Spartilas View

About this property

For those seeking serenity, enjoy a vacation in Villa Spartilas View, a luxury property nestled in hillside of the secluded Corfiot village of Spartylas, on the north east coast of the Greek island of Corfu. This stunning double fronted, luxury villa, has five ensuite bedrooms, and can comfortably accommodate up to ten guests, ideal for a large family or friends’ sharing. The villa enjoys sweeping views over the beach of Barbati, the bay of Ypsos, and as far as the eye can see across the azure waters of the Ionian Sea. Villa Spartilas View is built over two storeys of traditional local stone, with floor to ceiling sliding glass doors, that flood the house with natural light, and reward the guests with stunning vistas.

The property comes with complete with private parking, and complimentary air conditioning, and Wi-Fi throughout. This beautiful villa is set in its own private grounds, with landscaped lawns, and a garden of mature trees offering shade from the summer sun. There is a centrepiece private infinity swimming pool, and a gym for those who like to keep fit on holiday. The interiors are spacious contemporary chic, decorated in a neutral palette of complementary earth tones, with splashes of jewel colours, whilst modern lighting gives the villa its own unique ambiance at all hours of the day.

Enter the villa at ground floor level to discover a holiday home of light bright open plan holiday living, with picture windows that offer views of the pool terrace, the turquoise sea, and the backdrop of Mount Pantokrator. The seating area has two large comfy dark grey sofas, a matching armchair and pouffe, a coffee table, a smart television, a relaxing hammock, and an open fireplace for the cooler months. The adjacent dining area has an impressive table and chairs set, ideal for indoor entertaining. The large black and white kitchen is fully equipped with everything you will need to cater for your holiday, including a family size fridge freezer, a built-in oven and hob, a microwave and toaster, and that must-have morning coffee maker. There are two beautifully appointed bedrooms on the ground floor, one with a double bed, and one with twin beds, both with ensuite shower rooms, and access to the pool terrace.

Take the stairs to the first floor, where you will find three further double bedrooms. The Master Bedroom has the Wow factor, decorated in striking colours, with a king size bed, a separate seating area with an open fire, and a smart television, an ensuite bathroom with a bath tub, and a private fully furnished sea view balcony. There are two further bedrooms, one with a double bed, and one with twin beds, both with ensuite shower rooms, and access to a balcony. A games room with a billiard table, free standing gym equipment, bar stools and tables, and a comfy sofa complete this super stylish accommodation.

The terrace and gardens are another living space in themselves, complete with manicured green lawns, and an inviting ladder entry infinity swimming pool, surrounded by sun loungers and shady parasols. There is a soft seating area with wicker sofas and chairs and infinity sea views, perfect for a morning coffee catch up. Meet on the terrace as the sun is setting for cocktails, before eating alfresco at the stone pergola covered dining area, with local delicacies freshly cooked on the built-in barbeque, as the twinkling stars come out to shine.

Villa Spartilas View can be found in the sleepy village of Spartylas, overlooking the crystal clear waters of the Ionian Sea, on the northeast coast of the Greek island of Corfu. The villa is a scenic half hour drive by hire car, taxi, or bus, from the international airport of Ioannis Kapodistrias, along the island’s coastline. If you are island hopping, there are two ports in Corfu town, and a twenty kilometre journey to your destination.

The village is nestled on the lush green slopes of Mount Pantokrator, three hundred and seventy metres above the beaches of Pyrgi and Barbati, with views over the bay of Ypsos. In the village you will find mini marts stocked with provisions to cater for your holiday, and local tavernas where you can enjoy traditional Corfiot dishes. The villa comes with a concierge service that can arrange anything from private tours and boat trips, to your own chef, and in-villa spa treatments. The nearest beach is the organised Blue Flag Barbati, a three kilometre drive away, set in a natural bay with a verdant forest backdrop, turquoise waters, and white pebbles.

Barbati beach is blessed with excellent water sport activities, sun loungers and parasols, restaurants and bars, local boat tours, and is great for snorkelling and fishing. Corfu has two hundred and seventeen kilometres of coastline that is populated with beautiful beaches, most notably St George’s in the south, with the longest sandy beach, and fabulous facilities. For those who want to keep fit the island offers a whole host of activities, including hiking, mountain biking, cycling, yoga, walking tours, snorkelling and scuba diving, horse riding, water rafting, sailing, and an international golf course too. Corfu is steeped in ancient and modern history, with ruins and temples two thousand years old, medieval fortifications, Byzantine fortresses, Venetian palaces, Greek Orthodox cathedrals, churches, and monasteries, and museums galore. 

The unesco World Heritage site of Corfu old town is well worth a visit. The old town dates back to before the time of Greek myths, with thousands of years of history, Venetian architecture, French influences, and English rule, and only a thirty minute drive from the villa. Follow the ancient winding streets to discover fortresses and palaces, Byzantine and Archaeological museums, destination squares, thirty seven churches and a cathedral, souvenir shops, and a whole host of inviting restaurants, cafes, and bars. Visit Achilleion Palace, once the summer home of Sisi, Elizabeth, Empress of Austria, or take a trip to Mon Repos Palace, the summer residence of the King of Greece, and birthplace of Prince Philip. Get a taste of Corfu with an olive oil or wine tour, sample the delights, then take some home with you. If it’s nightlife you are after, many of the beach clubs offer after sundown sets, top of the list is Pazuzu Club in Glyfada, or Fabrica at Acharavi. Party until dawn at the holiday hot spot destinations of Sidari, Acharavi or Kavos, or take a gamble at the Corfu Casino. Venture further afield with a trip to Benitses Bay, where you can take daily boat trips, cruise along the shore, or island hop to Paxoi and Antipaxoi, tiny islets in the Ionian Sea.

Accommodation

The Villa
Ground floor:
- Open plan living area, sofas, armchairs, coffee table, smart TV, dining set
- Fully fitted kitchen, including oven, hob, microwave, fridge freezer
- Bedroom 1: twin beds, TV, ensuite bathroom with shower, handbasin, WC
- Bedroom 2: double bed, TV, ensuite bathroom with shower, handbasin, WC

First floor:
- Master bedroom: double bed, seating area, private furnished balcony, ensuite bathroom with bath tub, handbasin, WC
- Bedroom 4: double bed, TV, balcony access, ensuite bathroom with shower, handbasin, WC
- Bedroom 5: twin beds, TV, balcony access, ensuite bathroom with shower, handbasin, WC

Exterior:
- Private garden and terrace
- Private swimming pool
- Sun loungers and parasols
- Soft seating area with sea views
- Brick built covered pergola and alfresco dining set
- Built-in brick barbeque
- Games room and gym:
- Billiard table
- Free standing gym equipment
- Bar stools, tables, sofa

Facilities:
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Hairdryers
- Private parking
- Iron & board