Doukades Country Estate, Stable

You are very welcome in a house, which counts more than two centuries! It was built in early 19th century to house a French officer while Corfu was under Napoleon's command. Right after Waterloo, the house was lived by a British officer. Around 1850 it was bought by our family to whom it belongs until today. The house is a typical sample of the architecture of what was known in Corfu under the French word '' mas''. A village house, owned by wealthy families having, mainly, olive yards, in order to survey the agricultural works was a must. When our ancestors bought this house, they added the olive press and the stable in order to make it suitable for this purpose. Nowadays, our family has moved permanently in Athens for more than half a century. As a consequence, the olive press and the stable were restored and altered into apartments decorated with the original antique furniture, ready to host our friends or anyone who would like to visit this beautiful house! The stable has been transformed into a lovely house that can accommodate 4 persons, two in the bedroom with one double bed, and two in the living room with sofa-bed, which can be transformed into a double bed or two single beds. Baby cot available on request. Apart from the stable, the adjoining olive press has also been renovated into a 5-persons apartment. Together the olive press and the stable can host up to 9 persons, ideal for a big family or a big company. You can refer to the listing titled as Estate in Doukades (Olivepress). We hope you find it interesting and we wish you a very pleasant sojourn! We may daily provide you, at an extra cost, with fresh cow’s milk, eggs, greenery etc. In the village you will find: Small super-market, fuel station, pharmacy, Doctor once a week, Highly recommended traditional taverns, Post office! Around the village you will find: St Symeon chapel: walking distance from the village with a magnificent view of Ionian and Adriatic Sea, Horse trekking at Kato Korakiana village (7km), Shooting gallery on the main road, 6 km, Paleokastritsa beach with its crystal waters, 4 km. You may rent boats to the secluded western beaches of Corfu or choose to take some diving lessons! Aggelokastro fortress of 11th century A.D., 10 km, Golf course close to Ermones- 11 km, Aqualand, Sailing Getting here: The village is 18 km from the port (22 km from the airport) ,so we suggest rent a car if you choose not to bring yours! There is also bus service on the main road. Apart from the stable, the olive press has also been renovated into a 5-persons apartment. Together the olive press and the stable can host up to 9 persons, ideal for a big family or a big company. You can refer to the listing titled "Estate in Doukades (Olivepress)".