The owner, and his collaborators, will welcome you and take care of all kind of needs. He belongs to one of the oldest families of the island, in the Libro d’Oro since 1440. Co-owner of the XVth century Antivouniotissa church in the old town, actually museum. The family started visiting Gastouri by the end of the 19th century, attracted by the Achilleion palace, and buying land and buildings as other Corfiot families did. Gino until last years lived in Italy working in several EU countries as architect. Now he is established in Corfu and stays at Gastouri following the old family traditions. We are used to have contacts with people from several countries, share common experiences become friends and strengthen relationships. We love discussing on everything, drinking good wine, having convivial lunches, even try singing and principally laughing a lot. We love nature and we respect environment, we like assist to cultural events, listen to the music and take long promenades in the countryside. We dedicate a lot of time to take care of the estate and the olive trees and produce genuine olive oil. Ask us for a helping hand planning your cultural and environmental tours. We will be happy to tailor for you personalized suggestions and why not, plan together gastronomic experiences in the villa. We can book for you exclusive and quiet beach places in the nearby coastal area. We can also organize pick up from the airport, or assist you renting a car or booking restaurants and boats.

An old olive mill recently redeveloped in two residences, Noradia and Ginfred, near the picturesque Gastouri and beside the imperial palace of Achilleion, is ready to host curious explorers and tireless travelers in the Homeric Corfu. You may leave your car in the free private parking and reach the terraces and the houses through an external staircase. Villa Noradia is on the first floor and attic, up to 6 persons can stay in the 105 sq.m. space. Villa Ginfred is on the ground floor with 135sq.m. can stay up to 6 persons. You will enjoy a relaxing and comfortable space immersed in olive trees and greeneries, that will welcome you and follow during your Corfiot holiday. Forget about troubles and noise filled daily life and abandon yourself in your new experience. After you go round and swim all day in the surrounding beaches, spend your oneiric afternoon and evening happy hours on the huge terraces of both villas, before your night exodus. The fully equipped kitchens will allow your gastronomic experiences. You can have lunch or dinner outside, in the Noradia 25 sq.m. covered veranda or Ginfred gazebo or under the moonlight and brilliant stars, or inside in the living room. If you are inspired, plan a pick nick in the garden under our olive trees and a siesta on the grass. The living room is the heart of Noradia from where a staircase brings to the attic and the upper terrace. Both villas have large beds that will tenderly make you dream sweet dreams. Noradia has two bedrooms with double beds at the lower level and one up into the attic with a double and a single bed. Ginfred in the ground floor has two bedrooms with double beds and one with a single one, and a sofa. Large closets will keep your clothes clean and away from dust. A corner desk is available for your long distance work. A large flat screen television will offer entertainment and deserved lazy time. Both villas are equipped with air conditioning, fans and free wireless internet connection is offered.

You will stay in the most attractive site of the island where the famous imperial palace was built by the Austrian Emperors, also used by the German Kaiser Wilhelm. Walk from the house, reach in a few minutes and visit without hurry this palace, actually museum, desired by the Empress Sissy, dedicated to her beloved mythological hero Achilles. Don’t miss a promenade in the garden of the palace with the famous statues of the nine Muses along the colonnade and Achilles heel wounded by the arrow of Paris, Prince of Troy. Take enough time to walk along the narrow streets of the traditional village Gastouri, a few minutes walking distance from your villa. Admire the architecture, influenced by the venetians, visit the historic churches of the village, stop at the picturesque houses on the main street, buy fresh hot bread from the historic bakery of Ector on the way to Platanos, drink fresh water from the springs of Platanos where Sissy used to go and meet local people. Ask in the Philharmonic building about performances of the surprising local music band and other events. Do not miss the family managed tavern with local specialties and once a week music and dance. Worthy of a visit are the two handicraft ateliers on the main road, one with ceramic and one with olive wood creations. Spend time walking in the countryside under centenary high olive trees and go up to the Aghia Kyriaki chapel, on the hill, and do not forget, once you are there, to ring the bells with an insisting rapid rhythm witnessing that there is a visitor. From the top of the hill you admire a breathtaking total view of central Corfu. You can cross rapidly the island reaching all famous beaches and seaside landscapes. But if you wish you can stay nearby the villa, along the Natura 2000 water front with small scale quiet beaches and an interesting rocky seaside, area protected for the Poseidonia algae and marine microcosm, that goes from Perama to Benitses, one kilometer distance from your villa.