White Jasmine Cottage

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White Jasmine Cottage, Corfu
At the end of his travails, a weary Odysseus was shipwrecked on the vernal island of the Phaecans, who patiently heard his tale before setting him on a boat home to Ithaki. This island is modern-day Corfu and you can expect the same level of kindness from this cosmopolitan jewel.
Ever since it was first settled by the Corcyrans in the 8th century, Corfu has been an object of desire for both its untamed beauty and strategic position in the Mediterranean. It was a seat of European learning in the early days of modern Greece with cultural institutions such as libraries and academic centres. To this day, Corfiots remain fiercely proud of their intellectual and artistic roots, a legacy visible from its fine museums and cultural life.
The island is sufficiently large to easily escape the crowds – venture up its woody mountains studded with spear-sharp cypress trees and explore vertiginous villages, coves fringed by cobalt-blue water, and the fertile interior ashimmer with olive groves.
The village of Ano Korakiana is situated just 16km (30 minutes) from the airport and the capital Corfu Town but is a whole world away. It is everything you could wish for from a traditional Greek village – winding, narrow streets and flower bedecked alleys. It lies in the centre of the island on the southern slopes of Mount Pantocrator but is just 4km. from the east coast resort of Ipsos and 10 km. from the renowned resort of Paleokastritsa on the west coast. There are basic facilities such as mini markets, cafes and a bakery with traditional taverna in neighbouring villages. The area is ideal for walking , steep cycling and other nature activities. There is a regular bus service from Ipsos to Corfu Town and hence other parts of the island.
Jasmine Cottage lies at the top of the village just a few minutes walk from the main square where there is ample parking. It is in a very quiet location overlooking the church of Agios Georgios. From the terrace there are outstanding views over the olive groves to the sea, Corfu Town and the mainland mountains.
The 200 year old village house has been tastefully modernised and furnished without compromising the traditional features. Downstairs there is a large dining kitchen, lounge with wood burning stove, bathroom and bedroom. Upstairs are two further bedrooms and a bathroom. The house sleeps 6. There is a vine shaded patio at the side for cool al fresco dining.