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Welcome to San Stefanos (NW Corfu) => Where to stay => Topic started by: Chocs on July 05, 2010, 04:33:42 PM
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Hi to all, from a newbie
So glad I found this forum......Wanting to book a fornight in September in San Stefanos (self catering). Only been to Corfu once years ago, we're big fans of Crete but would like a change and SS looks just the sort of place for us. The only decision now is where..... Have narrowed down to Tereza, Little Prince or Olga. I appreciate everyone has their favourite, ideally it would be a decent sized room near to tavernas and beach, reasonable pool for actual swimming in, without any bar noise... I know, some people just want it all! Would be very grateful for anyone's opinion on where to choose, prices all much of a muchness.
Many thanks and REALLY looking forward to the holiday.
Chocs
(Edinburgh)
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Hi if you google this web site you can click on a map and it will show you were all the accomodation is located.
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Regards Harry
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Hi to all, from a newbie
So glad I found this forum......Wanting to book a fornight in September in San Stefanos (self catering). Only been to Corfu once years ago, we're big fans of Crete but would like a change and SS looks just the sort of place for us. The only decision now is where..... Have narrowed down to Tereza, Little Prince or Olga. I appreciate everyone has their favourite, ideally it would be a decent sized room near to tavernas and beach, reasonable pool for actual swimming in, without any bar noise... I know, some people just want it all! Would be very grateful for anyone's opinion on where to choose, prices all much of a muchness.
Many thanks and REALLY looking forward to the holiday.
Chocs
(Edinburgh)
Hi Chocs
Can I throw the Perros Hotel into the mix?
We visited for the first time last year and had such a great time, we have booked again for August this year.
Looking at your requirements it seems to tick most boxes. Although it is a little further from the town centre than others you mention, the beach and tavernas are within a 5-8min walk.
Check out their website for more details.
Enjoy!!
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Of the 3 you mention Teresa is up the hill with great views of the sunset. Olga is further down the hill and Little Prince on the flat. As you say we all have our favourites and ours is Teresa and have been going for number of years. All have nice pool areas.
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Many thanks to all for replies. Unfortunately Perros not on the 'available' list, must be all booked up! Better get moving and get it sorted. All replies much appreciated.
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HI Chocs. I think Perros are available independently and not with Thomsons.
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Sitting as I am right now in Little Prince, I can say that the rooms are very big, with high ceilings, and very airy.
With the temperature at 35 today, not having to climb hills is a major advantage. If the wind kicks up, the pool is pleasantly sheltered.
Unusually, there's hardly any wind - maximum predicted this week 4mph.
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Little Prince our favourite - had great time there a few weeks ago. So sorry to leave :'( Already booked to go back June next year.
Just love San Stefanos....... :)
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Have stayed at the Little Prince three times now and can really recommend them. Central location in the village, very clean airy rooms, nice pool set above the bar and away from the road, good taverna downstairs and perhaps most importantly, you'll be well looked after by Dimitri, Pippina and Mike.
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Stayed at the Kapitanios last year.....Ab Fab!! it's up the 'Hill' I know! but in my opinion worth the effort, spotless appartments, lovely pool, plenty beds and parasols, great Bar with good food served all day until 10-11.00pm, and very friendly staff, so why am i going to Arillas this year?!!!!! ???
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Because you wanted somewhere that only has 6ft of beach!! LOL
All the Apts you mentioned are good, I would choose Little Prince for location,
all the vendors are lovely, but it's personal choice. Similar facilities as well.
You will get a little music from all those pool bars, but Little Prince is background only.
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Hi Chocs
We will be going to Olgas for the 3rd time on 19/7. Family run apts, rooms are basic but kept v. clean. Pool (about 20m long x 10m across) is excellent with quiet bar run by the family's daughter Aristoula who supplies the lazy, hazy music that drifts quietly over as you nod off in the sun. (Also has the bonus of the grape vines next door which provide a sneaky snack).
Only popped into Teresas for a beer but again pool area looks great which has a fantastic view over the cliffs to the sea.
Little Prince has one of the busier restaurants in the village and again only heard good reports about it.
All are within minutes of the beach.
Hope this helps
Loftyscot (Fife)
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Hello, and thanks again to everyone.
After much agonising we've gone for the Teresa on the grounds of the view, I LOVE a really good view. By the time got round to actually booking there were only the bigger apartments left which I gather are on the top floor and have splendid new balconies, so didn't mind (much) the extra cash. Loooking forward very much to experiencing the delights of the area, and will certainly write reviews, but that's a long way away yet. Understand England is experiencing a heatwave today, as usual we are chittering in the cold rain here, so a wee look at the webcam is nice to keep a body going!
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Very grateful to be low in the village on Thursday when the wind was so strong it ripped fags and whipped the water out of the "posh" places up the hill. Little Prince was nicely sheltered, although a bit crowded with refugees!
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Good choice Chocs - views are brilliant from Teresa. We usually stay on the first floor as we only need the one room so with the new balcony on the 2nd floor apartments it should give you an even better view.
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Teresa is good if the hill is no problem - but you can't really go wrong with any of those!
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Enjoyed Maria & Peli's so much we booked for 2011 before leaving. Lovely and quiet and a choice of two pools. The very quiet Nonda's and the little Prince!
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Didn't you go to the T/Bay Pool this year??
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Too far to walk!
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Whaaaaatttt! even I could walk there from Maria's - used to anyway T/bay to Maria's for a paper!
Don's getting old!! LOL
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Whaaaaatttt! even I could walk there from Maria's - used to anyway T/bay to Maria's for a paper!
Don's getting old!! LOL
Broken Toe - AGAIN !!!!!!!!
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Oh No - not that old broken toe routine again - " well I would buy a round - but I can't make it to the Bar" !! LOL
How did you do that then?
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Oh No - not that old broken toe routine again - " well I would buy a round - but I can't make it to the Bar" !! LOL
How did you do that then?
Third one this year........... Spends all day walking/running around in his reading glasses... ;D
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no broken toe with us
it was have a safe trip home chris
see you next time "the drinks are on me "
when is the next time ?? :-*
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343 days and counting! Got my "new wallet" and €'s packed and waiting!!
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Sounds like you need a tow!! LOL
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more like don needs a tug on that wallet tony
how about next year don brought me a drink wristbands
sorry don love you both ;D ;D
chris
can you order -1
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Little confused Chris, translate please?
I do understand the timelock on Don's Wallet though! LOL
(open in UK only)
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Not sure if this is the right place for this post (so apologises in advance), but anyway to let the regulars know and those friends of, or the newbies know that next summer 2011 there are several/many accommodations in SS which will be available to book indie on line, like many posts before of course the +/- will be on when and where you want to fly from and if you book your flights in advance espescially to price up day/night flights then the flexibility 3,4 10 11, days etc.......tour op or not with/without transfers. I suppose what I mean is think the big picture at last with a bit of legwork u can now make your own holiday work for you here in Corfu. And stay where and when you want in so many apartments that are now on offer......
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Lesley will that be more than there already are for this year being independent and if so which ones will it be.
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Will I know of the following so far for summer 2011, some still with the T.Ops but also have their own rooms on allocation if booked in advance as follows:-
www.vickypoolapartments.com he will a have a studio for 2 persons and a 2 bed apt for 2-4 persons (this would be new block for the 2 bed apt) summer 2011 as indie booking.
www.kapetanioscorfu.com he will have a 1 x studio for 3 persons, a 2 bed apt for 4-5 persons and a 1 bed studio/apt for 2 persons.
Both of these in years past have been with Thomas Cook but I do know the owners now have a few rooms of their own to book indie. Then of course all the others you will know about via SS travel and others sites available, but these are 2 new ones to consider for summer 2011 if anyone can get cheap flights etc........
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Very useful information Lesley. Cheers!
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Thanks for that Lesley - something to bear in mind :)
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Some of these Tour Operators are killing the goose that laid the golden egg!
I hope all the locals survive the next few seasons ok!
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I have emailed Kapetanios re prices and availability - just waiting for a reply :)
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Kapetanios daughter will email you back with all the info for summer 2011. They are still working with Thomas Cook but have opened their options by also doing indie booking as well and keeping a few rooms for their own customers who would like a bit more flexibility. Good idea I believe :)
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we are booked to go 6 weeks today staying at kapitanios and booked monday morning for next september but would have booked direct never mind always 2012 tsares next may :) :)
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I wish some of the others would do some independent as well Lesley. I am sure they would still get enough people and make more money at the same time.
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There are a few more now considering this and you can find on their web pages and also some links from www.corfuselections.com into some indie options for both this summer and next 2011. ;)
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they would do very well if they include transfers in the price even if it costs a bit more as that is the thing that puts some people off
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Am not sure on the logistics/legal/insurance side for transfers to be included (maybe someone on site might know). ??? My understanding is they (the owners) would have to pay someone (taxi/minibus/coach company)for doing the transfer to/from airport or port, I don't believe you can just turn up in a private car and take passengers from airport to your accommodation. However looking at costs it could be cheaper or just as competetive to rent car from airport from a local car hire company and then have the car for a few days for not much more money than a taxi transfer with the additional extra of having the car for a few days?
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All this is very true, people would rather do independant, but without the hassle of Transfer planning.
So locals doing an inclusive deal is very attractive!
Then all you need to worry over is finding a cheap flight!
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When do EasyJet put on their website, flights for sale to Corfu for summer 2011? 8)
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I think It's usually 6 months ahead!
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I think Isaw a post that said Easyjet sale is form October for Corfu 2011
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When do EasyJet put on their website, flights for sale to Corfu for summer 2011? 8)
Last year they were up in early August but nothing showing so far.
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Last year I tried to book EJet - just like this year, it only showed up to March 31st..
Six months before march 31st. - they then opened up the summer flight bookings -I expect it will be the same this year.