Accommodation
Bedrooms
All bedrooms lead onto the balcony with magnificent views of Avlaki bay and the Erimitis headland, the Straits of Corfu and the mountains of Albania beyond. The large bedrooms have en-suite facilities, air conditioning, vaulted ceilings and spacious fitted wardrobes.
During the summer, air conditioning is a necessity and all bedrooms are fitted with A/C units. We ask guests use the A/C considerately due to its environmental impact and ensure units are turned off when the room is not in use. Bed linen and towels will be changed every three – four days.
Bedroom 1
Large double bed, sofa bed suitable for young children
En-suite: wash basin, toilet, shower, bath
Bedroom 2
Two single beds
En-suite: wash basin, toilet, shower
Bedroom 3
Large double bed
En-suite: wash basin, toilet, shower
Private balcony seating area shared between bedrooms 3&4.
Bedroom 4
Two single beds
En-suite: wash basin, toilet
Private balcony seating area shared between bedrooms 3&4.
Living areas
The contemporary furnished open plan living space includes a comfortable seating area and a well equipped kitchen with island breakfast bar. The kitchen is well equipped with plenty of good quality and matching tableware. Facilities include; electric oven, ceramic hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave and filter coffee maker.
French windows lead from the kitchen onto the covered veranda. The comfortable outdoor seating area is the go to spot for relaxing and discussing the important issues of the day like “where are we eating tonight”?
We have recently installed retractable insect screens around this seating and dining area to prevent uninvited flying guests from gate crashing your party.
Swimming pool
The swimming pool measures 10m x 5m with a depth from 0.5m to 1.9m, and is surrounded by a generous patio with sun beds and umbrellas.
Access to the pool can be restricted via a gate at the top of the steps leading from the veranda to the pool.
In the early and late seasons, an air source heat pump takes the chill off the pool water, raising it to a few degrees higher than it would otherwise be.
A private pergola for two is set slightly apart from the pool, in a tranquil location beneath the olive trees
Gardens
Villa Aurora is set in acre of grounds in which the ancient olive trees are undoubtedly the stars. The flower beds and containers are well stocked with indigenous plants including agapanthus, bougainvillea, jasmine, lavender, mimosa, nerium, oleander, plumbago, polygala and rosemary providing seasonal colour and fragrance. We would be most grateful if you would water any pots that have dried out.
Although there are many great tavernas to choose from, the villa is well equipped to provide a fresh barbecue supper. Beware, Corfu charcoal burns at a very high temperature – no chance of undercooked food.
Entertainment
STARLINK internet through WiFi is provided throughout the property with speeds suitable for working remotely if desired.
The smart TV enables you to watch any of your subscription services that permit overseas viewing, and other channels that are available internationally. The DVD player comes with a selection of Disney and Harry Potter’s films and “freebie Sunday supplements”.
The Hi-Fi supports music streaming via Bluetooth. There is a selection of CDs, mostly 70’s and 80’s reflecting my own music taste, so you may wish to make alternative arrangements.
There are plenty of books from our own collection, which has also been added to by previous guests, please feel free to exchange. There are family games, quizzes and playing cards – all extremely popular on returning from the tavernas.
For the competitively challenged there is a full-size table tennis table in the garden and the pool is the scene for many impromptu water sports .