St Georges Bay Country Club

If you are looking for peaceful and beautiful surroundings in which to recharge your batteries then you could do no better than a stay at this most civilised hotel. Long established, the St George’s Bay is aimed towards couples looking for high standards and complete relaxation (to this end children under 12 are discouraged!), aided by the magnificent new spa facilities.

The hotel is set in 15 acres of lawns and subtropical gardens leading to a long, beautifully sandy beach. The 86 suites are contained in various 2-storey terraced buildings, built in a very pretty traditional village style and surrounded by flowers.

Type A are open plan Junior Suites (c.37 sqm) with twin or double beds, a living room area, a shower room and a spacious covered balcony or terrace with garden or mountain views.

Type B Suites (c.45 sqm) have a separate bedroom and living room with a divan-bed for a third person, plus bath or shower - some have sea views from their balcony.

Type C Suites (c.50 sqm) have two bedrooms - a double and a twin - plus the living room and garden view terrace and can sleep up to 4 persons.

Rooms are comfortably and traditionally furnished and all possess air conditioning, satellite TV, tea and coffee-making equipment, small fridge and a safety deposit box.

The magnificent freshwater swimming pool measures some 450 sq m (depth 1.80-2.40m) with spacious terrace surrounds. Behind is the Clubhouse - WiFi free of charge here - housing reception, lounge, library and the oak-panelled Prince Philip bar! Elsewhere there is a floodlit tennis court (no extra charge).

The beach is very long (8 kms) and mainly sandy, shelving gently into a clean sea - beach towels are provided for a small refundable deposit. The old stone farmhouse that fronts the beach is now an excellent restaurant – dress code for dinner here is smart-casual. Half board is recommended as it's a fair walk to outside tavernas and we have always found the cuisine to be excellent.

The small resort of Aharavi, 500m distant, has a good selection of tavernas, café-bars, small shops and watersports.

The St George’s Bay is under German management so standards, service and attention to detail are high but please be aware that the clientele is predominantly German. The owner is an avid walker and has created several trails in the area. He is also a keen environmentalist, hence the careful preservation of the original stone buildings and the unspoiled surroundings.

Nature lovers should visit the lagoon of Antiniotis just 6 kms from the hotel (a 90 minute walk), one of the most impressive landscapes on Corfu, with a diverse ecosystem that hosts more than 90 species of migratory birds, rare turtles, the unique Corfiot otters, sand dunes with lilies, wild orchids, olive groves and impressive vegetation.

In keeping with the overall philosophy here, the pool area is designated a ‘quiet zone’ offering total relaxation in a civilised atmosphere and a natural, peaceful environment is the ultimate aim of St George’s Bay Country Club, and we think they have succeeded admirably. We could not recommend a stay here more highly.

Half Board is available: 4-course dinner served to table (choice of 3 main courses including a vegetarian option). Please enquire for prices.

Wellness Centre

The hotel has first class spa facilities and offers the following at no extra charge to guests.

• 200 sq m heated seawater indoor pool
• Jacuzzi
•  Nordic Sauna*
• Bio-Sauna*
• Steam Bath*
• Brine Grotto*
• Tepidarium*
• Fitness Centre

*Over 17 years. A charge is made for massage, beauty and thalassa treatments.

Suite Type A

Suite with air-conditioning, bathroom (shower), kitchen (light facilities and fridge), TV, safety deposit box and balcony with garden/mountain views.

Suite Type B

Suite with air-conditioning, bathroom (bath/shower), kitchen (light facilities and fridge), living room with bed, TV, safety deposit box and balcony with garden/mountain views.

Suite Type C

Suite (can accommodate up to 4) with air-conditioning, bathroom (bath/shower), kitchen (light facilities and fridge), TV, safety deposit box and balcony with garden/mountain views.