Whilst we are used to independent travel, and knowing our Greek island destination very well, this time we just wanted to be looked after - and we were! Excellent pre-travel information, and really helpful reps at every step of our journey. Oh, and..."
A lovely house! This is our fourth visit to Paxos with Simpson Travel. We have used Simpson for many years and as always they take care of everything. I'm always confident they will look after us. All local restaurants have been good and the people..."
First time using Simpson Travel and will definitely not be our last - everything was just perfect from start to finish. Cannot recommend this company highly enough. Incredibly high standards and beautiful properties in the most gorgeous places."
At a glance
- Sleeps 2
- 1 bedroom
- 1 bathroom
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
Property highlights
- Delightful harbour house suite
- Gaios waterfront
- Roof terrace with harbour views
- Shops and restaurants on your doorstep
For many, Paxos represents the epitome of relaxed island life, a place to linger over lunch, exchange a friendly kalimera with the locals and idle away happy hours. The Harbour House suite, located in the heart of Gaios, is just the place for anyone wishing to immerse themselves in village life. There’s always plenty to see here, from fishermen landing their daily catch to flotilla boats arriving for dinner at one of the many waterfront tavernas. There is a small delightful courtyard garden to the rear and a raised roof terrace that is perfect for your morning coffee with perhaps a croissant from the village bakery that is literally footsteps from the front door.
One of the greatest pleasures of Paxos is hiring a small boat, and The Harbour House is particularly well placed for this as you can moor very close to your suite. From here you can potter along the east coast of Paxos, where many of the beaches are virtually deserted during the spring and autumn months and pull up for a picnic at one of the secluded coves. If you prefer to let someone else take the helm, Gaios is the main (though nonetheless small!) harbour on the island, so you can easily catch the local ferry across to the pristine white beaches of Anti Paxos for lunch in just 20 minutes.
The suite occupies the upper floor of the building, made up of a spacious, open-plan bedroom/living area and a separate kitchen, though with tavernas close by and a coffee bar just next door, you may find you don’t use the kitchen for anything more than your morning cuppa or ice for your G&T. However you choose to spend your days, The Harbour House suite is a comfortable and convenient base to return to, though those looking for an early night might prefer somewhere away from the lively buzz of neighbouring bars and tavernas, especially during high season.
To explore the rest of this magical island there is a regular bus service, car hire or even take one of the six island taxis.
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Villa barbecues
Many of our villas have a barbecue provided. However, use of barbecues may be restricted or prohibited during the main summer season in order to comply with local regulations.
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Accommodation
Layout
- 1-bedroom first floor suite 58m2 (sleeps 2)
First floor
- Open-plan living/bedroom area with double bed (160cm x 200cm)
- Kitchen leads to steps up to courtyard garden and roof terrace
- Kitchen includes electric hob, oven, fridge-freezer, dishwasher
- Shower room with small top-loading washing machine
- Courtyard garden with barbecue
General
- Air-conditioned living/bedroom area
- Complimentary WiFi
- TV, DVD and CD players
- Iron, ironing board, hairdryer
- Simpson Travel beach towels
- Washing machine
WiFi
- All properties with WiFi are able to support basic functionality such as web browsing and checking emails. We aim to offer an uninterrupted service but sometimes, due to factors beyond our control, reliability can be affected.
National tourist licence (EOT): 1045210
Transfers
- Corfu airport to Corfu port is either by taxi, minibus or bus 10min
- Waiting time at Corfu port is usually between 1hr to 2hrs at the port café where there is an area to store luggage
- Corfu port to Paxos port is by hydrofoil, sea taxi or ferry and depending on the mode of transport the journey will take between 1hr 10mins to 2hrs 15mins
Location
- Gaios harbour front
- Town beaches 10min walk
- Loggos 15min drive
- Lakka 20min drive
Barely eight miles from tip to tail, Paxos is pint-sized perfection. The only way to get here is by boat from Corfu, which rules out mass development and makes room for a true luxury villa holiday experience. Beloved by the boating crowd, there's a definite buzz in the main summer months and an excellent choice of restaurants that cater for visiting flotilla.
There are few better ways of relaxing than on a luxury holiday in Paxos, where days fill up beautifully with sunbathing, swimming, snorkelling and dining in style, the sea just metres from your table. Amble through ancient olive groves and you’ll catch glimpses of startlingly turquoise bays, the dramatic west-coast cliffs or the Epiros Mountains. In spring, there’s also a haze of purple honesty, wild irises and lilies and a sky that’s alive with birdlife, from hawks to skylarks.
Complete the picture with a stay in one of our handpicked luxury villas or our unique Adult Only Simpson Hotels and make the most of this peaceful island.
Location
- Gaios harbour front
- Town beaches 10min walk
- Loggos 15min drive
- Lakka 20min drive
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