“The Rou Estate, located in the northeast of Corfu, comprises 14 private guesthouses built using local architectural techniques; the best boast a private terrace, garden and plunge pool. There's also a Mediterranean restaurant and wellness complex. Sunday changeover and min 3 nights”
“The Rou Estate, located in the northeast of Corfu, comprises 14 private guesthouses built using local architectural techniques; the best boast a private terrace, garden and plunge pool. There's also a Mediterranean restaurant and wellness complex. Sunday changeover and min 3 nights”
Hotel Review
The Rou Estate is a little piece of heaven in Northern Corfu. This gorgeous complex of fourteen beautifully restored village houses is the place to book if you're looking for a slice of elegance and style with your Greek holiday. The property was bought by a British architect and his Dutch wife, and they have lavished both their love and expertise into the estate, ensuring that the finished product will satisfy even the pickiest of punters. Each of the units are individually designed, but throughout, interiors are cool and elegant with a perfectly measured combination of period features and contemporary style. The villas range from the smallest with two bedrooms to ones that can accommodate up to 10 in five bedrooms; all are similarly kitted out and boast their own little plunge pool and outside dining area. Families will also love the stunning landscaped grounds where little paths meander linking the different areas of the property, plus there's a gorgeous infinity pool for all to use and breathtaking views reaching as far as the Albanian coast. Whilst the Rou Estate may appear on the surface to be a collection of self catering villas, this would not be telling the full story. Here you'll find all the trappings that you'd expect from a smart hotel. As well as the pool, there's the Garden Terrace Restaurant serving delicious dishes made from the freshest local ingredients, plus a pampering spa where there's a good range of treatments and massages on offer. Quite simply this is a stunning property where the best of self catering and hotel services have been joined to create something rather special!
Written by Sarah Empson
Recommended For
- Families
- The hotel's spacious self-catering villas are perfect for families travelling with children, accommodating up to 10 people
- Romantic Break
- Indulge on your romantic getaway by booking a private villa with a plunge pool; couples love the discreet, quiet location
- Country Escape
- Experience a country escape like no other by booking a private villa on the Rou Estate
- Yoga
- Take advantage of the tranquil setting to practice yoga at the hotel's yoga platform, part of the estate's wellness centre
- Great walks
- Explore the beautiful natural landscape surrounding the estate on a long walk; discuss your route with the Estate Manager
- Sailing
- Explore the coast with a boat trip; the hotel recommends Agni Boats for boat hire
- Minimum Stay
- Exclusive booking through Simpson Travel, 7 night minimum stay. Price quoted is per night low season.
- Views
- Secluded setting
- Remote
- Quiet
- Family Suites
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Barefoot Luxury
- Outstanding location
- Sit-out Terrace
- Full of character
- Private Pool
- Spa
- Restaurant
- Self catering to rent
- Sea Views
- Gym
- Self catering
- Child friendly
- Romantic
- Wellbeing
- Traditional
- Charming
- Luxury
- Intimate
Facilities
- Minimum Stay
- Exclusive booking through Simpson Travel, 7 night minimum stay. Price quoted is per night low season.
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- In room DVD
- Airport transfer
- Family Suites
- Parking
- Massage
- Sit-out Terrace
- Private Pool
- Spa
- Restaurant
- Self catering to rent
- Swimming Pool
- Garden
- Gym
- Child friendly
- Views
- Private villas
- Concierge
- Satellite / Cable TV
- Wifi
- Air conditioning
Activities
- Yoga
- Take advantage of the tranquil setting to practice yoga at the hotel's yoga platform, part of the estate's wellness centre
- Great walks
- Explore the beautiful natural landscape surrounding the estate on a long walk; discuss your route with the Estate Manager
- Sailing
- Explore the coast with a boat trip; the hotel recommends Agni Boats for boat hire
Map & Location
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The Rou Estate
This former rural hamlet has been meticulously restored as a villa complex, but offers most of the elements you'd find at a hotel. The views, service and seclusion make it Corfu's top retreat. It is not one for those craving the bright lights of a city setting and many guests spend their evenings at the property.
Originally published by The Telegraph (view article)
