Villa Rossi | Gastouri
Sleeps 2-8
2 + Guest WC
Yes (9m x 5m)
Yes (Free) *
Yes (Free)
Villa, Rooms & Outside information
Villa Description
Family Holiday Villa in one of the Islands most Picturesque Traditional Villages by Prestige Villas of Corfu
Exclusive to and fully managed by Prestige Villas, Villa Rossi is a much-loved family holiday home that perfectly combines traditional Corfiot charm, beautiful gardens, and excellent value. Situated just five minutes’ drive from the beach and within a short stroll of local village tavernas and bars, this welcoming villa is one of our most popular properties, with many guests returning year after year, the glowing reviews truly speak for themselves.
Set on the edge of the award-winning, picturesque village of Gastouri, the villa is a beautifully restored country house in classic style, surrounded by peace, privacy, and the lush greenery of rural Corfu. Once the home of the owners’ great-grandmother, Rossi — a Scottish lady who married a local Corfiot — the property has been lovingly brought back to life after standing untouched for many years, retaining its character while offering all the comforts of modern living.
Guests arrive through private electric gates and along a sweeping driveway, immediately captivated by the villa’s charm. The tropical gardens are simply stunning, with manicured lawns, mature palms, and bursts of Mediterranean colour leading to the exceptionally large swimming pool and surrounding sun terraces. High-quality sun loungers with mattress’s, parasols, and garden furniture make it an ideal space for long, lazy days in the sun.
The villa comfortably sleeps eight guests, making it ideal for families or small groups. From the spacious covered veranda, guests can enjoy beautiful views across to Corfu Town and the sea beyond, a perfect spot for al fresco dining or a cool, shaded lounge area during the warm summer months.
Full of warmth, history, and authentic island character, Villa Rossi is a delightful retreat where guests can unwind, explore, and enjoy a truly memorable Corfu holiday.
Rooms & Amenities
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, Iron and ironing board is also available.
Outside Areas
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
Gastouri
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.
On the Map
56 Reviews
Amanda H, UKDate of stay: September 2016 Four of us enjoyed a wonderful week at Villa Rossi. The villa was large, well equipped and clean and tidy for us on arrival. The owners were easily contactable and made sure we had all the information we needed for a smooth arrival. The outdoor space is lovely and relaxing and the upstairs terrace a great late afternoon suntrap. The area is very quiet (a car is really needed) but we found a wonderful Taverna (Lefteris) just a two minute walk away (just before the Palace) with wonderful food and a very welcoming owner - we tried some of the other places past the Palace which had great views but the food was poor! Overall we loved our stay at the Villa and would book again!
Richard C, UKDate of stay: September 2016 We had a great week. 2 minutes to walk to a couple of local Tavernas, and close to the Palace. The villas was well equipped, both inside and out, and very private. The whole booking process was very easy indeed, with Jane and the team quick to answer any questions. Highly recommended !!!! Thanks again !!!
Robert P, USADate of stay: July 2016 Villa Rossi did not disappoint We were a large mixed party that came and went through the 17 days we stayed in the villa. The property quickly became home for us. The area is perfect, walking distance to the number one tourist attraction on Corfu, The Achileon Palace. Great local restaurants within walking distance and a well equipped kitchen and outdoor grill that we put to good use. The villa is large and comfortable We will definitely stay there on our next visit to Corfu. If I had one thing that I could change it would be to add one more ac unit in the upstairs living /dining area. But with some help from the bedroom units it was kept comfortable as we solved puzzle after puzzle late into the night. I can't say too much for Jane. She was easy to talk with and added much to our comfort while being there Great pool, beautiful view of old town and the airport from the veranda. All in all a great place. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did!!
Anthony P, UKDate of stay: September 2015 We had a wonderful holiday at Villa Rossi. Booking with Jane waseasy and informative. We hired a car through Jane's contact and pick up at the airport was excellent, they even helped us put our luggage on the roof rack of the Fiat Doblo.Instructions to the villa were accurate, don't be put off by the last bit as it's a bit hairy,but good fun. Once you see the villa all will be forgotten as it's spacious, clean, well equipped and has a fabulous terrace where we spent most of our time when we weren't by the pool or out and about. We would thoroughly recommend Villa Rossi.
Nicky R, Bristol, UKDate of stay: August 2015 We have just returned from our third visit to Villa Rossi. This villa never fails us. Its location and facilities are excellent. Its ideal for a relaxing family holiday with lovely beaches only 15 minutes away. The owners have very much thought of everything, and the pool and garden area is beautifully maintained. Also within 20 minutes is Corfu town and also Aqua land. This year, we explored Corfu town at greater length and discovered its full of hidden charm with a cosmopolitan feel. The village of Gastorui is extremely picturesque and friendly, with Achillion palace a short 10 minute walk away. We strongly recommend a hire car but found nearly all the places we visited were no more than 20 minutes away. To sum things up we thoroughly recommend Villa Rossi and look to return again one day.
Helen K, UKDate of stay: August 2015 Great villa...exactly as described...great pool, good beds, very clean, very private. We loved it. Jane from Owners Direct was a big help. Make sure you book a taxi Or that your hire car is at the airport, as getting a taxi can take ages. There is a great restaurant in the village, Stiros has the best Lamb in Cofru and Carol his wife makes the best home cooked food. Niko's bar is a proper local bar, he even got us fresh bread every day. The village is a two minute walk, straight out the side gate and turn right. If you've never been to Corfu before, then you've missed out. This was 12th time and we love it. Beautiful villa, beautiful Island, wonderful food and lovely people...what more could you want! The Kings
Sarah C, UKDate of stay: August 2015 We have just returned from a wonderful holiday, staying in Villa Rossi in Gastouri. After a couple of failed attempts, we eventually found the villa (I'd recommend downloading a GPS map on to your phone) and our first impressions were that it was exactly as described on the listing, perfectly clean, tidy, and very well maintained. Throughout the booking process, I found Jane, who manages the property extremely helpful, and she responded to my (numerous) questions very quickly. I contacted her upon arrival at the villa, using the phone in the villa and she answered immediately, providing us with directions to the local village, which was literally 2 mins walk away. The village has two restaurants, a mini market and a bakery all of which we made good use of. The Achillieon Palace is also within walking distance. The Villa is perfect for families; the pool is large, and the grounds are lovely. Be warned though, the road to the villa is extremely narrow and will challenge the most experienced driver. The villa is very private, with just one neighbouring house at the back lived in by a friendly local family who gave us some freshly laid chicken eggs! We did manage to venture out a couple of times, although would have been perfectly happy to stay by the pool all day (with the occasional break inside to cool down with the lovely air conditioning). We visited a beach once, the excellent Aqualand, and the old fortress in Corfu town. We ventured into Benitses a few times for dinner and can honestly say the the whole time we were there, not once did we have a bad meal. Eating out with four children all of whom are fussy eaters was always going to be a challenge, so thank goodness for Souvlaki - plain chicken kebab and chips in a pita bread. The kids thought they were in heaven! We tried lots of local wine, and the local corfiot beer which was lovely. All in, a fantastic holiday, and a great Villa. Couldn't have asked for more.