About This Villa

The amazing Villa Electra is a substantial property that is ideal for large groups of friends or family, especially if they have something special to celebrate! It comes with eight bedrooms sleeping sixteen guests in luxurious comfort. There are extra beds in some of the rooms so in total the villa can sleep up to twenty three guests.

Villa Electra enjoys a fabulous location in the hills above Gouvia. It is just 2km from the charming village of Temploni and 3km from the centre of Gouvia. In just a few minutes you can be relaxing on sensational beaches, hopping on a boat to explore Corfu’s wonderful coastline or dining in glorious style while watching the sun set over the sea. Villa Electra enjoys the most fabulous panoramic views over Gouvia’s smart marina, the deep blue sea and over to Corfu Town. The charming resort of Gouvia is a delightful former fishing village. It boasts its stunning contemporary marina, a touch of culture, a fantastic choice of restaurants and bars and an 18th century shipyard which in still mostly intact. The UNESCO World Heritage site, Corfu Town, is only 11km away offering ancient monuments, gorgeous architecture, boutique shopping and a fantastic dining scene.

Villa Electra is modern, bright and airy. It is drenched in natural light through floor-to-ceiling glass doors to almost every room. On the ground floor, it boasts a huge open plan living space with sumptuous sofas enjoying the views and a television as well as a couple of accent chairs that sit beside a contemporary fire for winter months. Huge artworks hang on the walls and a shiny marbled floor leads through to the elegant formal dining area. Here you will find a giant table and comfy dining chairs for twenty guests. Doors open from the living areas to the terrace and swimming pool bringing the outside in. The professional style kitchen offers every appliance you could wish for including a range cooker, built-in oven and hotplates. It is a social space with a central island so other guests can keep the chefs in your group company. There is an additional utility room for laundry and extra wine storage. The first of the bedrooms is also on the ground floor, a very impressive double room which boasts a dreamy dressing area, a luxury ensuite bathroom with a whirlpool bath and direct access to the pool terrace.  

A red carpet leads the way up the grand staircase to the first floor. You will discover a second living area with access to a huge balcony and astonishing views as well as four double bedrooms. Each of these are heavenly, spacious rooms, all with immaculate ensuite bathrooms. Two of the rooms enjoy sea view balconies. The second floor is home to an astonishing master suite with a luxury marble bathroom with his and hers sinks, a shower and jacuzzi bath, a dressing area and a lounge area. The suite also enjoys a giant private veranda where you can relax, enjoy some pre-dinner drinks and enjoy the mesmerising panorama. The remaining two bedrooms are found in a separate annex. They are studio apartments with a living area, small kitchen and a bathroom so these are perfect for those who might enjoy a little private time.

Villa Electra sits in a fabulous walled plot with lush gardens, a pretty duck pond with a waterfall, towering trees, an astounding entertainment terrace and a beautiful 14m x 10m swimming pool. The lawns are perfect for family games and the pool is amazing for cooling off after a long sun drenched day on the beach. The terrace offers a sun deck lined with sun loungers, a huge gazebo with a stylish alfresco lounge area with bench seating and masses of cushions and a second gazebo for alfresco dining and further alfresco lounging. Your barbecue masters will enjoy themselves preparing a delicious feast on the barbecue. There is also a table tennis table for some friendly fun and a pool table inside.

The managers of Villa Electra are incredible. They will provide drinks and fruit on arrival and are happy to help with supermarket deliveries, cocktail sessions, transfers, excursions, meals out and taxis.

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