See all 24 photos
Sleeping Situation
Bedroom 1
1 Double
Bedroom 2
1 Twin (2 singles)
Bedroom 3
1 Single
Bedroom 4
1 Twin (2 singles)
Location
Address: Achilleion
Town/Area: Corfu East Coast
Resort: Gastouri
Island: Corfu
Postcode: 49084
Country: Greece
Listing Details
Property Status: Exclusive to Prestige Villas,Traditional Greece
Property ID: 39206
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Check-in Hour: 16:00
Check-Out Hour: 10:30
Max Sleeps: Sleeps 2-8
Pool: Yes (9m x 5m)
Air Con: Yes (Free) *
Wifi: Yes (Free)
Bathroom: 2 + Guest WC
Car Rental: Recommended
Housekeeping Visits: Weekly
Changeover Day: Flexible
Facilities & Amenities
Car Hire
Car Hire Recommended
Facilities & Amenities
Air Conditioning: Full
BBQ
Dishwasher
Mosquito Window Nets
Pool
Pool Towels Provided
Private Parking
TV
Washing machine
Welcome Pack
Wifi Internet
Extra Info
Smoking Allowed
Pets Allowed
Party Allowed
Children Allowed
0829K123K0341001
52 Reviews
jane1
Posted on 25 November 2021
Martino, UKDate of stay: September 2014 Having just returned from a super holiday in Corfu, we felt we should add to what is already a list of shining reviews for this villa. Originally booked it early in the year and found Jane to be extremely helpful with her prompt replies and information regarding the house and area. She organised the hire car which we were very pleased with. A brand new Peugeot 301. The Meet & Greet service was fast and efficient and we were out of the airport and on our way within minutes. The directions were very good and we found the villa very easily. The lane to the villa is narrow though and the drive way rather a challenge, it was difficult to navigate on our arrival but we soon got used to it. Don't let this put you off though, the house, pool and gardens are absolutely stunning. The house itself has the feel of a lovely family home and not the usual basic villa you would get out of a brochure. It's located in a really quaint area of the village and the gardens and huge pool are very private. The gardens are stunning, with lawns and trees for privacy and shade, all immaculately kept. Having not heard of the area we were a little dubious as to whether we would have to use the car each night to find places to eat. However, we found a short cut from the villa through the pretty village footpaths to the high street and we enjoyed some wonderful evenings at the local taverna's on the high street, a bonus especially as we were able to walk home. This is a holiday off the beaten track, without Tourists and the prices reflect it. The locals are really friendly and the food is delicious. For a livelier evening we would recommend Benitses which 30 years ago was a disco resort. Not now, it's full of lovely family tavernas and plenty of places to sit and watch the world go by, it really has a lovely atmosphere. Corfu Town is an absolute must see town. One of the most picturesque towns we have visited. You feel like you are in Venice without the canals!! So to sum this holiday up, an excellent efficient booking procedure, a superb car and a stunning villa in a beautiful setting, probably one of the best holidays we have ever had as a family. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
jane1
Posted on 25 November 2021
Crowther & Park Families, UKDate of stay: September 2014 A few negatives to start with, we found access to the villa a challenge even in the small Nissan Micras we had hired. The villa is clean and very well equipped although we did have to request pool towels (immediately provided), a teapot would be nice as well as instructions in English for the oven. We also got bitten to death by mosquitos so be prepared. However none of the above can spoil the fact that this is a beautiful villa with a fabulous large pool in a wonderfully peaceful location. The gardens are well looked after and the large shaded veranda is ideal for relaxing, eating or just enjoying the views. Benitses is approximately 10 minutes drive and has a nice harbour with a number of bars and restaurants. We tried Alex & Tony's Taverna and La Pergola(Italian) and both were very good and reasonably priced. The Achilleion Palace is worth a visit and is within walking distance of the villa. Corfu Town is very nice with cobbled streets with plenty of nice shops, restaurants etc. Acqualand was also enjoyed by the younger members of our party. We really enjoyed our holiday in Corfu and would love to return.
jane1
Posted on 25 November 2021
Anonymous, UKDate of stay: June 2014 WHAT A FIND! We were really impressed with the Villa which was kitted out superbly for a relaxing family holiday (six of us -ages seven to 75) Lots of space for eating, chilling etc. Good quality sun loungers, fabulous pool & parasols (although a couple may need to be replaced very soon!) A well equipped kitchen with everything you need for indoor and outdoor dining is there, although a small card with basic oven instructions (the manual is in Greek!) would be helpful, however, we did get there in the end! Also I would stock up on Mosquito spray etc as they were very active in the evening on the (very comfortable and spacious) veranda during our stay! The sharp/awkward turn into the Villa was a bit hard going at first with our seven seater Diablo plus six people plus luggage, however, after a few trips out (obviously without the luggage) we mastered it! The grounds are beautiful, full of lovely herbs and flowers, also lemon/orange trees. Dragonflies, butterflies and birds are abundant - also it's worth sitting by the pool at dusk to watch the bats! We did of course experience the usual - and to be expected for a Greek island- water stoppages and for some reason our water tank ran out, however, a quick call to the very patient and efficient Jane, soon sorted this out. OUT & ABOUT The Achilleion is really not to be missed! Our seven and nine year olds as well as all the adults were totally enthralled with the history,decor,rooms and terraces - I'm not even going to attempt to describe it - you have to see it for yourself! Also the little cafe next to it has amazing views, even though it is probably in a little bit of a 'tourist trap' the owners were lovely! BENITSES approx 15 mins away - on first glance it looked a tad run down, apparently it was once an 18-30 venue! When we visited we found the waterfront, boats and old town to be very pretty. Do visit Alex & Tony's Taverna -lovely people - lovely food! We did visit some other places as recommended in the house 'black book' but found that it was a tad out of date and were quite disappointed, so if you want to explore, just get a map before you go and research! THE PEOPLE -Oh, just lovely! - very warm & very welcoming - we had a lot of exchanges where we were keen to learn Greek phrases and the locals wanted to learn the English equivalent - just brilliant! Do visit Corfu, help boost their fragile economy - you will be glad you did! And a perfect base would be Villa Rossi.
jane1
Posted on 25 November 2021
Robert B, UKDate of stay: May 2014 As three generations, we appreciated the spaciousness of both the internal space and garden area. There were so many places to sit and eat and we took advantage of them all! The outside sitting verandah is huge with views in all directions. The swimming pool and grounds are also an excellent size. Everything is very well maintained and the kitchen facilities are good. Jane who manages the property is outstanding and is able to deal with any queries immediately. She couldn't have been more helpful. Sometimes the mains water on Corfu is off for a day or two so we appreciated the owners foresight in having installed a water tank which easily catered for our needs when it happened to us! We booked our hire cars through Jane and were met at the airport - very hassle free. A hire car is a must as there was nothing open in the village when we were there. The access to the property from the main road is slightly challenging but the effort is worthwhile for the location with its views in an authentic Corfiot village. Angela next door gave us eggs as soon as we arrived. You can walk to one of the main tourist sights on Corfu - the Empress Sisi's Palace. All in all an excellent holiday for all of us - we hope to return one day.
jane1
Posted on 25 November 2021
Jenny W, UKDate of stay: September 2013 We have recently returned from an excellent holiday at Villa Rossi. Jane at Guardian Property Services was always very helpful with our booking and fast to respond to any questions that we had. The property is fantastic - well equipped with beautiful gardens and views from the veranda. A very private and peaceful location was ideal for exploring the island - car hire is a must. We would certainly consider returning in the future.
jane1
Posted on 25 November 2021
Anonymous, UKDate of stay: August 2013 The physical description of the villa was fine and we liked the location except for the noise, lack of running water and poor customer service. Noise - We arrived late on Monday night and were awoken at 7.30 by the noise of building works next door - cement mixers, stone cutters, hammering etc. This lasted for three days. Lack of running water - The water supply was spasmodic which resulted in a number of days when we were unable to access running water. This meant we had to buy big quantities of bottled water and flush the toilet with water from the swimming pool. Customer service - Guardian property services were providing customer service on behalf of the owners for this property which has to be rated very poor. Examples include; 1) Car hire- we tried to arrange car hire through Guardian property services as it was linked to services offered from the property. The whole process took nearly three weeks resulting in them offering two small cars instead of one large car at an inflated rate as there were no large cars ?available for hire on the island?. We were able to source a large car ourselves at a much lower cost. 2) A couple of days before we were due to depart the rep at Guardian property services informed us she was off for a week as she was getting married but the housekeeper would be round on Saturday. At this stage we only had the contact number for Guardian Property Services. As it transpired this was the mobile of the rep which was switched off (as she was on holiday). Through a bit of searching on the net we managed to get the number of the housekeeper, Diane, so we at least had a contact. In the event it was just as well we did!! Diane was as supportive and helpful as she could be in the circumstances. 3) We appreciate that the building work was ?beyond their control? which they helpfully tried to rectify by offering us another villa. This never came to fruition as they managed to come to an agreement with the builders to stop work. This was helpful but by this stage our holiday had been a bit of a nightmare so we asked if there would be any compensation. The answer was no because they legally did not have to do so!! 4) We appreciate that the water being cut off was ?beyond their control? but you would have thought knowing a family were staying in a property without running water you may have (a) Checked up on them. (b) Provided some bottled water We appreciate that other families may have good experiences of staying at this villa but not us Our Response: I am really sorry you feel it necessary to rate Villa Rossi with just 2 out of 5 stars, the owners try so very hard to provide a beautiful, well maintained villa in such an idylic location. Both the local intermittent water shortages (which have been an Island problem this year) and the building of the garden wall across the lane was completely out of their control. I'm not a 'Rep', you booked a private Villa and not one through a Tour Operator. I look after the villa and just happen to live locally and am more than happy to help guests if they ever need assistance. You phoned me whilst I was away and I came to see you the very next day as soon I returned and we got the neighbour to stop building the garden wall and she agreed to finish it only when the house was unoccupied. The owners of Villa Rossi weren't prepared to offer you a refund or compensation which I felt was your main goal, I am sorry, it was out of my hands. Regarding the car, the Car Hire Company could not locate a 7 seater vehicle during August at such short notice, they tried their very hardest, I don’t think €33 per day is an over inflated rate in August (their usual high season rate) for the two smaller cars you suggested as an alternative. I would like to assure any future guests that the owners Mr & Mrs Alamanos have now installed a 5,000 litre Water Storage tank to supply the villa if in the event of any possible water shortages that may occur in the future. Kind regards Jane
jane1
Posted on 25 November 2021
Phil, UKDate of stay: August 2013 After spending a week sailing around the Ionion, I though the holiday couldn?t get any better..... How wrong I was. The Villa is absolutely stunning, it has it all. Beautiful grounds, swimming pool, views from the balcony into the hills of Corfu on one side and the bay near Corfu town from the other. All the furniture, in-door and out-door is of a very high quality and each bedroom has its own air conditioning unit and very comfortable beds. Jane who manages the property is very helpful and arranged our car hire which was delivered to the marina and collected from the airport at the end of the holiday. Jane also granted us access to the Villa at 10 in the morning which made the switch from Yacht to Villa seamless. You need to try the mixed grill at Spiros' tavern 100 yards from the villa but if you have females in the party they should be prepared to be serenaded! The pictures simply don?t do the villa justice; I will definitely be booking again!
