Villa Theia is ideally located on the Arillas / Afionas border in North West Corfu. It has a breathtaking view over the wooded valley towards the sea and the Diapontia Islands. Amazing sunsets can be enjoyed every evening whilst relaxing or dining on the spacious and comfortable verandah. Further details outdoors: The full length verandah is comfortably furnished for outdoor dining and relaxation. It provides much welcome shade [for most of the day] when the days are so hot. Sit in the large teak lazy chairs to read or simply gaze at the magnificent view & watch the birds of prey. A couple of steps lead down to the large 10m X 5m swimming pool with plenty of terrace space for the sunloungers, parasols and an additional table and chairs to enable you to enyoy your breakfast in the morning sun. In the evenings, depending on the sunset, the villa is often bathed in a golden or pink light as the sun goes down. A truly, unforgetable experience. The garden which has yet to become established has been laid to lawn and planted with shrubs, flowers and fruit trees, Traditional Greeks pots have been planted with colourful, sunloving plants. . There is also a large traditional barbecue and car parking space. PROVIDED :- Welcome pack. Bed linen & bathroom towels. [Please bring your own beach towels] Large selection of books, DVDs & family games. Playstation 2, with 2 controllers & some games. 3 mountain bikes [ 1 gents, 2 ladies. No helmets ] Hairdryers in every bedroom. Security safe for your personnal belongings. Cleaning twice a week & pool cleaning three times per week. Travel cot, bedding, highchair & monitors available on request. Air-conditioning in the bedrooms at no extra cost. Guest information book containing useful information about the villa & the surrounding area. A lovely English couple will greet you on your arrival when possible. They will ensure that you are happy throughout your stay & try to sort out any problems, should they arise. They also take care of the villa. Although in a rural location, amenities at both Arillas & Afionas are within 1 - 2 km. Agios Georgios and Agios Stefanos are within 5km. Corfu Town 30km. There is a choice of many beaches and it is ideal for those who enjoy walking and exploring, or, you may wish to simply relax around the large & inviting swimming pool. ......ARILLAS.... Away from mass tourism, the very friendly resort of Arillas is the perfect place to completely relax & wind down. If you like sandy beaches, crystal clear seas, beautiful countryside, fauna & flora, magnificent sunsets, a good choice of tavernas serving a variety of dishes & the most hospitable friendly people, then Arillas is for you. Arillas is ideally situated between Agios Georgios & Agios Stefanos bays & close to Afionas, said to be the most beautiful village in Corfu. A holiday in Arillas is perfect for everyone - families with young children, couples [ young and old ] even if you holiday on your own, you will be made to feel most welcome. Evenings in Arillas are focused on the many family run tavernas. There are a few cocktail bars which offer some entertainment. Greek evenings are often held, where everyone is encouraged to join in. Watersports are available for the more energetic and boat hire. A 30 minute drive away is the Corfu Golf Club. This 18-hole course has been praised by many as one of golf players best kept secrets in Europe, also Aqualand, one of Europe’s largest waterparks offers a great day out. There are several shops in Arillas. Mini-markets, bakeries, gift shops which sell everything from clothes to jewellery and local crafts. There is also a travel agency where excursions and local cruises can be booked. ....AFIONAS.... The views from Afionas are some of the most outstanding in Corfu. Views of Arillas & the wonderful sunsets on one side of the headland & the view looking down onto Agios Georgios bay on the other [see ’All photos’ above] From Afionas you can walk to the secluded Porto Timoni beaches. This beautiful, traditional village has typical Greek white-wash houses decorated with an array of colourful flowers, narrow streets, a small craft shop, a bell tower and some excellent tavernas. SOME PREVIOUS GUEST’S COMMENTS. JUNE 09 "Our best holiday in the 14 years we have been coming to Corfu. The Villa Theia was so comfortable...the best! Well done Sara for thinking of everything & thank you for introducing us to the wonderful couple, Bob & Penny" Ronny & Lynette Berdel, Rheinzabern, Germany JULY 09 "Villa Theia is a lovely villa - everything you could want for a relaxing holiday. Views amazing. Villa beautiful. Penny & Bob, lovely couple & looked after us well. All in all, a great holiday - sad to leave. Steve, Claire & family. JULY 09 "Better than we ever expected! The kids were so sad to leave, we were so comfortable here! Loved the pool, the views, The Night Owl. Our son loved ’helping’ Mr Bob water the flowers. We really hope to come back & we will recommend it to everyone! thank you " Kym & Patrick Bryant & family. Buckinghamshire. JULY - AUGUST 09 The pictures on the net of Villa Theia do not do it justice - Sara this place is beautiful, the location amazing! We could never get enough of this view. We’ll be back.. Ian & Gemma, West Ealing, London. AUGUST 09 Dealing with the owner Sara has been a joy as she comes across as very genuine & likeable. The villa is located between Arillas & Afionas in a stunning spot looking down an olive & cypress tree laden valley to the sea & out to the nearby islands. Watch out for the steep drive, but once parked this brand new villa is gorgeous. Generously & tastefully fitted out with loads of nice individual touches that give the impression this is someones home rather than a cold holiday let. We were so impressed with the welcome pack & lovely touches such as dishwasher tablets, toilet rolls, washing up liquid all replenished for us during the holiday. Full clean towel & sheet changes every three days. Then the best left until last are the sunsets. We didn’t eat out as much as usual because wherever we went we felt the view back at the villa was far more stunning than any Taverna could offer. We’d eat on the verandah as the sun set & the swallows dipped down for a scoop of water from the pool. We always believe there are too many places to visit & not enough time to see them all so we never revisit the same place but for the first time ever we’ve returned home & rebooked for next year already. Rob, Susan & family, Alfriston, East Sussex