Villa Stone Greece
Holiday Home Rental Description
The swanky and luxurious Villa Stone is nestled in the charming town of Acharavi, just 200 metres from the beautiful sandy beach and a few minutes walk from the beachfront promenade and a number of atmospheric tavernas. Acharavi is located on Corfu’s northern coastline amongst pine woods and olive groves, not far from the popular resort of Kassiopi where guests enjoy fine dining and an excellent range of shops as well as the pretty harbour. Kassiopi is popular for watersports and boat trips. With 5 outstanding bedroom suites, Villa Issos sleeps up to 12 guests.
This stunning villa boasts a fabulous, contemporary design with excellent bioclimatic construction. It is a state-of-the-art smart home with keyless tags controlling the doors. Its sophisticated technology together with luxurious furnishings and fittings ensures that guests enjoy an unforgettable holiday. Throughout the villa, you will find beautiful features such as exposed stone walls and full walls of glass. Interior designers have certainly waved their magic wands on this gem!
The living space is open plan in design with floor-to-ceiling glass doors opening to the terrace, pool and garden. The lounge area boasts a gorgeous sumptuous corner sofa, a contemporary fire for chilly evenings and an enormous television. The kitchen is immaculate, smart and stunning with oversized American style appliances and beautiful cabinetry. The central island is perfect for guests wanting to perch on a stool to keep the chef company. The villa offers a Nespresso coffee machine for your early morning coffee. The dining furniture is beautifully stylish and matches the breakfast bar stools. One of the bedrooms is located on the ground floor with direct access to the terrace. It enjoys a fabulous, luxury ensuite bathroom and also offers a sofabed should you have more than 10 guests. The ground floor is also home to another living space which also enjoys terrace access. It is the perfect spot if members of your holiday group want to disappear to enjoy a film after a busy day or play some games. This area can be opened up to the main living area or closed off using the huge, modern sliding doors. The villa’s stylish sauna, just the place for some pampering me time, and the laundry room are also located on this level.
Upstairs, you will find 4 delightful bedroom suites all enjoying exceptional ensuite bathrooms and balcony access. You will find a mix of superbly comfortable kingsize beds and twins which are next to each other forming enormous beds. They are all adorned with luxury linens offering the sleep of kings. The master bedroom suite enjoys a charming stone wall, a sofa where you can relax and enjoy the garden views and a sensational ensuite with his and hers showers.
Outside, the villa enjoys delightful alfresco dining, a lovely lounge area with dappled shade and an outstanding swimming pool. The pool boasts a shallow platform where you can lounge on a trendy lounger enjoying the water. Alfresco dining can be enjoyed using the villa’s outdoor kitchen area. Guests are entertained with darts, pool and table tennis. Tucked around the corner, you will find a jacuzzi, outdoor showers and a fantastic, atmospheric wine cellar stocked with delicious wines. Villa Issos is the perfect place to relax, unwind and enjoy its luxurious comforts.
Villa Stone enjoys a tranquil location in Acharavi where the town is adjoining beautiful pine woods and olive groves on the northern coast of Corfu. Acharavi enjoys a wonderful variety of shops, bars and restaurants which are sprinkled along the central street and along the beach promenade. The golden beach stretches the whole length of the town, a lengthy 3km. Visitors will find plenty of loungers and umbrellas for hire and a wonderful selection of beach bars. Acharavi’s surrounding countryside is gorgeous with an excellent walking trail in the hills behind the town. Bike rental is popular.
Not far from Villa Stone, in the lively north eastern corner of Corfu is the beautiful resort of Kassiopi. With the dramatic Mount Pantokrator overlooking the resort and with a stunning harbour, this once quiet fishing village is a very popular holiday resort. It boasts traditional narrow streets overlooked by the ruins of an ancient Byzantine castle. It offers breathtaking views out to sea towards the Albanian coast. Kassiopi is atmospheric with excellent restaurants, its bustling harbour and a delightful, tranquil walk around the headland.
The island of Corfu has over 120 beaches in total, a few hundred villages, nearly a thousand churches, a significant mountain range, valleys, waterfalls and forests as well as more than 3 million olive trees, three lagoons and numerous caves. The fauna and flora is world famous due to the Durrell family and especially since the TV series.
One of the most popular beaches is Kavos with a whopping 8km of golden sands. With high-speed watersports, a huge range of inflatables, bungee jumping, beach bars and restaurants, the beach is always buzzing with activity. Kavos is very bubbly and is the island’s party capital. Other popular beaches are Agios Georgios South Beach and Halikounas Beach where you can try out some kite surfing.
Corfu Town or Kerkyra as it is otherwise known, is one of the most beautiful and elegant towns in Greece. Though 7th in size, it is one of the most populated in the whole of the Ionian Islands. The beautiful architecture has many strong influences including Sicilian, Venetian, French and English and the town is brimming with elegant mansions, magnificent palaces, beautiful squares and majestic fortresses. The entire old city is declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. Corfu Town’s unique charm, sophistication, character and atmosphere should not be missed!
At Excellence Luxury Villas we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact Excellence Luxury Villas Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
– Maid service/extra cleaning- Private chef/cook/catering- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge- Local day-trips or tours- Airport pick-up/drop-off- Babysitting/childcare services
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!