Got back monday the 21st,after staying one week at the Andromaches,its a lovely homely place,owner Fedon was very helpfull,and and his wife.
we had an apartment on the second floor[room 10] looking out to sea,the balcony was covered in vines and lovely and peacfull,we were the only english but met some lovely friends from holland and spent many a night in the open air bar by the pool,chatting and drinking home made wine from the grapes on our balcony[apparently!]
we went down to the beach at the bottom of the hill a couple of times which was lovely,private cove never busy,and had lovely lunches,lots of shade and sunbeds,and a veiw across to the main land.
the only hitch was the walk to Benitses,if you time the buses then thats great its the walk back up the the hill at night is a pain it takes about 20 mins,especially after a late meal of fresh fish and wine!!!
we would go back as it was so relaxing,no hassle,no noise and no noisy entertainment.bliss!!!
the room was big enough bed room at the front little kictchen and bathroom in the middle and lounge at the back well where you enter the apartment,plus table and chairs out side too so when the sun is hot in the morning on the balcony,we sat at the back in the shade for breakfast.
this is a place for piece and quiet,its oldie wodie,not luxury,just wonderful greek hospitality,we hired a car for 3 days and travelled around ending 2 days at a little place called Bukari ate lunch at Akrogiali taverna eating fresh fish the owners catch of the morning!!!
So to get away from it all go and chill out and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

The owners are indeed great, were very helpful and friendly. When abroad, I rarely really feel like home and this was that sort of time. I liked that the place is silent and peaceful, the location is nice, close to sea. The other visitors were also very nice and we had some really nice late evening conversations at the pool bar.

I don't normally return to places I've been to, but this is one place I would like to come back to again and stay longer this time.


Austra

We were not expecting too much from booking cheap accommodation over the internet but andromaches turned out to be a brilliant place to stay. The owner, like many of the locals on the island, will go out of his way to help you get the most out of your holiday. Within an hour of arrival we were settled into comfortable air-conditioned rooms with a nice view of the sea and he had given us maps and guides to the island and answered all of our questions with charm and enthusiasm. His recommendations all turned out very well - i think he has been in the business for a long time now so he knows the ins and outs of the island. He even provided us with anti-mosquito spray on our first night - a word of warning to anyone going, the mosquitoes around june time are HUNGRY!

Near the end of our stay, we planned to go on a day cruise to Paxos and Antipaxos to see the caves, but he made a small admin mistake and it turned out that the only day available was the day we were leaving. But, true to his nature, he admitted that he had made a mistake and let us leave our baggage in the apartments and come back in the evening and shower before we left, free of charge. Unlike a lot of places we have stayed at, it seemed to us that the guy was genuinely trying to help us have a a good time, rather than squeezing our euros away.

The apartments are ideally situated for the small fishing port of Benitses which has a number of excellent restuarants, and also within easy walking distance of Achillion (which unfortunately we did not have time to visit, but were told was very good). The easiest way to get around is by bus which is very cheap at 1.10 euros, but leave time for travelling because they rarely follow their schedule. I would highly recommend hiring a car if you want to get the best feel for the island, which will cost only €25-50 per day.

All in all an excellent holiday and thoroughly recommend the apartments to anyone interested in going to corfu!

Just had a lovely week staying here in one of the studio apartments. The first thing to say is that the owner is incredibly friendly and helpful, from the instant we arrived and he welcomed me by name we felt like real guests. After letting you settle in he gives you some maps and information about the area and an opportunity to ask any questions you might have. This is something I’ve never experienced one to one before, and again makes you feel very welcome.
The apartments themselves are set in a lovely grounds which are overflowing with plants and flowers so you have more of the impression of being in a terraced garden rather than an apartment complex. The pool area which also has a small bar attached to it is clean and well kept and has a lovely fresh position looking out over the sea below. If I have one criticism about Andromaches it is that the studio we stayed in was a little run down. For example our shower curtain was old and had holes in it , and the fridge was in need of a good scrub or replacing. Having said that the rest of the room and the bathroom were perfectly clean which is much more important and we had a lovely balcony with a fantastic view out over the bay so what more could you want, (we were on the 1st floor). And for the money we were paying (41 euro a night) you have to be reasonable about what you get – which will always be basic. Couple of small notes you don’t get much bedding so if you’re the kind who gets cold at night (like my girlfriend) maybe bring a couple of extra t-shirts to wear. Our studio had optional air-con which is charged at 2 euro a day, although we didn’t need it because you get a nice fresh breeze coming off the sea. Not all apartments have it though so make sure you request one with it, if it’s important to you.
The next best thing about Andromaches is the location. First, it is 5 minutes walk down the hill to a lovely little beach. This has a small charming café at the back of it, which provides sun loungers, cold beer, and delicious Greek salads. The sea is warm and wonderful to swim in. Note it is shingle though not sand, but that shouldn’t put you off, it such a lovely restful spot. Second, 10-15 minutes walk down the road is Benitses Old Town. This is an attractive place with a real Greek feel to it and some lovely places to eat. I recommend Paxinos in particular! I don’t recommend the new town which is further along the coast and contains the kind ‘English’ orientated bars that I have no interest in. However you never have any need to venture into this unless you want so don’t let it worry you. If you want a quiet, relaxing, beautiful, cheap place to stay this is it!