August 2010
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- Created on Sunday, 01 August 2010 20:37
- Written by Lucy Rickman
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Dear All
I think Villa Loukia has finally 'arrived'. It is exactly 3 year from when we first discovered the villa whilst on our summer holiday. Although the house itself was built it was still a building site and there was no pool, no terraces and no garden or bbq area. I think we can now at last say FINISHED!!
- The newly extended and now pergola covered outdoor dining area works perfectly for leisurely evenings and really gives a feel of being your own personal taverna! It compliments the many different and versatile outdoor areas. I have honestly never stayed in a villa with so much choice in where to while away the hours!
- The land beneath the villa has recently had its olive trees pruned to open up a much wider view across to Albania
- The garden grows in maturity by the day and it is lovely to see Villa Loukia nestled into the colours of the beautiful Mediterranean plants. I now understand why so many villa owners do not plant many plants - they need constant watering and attention in the sun and when it does rain the growth of the plants literally overnight can be immense! The difficulty is then getting the balance between allowing the gardener in to keep it all looking perfect and not disturbing the guests and their privacy. This has not been helped this year by the popularity of Villa Loukia which has resulted in back to back bookings all season.
It is satisfying to be welcoming back so many repeat bookings. North East Corfu is one of those places where once discovered many visitors return year after year - initially bringing their children, making friends to holiday with each year, returning as couples and then eventually with their grandchildren! Corfu does appear for many to be a life-long love affair. It is therefore really pleasing that for many it is now not just a NE Corfu love affair but also a Villa Loukia love affair!
Villa Loukia has seen the celebration of a 1st birthday this year and a 40th wedding anniversary, proving it really does cater for all age groups! I hope before long I get someone on their honeymoon!!
Enjoy the rest of the summer and I look forward to welcoming many of you back in 2011.
Best wishes
Lucy
