San Stefanos Online ~ North West Corfu

Hi Lilolil

We stayed in the two bed apartment last September and we couldn't fault the accommodation.

Not sure how many 2 beds they have but ours was on the front overlooking the pool with wonderful views to the hills beyond.

The balcony is HUGE, both bedrooms are of a good size with plenty of storage (both have patio doors onto the balcony), really nice kitchen and typical greek bathroom.

Would not hesitate in going back.

Hi Clairedavis

How true is this. No matter where you sit the smoke always seems to go straight to a non smoker!!

We go out with friends and he is an ex very anti smoker - but no matter where we sit around the table the smoke seems to follow him!! His wife and I spend all evening fanning the smoke - to no avail!!

I never wish to annoy others when out and hope that I do consider non smokers, but there are times when you can forget - but do not intentionally mean to offend.

Hi JulesT

I bought one just before we went to SS and we found it really useful.

We stayed at the Teresa's and could pick up wifi there, plus hubby wuld take it to the Condor (when the heat got too much!), and could log on there. I think most places should be ok as corfu.net have a coverage even if the bar doesn't have it's own.

I know it is quite sad, but I do like to know what is going on in the world, plus you can keep an eye on this forum!!

Also, I could email work and keep rubbing it in as to how much of a wonderful time I was having. Must say their replies were not as friendly!!

Hi Jules

Yes we could have asked I suppose, but the family was always so busy and we didn't want to be a pain!! Also, we kept thinking 'we will get fresh ones tomorrow'. I wasn't bothered about the bedding as much as the towels, because no matter how careful I am, I always struggle to keep white towels white!!
 
As I said the Teresa's is nice - I have stayed in far, far worse accommodation - but after staying in the B & B block, the SC apartment was a bit of a disappointment.

Hi Sunlover

We have stopped in both the B & B studios (last year) and the self catering apartments (this year). Both have fridges. The SC are typical Greek, two rings and only enough room to make basic snacks - but the Teresa bar have a really good and cheap menu so I doubt you will be wanting to cook!!

We were a bit disappointed this year with the accommodation. The apartment we were in was quite run down - needed a paint and some of the furniture replacing. The kitchen tops etc. were very tired as was the bathroom. Also we were there for two weeks - arrived on the Monday, clean towels on the Wednesday then no more towels for the rest of the holiday. We had to wash them in the shower at night and leave them to dry, which was a bit of a pain. It was the same with the bedding, we always make our own beds but on a few days they had been remade and I thought we had been given clean sheets,but the beds has just been remade for some reason!! The SC apartments are basic, with fantastic views but we felt that the B & B studios are of a better standard.

Also be warned, if the previous occupants have not left any toilet paper there will be none in your apartment on your arrival - caught us out the first time!!

Having said this the food served is good and the Greek night is well worth going to but I doubt we will stop there again having discovered other accommodation in the village. No matter what - you will have a fantastic time because you are in SS!!

I agree its in a good location.

I think (apart from it always being empty), what put me off is that is seems quite dark and gloomy - only because of the vines etc.

I may pluck up courage and go next time I am in SS, as I do feel sorry for the Tavernas which appear to be struggling.

Having worked in the catering business, I know that if a Restaurant has a large menu, then a lot of the food will be 'pinged'. You cannot have pans and pans full of fresh food sitting around hoping people will order them.

I know that the Olive Press used to (may still do, but didn't go this year), only cook fresh everyday. The choice was limited and when it was gone 'it was gone'. You cannot do this if you have a huge range of meals on your menu.

Therefore, the smaller the menu, the far greater chance that the food is prepared fresh that day.