I feel a bit bad that I've not managed to write this sooner as we've been home for over a week and a half & I meant to do this last week!
Christian & I were delighted with the Akti & the care & attention that we received during our stay.
Like many others before me, I was slightly anxious about the continuing debate re: Coconut/Malibu & noise levels, but being fairly laid-back & more into the fact that we were returning to our beloved Corfu, we decided to play it by ear - no pun intended!
When we arrived, we were placed in a room that overlooked the two bars & it did grate - not massively, but a bit more than we were comfortable with, although this could have been the choice of the particular tunes - Easy Lover by Phil Collins more than once in 24 hours isn't really my cup of tea - but each to their own!
However, I don't really want to focus on this as part of my review, because i don't wish it to take away from the warmth & hospitality that we received from Stamatis & the rest of the family.
On day two, Christian mentioned the music to see if there were other options we could explore & much to our surprise Kostas moved us to a gorgeous family room at the back with a brreathtaking view of the sea. It more than exceeded our expectations & I should also add that we had maid service every day with fresh towels & nothing was too much.
We ate in the restaurant twice & on both occasions had some serious greek fare. The cooking was managed by Mrs Lefkimmiatis & please, please, although you're spoilt for choice in Arillas, do check it out - it was comparable to being invited to a Greek family home & dining with them - our top choices were the Meze, the veal & the lamb - although a special mention should go to the Saganaki!
We've always gone down the apartment route, but with a hearty - but plain continental breakfast thrown in, we plan to return next May & guess where we'll be going!
I would like to thank the family for such a memorable stay. Like many others before me - & many more to come, we've fallen totally in love with Arillas & are already planning our next trip.
I would recommend the Akti to anyone & the other guests who were staying there the week of September 17th certainly seemed to share our opinion.
Keep up the great work guys & look forward to doing it all again next May!!
Becky B.