Il Giardino Segreto Di Prospero

ΙL GIARDINO SEGRETO DI PROSPERO is an intriguing mix of tradition, elegance, finesse and comfort that offers a get away with a fairy-tale view of the most amazing Corfiot landscape, flora and fauna.
Prospero, William Shakespeare’s Prince in exile in the great poet’s final play “The Tempest”, takes his shipwrecked enemies as prisoners to the magical island of Corfu where, aided by the magical art of nature, he forgives them and helps them to discover both themselves and the joy of life.
Fast forward four hundred years to ΙL GIARDINO SEGRETO DI PROSPERO – a brand new yet traditional country mansion, lovingly built within the grounds of a centuries old 7,000 sq.m olive grove that pre-dates Shakespeare himself. Sat within its own garden in a peaceful location above the beautiful Ipsos bay, on one of the most picturesque points of the north-eastern part of Corfu with breathtaking views over the Corfu Channel towards the mountains of Albania, it provides an ideal setting for a relaxed family holiday, away from it all, but close to all essential holiday amenities.
This brand new , large , traditional and artistic Corfiot country mansion, has carefully designed and architected living rooms, verandas and patios, to provide a large party the unique ability to enjoy their vacation all together in communal relaxing spaces, both in and outdoors, while at the same time not losing the potential of privacy for each individual residence.
The four residences are available individually or as one, accommodating up to 15 people in total.
The olive green main steel entrance with its’ twin Venetian lanterns, reminiscent of a long gone but not forgotten age and surrounded by deep red bougainvilla, leads you into the fairy-tale garden. There along with the ancient olive trees are tall cypresses, orange, lemon, almond, peach and cherry trees, as well as exquisite mint plants.

Wood, stone, pebbles, cement-mortar, traditionally used in the construction of Corfiot houses, are the sole building materials for this exceptional country mansion. It consists of four individual residences, all of them offering amazing views of the sea and Mount Pantokrator.

The walled entrance and fully fenced estate guarantee absolute protection of your privacy.

ΤΙΤΑΝΙΑ is a sophisticated three bedroom-three bathrooms (one en suite to the bedroom) residence that can accommodate 5 people. It offers large fully equipped indoor and outdoor kitchens, a spacious living room and bedrooms with two double beds and one semi-double bed hand crafted in the Corfiot tradition.
Both double beds are cast iron while the semi-double is wooden.
All bedrooms are equipped with handcrafted designer’s side tables.

Large contemporary furnished open plan living room and kitchen. Direct access to balcony with stunning sea views and pool terrace. Comfortable seating area with fireplace. Sound system. iPod docking station. Wireless Internet connection.

OBERON is a sophisticated two bedroom-two bathroom (one en-suite to the bedroom), residence, with a large fully equipped indoors kitchen, along with an outdoor BBQ kitchen, a spacious living room, an indoors dining table for 5 persons and an outdoors one for 12 persons, and may accommodate 4 persons.

Oberon’s bedrooms are offering two double beds , cast iron hand crafted in Corfu.
All bedrooms are equipped with handcrafted designer’s side tables.

Large contemporary furnished open plan living room and kitchen. Direct access to balcony with stunning sea views and pool terrace. Comfortable seating area with fireplace. iPod docking station. Wireless Internet connection.

PUCK is an artistic one-space studio, with a double bed hand crafted in Corfu (cast iron bed equipped with handcrafted designer’s side tables), one bathroom, fully equipped kitchen, along with an outdoor BBQ kitchen, a spacious living room, and indoor and outdoor dining facilities to cater for 6 diners. The studio accommodates 3 people.

Large contemporary furnished open plan living room and kitchen. Direct access to balcony with stunning sea views and pool terrace. Comfortable seating . iPod docking station. Wireless Internet connection.

ARIEL, at the summit of the mansion, is a sophisticated two bedroom-one bathroom residence, with a fully equipped kitchen, a spacious living room, an indoor dining table and an outdoor one for ten people. The residence can accommodate 3 people.

Ariel’s bedrooms offer two double beds hand crafted in Corfu, one of them is cast iron, the other is wooden.

Both bedrooms are equipped with handcrafted designer’s side tables.
Large contemporary furnished open plan living room and kitchen. Direct access to balcony with stunning sea views and pool terrace. Comfortable seating area with fireplace. Sound system. iPod docking station. Wireless Internet connection.

Location:

ΙL GIARDINO SEGRETO DI PROSPERO is located in the exact spot made immortal by Edward Lear’s painting , distancing 12 Kms from the old town of Corfu and within walking distance (1000 m) from the beach of Ipsos bay.
A lot of parking space in the estate.
Small port for motor boats & yachts in Ipsos Bay.
6 km to seaplane port.

Frequent citybus service to Corfu.

ACCESSIBILITY
The mansion is not suitable for wheelchair users as it is built on a rather steep hillside and on three levels. The swimming pool and living areas are all different levels. Access to the mansion is via a long, driveway while foot-access to all levels is via external spacious staircases.
Large swimming pool app.10 x 5 m. Deepest part of swimming pool is app. 1.8m.
Designer’s terrace with 10 sun loungers next to pool and 3 large tents.
Lounge style seating area under the olive trees with sofas and armchairs.

Amenities:

Cleaning/Towels/Linen/Maid service:
Maid service provided two times per week. Bed linen and towels changed twice weekly. Our helpful house manager is available to deal with any queries or requests that may arise during your stay.
Barbecue, Private Pool, Parking, Garden.
Fridge/Freezer, Hob/Stove, Iron, Microwave, Oven, Dryer, Washing Machine.
Air Conditioning , Internet Access , TV , CD/DVD.
Sound system. iPod docking station. Wireless Internet connection.
Fireplace

Getting Around:

Frequent & convenient public bus to Corfu town.Very close (12 km) to Corfu port & the airport on the main road of the island.
Easy drive to all beaches of Corfu island and all points of interest.
Within walking distance to Ipsos Bay.
Taxicab service available.
Horse rental service available by TRAILRIDERS horse trekking centre and riding stables, located 4kms north of the estate near the village of Ano Korakiana,established in 1992 by British born Sally-Ann Lewis.
The area of Kato Korakiana is home the award winning restaurant “Etrusco” of Ettore Botrini.
You may also enjoy the most genuine and true to the spirit Corfiot food at “The Squirrel” (do not miss to taste their “Bianco”).