The Merchants House

Palaia Perithia, 49081 Karousades, Corfu, Greece, Perítheia, 49081, Greece
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The Merchants House

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Scored 9.7
9.7
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
201 reviews

Featuring a garden and views of garden, The Merchants House is a guest house situated in a historic building in Perítheia, 45 km from Port of Corfu. There is a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay. Each room is equipped with a terrace with mountain views and free WiFi. The units are equipped with air conditioning, a fridge, a minibar, a coffee machine, a walk-in shower, a hair dryer and a wardrobe. Some accommodation includes a balcony and a satellite flat-screen TV with streaming services, as well as seating area. All units include a private bathroom, free toiletries and bed linen. The guest house serves a continental and vegetarian breakfast and breakfast in the room is also available. As an added convenience, The Merchants House offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. The area is popular for cycling and hiking, and bike hire is available at this 4-star guest house. A car rental service is available at the accommodation, while walking tours can be enjoyed nearby. New Fortress is 46 km from The Merchants House, while Ionio University is 46 km away. Corfu International Airport is 46 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian

FREE parking!

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
2 sofa beds
2 single beds
Bedroom
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
2 sofa beds
Bedroom
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
10.0
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
10
High score for Perítheia

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kate
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Absolutely beautiful accomodation. Very comfortable bed. Spacious rooms for two people. Delicious daily cooked breakfast and accomodating and friendly staff. Located in an area worth exploring with lots of history. Very peaceful.”
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The setting and quality of the decor was great and a big plus was the hospitality of the hosts, wonderful! Breakfast was an absolute treat.”
  • Alasdair
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Delicious breakfast with homemade dishes and produce, very comfy beds and quality linen”
  • Clare
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Exceptionally good hosts/owners who ran an excellent guest house. Extremely comfortable suite and beautiful breakfast served on the terrace”
  • Nigel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautifully restored house in an abandoned village with three excellent tavernas. Breakfasts excellent with a wide range of fresh local ingredients.”
  • Mouad
    Luxembourg Luxembourg
    “The thing I liked the most was the love and the respect of David and Mariele for the Old Perithia village! I was impressed by the commitment they have on evertithing around this wonderful place! They really inspired me”
  • Murilo
    Belgium Belgium
    “Tasty and fresh breakfast, with local products. The place is all designed with good taste. It is a privilege to see how David and Marieke actually care about this place. You can see that there is not only a guesthouse there, but a way of life...”
  • Omer
    Israel Israel
    “It’s a beautiful location and amazing hosts. Professional care with personal touch.”
  • Francesca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Wow! Simply exceptional. From the beautifully curated, spacious and comfortable room to the outside seating areas with the stunning views. Breakfast was so good! So very well considered and had lots of tasty local and handbaked products. David...”
  • Orme
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The thoughtful approach that Marieka and David have taken to making your stay at the property relaxing and comfortable, from the beautiful and well equipped rooms to the delicious breakfasts prepared at the property, everything was perfect.”

Managed by David and Marieke

Company review score: 9.9Based on 199 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

You are hosted by David and Marieke, Australian and Dutch nationals, who have lived in many different parts of the world, including Athens, London, Dubai and Qatar. We fell in love with Old Perithia and want to show everyone who comes to Corfu what it is like to be away from the crowds in a mountain village. We both have worked in the hotel industry for many years and are now excited to run our own boutique guesthouse. We particularly enjoy the ‘JOMO’ feel to this area – ‘The Joy of Missing Out’ – one really feels you are away from it all, free from distraction and the feeling of living in the ‘now’. You choose where the day takes you and where your time goes. If this isn’t what a disconnecting should be like, we don’t know what is!

Property information

Our boutique guesthouse is in the historic village of Old Perithia, high in the hills of North East Corfu. We have five suites that sleep up the three adults and a child, as well as a spacious twin en-suite garden room. All suites hold original 17th century architectural features, cleverly combined with modern amenities and cooling, mountain views. It is the quietest area on Corfu and it is the perfect spot to wander and explore the island by day and relax in peace and quiet by night, away from the crowds.

Neighbourhood information

As you turn from the main coastal road towards Old Perithia be prepared to be transformed into a different world where time is not an issue. The village, which was built in the 14th century while the island was under Byzantine rule, located on the slopes of Mount Pantokrator at 426m above sea level. It’s an enchanting place to be and it was the most permanently inhabited places on the island. With sea views and mountains all around, a most inspiring places to be on Corfu. The village is now a protected heritage site whose 130 houses, of which the majority are built in a Venetian style, are mostly ruins or in varying states of dereliction. You will find crumbling stone walls, trees and wild flowers grown within the ruins, broken window shutters and old gardens with broken flowerpots dating back many years. Old Perithia offers guests a captivating insight into Corfu’s history, breathtaking views and a perfect base camp for those wishing to hike up to the summit of Mount Pantokrator or explore the other various hiking trails around. For those who enjoy a bit more action there is fabulous opportunity for road/gravel or mountain biking as well.

Languages spoken

Greek,English,Dutch

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Merchants House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Mosquito net
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Car hire
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Languages spoken

  • Greek
  • English
  • Dutch

House rules
The Merchants House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
4 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardJCBMaestroUnionPay credit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Merchants House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

License number: 1208566

FAQs about The Merchants House

  • Guests staying at The Merchants House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian

  • The Merchants House is 2.5 miles from the centre of Perítheia. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at The Merchants House include:

    • Suite
    • Twin/Double

  • The prices at The Merchants House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at The Merchants House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The Merchants House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Horse riding
    • Walking tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Bike tours
    • Tour or class about local culture