Villa Aurora - 4 Bedroom (Sleeps 8) Villa in Kassiopi
Delightful, secluded villa above Avlaki Bay. Ideal for families holidaying together. Fabulous views. Close to all amenities. Private pool. Air conditioned bedrooms. Modern bathrooms. High speed internet.
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Overview
Description
Nestled in mature olive groves above Avlaki Bay, with wonderful views over the headlands of north east Corfu, Villa Aurora provides the perfect setting for a relaxing family holiday. Set in an acre of grounds, Aurora offers exclusivity and seclusion, yet all essential holiday amenities are within easy reach. Avlaki beach, with its crystal-clear waters and two excellent tavernas, is only five minutes’ drive, or a walk down a rough track from the villa entrance. The water's edge tavernas of Agios Stefanos and the bustling harbour of Kassiopi are only a few minutes’ drive.Aurora’s spacious and well appointed living accommodation has been designed with families in mind. The villa boasts a variety of communal spaces for gathering together, as well as private corners for quiet relaxation. Families return to Villa Aurora year after year drawn by its amazing location and exceptional facilities and frequently describe it as "much more of a holiday home than a holiday let".
We invite you to explore our gallery for a selection of images showcasing the villa and the stunning surrounding area. Experience the unique charm and restful ambiance that make Villa Aurora the perfect base for your family holiday in Corfu.
Bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms
The villa features two double and two twin bedrooms, each with en-suite facilities. All bathrooms have been recently upgraded with three featuring "hotel style" walk in showers. All bedrooms are air conditioned, with vaulted ceilings and have generous storage space. French doors in the bedrooms lead onto a balcony spanning the entire length of the villa, affording panoramic views of the Corfu channel and Albanian mountains. The master bedroom includes additional space for a cot and a futon for younger children, enabling the villa to accommodate 8 adults and 2 young children.
Living space
Downstairs, the open plan living space features a kitchen with an island breakfast bar. French doors provide access to a covered veranda with comfortable seating and dining areas. Retractable insect screens have been added to this area to create an outdoor space in which to eat, drink and relax, free of uninvited flying guests - extremely useful during the summer months. The Starlink high-speed internet service enables reliable connectivity for those wanting to chat with friends, or needing to keep in touch with the office, or simply stream movies via the Smart TV.
Swimming pool
The private swimming pool measures 10m x 5m with depth from 0.5m to 1.9m, and is surrounded by a generous patio. Pool access may be restricted via a gate at the top of the veranda steps. to the pool. In the early and late seasons, an air source heat pump takes the chill off the pool water, raising it to a few degrees higher than it would otherwise be.
Servicing
Our ever helpful and fully bilingual property manager, Natushka provides a meet and greet service together with a complimentary welcome pack containing essentials. She and her husband Yianni are available throughout your holiday, to assist with any problems that might arise during your stay. The villa is serviced twice weekly; bed linen, bath towels and pool towels are provided.
Changeover days
During the months of July and August, our preferred changeover day is Saturday, with lettings for multiples of seven days. However we may be able to provide some flexibility depending on previous bookings. In May, June, September and October, there is greater flexibility on changeover days and the length of the holiday period. We may also be able to offer discounts to smaller parties who prefer the space and amenities of a larger villa. Larger parties can only be comfortably accommodated during the warmer months when the outdoor seating and dining areas may be used.
Please take a look at some aerial footage of the villa.
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Amenities
Kitchen facilities include electric oven, ceramic hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, drinks fridge and filter coffee maker. Plentiful cutlery, crockery, glass ware and serving dishes enabling you to prepare to enjoy a grand evening dinner. A separate snug room includes a smart TV allowing you to enjoy your favourite subscription channels whilst away on holiday. The dining room, with its circular marble table, is perfect for cooler evenings or late night card games. There is a ground floor cloakroom (toilet & hand basin) and a utility room with washing machine.
Gardens
Majestic olive trees line the entrance to the grounds surrounding the villa. The gardens around the house and pool host a wide variety or Mediterranean plants. The poolside patio has sun beds and a large umbrella providing shade from the midday sun. A pergola, set slightly above the pool area, provides a quiet space if you need a bit of 'me time'. There is a BBQ to prepare a sumptuous supper and a table tennis table to work it off the following day.
Dining out
The area is well served by excellent tavernas serving delicious, freshly cooked local dishes. Cavo Barbaro and Taverna Avlaki are situated below the villa on Avlaki Bay, where you can dine overlooking the sea. There are water's edge tavernas in Agios Stefanos, (Eucalyptus, Kaparelli, Galini and Kochili) and two cocktail bars (Damianos and the Wave Bar). There are many more tavernas and bars in Kassiopi (Tavernaki, Petrino, Little Italy, Vasilikos pizzeria, Wave Bar and Harbour Bar). Alternatively take a water taxi from Agios Stefanos to Taverna Agni for a memorable evening. The White House Restaurant in nearby Kalami provides a fine dining experience in the former home of Laurence Durrell.
Supermarkets and shopping
Local supermarkets are only a five minute's drive - Yannis Market in Sinies provides online shopping and will deliver to the villa. There is also a local bakery and fish shop. Larger supermarkets in Kassiopi and Acharavi (20 minutes drive on the North coast) offer a wider selection of goods and include delicatessens and butchers counters. The High Street in Kassiopi has a good mixture of traditional tourist shops, high end boutiques, jewellery shops and a chemist.
Beaches and other activities
Hiring a motor boat is a fun way to explore the idyllic coves that are the signature of North East Corfu’s beauty, made famous by Gerald Durrell's books. Stop for a swim off the beautiful beaches of the Erimitis headland, then head down to Kalami, Agni or Nissaki for lunch. Kerasia beach, possibly the most beautiful beach in Corfu, is reached via Agios Stefanos where there are sun beds, a drinks bar, and fabulous taverna, enabling you to spend the whole day there. Agios Spyridon, a slowly shelving sandy beach ideal for children, is only a short drive along the North coast. Most beaches have paddle boards or kayaks available for hire. Aqualand, a water theme park in the centre of the island, is a great day out for children and adults alike.
Walking
from Kalami to Kassiopi there are some beautiful walks either along the coast or, for the more adventurous, across the hills. Early May is a wonderful time as the wild flowers are in full bloom and its ideal walking weather. "All Trails" and "Corfu Paths" provide further details and walks closer to Aurora are included in the joining instructions. We can offer reduced rates for smaller groups in May and September.
Car hire
Although all amenities are close by, car hire is strongly recommended to get the most from your holiday. Most international firms are represented at Corfu Airport with local firms close by. The drive to the villa along the coast road takes about one hour. Hire a car with a high wheelbase of a small SUV which will ride the uneven surface. Alternatively, a private transfer to the villa costs approximately €80, and a local firm will be pleased to deliver a hire car to the villa.
Travel to Corfu
Corfu is well served by flights from most UK airports. There are many friendly boutique hotels in Corfu that provide an ideal way to extend your holiday by a day or two in order to appreciate the beautiful UNESCO world heritage old town, or to match the sometimes rather demanding flight schedules. Try Hotel Bella Venezia, Siorra Vittoria or Cavalieri Hotel.
Registration and taxes
The property is registered for holiday rentals with the Greek National Tourist Office, EOT licence number 0829K10TK8213001.
There is a tourist tax (€15 per villa, per night in 2025) which is in addition to the rental price, which we will collect and pay on your behalf.
Lets talk...
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Bedroom Details
Bedroom 1
1 x Queen Bed
1 x Sofa Bed
1 x Cot Bed
Bedroom 2
2 x Single Beds
Bedroom 3
1 x Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
2 x Single Beds
86 Reviews
Great stylish Villa
By Richard Patten on 12-Sep-2026This is a great villa, fully enclosed with great views, stylish decor, new equpment throughout and a lovely location. The owner could not have been more helpful, and the local support was equally great. We would recommend this villa to all families, there are guard gates on all the stairs both inside and out. The pool is nice and large with plenty of space for games.
Such a lovely relaxed villa
By Catriona Brogden on 05-Sep-2026I found this Villa Aurora by accident (as there is another one) and I'm so glad I did. It felt like home as soon as we walked in the door. There is so much space and the layout and flow of the villa works very well - it was very easy to simply move into. We loved sundowners on the top balcony on several evenings - the light and the views are gorgeous. We had a couple of BBQs - we bought very good meat from the supermarket near Eucalyptus available on the day, and another night we'd ordered some meat with 24hrs notice from Yiannis Supermarket up the hill - both very good options. The bakery next to Yiannis (Pignata) has the best ever ice cream (and pastries). For a bigger shop, we went to Kazianis on the way into Kassiopi. We went to Old Perithia one day - really interesting and had lunch at the Evdokia Taverna there with a wonderful view over the old town. Avlaki beach was a favourite - we hired boats (a must-do) and paddle boards there and ate at Aiolia which was very good - the other taverna was closed when we went. It's a lovely bay with lots of little coves/beaches to explore. One of our boat trip stops was at Kerasia Taverna (delicious) then a visit to the next beach north for a little siesta/swim (very pretty beach - not sure what it's called). San Stefanos was a bit more bustly, but fun - cocktails at Waves was also a favourite, but also Damianos a close second, as well as Eucalyptus and an evening boat trip to Agni. Didn't really do Kassiopi properly as we only had a week and it was very hot - which also meant we didn't do as much walking as we'd have liked - mid-30s in September. Yianni and Natushka were very responsive (although we sadly didn't meet Natushka), as of course was Charles. Definitely would love to come back and highly recommend the villa. Huge thanks to Charles and the team.
Owner response on 21-Sep-2026
Hi Catriona, Thanks for such a informative review. We are known at Taverna Kerasia as "The Original Villa Aurora" You packed an awful lot into your week's stay - but there is certainly more to do, so hopefully you will be back again soon.
Another amazing stay at Villa Aurora
By David Bennett on 13-Jun-2026Well if you're reading this and thinking about staying at Villa Aurora then this is the place for you. We have stayed at Charles and Elspeth's lovely holiday home many times, at the last count I think we were up to 8 visits. It's so different from many rental properties in that it feels like a proper home and that's how we treat it. It feels like home the moment you walk through the front door. Let's start with where it is, it's perfectly placed between Kassiopi and Agios Stefanos which are both no more than 10 minutes in the car. They are both very different places but offer lots in terms of bars and restaurants. The villa is also a 5 minute drive from Avlaki beach which is lovely. The villa has got the most stunning views over Albania and in terms of accommodation has a lovely outside area where you can enjoy a drink with a view. Inside it is very well accommodated with Charles and Elspeth always maintaining the property to a very high standard. We are always very excited to see what has changed inside the villa, this year the last two bedrooms have been refurbished and we are now booked for next year. All in all, a 10/10 experience staying at Villa Aurora and I guarantee you will not be disappointed.
Owner response on 15-Sep-2026
Hi David, Thank you for such a generous review — we’re delighted that you keep returning “home”. We feel very lucky to have Aurora and love sharing it with guests. As it is our own home, we try to include the same comforts we enjoy in the UK, so it is wonderful to know that guests appreciate and respect that. A few weeks ago, Natushka, our house manager, checked the property and was convinced the cleaners had already been in because the previous guests had left it spotless — thank you! I have a few ideas for next year’s updates, although I’m still waiting for approval — I’m working on it!
A wonderful stay
By Claire D on 16-Aug-2026We loved our stay at Villa Aurora. The house was brilliantly situated to explore North East Corfu plus lazy days around the (fantastic) pool. Bedrooms and spaces were comfortable and well equipped and the views simply breath taking. We felt very relaxed, and very at home.. and hope to return in the future.
Owner response on 27-Aug-2026
Thanks Claire, great that you had a good time. Look forward to welcoming you back.
A wonderful holiday villa
By Mrs Moor on 17-Jul-2026We had the pleasure of saying at Villa Aurora for two weeks as a family and i couldn’t recommend it more highly. A beautiful oasis of tranquility! On a practical level the villa is set up perfectly for families with multiple en-suites and a kitchen that works well for eating in. The area was great to explore and we visited the local village of Sinies daily for provisions and breakfast at the gorgeous cafe. I would recommend to anyone looking for peace , nature and to explore the island of Corfu. Already missing the villa and we will be back!
Owner response on 03-Aug-2026
Thanks for your review of your first visit to Corfu. We look forward to welcoming you back.
Post GCSE relaxing break
By Lanigan Family on 05-Jul-2026Villa Aurora has been just what we needed after the long slog of GCSE exams. The most peaceful and secluded villa with everything you could possibly need on your doorstep or a just short drive away. The views from the villa are amazing and still took our breath away even after the first few days! There are lovely, quiet beaches with tavernas a short walk/shorter drive from the villa and a really good small shop/deli about a 5 min drive away. The villa was very clean and the beds were extremely comfortable, along with powerful showers and lovely outside space with carefully tended gardens. Charles was a pleasure to deal with and was able to answer any queries we had which made the booking process a breeze. All in all an absolutely wonderful villa in a truly beautiful location, we cannot wait to return.
Owner response on 24-Jul-2026
Thank you very much for such a kindly review. We love having guests to stay to share the beautiful area.