Villa Tugela, Corfu

Description

Understated, stylish luxury is the name of the game at Villa Tugela, which commands prime position atop the hillside overlooking Corfu’s Bay of Avlaki. The picture-perfect stone villa is brand new and has been carefully designed to maximise the views throughout – with bright airy interiors that help you relax into the holiday mood.

The spacious, whitewashed living room on the first floor is the villa’s focal point – with a tall pitched ceiling and large doors and windows on all four walls to let the light flood in. The décor is fresh and minimalist, leading your eye outside to the terraces and sea beyond. Also on the first floor, you’ll find a modest but perfectly formed kitchen which leads out to a huge outdoor dining area and barbeque space. Finally, one of the four main bedrooms (which all have gorgeous sea views) is also upstairs, while the other three, plus a kid-friendly bunk room, are on the ground floor.

While the villa is certainly luxurious, it’s the outside space that really sells it. Multi-level terraces and gardens surround the building and create several secluded spots for dinner, drinks or relaxing. These then open out to a huge patio and infinity pool overlooking the shimmering sea. With a book and a cold drink in hand you could spend all day here simply taking it in.

Should the desire strike, sun, sea and swimming aren’t all that’s on offer at Villa Tugela. In fact, you could enjoy a game of boules on your own pitch, practice your table tennis skills, relax after dark in the TV room, or workout in the gym. If you venture the short walk down to the beach you’ll find tennis courts en route, and paddle boards and canoes on arrival too – just make sure you pre-book hire.

What’s Included

Please call us on +44 (0)203 432 7784 for rates and the latest availability

Rates include:
Firefly pre-arrival concierge service
Welcome hamper
Optional buffet breakfast service (not cooked) *
Daily housekeeping
Luxury toiletries on arrival
Towels changed every day
Mid-week linen change
1 transfer on first and last day (up to €150 each way)
Garden and pool maintenance
In-resort concierge service

* Cost of food and drinks for breakfast items will be charged for separately.

Service of a private chef and host is offered for July & August booking (6 days).

Location

Villa Tugela is one of four luxury villas on the Cavo Alkyoni estate near Kassiopi, on Corfu’s north east coast. From its hilltop position, there are stunning views of the Bay of Avlaki, and the beach can be reached in just a short walk.

Kassiopi is a pretty fishing village which caters well for tourists and is just a 5-minute drive or 20-minute walk away. You’ll find shops, supermarkets and plenty of bars and restaurants here. With a mix of local Greek tavernas and stylish upmarket restaurants, there’s something to suit everyone.

The nearest airport is Corfu International Airport, which is around an hour’s drive away, on the outskirts of Corfu Town.

Rooms

Villa Tugela sleeps 8 adults + 4 children across five bedrooms.

Bedroom one:
Double bedroom with king sized bed, private courtyard with outdoor shower & freestanding bath, indoor shower room, balcony and sea view.

Bedroom two:
Double bedroom with king/twin beds, en-suite bathroom, courtyard access and sea view.

Bedroom three:
Double bedroom with king/twin beds, en-suite shower room and sea view.

Bedroom four:
Double bedroom with king/twin beds, en-suite shower room and sea view.

Bedroom five:
Quad bunk room with en-suite shower room.

Eating

Enjoy a big fat Greek holiday at Villa Tugela, with local cuisine so good you could sit and graze all day long. You have your own kitchen to rustle up delicious meals in, so head to the supermarket and stock up on goodies. Make sure to factor in a homemade pizza night to take advantage of having your own pizza oven, and a big al fresco barbeque is another summer holiday must.

When it comes to dining locations, you’re spoilt for choice. There is the indoor dining table for cooler evenings, a poolside area for leisurely lunches and a huge top floor terrace for sundowners and evening meals with spectacular sea views.

If cooking on holiday isn’t your idea of a good time, fear not, you can arrange for the estate team to come in and prepare a big buffet breakfast every day. Fill up on treats to see you through to evening, when you could then head into Kassiopi for a restaurant meal along the waterfront.

For guests visiting in July and August, service of a private chef and villa host for breakfast and one other meal can be arranged at additional cost.

Staff

Firefly pre-arrival concierge service

Villa staff include:
Housekeeping
Villa concierge service

Additional staff such as chef, nannies, massage therapists or a driver service can be arranged on request.

Kids

Kids will love Villa Tugela just as much as their parents, in no small part because they’ll have a swimming pool all to themselves. Make sure your sun loungers are set back from the pool edge and amuse yourself watching as they dive bomb into the water at every opportunity.

When fingers and toes are starting to wrinkle, keep them entertained with more fun at the table tennis set, or on the boules lawn. Bigger kids might also like to head to the tennis courts for a family doubles match, or go exploring along the coast on paddle boards or canoes.

In the evenings, help the little ones wind down from all the excitement with a movie in the TV room, and then tuck them in for a holiday sleepover in the kids-only bunk room. Once they’re asleep, you’re free to open a bottle on the terrace and enjoy the stary skies.