The tiny harbour of Agios Stefanos is one of Corfu’s hidden gems. Reached by a narrow winding lane this picturesque inlet half hidden by trees has remained totally unspoilt, though it is only a few miles from the popular resort of Kassiopi. The immediate area of the village is a tranquil haven with individual villas dotted amongst pine woods and olive groves, leading down to a series of quiet beaches.

Villa Eleni is built on the hillside and set over three levels. You enter the villa on the upper floor to a twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom and a double bedroom both with en-suite shower room and large open terrace. The next floor down takes you to a further twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom and private terrace. This floor leads up to a mezzanine with dining room and extra shower room. On this level there is a fully equipped open plan kitchen leading out to a terrace containing a barbecue. Down from the mezzanine is a large living room opening to the main terrace at the front with breathtaking views over the swimming pool towards the sea.

A network of old paths and lanes surrounding the house provide an opportunity for leisurely exploration. Slightly further afield the spectacular Mount Pantokrator with its unspoilt mountain villages and wonderful trails are easily reached by car, whilst the more cosmopolitan experience of Corfu Town, with its maze of old streets and ancient castles, is certainly worth a visit.

Villa Eleni is a wonderful example of the real Corfu, in a superb setting offering spectacular views.