Casa Bambolo

This cute, airy and bright house is located at the centre of the traditional settlement of Aghios Prokopios, just  8 km or a 12-15 minutes drive from Corfu-town. It was probably built at the end of the 18th century and preserves intact all the authentic elements of Corfiot traditional architecture and the interventions that took place over time on it.

The latest restoration (2018-2019) was executed by a renowned archaeologist- restorator of churches and monuments, with the purpose of preserving all the authentic building elements of the house, but also in order to display and highlight them. All techniques and materials followed traditional restoration specifications. Thus, the original cypress floors, the floorings, the staircase, the ceilings, the windows, and the doors were preserved and maintained. The external coatings and plaster were replaced where necessary by new ones; yet, this was done according to the old technique (the paint, in powder form and in the shade of light Siena, was placed inside the plaster). In this way, the necessary affixing was achieved, in order to preserve on the largest surface possible the original old plaster with the charming coloured patina of time.

The furnishings, have combined old Corfiot and newer furniture of the ’60s following the country-chic style. At the same time, the house acquired and integrated all contemporary comforts.

The  comfy  three-storey house consists of a living room, dining room, and kitchen on the ground floor, where the main bathroom is also located, with storage space underneath the staircase (‘sottoscala’ in the Corfiot dialect). The wooden staircase leads to the first floor, where the two bedrooms are located – one with a double bed and one with a single bed, as well as two wardrobes. Upstairs, there is another small bathroom in nautical style. The small attic (max. height 1.76 m.) is accessed through a telescope ladder  and is potentially a place for relaxation, or even sleep – a third bedroom. The small rectangular attic window offers views of the green surroundings.

The view from the windows reveals an authentic Corfiot landscape – either the architectural part of the Aghios Prokopios village to the West, or the age-old olive trees with multiple cypresses between them, along with a typical Corfiot  17^th cent. mansion to the South. The small (15 m2)  , but green yard on the west main side of the house, create a cosy private space. The sounds of the countryside, along with the adjacent vegetable and olive tree garden, offer to the visitors a timeless sense of place and authentic Corfiot village life. This includes frequent visits by local greengrocers (daily), fishmongers (twice a week), as well as artisan bakers (daily / on order), who sell their fresh vegetables, fruits, fish, seafood, breads, and cakes directly to the village’s inhabitants.

The location of the house and the settlement, which is only 6 km from the airport and 8 km from  Corfu down town, favours excellent walks on green paths and country roads, which connect Aghios Prokopios with the beautiful neighbouring villages  of Central Corfu, through olive groves and cypresses. Also, the drive from the main road up to the village offers a  truly  fascinating experience of  Corfiot evergreen nature,   within idyllic scenery. Casa Bambolo is just twenty meters from the village square, where a traditional old café and a  more contemporary  café offer local dishes,  drinks and light meals with local wine.

Access to the famous beaches of the island’s Middle West coast (Glyfada, Kontoyalòs, Myrtiotissa, Yaliskari, etc.) is achieved via cute, traditional settlements but also green paths, full of olive groves and cypresses. The nearest beach, Aghios Gordios, famous  since the ‘70s, is only a ten-minute drive, and the panoramic view, as well as the long sandy coastline with  emerald seawaters, are all equally unique.