The Pink House - Ideal for Families with Magnificent Sea Views
Villa with 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, Swimming Pool
Perched above the bay of Kalami in the pretty hamlet of Vlachatika is `The Pink House'. The newly restored property which has been renovated to a high specification retaining many of the original features. The exterior walls of this impressive old building are 80cm thick in places, keeping the lower level of the house cool in summertime and warm in the winter months.
The village of Vlachatika is reached by a single track road off the main coast road just past Dimitris Taverna. Occasionally you may meet some of the locals as they wander back up the pathways to their houses shouting greetings to one another, a real chance to live amongst the Greek people and to experience the essence of traditional Greek village life.
Kalami is without doubt one of the most picturesque bays on the island of Corfu. It is famous for once having been the home of the writer Lawrence Durrell who stayed at the White House on the beach front.
View From Top Balcony
Master Bedroom
Kitchen
Kalami and Albania in the Distance
Kalami Beach
Swimming with Dolphins!!!
The house is on 3 levels with hot and cold air-conditioning in every room. The first floor provides the main entrance to the property leading into a fully equipped yet light and modern kitchen/dining area with beech units, granite effect worktops and stainless steel utensils, you name it this kitchen has it. Next to the kitchen there is the lounge room complete with two leather sofas (double sofabeds), a marble fireplace, ceiling fan, TV with Satellite Television receiver, CD player, DVD and video recorder with video/dvd library. This room also has a separate external entrance which is useful for privacy should this room need to be used as a further bedroom depending on the occupancy. Outside the kitchen is a covered balcony with modern dining furniture. It is an ideal place for al fresco dining being accessed from the kitchen door and also the lounge, with stunning sea views. Having breakfast here is a real treat for the morning looking out over the sea. Finally there is a Shower/WC room ideal for visitors or should the lounge be used as a further bedroom.
On the ground floor there are two twin bedrooms simply decorated but with modern furnishings. both have ceiling fans in addition to the air conditioning and are provided with a hairdryer and a TV and video and drinks fridge. There is a further Shower/WC room and on this level there is also a door leading out onto a small courtyard with seating and barbeque area.
On the Second floor you will find the Master Bedroom with its fitted furniture, a drinks fridge, ceiling fan additional to the air conditioning, a TV and video recorder. There is also a bathroom with full bath and shower. Outside accessed both via the bedroom and also the landing area there is a large furnished partly covered balcony and larger sun terrace area on this upper floor.
Finally in front of the property there is a small furnished pool area with stunning sea views and jacuzzi jets.
Facilities for this holiday villa in Kalami, Ionian Islands
Property
Type:
Villa
Nearest Airport:
Kerkyra (Corfu Town) - 35 mins
Nearest Bar/Pub:
Kalami Cocktails - 5 mins
Nearest Restaurant:
Dimitris Taverna - 2 mins
Location Type:
Beach Holiday, Fishing Nearby, Golfing, Good Nightlife, Horse Riding, Near the sea, Quiet, Rural/Village, Watersports
Bedrooms:
3 Twin Bedrooms. You will also find two double sofabeds in the lounge area which can be used as a further bedroom
Bathrooms:
1 Bathroom, 2 Showers, 3 Separate WC's. Having a toilet and shower on each level is very handy especially with larger families sharing.
Kitchen:
Cooker, Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Iron. Kitchen is fully equipped with numerous electrical equipment and utensil, crockery etc.
General:
Real Fire, Maid Service, Air Conditioning, House Linen, Towels Provided. There are TV's in every room and a selection of videos and dvd's are provided for your entertainment.
Dining:
Seating for 8. All patios and terraces are fully furnished with modern reclining chairs, tables, hammocks, parasol and loungers etc.
Entertainment:
Terrestrial TV, Satellite TV, Video, DVD, Radio, CD System, Board Games. Dimitri´s Restaurant is only 50m away on the coast road just below the house. There are also 3 tavernas in Kalami and 2 Cocktail Bars.
Outside:
Private Pool, Terrace, BBQ, Parking, Balcony, Garden Furniture. There is a small pool in front of the house with stunning sea views, jacuzzi jets and additional seats/loungers.
Suitability:
Children Welcome.
Local activities in and around Kalami, Ionian Islands
The resort of Kalami is only 2 minutes away and can be reached by road or on foot via several pathways off the main coast road. It has a pretty shingle beach and its waters are lovely and clear making it perfect for snorkellers and swimmers as well as those who enjoy lazing on the beach, you can also find watersports down in the bay. The resort has several waterfront taverna´s where you can dine day and night serving fine Greek cuisine and fresh fish daily. You will also find 3 supermarkets, 2 bars and tourist offices where you can arrange excursions, an exchange, car hire and boat hire etc.
There are also many other fabulous waterside taverna´s nearby in the picture postcard bays of Agni, Koloura and San Stephanos, should you wish to venture a little further. Kassiopi is only 10 minutes away and has many shops, restaurants, bars/clubs, beaches, and a pretty harbour area. Should you feel the need for something a bit livelier.
There are 2 Aquaparks within easy reach on the island and a golf course just outside Corfu Town, you can also arrange horseriding with Dimitri from the nearby taverna and scuba diving plus windsurfing is available in Kassiopi.
There are many things to do in Corfu but for sight seeing Corfu Town is not to be missed. It is a wonderful place to visit having plenty to see and do with its Italianate arcades, Venetian fortress and cobbled alleys. It boasts everything from international boutiques to traditional craft shops that line the streets and stay open late into the evening. Aside from shopping you can watch an afternoon of cricket sipping coffee from below the arches of the Liston Arcade or stroll around the square and admire the medieval churches and forts. That is not to mention the Corfu Trail (see www.corfutrail.org) for those who would like to see the island on foot or the monastery at Paleokastritska and many other attractions on the island.
The Corfu Trail
Walking – those who love walking will love Kalami as there are many paths that wind up through lush countryside, olive, lemon and orange trees, linking each bay along the coast treading in the footsteps of the Durrell brothers, Corfu at its best. There is also The Corfu Trail, a long-distance footpath which runs the length of the island, from its southernmost tip to its northernmost point fully waymarked in both directions. It meanders through all the island's rural municipalities and avoids heavily developed areas to the island's beauty spots, beaches, picturesque villages, monuments, monasteries and diverse landscapes. The official Corfu Trail Guide Book is available at various locations along the trail as well as several bookshops. You can find out more at their official website.
Upon Receipt of Final Balance an Information Pack is Provided Containing Directions etc...
Rental rates for this villa
Price Per Week
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1 May - 15 May 2009
£899.00
€1132.74
$1456.38
15 May - 31 May 2009
£959.00
€1208.34
$1553.58
1 Jun - 30 Jun 2009
£1199.00
€1510.74
$1942.38
1 Jul - 17 Jul 2009
£1399.00
€1762.74
$2266.38
17 Jul - 31 Aug 2009
£1499.00
€1888.74
$2428.38
1 Sep - 30 Sep 2009
£1199.00
€1510.74
$1942.38
1 Oct - 16 Oct 2009
£959.00
€1208.34
$1553.58
16 Oct - 31 Oct 2009
£899.00
€1132.74
$1456.38
Rental Notes: You will see from the description `The Pink House´ boasts having its own patio/alfresco dining area on each level of the house with more than enough seating for everyone. Here you will feel 'on top of the world' as you watch the happenings on Kalami below, boats sailing past in opposite directions, and the opportunity to truly immerse yourself into the village way of life.
The Changoever day for the Pink House is Friday. The prices supplied are per house per week not per person and also include a cleaning and linen service once a week during your stay, bathroom towels and linen (not beach towels) are provided together with a welcome pack containing the necessary essentials. We can also provide and infant pack including cot, stair gates, high chair, push chair and steriliser please enquire.
Availability of The Pink House
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Owner joined site on:
17 October 2005
Property listed since:
17 October 2005
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