Calliope Villa Greece

The dreamy six bedroom Calliope Villa is nestled in a lush, forested, two thousand square metre grove brimming with cypress, oak and olive trees, part of the historical park of the Achilleon Palace, the residence of the Austrian Empress Elisabeth. It is a magical spot with glorious, uninterrupted views of the Ionian Sea and the villa even boasts a slick, glass-framed elevator that takes you directly onto an exclusive beach. Calliope Villa is part of the Calliope Resort which you will also see featured on our website. When guests book to stay in Calliope Villa, the remaining bedrooms are closed off on the resort so that the villa guests enjoy total privacy and seclusion. Calliope Villa’s six bedrooms sleep up to twelve guests in luxurious comfort. If you have more guests you can book the whole resort for up to twenty guests.
Calliope Villa is perfectly placed in the mountainous area of Gastouri, also known as Acheillo. It is within walking distance of the Achillion Palace and the picturesque fishing village of Benitses. Wrapped in acres of lush greenery and parkland, it is a perfect pick for those looking for seclusion and tranquility as well as close proximity to the wonders of Corfu Town which is only eight kilometres away. The pretty village of Benitses offers a wonderful array of restaurants and traditional Greek tavernas as well as some unique boutiques and helpful shops. Its trendy yacht club, Marina Benitses, is a real hot spot. Corfu Town enjoys a fabulous dining scene, boutique shopping, amazing historical buildings and a prestigious golf club. The famous summer palace of Empress Sisi of Austria draws intrigue due to its historical and cultural significance. Built in 1898 by an Italian architect with inspiration from Greek mythology, it boasts iconic sculptures of Zeus, Hera and Achilles himself which were created by a German sculptor for the beloved Empress of Austria. The palace is surrounded by dazzling gardens and has incredible views of the Ionian Sea.
Guests staying at Calliope Villa enjoy an impressive list of activities and very flexible catering arrangements. For a truly carefree holiday, it is possible for delicious breakfasts, lunch and dinner to be prepared as well as cocktail parties and barbecues. Guests can request a specific nutritional programme during their stay. The resort’s wine cellar showcases the best in local Greek wine, making your holiday even easier. The villa boasts a gorgeous infinity pool and a wellness room where you can keep fit during your holiday or enjoy indulgent spa treatments. The gym offers a new treadmill and other equipment. If you would like the services of a personal trainer for fitness, yoga or pilates, this can be arranged on request, as can specific fitness classes. For a divine treat, you can experience rejuvenating spa treatments in the open-air gazebo, overlooking the shimmering Ionian Sea. Very close to the property is a tennis court where access can arranged for a small fee. Calliope Resort have an excellent relationships with the Corful Golf Club so you can also enjoy lessons, courses or rounds on the fantastic course designed by the famous Swiss architect Donald Harradine. Sunbeds with parasols are available on the exclusive beach in front of the villa. If you decide that the combination of luxury living and sleeping spaces, fantastic amenities, professional catering services and a brilliant concierge service is for you, then Calliope Villa offers something much more than the usual villa holiday. It is more like a boutique hotel. Guests enjoy daily cleaning except Sundays, bathrobes, slippers and beach towels, luxury toiletries and for an extra charge, individual airport transfers.
Calliope Villa is beautifully designed to make the most of its unique location. Celebrating its sensational surroundings, the villa boasts floor-to-ceiling glass architecture to enjoy the captivating sea views and to invite the fresh sea breeze and natural light into the villa. Designers have put a trendy, contemporary spin on typical Greek interior design. Mostly in white, Calliope Villa enjoys fabulous living spaces full of sumptuous, contemporary sofas, sleek, elegant dining tables, glossy white cabinetry and a chef’s dream of a kitchen. Movie buffs will be delighted that they can curl up on plush white sofas and relax with the projector screen showcasing their favourite blockbuster. Even the most discerning of chefs will be impressed by the kitchen’s cool marble countertops, the top-of-the-range appliances and the kitchen’s sociable island. With the glass doors fully open, this villa certainly brings the outside in and wherever you are in this astounding, ultra cool living space, you enjoy phenomenal sea and garden views. Just outside the kitchen area is a brilliant alfresco dining space but there are endless dreamy spots where you can appreciate the villa’s luxurious and beautiful surroundings. In front of the living space is an exquisite terrace with astonishingly beautiful outdoor furniture where you can watch the sun go down while enjoying delicious cocktails.
Calliope Villa boasts six heavenly bedrooms where you will sleep soundly on beautifully dressed sumptuous beds. Decorated in calming, neutral tones of taupe, dove grey and white, the bedrooms are fresh, delightful havens to retreat to at the end of each day. They enjoy minimalist, serene design and are sun-soaked. Every bedroom offers direct access to a terrace or balcony where you can enjoy your morning cups of coffee, watching the sun come up or the sky lighting up at night. The villa enjoys four full bathrooms and two separate cloakrooms. All enjoy beautiful tiling and the very best of fittings. You can soak in style or enjoy a powerful, invigorating shower.
The outside space of Calliope Villa is no less amazing. With a huge barbecue area, plenty of shaded areas, an incredible infinity pool and gorgeous intimate spots, you will feel like you have arrived at your own slice of paradise. An open-sided pool pavilion with cushioned seating is a perfect spot to burst open a bottle of champagne to celebrate your fabulous holiday. You can get back to nature in the dazzling aquamarine curves of the pools, floating peacefully. You can take your pick of cushioned wicker chairs to enjoy your holiday books and order a lovely bottle of chilled white wine from the villa’s cellar. Guests can sunbathe in the park for extra space and privacy. There is no doubt that you will leave Calliope Villa with magical holiday memories.
Calliope Villa boasts a unique, tranquil and sensationally beautiful location in Gastouri which is just a little south of Corfu Town and only two kilometres north of the old fishing village Benitses. The villa sits surrounded by nature, within the historical park of the Achilleon Palace, the residence of the Austrian Empress Elisabeth or Sisi. It is a truly remarkable spot, enveloped in gorgeous greenery and totally peaceful.
Benitses is wonderfully picturesque. The old fishing village has expanded into a buzzy tourist resort. It boasts a bustling, colourful harbour, cobbled alleyways, Roman Baths, a delightful pebble and shingle beach, a vast array of charming restaurants and bars and a fascinating shell museum. The pretty marina is home to roughly two hundred boats and yachts and is a wonderful sight. The marina is lined with some cool and trendy bars as well as some traditional Greek tavernas.
Corfu is a very attractive island with plenty of Venetian influence in its architecture as well as Byzantine influence. It is one of the most beautiful, lush green islands of Greece. With countless beaches, a few hundred villages, nearly a thousand churches, stunning scenery stretching from the crystal clear dazzling sea to the mountains, valleys, lagoons, waterfalls, forests and numerous caves, it is a dream destination. The fauna and flora is world famous due to the Durrell family and the television series. Together with fantastic cuisine, excellent shopping and an historic main town brimming with Venetian architecture and charm, it has something for everyone.
Corfu Town or Kerkyra as it is otherwise known, is one of the most beautiful, graceful and elegant towns in Greece. Though seventh in size, it is one of the most populated in the whole of the Ionian Islands. 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 beautiful, 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 breathtaking 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.
North of Corfu Town is The White House in Kalami, best known as the former residence of British author, Lawrence Durrell. Lawrence lived at the house in the 1930’s with his wife Nancy. Their Kalami home was regularly visited by his family including the young Gerald Durrell who later became a leading conservationist and popular author. You can visit The White House which has been owned by the Atheneos family for generations for a holiday experience about literary history, Greek hospitality and fresh seafood! The village of Kalami is surrounded by the turquoise waters of the Ionian Sea, a beautiful peaceful spot.
The island of Pontikosini, otherwise known as Mouse Island is a very popular excursion. It offers a minute Byzantine monastery surrounded by gorgeous pine and cypress trees. According to the local folklore, it is the spot of Ulysses’ ship after it was turned to stone by the wrath of Poseidon.
There are some outstanding beaches close to the villa. Agios Gordious Beach is popular with its crystal clear water and powdery sand. The road that leads to Agios Gordious is very scenic, lined with vineyards and olive trees.
The beautiful, atmospheric resort of Kassiopi is located in the lively north eastern corner of Corfu. With the dramatic Mount Pantokrator overlooking the resort and with a stunning harbour, this once quiet fishing village is very popular and very attractive. It boasts charming narrow streets overlooked by the ruins of an ancient Byzantine castle and breathtaking views out to sea towards the Albanian coast. There is a gorgeous walk you can take around the headland.
At
Excellence Luxury Villas we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. If there is anything you would like to arrange for your stay, please contact the
Excellence Luxury Villas VIP Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can usually put you in touch with the right people arrange any of the following: 
– Cook/
catering –
Maid service/extra cleaning – Local day-trips or tours – Airport pick-up/drop-off –
Babysitting service – Welcome hamper/
pre-stocked fridge
This is by no means an exhaustive list, so please just contact Excellence Luxury Villas VIP Concierge Team to help you arrange any of those little extras that can really make the difference.