopping services etc. Villa facilities, entertainment on offer, emergency numbers....Most other villas I have stayed in of this standard have an info folder. Appreciate this can be accessed via the host but also useful to have something to read. Our Reply: Thank you for letting us know that our Villa Information Folder wasn't available during your stay. We will ensure a replacement is supplied. Also since your stay the owners have replaced the gravel with a flight of stone steps.