The Almond Tree is the purpose-built holiday home that we had built in North East Corfu in 2008. With one double and two twin bedrooms, the house sleeps six comfortably and has two en-suite and one separate bathroom. Downstairs the house has a large open plan living and dining area, including a fully fitted and equipped kitchen. It is both fully air conditioned and centrally heated, so that you can enjoy the room temperature that suits you best. Outside, the house has a large (9m x 4m) fully serviced swimming pool with heating for low season periods, several large verandahs with seating, separate patio areas and a BBQ for you to use. The Almond Tree offers an outstanding view over the old village out to the sea (Corfu Channel) and the Albanian coast. It’s a very peaceful location, with plenty of areas of shade for you to escape to if the Mediterranean sun is not your cup of tea!
Beautiful Villa with Heated Pool, Relaxing Location with Views over the Sea
- Villa1453 sq. ft.
- Bedrooms3
- Sleeps6
- Bathrooms3
- Half Baths0
- Min Stay5 - 7 nights
3 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom with views over the village to the sea
Owner
Catrina Zarkos-Smith
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within a few hours
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- Aug 14, 2018
About Catrina Zarkos-Smith
My wife Catrina (who is half Greek) and I first came to Corfu for our honeymoon and fell in love with the island. We have returned with our three (now grown up) sons for very many years afterwards and our love for this wonderful place has grown. In 2008 we built The Almond Tree, in Kendroma, a village in North East Corfu, which is in an unspoilt and uncommercialised area. Since then we've had many happy holidays there with family and friends. Now we are hoping to share it more widely. As a family we enjoy water sports such as water skiing, wake boarding and scuba diving. We keep a boat on the island for all these activities. In the spring and autumn we like to go walking, there are many footpaths in the surrounding area which help you explore the unspoilt countryside. We live in Cambridge where we run a animal nutrition business advising farmers and feed companies in all matters of pig nutrition!
Catrina Zarkos-Smith purchased this Villa in 2008
Why Catrina Zarkos-Smith chose Corfu
Corfu is a fantastic place to relax, and we've found it to be a safe and easy place to bring our children. The weather is fabulous, too, and there’s enough rainfall to keep the island beautifully green. The beaches around the island are excellent: the water is crystal clear and ideal for swimming, snorkelling, fishing or just messing about. There’s plenty of opportunity for water sports, scuba diving etc, while on the very many unspoilt beaches there are few signs of tourism. We built our house (we've called it The Almond Tree) in Kendroma 15 minutes walk away from Agni Bay, where there are three good tavernas and close to some fantastic little bays and unspoilt beaches. Yet it's also just over a half an hour’s drive from the bright lights and bustle of Corfu Town.
What makes this Villa unique
Our villa offers an outstanding view over the old village out to the sea and the Albanian coast. It’s a very peaceful location, with plenty of areas of shade for you to escape to if the Mediterranean sun is not your cup of tea! With one double and two twin bedrooms, it sleeps six comfortably and has two en-suite and one separate bathroom. Downstairs, it has a large open plan living and dining area, including a fully fitted and equipped kitchen. It’s fully furnished and equipped – all you have you bring is yourselves and beach towels – it is both fully air conditioned and centrally heated, so that you can enjoy the room temperature that suits you best. Outside, there is a large (9m x 4m) fully serviced swimming pool, several large verandah areas and a BBQ for you to use. This year 2017 we have added a pool heater for the beginning and end of season.
Amenities
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Swimming pool
- Heater
- Fireplace
- Children Welcome
- Parking
- TV
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
- Bedroom 11 queen, 2 balconies, one large with hammock and easy chairs
- Bedroom 22 twin/ single, Balcony with easy chairs
- Bedroom 32 twin/ single, Ground floor room with french doors to patio area
- Description of sleeping capacity: Sleeps 6 (3 Bedrooms) Notes on bedrooms: Bedroom 1 upstairs with double bed, ensuite bathroom, hammock and easy chairs on side balcony and easy chairs on front balcony. Bedroom 2 upstairs with twin beds and front balcony with easy chairs. Bedroom 3 downstairs with separate bathroom.
Bathrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1toilet, shower, Ensuite bathroom to Bedroom 1
- Shower room 1toilet, shower
- Shower room 2toilet, combination tub/shower, Ensuite to second bedroom
- Ensuite bathroom to bedroom 1 with shower, basin and WC. Ensuite bathroom to bedroom 2 with bath and shower over, basin and WC. Bathroom downstairs with shower, basin and WC.
Location Type
- Beach
- Near The Ocean
- Rural
- Village
- Ocean View
Theme
- Family
- Away From It All
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- InternetTV
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washing Machine
- FireplaceA large Open fire for beginning and end of season. On request we can get wood for guests.
- Parking
- Garage
- Heating
- Towels ProvidedA bath and hand towel are provided. A towel is also provided for each person for the sun loungers for use by the pool.
- Wireless Internet
- Wood Stove
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Living RoomOpen plan living area with fireplace, three french doors on to patio with views to the sea. Two sofas, coffee table. Dining table with six chairs. Bose iPod docking station,, Screen and DVD, books and games provided.
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- StoveInduction type
- Oven
- Toaster
- Pantry Items
- Dishes & Utensils
- KitchenOpen plan kitchen with cooker, hob, fridge and freezer. Washing machine in boiler room.
Dining
- Dining Area
- DiningIndoor and outdoor dinning areas
- comfy seating for 6 people
Entertainment
- Television
- Stereo
- DVD Player
- BooksPlenty of books and guides.
- Games
- ToysA few Beach toys and balls in boiler room
- Video LibraryThere are 30-40 DVD's for guests use.
Outside
- Lawn / Garden
- Balcony
- BoatWe have a power boat for water sports. It is 230 hp so one has to have a licence to drive it. By arrangement it could be made available it is fully insured.
- Outdoor Grill
- Porch / Veranda
- Deck / Patio
- Water Sports GearWater skis and wake board for the boat with life jackets.
- GolfThere is a golf coarse in Corfu about 35 mins from the house towards the town near the West coast.
Suitability
- suitable for elderly or infirm
- wheelchair inaccessibleWe have a cot and high chair available.
- Long-term Renters Welcome
Pool / Spa
- Heated Pool
- Private PoolIn 2017 the pool has had heating fitted for the beginning and end of the season.
Onsite Services
- Massage
Attractions
- bay/sound
- churches
- forests
- restaurants
Leisure Activities
- walking
- horseback riding
- bird watching
- sight seeing
- scenic drives
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- mountain biking
- swimming
- cycling
- fishing
- golf
- wind-surfing
- water skiing
- sailing
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- hiking
- jet skiing
- pier fishing
- snorkeling
- sound/bay fishing
- water tubing
Notes
- Notes on accommodation: The Almond Tree is owned by an English family who can be contacted if needed, and maintained by an English-speaking local man who is on hand to help when required. The swimming pool is protected by a bolted gate to control children's access, and the grounds feature mature lemon, olive and orange trees. Property has to be vacated by 10 am on day of departure and is not available until after 4pm on day of arrival. Outside: There is a covered dining area for up to six people with table and six chairs; six sun loungers, umbrellas and a BBQ. Private swimming pool is 9m x 4m. Shallow end 0.8m at shallow end, deep end 1.8m. Outside areas extensively lit automatically at night. Both upstairs bedrooms have balconies with easy chairs. The Master bedroom has a large covered balcony (6m*3.5m) with a settee, easy chairs and a Hammock over looking the village roof tops to the sea beyond. Cleaning / Towels / Linen / Maid service: Towels and bed linen provided. A bath towel and hand towel per person. The towels and bed linen are changed once per week by prior arrangement with the guest. The property is cleaned once per week when the towels and bed linen are changed.
House Rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
16 Reviews
A stunning villa in a beautiful setting - the perfect holiday spot!
We just spent a week with our 1 year old daughter at the Almond Tree Villa and cannot say a bad word, it was truly fabulous! From the wonderful swimming pool, fab views across the sea watching boats and looking at the twinkling lights of Albania at night, to the great local tavernas in Agni and beaches across the island, we had a fantastic stay. It’s great for families with the gated pool for little kids which was one less worry for mum and Dad. Thanks so much for letting us stay at this beautiful villa. We loved it so much, we’ve booked 2 weeks there next year already!!!
Thanks for your review Lucy. It was lovely to have you as our guests. We're so glad you had a good time and look forward to welcoming you back again next year.
Beautiful place!
Great vacation spot.The villa is spacious,modern,clean and very comfortable.
Gorgeous Villa, amazing location, a little piece of paradise
What a fantastic holiday we've just had at the Almond Tree. The villa itself exceeded all expectations and is tastefully finished and equipped to a very high standard, and it was spotlessly clean. It is very spacious and there are amazing views out to sea, which one can never tire of.
Our 3 boys loved the pool and spent a lot of time in it. The shallow end is quite shallow and so safer for any little legs! Much diving and jumping in at the deep end. The upper terrace BBQ area is blessed with a lovely old olive tree which provided some very welcome shade in the midday sun.
We travelled to numerous beaches and destinations around the island, there is much to see. We did a mix of eating out and eating in, but were never disappointed by the food in any of the tavernas and restaurants we ate at, the food was excellent. The car we hired from Alex c/o Andrew and Catrina was our trusty little steed, it was easy to arrange and was ready when we landed (I would recommend hiring a car) Its air con was very much appreciated and allowed us to go exploring in the heat (30 most days). The roads can be steep with hairpin bends but given the topography of Corfu that's no surprise. The roads were fairly quiet (May/early June) once outside Corfu Town.
We have all thoroughly enjoyed our holiday, and would heartily recommend the Almond Tree to anyone looking for a Corfu villa holiday.
Thank you for your kind review. We are really glad you had a wonderful time in our little piece of paradise!
A beautiful villa
We loved everything about this beautiful villa. The pool was completely private and had lovely plants growing around it. The villa was perfectly equipped and had everything we needed and the views were wonderful.
Fantastic views and total privacy
We. Loved our stay. Beautiful villa. Totally private with fantastic views from all balconies and pool. We loved watching the ships go past below.
We walked down to Agni bay once but walk back not recommended. We did however walk up the path next to the house to Porta. Takes about 45 minutes. Had a drink at the little kafenion and then to our favourite Panarama restaurant before walking back down the road. Would also recommend Kouloura taverna. Favourite beach was Kaminaki especially for swimming off the rocks.
We found it easier to park car alongside front gate. Steep roads were daunting at first but were no problem thanks to great car from Nissaki holidays so thanks for the recommendation fron Catrina.
Visited mountain villages, favourites were Ano Korakiana and Sokraki.
Only thing missing is a taverna within easy walking distance.
Einfach nur TRAUMHAFT!
Ganz ehrlich, Worte allein können dieses Haus, diese Lage, diese Umgebung, und und und... einfach nicht richtig beschreiben.
Fahren Sie hin, erleben Sie es selbst. Wir werden definitiv sobald wie möglich wieder hinfahren. Es ist einfach nur wunderwunderschön!
Tausend Dank an die Familie Zarkos-Smith, dass wir ihr Feriendomizil nutzen durften!
Haben schon oft via HomeAway gebucht - so schön war's noch nie!
Thank you very much for your kind review Philipp. We were so pleased you enjoyed your holiday in Corfu and especially your stay at the Almond Tree. We hope you will visit again in the future.
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Special interest holidays:
The beaches around the island are excellent: the water is crystal clear and ideal for swimming, snorkelling, fishing or just messing about. On the more commercial beaches there’s plenty of opportunity for water sports, sub aqua diving etc, while on the very many unspoilt beaches there are quiet areas where there’s no sign of tourism.
Overall, Corfu offers a wide range of attractions for just about everybody: Corfu Town itself is a world heritage site: lots of history, old forts, narrow streets, full of little shops, good restaurants and loads of character. Away from the towns, there are some wonderful walks around the island, although some of these are best enjoyed outside of the height of summer!
Coast/Beach:
The beach is a 15 minute walk away through olive groves - or a 5 minute drive!
The beaches feature three well-known, friendly tavernas with excellent dining, as well as boat hire and watersports facilities!
Travel:
Nearest airport is Corfu Town, only 35 minutes drive away. There is also a local bus within 200 meters of the property from Corfu Town.
Car hire is recommended: we can arrange this if required.
Distances:
The Almond Tree is located within a village and is only 35 minutes drive from historic Corfu Town.
Amenities
Nearest Beach & Tavernas Agni Bay 15 mins walk
Agni Bay with Tavernas 2.2km (4 mins drive)
Nearest supermarket 3km (4 mins drive)
Nissaki 2.7km (4 mins drive)
Kalami 3.3km (5 mins drive)
Saint Stephanos 8.2km (12 mins drive)
Kassiopi 9km (13 mins drive)
Corfu Airport 28km (34 mins drive)
Local Supermarket Delivery Available.
Car Hire can be arranged.
Further Details:
Nearest supermarket is only 3 miles away.
This villa has been inspected by the EOT Greek licensing association.
The number is MHTE:0829K1000404501. 16/5/2014
Availability
Booking Notes: Please pay a 25% deposit within 4 days of booking and the balance eight weeks before your departure. Once we have received your balance payment we will send you all the instructions needed to get into the house! If cancelled. we will refund the deposit if the trip is cancelled 60 days before departure. Only bookable Monday to Monday for the main part of the season. (June-7th September 2015). Changeover Day MONDAY: The change over day is on Monday during the height of the summer season (6th June-5th September 2015), we will consider other days outside of this period, please contact us to discuss alternatives. Check in and out times: earlest arrival 4pm, departure 10 am.