We have been to Corfu many times, this time we decided to go south east of the island to Messonghi and stayed at the Ionian Eye. We had a lovely stay here. The location of these apartments is just on the edge of the town its only a short walk to the restaurants and tavern's. We spent a great deal of time around the pool, just relaxing and eating. The bar by the pool served snacks and drinks until 6 pm. The member of staff that ran it gave great service to us. She was incredible helpful, very friendly and welcoming. The food was lovely. We really enjoyed the Greece salads and tzatziki. And we did sample some of the cocktails on offer as well.
The pool area was clean and tidy and you never struggled to get a sun bed. Initially we thought the apartment on the small side but it has all you really need in it for your stay. The beds were really comfortable and the chambermaids that cleaned the rooms did a great job. Clean towels and fresh bed lined supplied regularly. We did eat in a couple of times but with the local restaurants not far a way we ate out most days. The Mermaid is good, you can eat there and then spend the day on the free sunbeds by the sea and use the free wifi.
There is a spar on site and I can highly recommend a full body massage, Dina has strong hands and it was a most welcome massage and quite reasonably priced.
There are a couple of steep slopes around the apartments and if you have mobility issues you may find this challenging, and some apartments have steps up to them.
If you want a week of quiet, peace, good service, good food and no children around this is the place to stay. The manageress Leigh was very help full. And we got to meet Costas the owner and had a drink with him around the pool on our last night. The whole set up of the Ionain Eye is very relaxed and laid back. We had a fabulous week and would be happy to stay again.
I can't fault it. Just one last thing. We discovered a lovely small Greek restaurant out of the apartments and right called Dionysus. The food was amazing. Slow cooked lamb is a must.
Not to mention a pint of Mythos larger to wash it down.
Thanks Costas and Leigh for a fantastic holiday.