Villa Rossi | Gastouri

Exclusive to & fully managed by Prestige Villas, Villa Rossi is situated just 5 mins drive from the beaches, and a short walk from the village bars and taverna’s. This villa is one of our most popular villas with numerous repeat guests, the reviews speak for themselves in guaranteeing our guests a perfect holiday.

The Villa is a beautifully restored country house, in traditional style and is located in a peaceful rural area on the edge of the award winning picturesque village of Gastouri.

Once the home of the owners Great Grandmother ‘Rossi’ from Scotland who married a local Corfiot, it has now been lovingly restored after standing derelict for many years.

Through the private electric gates and along the sweeping drive you can only be impressed as you arrive. The tropical gardens are simply stunning with lawns across to the extremely large pool and sunbathing areas with high quality sun loungers with comfortable cushions, parasols and garden furniture. It comfortably sleeps six guests but with the facility of a further two. There are beautiful views of Corfu Town and the sea beyond from the enormous covered veranda and it’s a wonderful dining area and cool, relaxing lounge area during the very hot months.

Bedrooms:
Bedroom 1 – (Ground floor) 2 single beds + extra bed if req, wall mounted TV.
Bedroom 2 – (1st floor) Double bed, wall mounted TV.
Bedroom 3 – (1st floor) 2 Single beds.
Bedroom 4 – (1st floor) 1 Single bed *NO AC IN THIS ROOM*
All windows have mosquito nets.

Bathrooms:
En-suite bathroom to bedroom 1 with Shower, sink and WC. Bathroom with bath, overhead shower, sink and WC. Separate WC with sink.

Kitchen:
Fitted kitchen with Built in touch screen controlled electric oven, halogen hob, overhead extractor fan, dishwasher and tall fridge/freezer. Access onto the outside dining area. Electric kettle, toaster and coffee machine.

Living Rooms:
Extremely comfortable sitting room with two sofas and small dining table and classical furniture. Plasma wall mounted TV with Satellite system offering selection of British & European channels. CD and DVD player. Log fireplace.

Utility Room:
Washing machine in the main family bathroom. Iron and ironing board is also available.

Outside: Electric gates and long sweeping driveway. Very large swimming pool surrounded with patio areas and lawns. Beautiful well tendered gardens giving the feel of a tropical haven with an abundance of colour are especially enchanting in the evening when the gardens and trees are flood lit. High quality wooden sun loungers with comfortable cushions and parasols, garden furniture for alfresco dining and barbecue. Swing, slide & see saw for our younger guests.
Pool:
Area – 45 Square Metres
Deep End – 1.90 m
Shallow End – 0.80 m

Is this area suitable for me?

Beach – 20 minutes to sand & 5 minutes to shingle
Restaurants & Bars – 3 Traditional tavernas & a couple of bars
Boat Hire – Yes nearest is with Benitses Boat Hire
Supermarkets – Nearest is 1.5km away
‘Highlights’ – Traditional Corfiot Village, Achilleion Palace & easy access to Benitses & Corfu Town

Gastouri village lies 10km south of Corfu Town making it the ideal location to enjoy the vast sandy beaches of the south, the UNESCO historical town of Corfu and the Achilleion Palace & gardens, once the home to Princess Sissi & Kaiser Wilhelm and where James Bond ‘For your Eyes only’ was filmed. This traditional Corfiot village has 3 tavernas, some tourist shops selling traditional olive wood ornaments etc, a couple of cafe bars & a mini-market for the very basics. It’s a sleepy village where the bread is still baked the traditional way and old ladies with Donkeys wander the streets carrying fresh produce on their heads. Gastouri was also awarded Greece best village. The area surrounding the village is well tendered and the location of many upmarket properties. This beautiful area is the perfect choice for those looking for a central location with easy access to the majority of Corfu Island with Benitses with it’s wonderful selection of restaurants just a five minute drive down from the centre of the village.