Ginfred villa | Corfu
About this place
Villa Ginfred occupies the lower floor. Leave your car in the free private parking, reaching terraces and house. Up to 6 persons can stay in the 135 sq.m. space, fully independent, with entrance from the 200sq.m. exclusive terrace. Three bedrooms, a bathroom, large living room, kitchen, all with A.C.
A relaxing space immersed in olive trees and greeneries, will welcome you and follow your Corfiot holidays. Forget about troubles and noise filled daily life, abandon yourself in your new experience.
The fully equipped kitchen will allow your gastronomic experiences. You can have lunch or dinner outside, in the gazebo or under the moonlight and brilliant stars, or inside in the living room around our historic chestnut wood table and chairs. If you are inspired, plan a pick nick in the garden under our olive trees and take a siesta on the grass under their shadow.
The large living room with fireplace is connected to rooms and the terrace, all at the same level. Large beds will tenderly make you dream sweet dreams. You have two bedrooms with double beds and one with a single bed. A sofa in the living room can host up to two guests.
Discreet artificial lighting creates e velvety nocturne atmosphere. If you wish, a corner desk is available for your long distance work. A flat screen television will offer entertainment and deserved lazy time. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning and free wireless internet connection is offered.
You can also book the upper floor 105sq.m. Villa Noradia for a total of 12 guests for two villas.
Neighborhood & Nearby places
You will stay in one of the most attractive sites of the island, where the famous imperial palace was built by the Austrian Emperors, also used by the German Kaiser Wilhelm. Walk 5 minutes from the house and reach the palace, requested to be built by Empress Sissy, dedicated to her beloved mythological hero Achilles. Donβt miss a promenade in the garden of the palace with the famous statues of the nine Muses along the colonnade and Achilles heel wounded by the arrow of Paris, Prince of Troy.
Take enough time to walk along the narrow streets of the traditional village Gastouri, a few minutes walking distance from your villa. Admire the architecture, influenced by the venetians, visit the historic churches of the village, stop at the picturesque bar and buy fresh hot bread from the historic bakery of Hector on the way to Platanos, drink fresh water from the springs where Sissy used to go and meet local people. Ask in the Philharmonic building about performances of the surprising local music band and other events. Do not miss the family managed tavern with local specialties and once a week music and dance. Worthy of a visit are the two handicraft ateliers on the main road, one with ceramic and one with olive wood creations.
Spend time walking in the countryside under centuries old olive trees, go up to the Aghia Kyriaki chapel, on the hill, and do not forget, once you are there, to ring the bells with an insisting rapid rhythm announcing that there is a visitor. From the top of the hill you can admire a breathtaking view of central Corfu.
You can cross rapidly the island reaching all famous beaches and seaside landscapes. But if you wish you can stay nearby the villa, along the Natura 2000 water front with small scale quiet beaches and an interesting biodiverse seaside, area protected for the Poseidonia algae and marine microcosm, that goes from Perama to Benitses, one kilometer distance from your villa.
Amenities
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β Air conditioning
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Baby bed
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Barbeque (Private)
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Garden (Private)
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Wifi
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π Washing machine
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π₯ Fireplace