Did you know that Corfu is the closest Greek island from the UK? Choosing another island may add at least another hour to your trip.
 
Did you know that 10,000 English people now live in Corfu? You will find a range of facilities here to suit your taste, Corfiot tourism has got long history of serving English markets.
 

ROGGIA FARM, our rating 3*                                                                   More Pictures >>

Roggia is a new developing farm on the north of Corfu. It is the first of its kind and a welcoming change for the island.

Visit the farm and you will wonder if time ever reaches a place like this. Enjoy the clean air and the quiet setting, the only noise you hear is from the animals.  Nikos is the owner and 2008 will be his first year to welcome guests. He is a young guy (in his 30’s) and to him rural tourism is a life-style. He may not be fluent in English however he will make you feel welcome, spend time to show you the animals, trees & lakes. For a city girl like myself, I left with clean lungs, calmer and closer to nature. I was completely rejuvenated.

At Roggia you can help with the animals or the land. Or you can watch the activities. You can take part in cooking or just eat with the family. Sit at your balcony and enjoy the ‘colours’ & ‘sounds’ of rural Corfu.

A visit to the farm for a few days is a must for all of us, young and old, families and couples. It is educational, calming, it is human and 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 encyclopedia, 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 (πρόβατα)

Rare breed from Southern Corfu

Rabbits (κουνέλια)

Local

Horses (άλογα)

From Pindos (mainland Greece)

Donkeys (γάιδαροι)

Local

Goats (κατσίκες)

From Skopelos (Aegean Sea)

Wild pigs (αγριογούρουνα)

From Ipiros (mainland Greece)

Cows (αγελάδες)

German breed

Cats (γάτες)

Local

Bees (μέλισσες)

Local

Dog (σκύλος)

Local

Chickens (κότες)

Local

 

WILD ANIMALS

Ducks (πάπιες)

Geese (χήνες)

Turkeys (γαλοπούλες)

Frogs (βάτραχοι)

Fish (ψάρια)

Snakes (φίδια)

 

TREES, SHRUBS, PLANTS

FARM PRODUCTS

SEASON

Olive Trees (ελιές)

Olives, oil & wood

December – February

Vine Trees (αμπέλια)

Grapes, wine, vinegar

September

Apple Trees (μηλιές)

Apples, jam

July – October

Pear Trees (αχλαδιές)

Pears, jam

July - October

Quince Trees (κυδωνιές)

Quince, jam

October

Apricot  & other Plum Trees (βερικοκιές & δαμασκηνιές)

Apricots & other plums, dried fruit, jam

June – July (some species produce until September)

Cherry Trees (κερασιές)

Cherries, table desert, jam, liquor

June

Nectarine Trees (νεκταρίνια)

Nectarines

June – September

Strawberry Plants (φραουλιές)

Strawberries, jam

May - October

(Water)melon Plants (Καρπούζια, πεπόνια)

(Water)melons

August

Kiwi & other berry Plants (κίουι)

Various berries, dried fruit, jams

July

Various citrus, including orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit, tangerine Trees (πορτοκαλιές, λεμονιές)

Various citrus fruit

All year round

Kumquat Trees (κουμκουάτ)

Kumquat

December - March

Almond, Walnut, Hazelnut, Pistachio, & Peanut Trees (καρυδιές)

Various nuts, oil, liquor

October

 

FOOD CROPS (cereal grain & other vegetables)

SEASON

Corn, maize (καλαμπόκι, αραβόσιτος)

August

Rice (ρύζι)

June

Wheat (σιτάρι)

June

Barley (κριθάρι)

June

Oats (βρώμη)

June

Potatoes (πατάτες)

June

Tomatoes (ντομάτες)

July - October

Green & red peppers (πιπεριές)

July - October

Aubergines (μελιτζάνες)

July - October

Artichokes (αγκινάρα)

March – May

Various beans

Green & kidney beans (φασόλια)

Peas (αρακάς), lentils (φακή), chickpeas (ρεβίθι) and lupins (λούπινο).

June - October

Greens (χόρτα)

All year round

Various types of lettuce (μαρούλια)

All year round

(cabbage is produced only in the winter)

Courgettes & pumpkins (κολοκυθάκια & κολοκύθες)

June - September

Cauliflower (κουνουπίδι)

October - February

 

HERBS

SEASON

Oregano, 2 species (ρίγανη)

Year round

Marjoram (μαντζουράνα)

Year round

Rosemary (δεντρολίβανο)

Year round

Mint, 15 species (μέντα)

Year round

Sage (φασκόμηλο)

Year round

Thyme (θυμάρι)

Year round

Tisane (τίλιο)

Year round

Tarragon (εστραγκόν)

Year round

Melissa (βάλσαμο)

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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