Ikos Kerkyra

The stunning Ikos Kerkyra offers magnificent accommodation to groups of friends or family. It is a truly luxurious property set in a fabulous elevated location in Katavolos surrounded by olive groves and offering phenomenal panoramic views. You will feel as though you are on top of the world with far reaching vistas all the way to Albania, the southern tip of Corfu and the island's east coast including Corfu Town. Ikos Kerkyra is comprised of a main villa and a separate guest house so it is perfect for two families wanting to share a holiday. With exquisite furnishings, calm, elegant decor and many luxurious touches, this sensational property will leave you will magical holiday memories.

Katavolos is a tranquil, picturesque village on the north east coast of Corfu. Guests staying here will experience the traditional ‘real' Corfu. Ikos Kerkyra is within walking distance of local amenities and a secluded beach. The charming village of Nissaki is nearby and the lively resort of Kassiopi is within easy reach. This location is perfect for those who want a relaxing stay in a tranquil, scenic location. For those looking to explore Corfu Town with its magnificent Venetian architecture, historic monuments and boutique shopping, it is only forty minutes away in the car.

You will very quickly relax at Ikos Kerkyra. It oozes a peaceful, inviting ambience and offers a Bang & Olufsen sound system, iPod dock and Bose CD player so that you can listen to your favourite soundtracks. There is a television with Sky channels, a projector and screen and a wonderful selection of DVD's for relaxation. The ground floor of the villa is open plan in design. It is drowned in natural light, offering a bright and airy feeling. It boasts a contemporary chef's dream of a kitchen featuring outstanding stainless steel appliances including a Fisher and Paykel fridge, glossy white units and a gorgeous vintage wooden central table that works as an island, the perfect spot for serving and being sociable with chilled glasses of local Greek wines. A giant circular table offers indoor dining with a view and on the other side of the room there are comfy, stylish sofas and chairs, a great spot for family games. Two double sets of glass doors open to an elevated terrace where you can dine or lounge alfresco while captivated by the magical sea views. The outdoor furnishings are every bit as luxurious as those inside.

Downstairs there is another huge open plan living area with large sofa beds and a projector and screen, perfect for youngsters watching movies after a busy day on the beach. This room also offers two single beds. Teenagers will love this room. There is also an immaculate, large shower room.

The main villa also boasts three gorgeous, tastefully decorated bedrooms. Like the living spaces, they offer an extremely high standard of interior design with fresh and gentle colours and vivid, modern artwork on the walls. The bedrooms come with private balconies or terraces where you can enjoy your morning cup of coffee while captivated by the views. The beds come with luxury Hypnos mattresses and the crispest of cotton bedding. You will dive deep into slumber, waking to the most amazing vistas and the freshest of air. The master bedroom suite is amazing with a fabulous ensuite bathroom and covered balcony. The other two bedrooms share a family shower room.

The guest house is also beautifully presented with a delightful living space with a dining area, fridge and comfy sofas, two delightful bedrooms, each with a private terrace and a shower room. You will discover characterful beamed ceilings, wonderful views and beautiful, handpicked furnishings.

Ikos Kerkyra enjoys fabulous outdoor space with a unique, curved swimming pool, a sun deck furnished with quality loungers, the most amazing alfresco lounge areas, alfresco dining, a Weber gas barbecue, a hammock, swings and poolside speakers. You can always find a quiet corner if you want to and there are endless shady spaces should the sunshine be too much. You will also discover pots of Mediterranean herbs to flavour your feasts.

Guests staying at Ikos Kerkyra enjoy maid service four days a week for four hours. It is so lovely to return from the beach to a gleaming villa!

Features

The Villa
Ground Floor

• Fully fitted kitchen
• Dining & living room

First Floor

• Bedroom 1 - Master bedroom, with en-suite bathroom & balcony
• Bedroom 2 – Two double beds, with shared bathroom & shower

Basement

• Bedroom 3 – Twin beds
• Family bathroom
• Cinema room

Cottage

• Bedroom 4 - Double bedroom
• Bedroom 5 - Double bedroom
• Living room
• Family bathroom

Outside

• Private swimming pool, with ladder access
• Sun loungers & umbrellas
• Shaded terraces
• Outdoor dining
• Outdoor Gas Weber Barbecue
• Swing
• Poolside Speakers, CD player

Facilities

• Broadband Internet/ Wi-Fi
• Garage
• Fireplace
• Projector
• DVD player
• Satellite television
• Sound system
• Welcome hamper on arrival
• 2 Highchairs
• 2 Cots
• 2 Stairgates

Location

Ikos Kerkyra is located on the hillside in Katavolos on the north east coast of Corfu. Katavolos is a charming village with some good local amenities. The villa is close to a secluded beach with others within walking distance. Nissaki, meaning ‘little island', is nearby. It was once a tiny rocky island which joined the mainland. Its horseshoe-shaped main beach is made up of pretty white pebbles which shelve into the crystal clear blue water. It is a great place for snorkeling and if you are feeling adventurous, you can snorkel around to the neighbouring coves. It is a sleepy hamlet with some friendly tavernas and some gorgeous walking opportunities which spread up to the cypress and pine-sprinkled foothills of Mount Pantokrator. The 220km long Corfu Trail winds around the island and passes through the valley behind Nissaki. You will enjoy fantastic views if you take the steep coastal path towards the rocky coves of Katavolos. You can also hire a boat to explore the coastline. A popular visit is to Agni Bay. St Stephano is a pretty place with a delightful harbour and waterfront tavernas as well as a gorgeous beach.

Corfu Town or Kerkyra as it is otherwise known is just thirty or forty minutes away by car. It is one of the most beautiful, graceful, and elegant towns in Greece. The town's stunning architecture has many influences including Sicilian, Venetian, French and English. Corfu Town is brimming with elegant mansions, magnificent palaces, beautiful squares, no fewer than thirty-nine churches and majestic fortresses. You should not miss The Liston and the Church of Saint Spiridon. The entire Old Town is declared a UNESCO World Heritage site, a tightly packed warren of winding lanes bursting with lively bars, unique shops, and fine restaurants. You will also see timeless alleys with the day's washing stretching from balcony to balcony. The architecture is painted in sunny ochre and sienna shades. Just off Spianada Square is the Old Fortress on the site of an acropolis. From here, there are breath taking views. Corfu Town is the birthplace of the late Duke of Edinburgh. He was born at the fabulous Mon Repos Palace. Next to the palace gardens you will find the calm waters of the Mon Repos Beach and to the north, you will find Faliraki Beach. There are also some interesting museums including the Byzantine Museum of Corfu which is housed in a 15th century church. Others are the Museum of Ceramic Art, the D Solomos Museum, and the Asian Art Museum.

Kassiopi, roughly thirty minutes away, is a wonderful tourist resort with a fabulous range of tavernas serving mouth-watering traditional cuisine, bars, cafes and lively nightclubs. With the dramatic Mount Pantokrator overlooking the resort and with a stunning harbour, this once quiet fishing village is beautiful. Kassiopi boasts traditional narrow streets overlooked by the ruins of an ancient Byzantine castle together with breathtaking views out to sea towards the Albanian coast. Visitors enjoy delightful, tranquil walks around the headland.

Between the villa and Corfu Town, you will discover Gouvia and Kontokali. Gouvia is a chic resort with a history. In the 17th century, Gouvia was a Venetian naval base and the original grand arches of the shipyard are still intact. Now though, its smart marina offers sophisticated waterfront credentials with lively bars, trendy restaurants and boutique shops together with plenty of traditional Greek tavernas for meze and other delicious feasts. Gouvia enjoys several beaches, some of which are pebbly. The central beach offers some excellent watersports including jet skis and banana boats. From the beach you can see the pretty Ipanpanti Church jutting out in the village of Kommeno. It is a twelve minute walk away.

Gouvia sits in the same sheltered bay as the neighbouring village of Kontokali. Kontokali also boasts a delightful marina and a fabulous sand and pebble beach. You will taste the freshest of fish at Kontokali, a popular spot for fishermen for generations. Being so close to Gouvia, you enjoy a double helping of superb beaches, one special one set on the headland that keeps Kontokali Bay tucked away from the Ionian Sea.