Perfect holiday

Owner's Response: My first real winter guests and they had such a good time! Yvonne and Jimmy were there to make sure everything was in order and also to let them know what was open. The winter work on the property is going well. The wooden decking platform will be finished by April and in front of the studios the new garden layout with new very large BBQ and sitting, lounging areas under the olive trees will be ready too. I am really looking forward to welcoming everyone this year as I have improved so much with the addition of satellite TV and DVD to new bathrooms and roof insulation. The platform will increase the sea view by another 200 % and will be a great place to relax, sunbathe and dine for the Villa Nola guests. Remember the price is all inclusive, I charge no extras except for heating oil in the winter. So the internet, satellite TV and extra beds etc are all free of charge. No hidden extras. If you wish to book more families at the same time I can organise a beautiful small villa just down the path from me if Villa Nola is booked. So keep those email bookings coming....We know you will have a great time with us away from the "madding crowd" but near enough to join in if need be!

Owner's Response: The first guest that had a small complaint this year but it is true! I did not want to rent the studios separately and now I know why! Sometimes you just want to help people last minute on a late booking. From next year the studios with the connecting door will be rented together so that even a couple or a family of 2, 3, 4 or 5 persons can have both rooms, ensuring privacy. This winter we have been busy and the second, very large BBQ has been installed in the garden opposite the studios and I have made a lovely new stone low walls and steps,a beautiful flower garden and more lemon and orange trees. this part of the garden needs no gazebo as it has the shade of the olive trees, as well as the sunny spots.
For the top Villa the decking will be ready by March and will be a 6 metre x 4.5 metre area with full sea and mountain view for sunbathing and dining. The TV's have been installed both in the studios and the Top Villa with a selection of news, movies and childrens programmes. The internet facility is there for both properties. I am also having people book for winter now as I have central heating and a wood burning stove. Christmas is still availaable for the Studios if anyone is interested. Although out of season it is still a great place for walking, dining, shopping and museums in town. There is also a bowling alley. The one thing you do need is a car in the winter for shopping and to drive around. On sunny days of which there are many Corfu often looks it best in the winter as the light is so wonderful and all the vegetation is evergreen. You are definately away from the "madding crowd" and really have a peaceful holiday, ofcourse no sunbathing but I have swum until December as the sun is so warm. the temperature ranges from 8 or 9 C degrees at night to 20 C degrees during the day. Each year I am improving the facilities, the top villa is having a new roof and being painted also plumbed anew with a new shower area. Look forward to seeing you in 2009!

Owner's Response: August in Paleocastritsa can get crowded especially during the day with the coach visitors going to the Monestary so to have a garden like we have at the Villa is a godsend and a haven of peace with shade from the sun under the olives trees and a refreshing breeze from the mountains. The swimming pool is a very short walk down the path and there is an outside shower in the garden to refresh yourselves. I am now opting to rent the Villa Studios as one package so even if you are a couple or a family you can take the whole building with the interconnecting door and have your privacy. Therefore on the whole property there will be two renting units each sleeping from 2 to 5 or 6 persons. There will be next year separate facilities of two BBQ's and two gazebos and with all the space in the garden they are offer privacy. Dimitri, Yvonne's husband will be concentrating this winter on the garden so that next year it will be even more beautiful. The decking will also be built for the top Villa and add to the large areas for lounging, lunching and dining outside with the fabulous views. When you want to book I will send you many more photos than what are displayed to give you, the guest, a better idea. As said before Villa Nola is simple not luxury but some of the best things in life are simple! It is comfortable and homely, clean with naturally beautiful surroundings. All guests who appreciate the above and who take care when staying in someone else's property are very, very welcome.