Ocean View Luxury Villa Ethra

Ocean View Luxury Villa Ethra
7 guests - 3 bedrooms - 4 beds - 4 bathrooms

A home away from home

Located on the emerald island of Greece in the Mediterranean, Luxury Villa Ethra offers a scenic island escape for group celebrations or a home away from home with all the comforts of a luxury five-star hotel.

Surrounded by nature and lush hills overlooking the Ionian coast, Luxury Villa Ethra is designed for families and friends seeking the ultimate luxury stay filled with magical moments on an island filled with history and culture.

The space:
LUXURY VILLA ETHRA - Kontogialos

As you follow the narrow, winding roads up to Luxury Villa Ethra, the intimate landscape of cypress trees, shady olive groves and old stone terraces completely fail to prepare you for the scale and grandeur of the view from this spacious villa.

Nature at its most ethereal expression is laid out before you – and with the dramatic luscious green hillside, looking out over the coastline and crystal-clear waters of the deep blue Ionian sea featuring uninterrupted sunsets ahead, a cooling dip in the infinity pool feels like a swim on the edge of the world.

Often a property with such extraordinary views pales into insignificance, but Luxury Villa Ethra was carefully designed to complement its unique location with many comfortable, cushioned places to lose yourself in the patterns played out in the water below.

As well as spacious terraces, manicured lawns and stonework the colour of granite, you can open out the whole front of the villa to make the inside space part of the great outdoors.

It’s the carefully considered details that will make all the difference to your stay here.

And if there are no dolphins out at sea or eagles to divert you, the drama of the landscape and unrivalled ocean views of the azure waters and the horizon, will keep you busy for hours.

Living Space 3 bedrooms / 4 bathrooms:
• Master bedroom with a queen size bed, en suite bathroom with walk in shower, dressing area, private balcony, lounge area and endless sea views - first floor accessed by a staircase from the living room.
• Twin bedroom with en suite bathroom and private balcony - first floor.
• Double bedroom, desk workstation, balcony, and serviced by an adjacent bathroom - first floor.
• Fully equipped kitchen, leading to a dining area.
• Spacious sitting room with large glass sliding windows and a large entrance opening onto the terrace and pool deck area.
• Utility room with washing machine and dryer.
• Guest bathroom.
• Terrace – direct access to the swimming pool and BBQ.

Amenities:
• Infinity swimming pool with built in steps (10m×4m) - has a separate Jacuzzi area.
• Large terrace with seating areas and shaded dining for 6.
• Private parking area.
• Brick BBQ.
• Air conditioning throughout.
• Satellite TV.
• Dishwasher.
• Washing machine and dryer.
• Hairdryer / Iron / Ironing board.
• Gated parking and private entrance beneath the villa via private road.

Domestic Services:
• For stays of 7 days or longer, a mid-week maid service and change of linens and towels is offered complimentary.
• Pool man.
• Gardener.

On request, payable locally:
• Cook.
• Nanny.
• Yoga / Private Trainer.
• Private transfer.
• Car Hire.

Now is the time to begin your Grecian escape. Book today!

Other things to note:
(i) An extra bed is a folded Z-bed - Bookable for a fee subject to availability.
(ii) A Baby travel cot and a highchair are available for rent locally - upon request.
(iii) Private Chef is available upon request subject to availability for a fee.
(iv) Personal Trainer is available upon request subject to availability for a fee.
(v) This property will not accommodate parties, events, or large gatherings without pre-approval of owner.
(vi) Only the registered number of guests are allowed to stay at the property.
(vii) Please inform the property of your expected arrival time in advance. Please contact the property directly using the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Location:

Luxury Villa Ethra is located above the acclaimed beaches of Yaliskari and Kontogialos, hidden in lush cypress trees with endless sea views of the Ionian Sea on the central west coast of Corfu island.

• 10 minutes drive to lovely sandy beach of Kontogialos/Pelekas (blue flag), with several bars, tavernas and organised facilities.
• 12 minutes drive to the lovely hidden cove and sandy beach of Yialiskari (blue flag), with a small family taverna and some partially organised facilities.
• 12 minutes drive to acclaimed 18 hole Corfu Golf Club.
• 12 minutes to Agios Gordios beach (blue flag), for watersports, tavernas and bars and numerous hidden beach coves.
• 16 minutes to the famous Theotoki Estate, which produces high quality local wines and excellent olive oil (all organic).
• 17 minutes drive to Glyfada sandy (blue flag) beach, for watersports, tavernas and bars.
• 23 minutes drive to the UNESCO old Corfu town, for shopping, tavernas, bars, sightseeing.
• 25 minutes drive to Gouvia Marina, for charter yacht hire, tavernas and bars.

Transport:
• Fly to Corfu airport, the Villa is a 20 minute drive away.
• Car hire is recommended.

Local Information:
• The Villa sits up high on the edge of a cypress filled mountain overlooking the Ionian Sea and the pristine blue flag beaches of Gialiskari and Kontogialos/Pelekas. Within a 5 minute drive, arrive at the lovely hilltop villages of Sinarades or Pelekas. Traditional villages with character and grace, filled with lovely tavernas, local coffee shops, grocery and other small quant local stores. Both villages are convenient options for your everyday shopping, dinning, or some strolling after a long day in the sun.

• The closest beach is a 10 minute drive along the west coast. Kontogialos/Pelekas beach is one of the best blue flag sandy beach coves preferred by those in the 'know', filled with all the facilities and amenities for a perfect day in the sun.

• For your dinning, there are multiple family owned restaurants/tavernas as close as 5 minutes by car from the Villa, boasting excellent quality food with some even having music at the weekends/evenings, great for both family and couples or gathering of friends!

• There is a wonderful walking path neighbouring the Villa which is located on the Corfu Trail, a 220km walking trail along the length of the island. It’s possible to join the trail from the Villa vicinity on foot and explore some interesting foot paths up and down the island. For the cycling and mountain bike enthusiast, within the vicinity one can equally find endless options.

• Sailing companies can be found at Gouvia Marina, where it is possbile to charter a boat and sail up to Agni bay for lunch or down to the majestic Paxos island or even across the Corfu Channel to Parga or Sivota.

• For the golf enthusiasts, the island's only 18 hole golf course is a mere 12 minute drive.

• For children and the waterpark enthusiasts, the 51 slide Aqualand is a 12 minute drive away.

• Visit the Silvaland Riding Center only 17 minutes away by car. Riding lessons for all ages available or enjoy relaxing in their local cafe or make use of the nearby local walking tracks in this beautiful part of Corfu.

• There is a donkey sanctuary in Doukades (23 minutes drive) - they welcome visitors, just remember to take carrots and apples!

• Corfu Town (23 minutes drive) is easily one of Greece’s most elegant towns and a fantastically lively example of Venetian architecture, with narrow streets, museums, galleries, great shops and even a cricket pitch! The Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site and it is so proud of its history, a visit here would be well worth it - the best parts can only be accessed on foot, so consider a walking tour in the evening.

• From Corfu Town Port you can catch a ferry or sea taxi to Parga or Sivota across on mainland. Or to Paxos island south, or even to the wonderful Roman port ruins of Butrint in Albania. There are fast hydrofoils to each of these destinations. All great options for day trips!

Many consider Corfu to be the premier destination of the Ionian islands. With its pastel villages, rolling olive groves and grand manor houses, the island resembles Tuscany in combination with some of the best beaches in Europe.