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ROGGIA FARM, our rating 3*                                                                   More Pictures >>

Roggia is a new developing farm in the north of Corfu. It is organic with a range of local trees, plants & animals with the aim of applying biodynamic farming in the future. It is a welcoming change to the island's rural tourism.

A lot of thought & reading goes into every process at Roggia, for crops & animals, to achieve the best and most natural process. Organic farming sounds complex & new, yet it is based on old farm traditions & gets effortlessly combined with traditional ways of cooking.

Nikos, the owner of the farm, is a young guy and to him organic farming is a life-style. Lina is his mother and the one who brings the knowledge of the old in cooking & farming. 2008 is the first year the farm they will welcome guests.

At Roggia you will be the one to decide how much you wish to get involved with the activities, you can help with the animals & the land, or you can simply watch the activities. You can take part in cooking or eat with the family.

A visit to the farm for a few days is a must for all, young & old, families & couples. It is educational, calming, it is human & real, a wonderful break from our tiring routine. I would recommend a week or two here (if you cannot manage forever) to absolutely anyone.

GUEST REVIEWS

New for 2008, guest reviews coming soon...

LOCATION

  • Distance from airport - 35 km
  • Distance from Corfu town35 km
  • Distance from Roda 3 km
  • Maximum transfer time - 1 hr

ACCOMMODATION FACTS & FACILITIES

The farm is very private and consists of 4 buildings. The main building consists of all communal areas and the 3 separate maisonettes/studios accommodate the guests:

Two maisonettes sleep up to 4 adults and 1 child up to 12 years old. One bedroom is located on the first floor and is en-suite with a shower. The second bedroom is located on the ground floor. The cooking and sitting area (with sofa bed) are on the ground floor. A second toilet is located on the ground floor.

One studio sleeps up to 2 adults and 1 child up to 12 years old. The bedroom is located on the first floor. Cooking and sitting area are the same as the larger maisonettes.

Cooking facilities: Full fridge, oven/grill with 4 cooking rings, microwave, dishwasher, kettle, toaster.

Please note that the farm will accept day visitors.

Room Facilities

  • Welcome pack consisting of a bottle of water, milk, bread, butter & jam, coffee, tea, & sugar.

  • Double beds

  • En-suite with shower

  • Television featuring some satellite channels

  • Air-conditioning available

  • Cot space & cot available

  • Hairdryer

  • Fan

  • Maid service 3 times per week

  • Linen change twice per week

Main Building:

  • Sitting area with television & DVD player, featuring some satellite channels

  • Small reception area

  • Cottage kitchen where you can take part at cooking

  • Barbeque and sitting area outside the main building

  • Farm encyclopaedia, other books & films to borrow

  • Internet access

  • Bike & car hire

  • Post cards & stamps

  • Public telephone (metered)

  • Car park

  • Laundry service available at a supplement

FARM FACTS

DAILY ACTIVITIES  

Animals

Feeding, cleaning

Vegetables, plants, trees

Cultivation, crop collection, pruning, watering, protection

 

COOKING ACTIVITIES  

Bread

Year round

Feta (Goat's cheese)

Year round

Yoghurt

Year round

Sausages

Year round

Sweets & traditional deserts

Year round

Jams

Year round

Dried fruit

Year round

Wine (& vinegar)

Year round

Liquor

Year round

 

OTHER ACTIVITIES  

Adopt an animal

Available locally

Aromatherapy, phyto-therapy

By appointment only

Embroidery

By appointment only

Archery

Available during the day

Bike hire

Available during the day

Walking

Guides available for self-walks

Horse riding

By appointment only

Yoga & massage

By appointment only

 

THE ANIMALS  

Sheep

Rare breed from Southern Corfu

Rabbits

Local

Horses

From Pindos (mainland Greece)

Donkeys

Local

Goats

From Skopelos (Aegean Sea)

Wild pigs

From Ipiros (mainland Greece)

Cows

German breed

Cats

Local

Bees

Local

Dog

Local

Chickens

Local

 

WILD ANIMALS

Ducks

Geese

Turkeys

Frogs

Fish

Snakes

 

TREES, SHRUBS, PLANTS

FARM PRODUCTS

SEASON

Olive Trees

Olives, oil & wood

December – February

Vine Trees

Grapes, wine, vinegar

September

Apple Trees

Apples, jam

July – October

Pear Trees

Pears, jam

July - October

Quince Trees

Quince, jam

October

Apricot  & other Plum Trees

Apricots & other plums, dried fruit, jam

June – July (some species produce until September)

Cherry Trees

Cherries, table desert, jam, liquor

June

Nectarine Trees

Nectarines

June – September

Strawberry Plants

Strawberries, jam

May - October

(Water)melon Plants

(Water)melons

August

Kiwi & other berry Plants

Various berries, dried fruit, jams

July

Various citrus, including orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit, tangerine Trees

Various citrus fruit

All year round

Kumquat Trees

Kumquat

December - March

Almond, Walnut, Hazelnut, Pistachio, & Peanut Trees

Various nuts, oil, liquor

October

 

FOOD CROPS (cereal grain & other vegetables)

SEASON

Corn, maize

August

Rice

June

Wheat

June

Barley

June

Oats

June

Potatoes

June

Tomatoes

July - October

Green & red peppers

July - October

Aubergines

July - October

Artichokes

March – May

Various beans

Green & kidney beans

Peas, lentils, chickpeas and lupins.

June - October

Greens

All year round

Various types of lettuce

All year round

(cabbage is produced only in the winter)

Courgettes & pumpkins

June - September

Cauliflower

October - February

 

HERBS

SEASON

Oregano, 2 species

Year round

Marjoram

Year round

Rosemary

Year round

Mint, 15 species

Year round

Sage

Year round

Thyme

Year round

Tisane

Year round

Tarragon

Year round

Melissa

Year round

PRICES

2 adults studio 7 nights 14 nights
May & October £419 £749 Book now >>
June & September £599 £1149 Book now >>
July & August £749 £1449 Book now >>

All prices quoted are:

  • Accommodation only prices
  • Per person based on two people sharing
  • Your accommodation at Roggia is on a Self Catering Basis
  • Other durations available. Please email us for details.

Half-term is not included in the prices above. Look at the Current Offers in our Booking System (Step 1) for available discounts.

Minimum number of adults required to book at this price is 2. The studio can be booked for 1 adult at an empty bed supplement of £350 per week.

Board basis: self catering

 

 

CorfuEscape Ltd is a Limited Company Incorporated in England,

Company Number 55466662

 

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