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Title: Irenes Villa Lux Appartments Arillas Corfu
Post by: Phil_D on August 23, 2006, 09:06:03 PM
We have just arrived home from another great holiday in Arillas and again have stayed at Irene's Villa Apartments.

As usual Eleni and Spiros have gone that extraaaa mile to ensure the apartments were fully prepared and ready. We arrived in the middle of the night to find the fridge stocked, fresh bread and the rooms totally mossie free with the air-con on. Brilliant.

This meant the holiday could start from the first minute you arrived without the need for the basic essentials (eg beer ??).

The standard of these apartments is far far higher than any others we have stayed in in Arillas. Having a bath, or even a shower curtain that comes to the bottom of the shower is a real advantage. Not having to mop the floor after a shower is a true bonus.

The bedding and towels were changed frequently during our stay.


Both Eleni and Spiros were always available if required and made frequent visits to check we were happy with everything.


Best regards from Phil + Mandy
Title: Re: Irenes Villa Lux Appartments
Post by: Fiona on July 04, 2007, 10:43:28 PM
We have just returned from another fantastic fortnight in Arillas, staying at the beautiful Irenes Villa Apartments, owned by Eleni and Spiros who are magnificent hosts.

In addition to the apartments (four, all on the first floor) being equipped to a very high standard, they are very spacious (ours had two separate rooms and the BATHroom), comfortable and clean.  There is a lovely tranquil atmosphere as the building is set well back from the road leading to the beach.  Sitting on the huge balcony with coffee and croissants in the morning, we had a choice of sunshine or shade and even a choice of upright chairs, cushioned chairs or even a recliner.  I wanted to put a photo here with the view of the balcony, but technology got the better of me!!

The garden is beautiful with lovely palm trees and many flowers – red and pink geraniums, nasturtiums, michaelmas daisies.  It contains lemon and apricot trees at the side and wonderful scented jasmine and other shrubs all around the property.  There is a table tennis table and we had bats and balls waiting for us in the apartment.  There are also children’s swings and a sand-pit.

If you want to hire a car there is plenty of parking space behind the building.  There are two swimming pools, at the Marvel and the Rainbow, just a couple of minutes away and the beach and tavernas are less than 10 minutes walk.  Beach towels are provided in the apartments.

There is always enough coffee/tea/sugar/milk for the first few cups and plenty of bottled water, washing-up liquid, toilet paper, kitchen paper, teatowels, washing up cloths, scrubbers etc etc so you can spend your first few hours unpacking (a myriad of coathangers) and not worry about the shopping till later.

The aircon is included in the cost of the apartment and is very efficient, despite the size of the rooms.  I have to say that I hardly saw a single mosquito inside the apartment on this visit and we kept one window, with a fly screen, open all the time.  However, there are mozzie nets if you do feel you might have some unwanted visitors.

Iron and ironing board, filter coffee maker, CD player, TV are all provided and for me the apartment is my home in Arillas!

Fiona
Title: Re: Irenes Villa Lux Appartments
Post by: Eggy on July 05, 2007, 12:12:28 PM
Fiona / Phil D & all
If you use that "Search Engine" that Dimitris has set up and use either Eleni or Irene you pick up nothing but all good reports about Irenes Appts.
That's one hell of a recommendation in itself.
It's good to see. I'm sure they'll both be very pleased if they pick up your posts.
Lovely people, Very keen to do well,not only for the Holidaymaker but also Arillas.
Negg
Title: Re: Irenes Villa Lux Appartments
Post by: Island Girl on August 13, 2007, 10:54:53 PM
Due to having been locked out in my original log-in to the Arillas site; I owe Eleni and Spiros of Irene's Lux Villa Apts a great review from our holiday in June  2007.  So I apologise this is very late.  There were six of us in two apartments and we were delighted to receive the same warm welcome as last year.  This was our second year at Irene's and our fifth to Arillas.  We now feel of the apartments as home from home and were delighted to meet the elegant Eleni this year and were pleased to be asked what we thought of the apartments and how she could do more to for visitors - and there was very little we could add!  Spiros even took time to come to say cheerio at the airport.  This friendliness is one of the many reasons we come back to Arillas year after year - in all the shops and tavernas, we were greeted as returning friends rather than just visitors for a week.   Even the odd rain showers didn't dampen our stay.

Already looking forward to coming back next year.

On behalf of the Scottish Girls!
Title: Re: Irenes Villa Lux Appartments
Post by: Des/Sally on August 30, 2007, 11:59:34 PM
Having just returned from a 3 week stay at Irenes Villa Lux appartments, I would like to echo on others previous comments that these have been the best equiped that we have ever stayed in, the warm welcome we recieved from Spiros and his son and then later by Eleni made you feel at home straight away, all the little extras given go to make a wonderful holiday in Arillas that we have come to feel is our second home, nothing was too much trouble and if you did need something that wasnt there you soon had it. The fridge was stocked, beach towels provided, even an beach umbrella to take and use, a TV, toaster etc etc, the list goes on,we enjoyed a lovely evening out with Eleni and her family and the whole experience made us feel that we were staying with friends, which of course they have become now.
As per usual we were sad to have to pack up and come home but all good things as we all know do come to an end.
To everyone in Arillas Thank you for making another holiday special and enjoy your winter break when it comes, I know we will all be watching the site for the news on Dimitri`s baby in November.

Des, Sally, Mitch & Bri
Title: Re: Irenes Villa Lux Appartments
Post by: Paul C on September 25, 2007, 02:40:02 PM
We can only agree with all the good reviews about the Irenes Villa Lux Appartments. This was our first stay there and hope it won't be our last. Everything down to the smallest detail was superb. Without repeating what others have said our stay was fautless.
During our time there it was transfer day and with all the other appartments empty Eleni gave us a guided tour. It was so noticable that each appartment has been furnished  individually and are different. The decor in each appartment has been carefully chosen by Eleni to compliment each layout and with her eye for detail looked so welcoming. Eleni's guests certainly benifit from her passion and enthusiasm which is so evident when you talk to her.
With the gardens and surroundings so well cared for by Spiros the ambience is perfect. We felt the whole place has got that WOW factor.
We loved our stay there.
Title: Re: Irenes Villa Lux Appartments
Post by: PPMMAN on July 20, 2008, 01:57:04 PM
Glad to hear such great reviews about Irenes lux appts as we didnt know where to stay as we havent been back to Arillas since1984 ! cant wait to get ther now PPMMAN
Title: Re: Irenes Villa Lux Appartments
Post by: Gata on July 20, 2008, 02:09:20 PM
At Last!!!

PPMMAN - You've found info/reviews on Irenes Villa Lux Appartments!!

Very Positive reviews, Have a great time.

Gata
Title: Re: Irene's Villa Lux Apartments
Post by: Paul C on July 20, 2008, 02:35:49 PM
PPMMAN
You can rest assured that you have made a good choice. We will be back there in September.
Paul
Title: Re: Irene's Villa Lux Apartments
Post by: PPMMAN on October 05, 2008, 01:44:13 PM
PPMMAN
You can rest assured that you have made a good choice. We will be back there in September.
Paul
Title: Re: Irenes Villa Lux Appartments
Post by: PPMMAN on March 03, 2009, 12:10:49 PM
I Have been hoildaying the Greek Islands for 26  years an have found Shangrila at Irenes lux appts in Arillas ,the very elegant and chic Eleni has thought of everything to make holiday accomadation truly home from from home , set in beautiful away from it all gardens ,yet so near to all amenities , this is truly one the best places to stay anywhere in Greece
                                      Pat n ARF
                                        Will be back Sept 2009
                                             
                                              Visit her new webpage for 2009
Title: Re: Irene's Villa Lux Apartments
Post by: Paul C on March 05, 2009, 08:38:55 PM
I did say that you couldn't go wrong with Eleni and Spiros.

Paul
Title: Re: Irenes Villa Lux Appartments
Post by: Mart on June 25, 2009, 06:43:11 PM
Hi,
My family and I have just got back from Arillas (June 8th - June 22nd) and have stayed in Irenes appartments for the second time. Absolutely brilliant as before, everything you need and more. Several times either Spiros or Eleni came to see if everything was all right and each time brought something for the children, changed the towels, etc. What more could you want!!

If you read this Eleni or Spiros, a very big thank you again, you make the holiday special.

Martin, Rosemary, Roberta, Cathy and Lizzie
Title: Re: Irenes Villa Lux Appartments
Post by: Em on July 26, 2009, 12:10:58 PM
I stayed in the Irenes Villa Appartments in June this year and can honestly say they are pure luxury. The rooms and balcony is huge and with gorgeous views over the lovely garden.

Everything was catered for on my arrival with everything from milk, tea and coffee through to beer in the fridge. Beach towels and even beach umbrellas in the appartment.

Spiros and Eleni are lovely people and always on hand to help with any queries I may have had.

I enjoyed a peaceful and relaxing break and cannot wait to return.

Emilie
Title: Re: Irenes Villa Lux Appartments
Post by: gabrielas on August 13, 2009, 04:36:56 PM
I just got back from vacation where I was at Irenevillas Luxury Apartments. For anyone interested to spend their vacation in paradise will recommend Irenevillas Lux Apartments.No I get into details such as large rooms, clean, great balcony, excellent conditions, etc.. you can find anywhere else but I will tell you why I believe that this place is a small paradise.
Owners Eleni and Spiros that make this place be a little paradise. There are  special people that make each client feel on vacation, you will not miss anything and will make be happy all the time. Eleni and Spiros are very attentive to all details and are true  professionals.
As Stanescu family thank you from ower heart and definitely see you next year.
In short if you want a holiday in paradise go to Irenevillas Luxury Apartments
Title: Re: Irenes Villa Lux Appartments
Post by: Eggy on August 13, 2009, 05:47:29 PM
Always good reports here and a pleasure to read the enthusiastic posts of it's guests.

Well done Eleni , I say.

Negg
Title: Re: Irenes Villa Lux Appartments
Post by: Island Girl on August 23, 2009, 01:31:03 AM
This is very odd - my postings to the Irenes Villa Lux Apartments seems to have disappeared from the list but we have loved staying there these last four years and are already planning 2010 - we'd be back sooner but have problems with direct flights later in the season.
We so love Eleni & Spiros and their welcome every year; nothing is too much trouble and they go out of their way to ensure that we have everything we need.  It is like meeting old friends as we catch up on their news and settle back inot our home from home.
Here's hoping the beach is back in 2010.

On behalf of the Scottish Girls
Title: Re: Irenes Villa Lux Appartments
Post by: PPMMAN on August 23, 2009, 08:53:42 AM
Always good reports here and a pleasure to read the enthusiastic posts of it's guests.

Well done Eleni , I say.

Negg

I agree the very Elegant, Chic, Eleni makes us feel like family ,as we return in Sept  to her extremly well equipted appartments  each one furnished in indivual  style by Eleni , peaceful garden setting, yet so close to all ammenities
PAT N ARF
Title: Re: Irenes Villa Lux Appartments
Post by: dimitris on August 23, 2009, 12:27:03 PM
This is very odd - my postings to the Irenes Villa Lux Apartments seems to have disappeared from the list but we have loved staying there these last four years and are already planning 2010 - we'd be back sooner but have problems with direct flights later in the season.


No posts have been removed.

Hello Island girl,
No posts have been removed.
 If you click on your forum menu at "profile" and then at  bottom of your profile page at : "Show the last post of this person".

Then you will be able to see all your last posts.



Dimitris
Title: Re: Irenes Villa Lux Appartments
Post by: elsmum on June 09, 2010, 11:23:12 AM
We have just returned from a week at Irene's Villa apartments. The apartment itself was spacious and immaculately clean with little personal touches.
Eleni & Spiros are lovely people and nothing is too much trouble. We have stayed here many times and always found everything to be of a very high standard. Eleni & Spiros prepare the apartments themselves and there  are always plenty of clean towels and even beach towels are provided.
The lovely gardens are equipped with swings and other toys to amuse the children and the apartments are set back from the road, though within easy reach of everything. There is plenty of parking at the rear if you hire a car.
All in all lovely accomodation cleaned and maintained to a very high standard.
Excellent value for money!!!

Thank you both for your warm welcome.

Karen, Steve & Eleanor Reid
Title: Re: Irenes Villa Lux Appartments
Post by: Eileen on June 09, 2010, 11:42:44 AM
It's always lovely to read such positive posts and well deserved praise, especially when Eleni and Spiros put so much effort into ensuring their guests feel welcome and enjoy their surroundings.

Eileen.
Title: Re: Irenes Villa Lux Appartments
Post by: kevin.g on June 10, 2010, 07:07:49 PM
ive never stayed there ...<yet> but have viewed them via spiros ,,very spacious ,clean,,and set in lovely grounds............yammas
Title: Re: Irenes Villa Lux Appartments
Post by: Island Girl on August 16, 2010, 12:38:48 AM
Hi again - recommending that you do check out Irenes Villa Lux Apartments; we have had our fifth stay there in 2010 and already we are discussing our 2011 trip.  Eleni and Spiros are so hospitable, that it truly is a home from home for us now.  It means that we benefit from being relaxed from the minute we arrive.

They are constantly seeking new ways to improve the apartments, year on year.  We get real enjoyment from always guessing what new surprises await us each time we visit. 

We know Eleni and Spiros would spend even more time with us, to ensure we have a great holiday, if it wasn't for the demands of the tourist season - such is their enthusiasm for providing welcoming and comfortable accommodation. 

Lovely apartments in a convenient and peaceful location.   

The Scottish Girls
Title: Re: Irenes Villa Lux Appartments
Post by: Chris Northfield on September 01, 2010, 12:56:37 AM
Have just come home from another wounderful holiday at irenevillas!

The accomodation was fantastic as usual, the rooms are spacious and designed beautifully with a relaxing atmosphere. We were more than happy to see eleni and spiros again.

The hospitality was great, you will recieve a warm welcome on arrival. Also its a great chance to meet very nice people from lots of different countries.

It's the best value for money and can't wait to return!!

Chris
Title: Re: Irenes Villa Lux Appartments
Post by: michaelh on June 14, 2011, 09:20:19 PM
Just returned from another peaceful and relaxing holiday in Arillas!   We stayed, yet again, at Irene's Apartments.   We have been to these apartments many times and always receive a lovely warm welcome from Spiros and Eleni, nothing is too much trouble for them.  The apartments are very comfortable and always lots of hot water, towels changed regularly and spotlessly clean.  We always relax from the minute we arrive!Spiros arranges a taxi for us from the airport, which is always dependable!
Thank you to Spiros and Eleni, we all look forward to seing you next year!
The Scottish Girls
Title: Re: Irenes Villa Lux Appartments
Post by: justphil on June 14, 2011, 11:43:24 PM
More satisfied customers.... more Arilliacs..... wonderful.

thanks for your report ScottishGirls. Who is michael H?

Eleni and Spiros are the types who make Arillas what it is. Like Dimitris and Litsa, and the Anthis, Krasakis, Kaloudis, Goudelis, Bardis and all of the other Arillas families do. I'm bound to regret trying a list, and missed some out.....

But please help Jo Wissett and I, by giving just a hint at what made it so relaxing, and so enjoyable. Pictures preferably. We lustlove reading about everyone's holidays in Arillas. I think she once said "we devour them...." Will reciprocate after we've been in July.

Phil



Title: Re: Irenes Villa Lux Appartments Arillas Corfu
Post by: TONYNEW on June 28, 2012, 09:23:06 PM
Great to read this as my daughter her partner and my 3 grand kids are staying there in August ,cant wait just counting the days now :-)
Title: Re: Irenes Villa Lux Appartments Arillas Corfu
Post by: lizzy on October 09, 2012, 10:55:30 PM
Could anyone tell me if these apartments have stairs or are they all ground floor.  thanks:-]
Title: Re: Irenes Villa Lux Appartments Arillas Corfu
Post by: TONYNEW on October 10, 2012, 09:39:59 PM
Lizzy there are stairs on the ouside to the apartments on the 1st floor my daughter stayed in them in August and loved them
Tony
Title: Re: Irenes Villa Lux Appartments Arillas Corfu
Post by: vivian on October 11, 2012, 07:43:09 AM
Only stayed in Irenes lux appatments one and that was a february visit. Loved it there and can only repeat all that has been said about  Eleni & Spiros. We did need the heating on a couple of times and night and were surprised how quickly it got lovely and warm. We were lucky enough to have their company going out one night and what a night it was. What made it so relaxing? well PhilI cant really tell you as You Know Pete and I are relaxed the moment we get home anyway but there were little extra's like bottle of water and some more refreshments left in the fridge for us and again can only repeat what already has been posted by other peeps. BTW Dot & Bill felt so comfy there that they rented one of the downstairs apartments for about 6 months before they got the place they are in now and every week or so something new appeared to make their life nicer. Viv xx
Title: Re: Irenes Villa Lux Appartments Arillas Corfu
Post by: lizzy on October 11, 2012, 01:56:24 PM
We are looking for a ground floor two bedroom apartment and really like the look of these,we are holidaying with my mother who is not great with stairs. Is all the ground floor apartments two bedroom? :-)
Title: Re: Irenes Villa Lux Appartments Arillas Corfu
Post by: Jersey Bean on October 11, 2012, 06:23:12 PM
We stayed in Villa Chariis which is a two bed apartment on the ground floor in the same block and rented through Green Corfu. There was talk though that it may not be available next year as it may be let on a more permanent basis. check with Alex at Green Corfu.
Title: Re: Irenes Villa Lux Appartments Arillas Corfu
Post by: TONYNEW on October 11, 2012, 08:51:42 PM
Not sure what the room sizes are on the ground floor but if you email Eleni she will get back to you with any info you require ,heres the link with contact info on
http://irenevillas.com/en/video.html (http://irenevillas.com/en/video.html)
Title: Re: Irenes Villa Lux Appartments Arillas Corfu
Post by: Jersey Bean on October 11, 2012, 09:32:30 PM
I don't think they rent out the ground floor apartments Tony. They told us that they belonged to one of the brothers and were rented separately. Worth a try though.
Title: Re: Irenes Villa Lux Appartments Arillas Corfu
Post by: lizzy on October 24, 2012, 06:17:20 PM
Thanks for all the info. I have e-mailed Eleni and have managed to secure a two-bedroomed apartment on the ground floor.Only 9 months to wait! Good times! :-)
Title: Re: Irenes Villa Lux Appartments Arillas Corfu
Post by: kevin.g on October 28, 2012, 11:35:28 AM
lizzy
thats good news indeed ,,,i know eleni ,will spoil you during your stay ,there set in lovely gardens ,so enjoy ,,yammas
Title: Re: Irenes Villa Lux Appartments Arillas Corfu
Post by: lizzy on August 08, 2013, 10:48:34 PM
It is now 3 wks since returning from our holiday at Irene"s Villa Lux Apartments
and I would just like to say how much we enjoyed our stay. We had a first floor apartment looking out to the rear of the property but the view of the hills was spectacular,the sea was also visible to your right. The apartment itself was spacious and very comfortable,we liked the extra touches like the mossie nets and the toastie maker also the lamps in the rooms gave it a homely feel. The gardens are very well tended,we have a few good photos taken there! My husband particulary liked the walnut tree.We slept very well at night as it was quiet and also the beds were comfortable.Eleni and Spiros are a lovely warm couple and are very friendly without being intrusive-which we liked. we were also very grateful for the wine,water,orange juice and beer which were left for us in the fridge when we arrived.  Thanks for everything
                lizzie x
 



Title: Re: Irenes Villa Lux Appartments Arillas Corfu
Post by: Jo Wissett on August 17, 2013, 01:10:40 AM
They are lovely aren't they. We usually see Eleni when we go but unfortunately missed her this year x
Title: Re: Irenes Villa Lux Appartments Arillas Corfu
Post by: Island Girl on June 13, 2015, 10:34:29 PM
At 18 months, it's been too long since I had been back to Arillas.  I have just returned home from my 10th stay at Irene Villa and my 13th to Arillas overall.  Despite the gap, it was again like coming home.  We were met by Eleni on arrival and once more, the welcome was warm and enthusiastic.   Eleni had thought of everything for our comfort and the apartment was kitted out with everything we could need.   During our stay, Spiros was attending to the apartments and ensuring the garden was looking its best; and still enquiring if there was anything else we needed.  Irene Villa is in such a convenient location and set in a garden with beautiful flowers and bountiful fruit trees.  Being set back from the road, it is quiet but only a short walk from the shops, the beach and all the restaurants - of which Arillas has a great choice.  I am already making plans for my next trip out.

We have been in the habit of visiting in a larger group, taking one or two apartments.  As life has taken us in different paths, we are all so comfortable and sure of the welcome at Irene Villa that we now often visit in smaller parties at differing times in the season.  The experience of Eleni and Spiros' hospitality means that we are always confident of a great stay.

Donna of the Scottish Girls
Title: Re: Irenes Villa Lux Appartments Arillas Corfu
Post by: Jo Wissett on June 13, 2015, 11:08:05 PM

What a lovely review of these apts.
Title: Re: Irenes Villa Lux Appartments Arillas Corfu
Post by: DaisysMum on June 14, 2015, 02:16:56 AM
We will be staying at Irenes Luxury Apartments from 11th - 27th July for the first time, we viewed them last year when we visited.  Eleni is indeed a lovely lady and the apartments and their setting are just perfect.  Beds are really comfy too which is very important to us, can't bear a hard mattress!

Becky
Title: Re: Irenes Villa Lux Appartments Arillas Corfu
Post by: Truth on June 15, 2015, 02:10:33 PM
Is there aircon in these?  Had a look around there in May and wanted to take a look inside but there was no one about