GIC The Villa Collection’s Top Ten ‘Best for...’

April 7, 2011 - PRLog -- Rebranded and refreshed, GIC The Villa Collection (formerly known as Greek Islands Club) features over 200 secluded properties on the Greek islands of Corfu, Paxos, Antipaxos, Lefkas, Meganissi, Ithaca, Cephalonia, Alonissos, Skopelos, Skiathos, Crete and Santorini, drawing on over 40 years of unrivalled experience.

1.) Best for...Couples – Money Tree Cottage, Corfu
Shrouded in olive trees and tucked away in the sleepy hilltop hamlet of Apolissies, Money Tree Cottage is a romantic retreat offering complete seclusion. Snuggle up as the sun goes down and enjoy the spectacular view across the glistening bay of Nissaki to Corfu’s eastern coastline. Sleeps three. One week (two sharing) costs from £870 pp, including flights and car hire

2.) Best for…Families – Villa Atlantis, Cephalonia NEW!
This spacious three-bedroom villa is just a short walk from the safe sandy beaches of Katelios bay. Boasting a private pool, spa annexe and a host of amenities, including wifi and satellite TV, Villa Atlantis should keep even the most demanding of modern families happy. Sleeps six. One week (four sharing) costs from £656 pp, including flights and transfers; private spa costs £80 per day

3.) Best for…Groups – Villa Helidona, Lefkas
A two-storey property containing two separate apartments, both with kitchens and living areas, this villa is well-suited to large groups, or two families who would prefer an element of privacy. Magnificent panoramic views across a cluster of islands and the distant mountain ranges of mainland Greece and a private pool also feature. Sleeps 12. One week (eight sharing) costs from £568 pp, including flights and car hire

4.) Best for...Value – The House of Hermes, Paxos
This traditional country house, sheltered by olive and lemon trees, offers a peaceful and shady retreat, yet is only a ten-minute walk to bustling waterfront tavernas, café bars and beaches, where private motor boats can be hired. Sleeps five. One week (four sharing) costs from £556 pp, including flights and car hire

5.) Best for...Luxury – Villa Eden, Meganissi
Just a ten-minute walk from the small port of Vathy, Villa Eden offers modern and comfortably furnished interiors, a 12m private pool and sun-drenched terraces for admiring the sea views. Its secluded hillside position makes it feel all the more luxurious. Sleeps six. One week (four sharing) costs from £1053 pp, including flights and car hire

6.) Best for...Spectacular Views – Villa Pyrgos, Skopelos
The views from this cliff-top property are something else: a dramatic landscape of rugged coastline stretching out to the nearby island of Alonissos and beyond to the Mediterranean, as far as the eye can see. Owned by two local artists, Villa Pyrgos is richly decorated with stained-glass windows and rough stone walls that enhance its unique appeal. Sleeps four. One week (four sharing) costs £767 pp, including flights and car hire

7.) Best for...Total Seclusion – Potami House, Skopelos
Tucked away on a remote wooded hillside and shrouded by terraces of lemon, fig, almond and carob trees, Potami House provides total privacy for its residents. The expansive views take in the pine-forested valleys leading down to Panormos where you can find a range of beaches, tavernas and shops. Sleeps two. One week (two sharing) costs from £839 pp, including flights and car hire

8.) Best for…Beach – Sea Breeze, Alonissos
A peaceful and secluded property, Sea Breeze is just a two-minute walk to the beach. While there are no private beaches in Greece, the property’s private pathway provides the only land access, so there’s every chance there won’t be another soul in sight when you pop down for dip. Sleeps six. One week (four sharing) costs from £644 pp, including flights

9.) Best for...Boat Hire – Katia’s House, Alonissos
Situated on a forested hillside overlooking the tiny fishing port of Kalamakia, a series of steps lined with pine trees leads from Katia’s House down to the waterside in two minutes. A hire boat can be privately moored here, and there’s a handful of excellent fish tavernas run by four local fishermen and their wives. Sleeps six. One week (four sharing) costs from £720 pp, including flights and car hire

10.) Best for...Village Life – Villa Kontis, Crete
A sleepy square, two tavernas and a cluster of quaint stone houses make up the tiny village of Maza – an authentic Greek village. Sit in the square and soak up traditional local life, or take a short drive to the sandy beaches of Georgioupolis and the riverside sanctuary of Vrisses, which boasts a celebrated bakery. Sleeps eight. One week (four sharing) costs £697 pp, including flights and car hire

Call GIC The Villa Collection on 020 8232 9780 or visit www.gicthevillacollection.com for more details.

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7 April 2011

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