This the historical cottage house of poet Markoras.It's a truly unique property historic family home steeped in history.
The mansion is at the top of the village with a 3000 sq.m garden with absolute quietness and privacy and it have the marvelous panoramic view of the mountains.
This is the perfect spot for all ages,a large family or group(yoga) looking for privacy, comfort and authentic charm whilst.
THE PLACE:
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Part of a small complex with other 2 apartments you can also request.
This beautiful stone country house Corfu style was built around 1600 by Markora and it has a wonderful private and gated garden overlooking the Corfu hills with free-safe parking.The atmosphere is quiet and peaceful.
a place surrounded with a beautiful garden full of roses.
outside the house you can find meditative places to relax and lay in the sun or in the shadow and a sitting area for outdoor dinning.
poet Gerasimos Markoras was born In 1826 and he was a student of Dionysios Solomos and partner with Nikolaos Mantzaro.
At home there are personal belongings of the poet, manuscripts, his office in the lounge, laptop desk, iron beds that era and more!
GUEST ACCESS:
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the village is in the south side of the island. It’s around 17 km or a 25 minute drive from Corfu Town, the island’s capital and where the airport, ferry port, and bus station are located.
access is possible by car or motorbike.
CORFU GUIDE
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Upon arrival I will also share with you a detailed guide of Corfu island that i have prepared myself, with everything you need to know regarding sight-seeing, recommendations about where to eat and directions to the best beaches in Corfu and what to see in each of the 3 parts of the island (Old town, South, West)
We will give you bicycles for a walk if you ask this before you come!
WHERE TO GO
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as alternatives very close to the apartments,at a distance of 3 km is the Moraitika area in which all residents can find super market, restaurants and bar- clubs ,butcher (in the house garden barbecue is available for cooking, etc.)
At Moraitika there is a also a health center as exists in Lefkimi area which is a little further and particularly 15 minutes distance.
WALKING-BICYCLING
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Hikers come around the time because there are designated paths over the house that lead to two small chapels where the view is spectacular because you see the sea in combination with the mountain.
BEACHES
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The location is near some of the best beaches in Corfu and easily accessible to Kerkyra (Corfu Town) and well away from the package resorts.
The closest beach is only 1500 sandy beaches with beach bars,Blue Flag winner(agios ioannis peristeron etc..)
There you can find Greek taverns where you can enjoy your food with the glass of vine breathing in the fresh sea air.
There are loungers and umbrellas for hire if you want them, or it’s easy to find yourself a secluded spot.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
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In winter and more specifically from the month of November until March, people involved in the picking of the olives and the possibility watching and have partition at the whole process.
The same applies to the wine production at month September by pressing the grapes!
We would be very glad to give you the best service and to make your holiday unforgettable!
TRANSPOTATION
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Ferries arrive daily from mainland Greece and from several ports in Italy.
Once you arrive to the island, there are several ways to get to stroggili.
I can offer airport or port pick up upon request.