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The Merchant's House is a privately owned boutique guest house located in the 'Heritage Protected Village' of Old Perithia in the north east of Corfu & offers a unique experience of the island as it was in times gone by. A 'Designated Area of Natural Beauty'. The property thoughtfully combines the luxuries of having previously been a four star boutique accommodation. Adapted for the safety of guests you'll receive all the ease & comfort of a 'home away from home'. Day trippers to the village come and go between 10am and 3pm, the rest of the time is yours to enjoy the peace and quiet, eat at the local tavernas, sleep under clear night skies, surrounded by nature and fresh mountain air. Spend days exploring the island or beaches are just 15 minutes drive away. This used to be a hideaway from pirate attacks, a place where you could see, but not be seen from the sea.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
Bicycle rental
Bicycles available
Highchairs available
Airport transportation
24-hour security
Parking
Wifi
Breakfast available
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary welcome drink
Happy hour
Outdoor dining area
Wine / champagne
Boating
Hiking
Horseback riding
Aerobics offsite
Bicycle tours
Canoeing offsite
Patio
Walking tours
Board games / puzzles
Car hire
Taxi service
Baggage storage
Mosquito net
Outdoor fireplace
Outdoor furniture
Sun deck
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
Doorperson
First aid kit
Umbrella
24-hour check-in
Private check-in / check-out
Clothes dryer
Laundry service
Washing machine
Ironing service
Room features
Allergy-free room
Soundproof rooms
Air conditioning
Additional bathroom
Coffee / tea maker
Flatscreen TV
Extra long beds
Walk-in shower
Desk
Dining area
Housekeeping
Safe
Seating area
Separate dining area
Separate living room
Sofa
VIP room facilities
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Bottled water
Clothes rack
Iron
Laptop safe
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Dishwasher
Minibar
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Electric kettle
Kitchenware
Radio
Sofa bed
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
Room types
Mountain view
Landmark view
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
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Languages Spoken
English, Dutch, Greek
Location
Old Perithia, 49081 Greece
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Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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Me and my girlfriend stayed at the merchants house for 10 days and enjoyed every single day of it. The hosts Marieke and David are extremely welcoming and kind, constantly ensuring that our stay was as great as it could get with fresh breakfast every morning and great suggestions to discover the island.
Some evenings, we would even play a round of backgammon over a glass of limoncello and talked about everything under the sun.
The hotel is located in a small village in the mountains, well off from the touristic busyness on the coast but close enough to reach it in a 15 min car ride! The village has a nice little square on which you have great Greek taverns with amazing food and exceptional hospitality.
All in all, a highly recommended place to anybody who wants to spend some relaxing time to reset in a place that feels more like visiting friends than a hotel!
Some evenings, we would even play a round of backgammon over a glass of limoncello and talked about everything under the sun.
The hotel is located in a small village in the mountains, well off from the touristic busyness on the coast but close enough to reach it in a 15 min car ride! The village has a nice little square on which you have great Greek taverns with amazing food and exceptional hospitality.
All in all, a highly recommended place to anybody who wants to spend some relaxing time to reset in a place that feels more like visiting friends than a hotel!
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Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from David Leman, Owner at The Merchants House
Responded 12 Aug 2021
Hi Leander and Luna Thank you so much for your kind comments, we truly enjoyed your stay with us, it felt like a friend leaving us after 10 days. We hope to see you again at our lovely hotel, and for another round of backgammon, I need to avenge my loss :) Take care and safe travels. David and Marieke
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This accommodation was superb, the hosts are the most welcoming couple & they have created a real treat in Old Perithia.
The breakfast served was excellent & so was Daves chat!
Would go back here in a heartbeat.
If you are looking for a peaceful & luxurious stay in Corfu, look nowhere else,
The location is incrediblel, many taverns a stones throw away with some of the best food & wine on the island.
Thank you Dave & Marieke for a wonderful experience...wish we could have stayed longer.
The breakfast served was excellent & so was Daves chat!
Would go back here in a heartbeat.
If you are looking for a peaceful & luxurious stay in Corfu, look nowhere else,
The location is incrediblel, many taverns a stones throw away with some of the best food & wine on the island.
Thank you Dave & Marieke for a wonderful experience...wish we could have stayed longer.
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Date of stay: August 2021
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Response from David Leman, Owner at The Merchants House
Responded 28 Aug 2021
Hi Ruez Thanks so much for your kind review. It was a shame your stay was so short as we really enjoyed hosting you at the hotel. For sure we hope to see you again soon. Thanks again for your visit, we wish you safe travels and a fast return to Corfu. David
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The Merchant House is a beautifull place to stay for about 3 to 5 days when you are visiting Corfu. It is located in old Perithia. We took a walk up to Panthocrator, had a swim at a closeby quiet beach and enjoyed the old town with a few good tavernes. The owners of the hotel are very friendly and helpfull and serve a very good breakfast, with local ingredients. The room was spacious (separate bed and livingroom) nicely decorated, clean and had a luxurious bathroom and good bed. We will definitly come back to make some hikes and enjoy the old town en The Merchant House.
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Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from David Leman, Owner at The Merchants House
Responded 12 Aug 2021
Thank you so much for these super nice comments. It was lovely having you all stay with us, you were amazing guests and we enjoyed the big family feel of breakfast with you all. Take care, safe travels and we would love to see you back soon. David and Marieke
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The Merchants house is everything any traveller could wish for !
Set in Old Perithia, a historical stone village in NE Corfu ,on the slopes of Mount Pantokrator.
David and Marieke are charming relaxed hosts whose great warmth and attention to detail create an unforgettable stay .Apart from superbly tastefully decorated rooms , there is a delicious breakfast on the terrace each morning with locally sourced fruits, yoghurt Davids special eggs , his delicious homemade walnut spelt bread and Marieke's homemade jams .
There are many hikes in the mountain , bays to swim in 15 mins drive away and Tavernas in the village with delicious fare . it was so hard to leave and we will definitely return again .
Marilyn and Michael Brain ( South Africa)
Set in Old Perithia, a historical stone village in NE Corfu ,on the slopes of Mount Pantokrator.
David and Marieke are charming relaxed hosts whose great warmth and attention to detail create an unforgettable stay .Apart from superbly tastefully decorated rooms , there is a delicious breakfast on the terrace each morning with locally sourced fruits, yoghurt Davids special eggs , his delicious homemade walnut spelt bread and Marieke's homemade jams .
There are many hikes in the mountain , bays to swim in 15 mins drive away and Tavernas in the village with delicious fare . it was so hard to leave and we will definitely return again .
Marilyn and Michael Brain ( South Africa)
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Date of stay: August 2021
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Response from David Leman, Owner at The Merchants House
Responded 29 Sept 2021
Hi Marilyn and Michael, thank you so much for your very kind words and review. It was a true pleasure having you both spend some days with us. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and we hope the winds stay favourable for your sailing adventures and you safely returned home to South Africa. We hope to see you back here one day or on one of our trips to the Cape. Warmest Regards David and Marieke
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A lovely B&B up in the hills about a 15 minute drive from the coast. The Merchants House has a handful of rooms only, really well equipped and done with good taste. Very comfortable bed with nice linens. Lots of storage and great shower with plenty of hot water. Good aircon means a good night's sleep.
Full change of sheets and towels done every three days.
Breakfast is served in the garden, served at your table with fresh fruit, yoghurt and muesli, breads and a choice of cooked eggs. Fresh juice and tea and coffee, all delicious.
Hosts are really helpful on where to visit and will help you plan your day.
The location is a quiet oasis away from the crowds. Day trippers come from around 11.00ish to visit the village. A fair number of people come up to have dinner in one of the good local tavernas, we wondered if this would be noisy but it isn't.
Loved the gin bar in the garden!
Well recommended.
Full change of sheets and towels done every three days.
Breakfast is served in the garden, served at your table with fresh fruit, yoghurt and muesli, breads and a choice of cooked eggs. Fresh juice and tea and coffee, all delicious.
Hosts are really helpful on where to visit and will help you plan your day.
The location is a quiet oasis away from the crowds. Day trippers come from around 11.00ish to visit the village. A fair number of people come up to have dinner in one of the good local tavernas, we wondered if this would be noisy but it isn't.
Loved the gin bar in the garden!
Well recommended.
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Response from David Leman, Owner at The Merchants House
Responded 24 Jul 2022
HI What a great review, we really appreciate it, and am sure other guests will find the information useful too. Thanks ever so much, we really enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to see you back again in Old Pertihia. Warm regards David
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Old Perithia is a truly magical place. A previously abandoned village way up in the mountains of North East Corfu. The village is gradually being reoccupied but still has an abandoned, strangely enticing feel to it. The Merchant house is a great place to stay to experience this wonderful place. The hosts, David and Marieke, were so, so welcoming and helpful and made us feel very at home. The breakfasts were really tasty and enjoyed on the beautiful patio. David’s “gin bar” was also very welcome each evening before we wandered down to the local tavernas.
The suite we had was very comfortable and stylishly furnished.
The old village square was only about 50 metres away with 3 excellent tavernas. We tried them all!
The drive up to the village is not for the faint-heated, about 20 minutes off the main road up a narrow mountain road. After a couple of journeys our confidence increased
In conclusion, this was a wonderful experience and one we would look to repeat at some time in the future
The suite we had was very comfortable and stylishly furnished.
The old village square was only about 50 metres away with 3 excellent tavernas. We tried them all!
The drive up to the village is not for the faint-heated, about 20 minutes off the main road up a narrow mountain road. After a couple of journeys our confidence increased
In conclusion, this was a wonderful experience and one we would look to repeat at some time in the future
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from David Leman, Owner at The Merchants House
Responded 14 Nov 2022
Hi Mike Wow, that's an awesome review, huge appreciation. We are so happy that you had a great time and loved the hotel, the service, and the village. I am sure many other potential guests will appreciate your feedback too. We indeed would love to have you back with us sometime soon, we will be ready :) Take care and have a great Christmas David and Marieke
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Your hosts David & Marieke make you feel at home and welcome you into the piece of paradise that Merchants House is. The breakfasts set you up for the day, fresh fruit and local produce. The experience is like having your own bit of Corfu. Helpful and knowledgeable about their business the owners are able to answer your questions or help with any problems. Meeting up for a drink at the Gin Bar in the evening is a perfect way to catch up with other guests if you want to. Ideal for a walking holiday and close enough to the local beaches and towns if that's what you prefer. I wholeheartedly recommend this place for anyone who needs a five star plus vacation, the place and people are special and then some.
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Room Tip: All rooms are wonderful, we stayed in two different suites.
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Response from David Leman, Owner at The Merchants House
Responded 1 Aug 2022
Wow, thanks for a very special review. We really appreciate the time and effort you have taken to write out such a detailed review. We certainly appreciate it and am sure many future guests will find it helpful too. We are a little biased but we agree the place is super special and very well located to enjoy most of what Corfu has to offer and then retreat to our sanctuary. We would love to host you again sometime soon. Thanks again, it means a lot.
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Truly fantastic stay - way above our expectations
This place is unique - never stayed anywhere quite like this - almost like staying in a film set - the "theatre" of the the enchanting ruins and backdrop of mountains - just takes your breath away - and in the midst of this a four star B&B !!
Great hosts - friendly and professional at all times - Quality in every detail - and just the most quiet and special place - lovely sitting areas around the house - and great local tavernas - the place feels like its brand new - and is totally immaculate !
You also are less than 25 mins - to the popular village of Kassiopi with its great waterfront location and beaches - and then there are great local beaches - and onto the superb seaside gems of Koloura - Kalami - St Stephanos ( please visit the Wave bar !! ) and to Agni if you would like to be seen in all the Right places
Cant fault this magical place - we will return !!!
This place is unique - never stayed anywhere quite like this - almost like staying in a film set - the "theatre" of the the enchanting ruins and backdrop of mountains - just takes your breath away - and in the midst of this a four star B&B !!
Great hosts - friendly and professional at all times - Quality in every detail - and just the most quiet and special place - lovely sitting areas around the house - and great local tavernas - the place feels like its brand new - and is totally immaculate !
You also are less than 25 mins - to the popular village of Kassiopi with its great waterfront location and beaches - and then there are great local beaches - and onto the superb seaside gems of Koloura - Kalami - St Stephanos ( please visit the Wave bar !! ) and to Agni if you would like to be seen in all the Right places
Cant fault this magical place - we will return !!!
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Date of stay: July 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from David Leman, Owner at The Merchants House
Responded 25 Jul 2024
Hi Simon, what a beautifully crafted review, you have painted a perfect picture with your words. Thank you very much for this fabulous review, we are extremely grateful. It was indeed a pleasure to host you both, we enjoyed your company also. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. With warm regards David and Marieke
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I had a lovely couple of nights' stay at The Merchant's House. David and Marieke are friendly and welcoming hosts, and go out of their way to ensure your stay is a pleasant one. They gave great tips on local hikes, and prepared a wonderful breakfast every morning, full of local produce.
The accommodation itself was spacious, comfortable, with lots of character. The bed was one of the most comfortable I can remember staying in!
Old Perithia itself was a fascinating place to stay. The local hikes were excellent and the tavernas were welcoming and served delicious food.
I would heartily recommend adding a stay at The Merchant's House to your Corfu itinerary!
The accommodation itself was spacious, comfortable, with lots of character. The bed was one of the most comfortable I can remember staying in!
Old Perithia itself was a fascinating place to stay. The local hikes were excellent and the tavernas were welcoming and served delicious food.
I would heartily recommend adding a stay at The Merchant's House to your Corfu itinerary!
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Response from David Leman, Owner at The Merchants House
Responded 14 Nov 2022
HI Many many thanks for the super review.. We are so pleased you enjoyed and loved the place. We sure hope to see you again one day. Warmest regards David and Marieke
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Lovingly restored property. Very comfortable, like your own home. David and Marieke were kind and welcoming hosts - just avoid favouring one or other's breakfast offering of eggs - equally excellent! Great selection of tavernas stumbling distance from the house. Wish I had more time to explore the excellent off and on road biking but another time. I could imagine spending weeks here one autumn or spring, writing the book I have always promised to write. Thank you for a lovely relaxing time.
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Date of stay: June 2022
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Response from David Leman, Owner at The Merchants House
Responded 31 Jul 2022
Thank you very much for the amazing review, we really appreciate it and we also enjoyed having you stay with us, it was great to meet you both. As for the eggs, well we know one is better but that depends on which one of us you ask :). Thanks again, safe travels and hope to see you back here one day.
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Hi Sarah,
Apologies for the delay... just spotted your Q as it dropped into spam for some peculiar reason.
We're open on on & off and yes it is for sale - ideally as a B&B still but depends on the buyer.
Thanks
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Merchants House
Which popular attractions are close to The Merchants House?
Nearby attractions include The Boathouse Bar & Cocktails (4.7 miles), Bataria Beach (3.1 miles), and Pantokrator (1.2 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at The Merchants House?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and free parking.
Which room amenities are available at The Merchants House?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at The Merchants House?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, a free welcome drink, and an outdoor dining area during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to The Merchants House?
Conveniently located restaurants include Nikos Family Restaurant, Roda Park Restaurant, and Street Bar & Grill.
Does The Merchants House have airport transportation?
Yes, The Merchants House offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at The Merchants House?
Yes, laundry service and a clothes dryer are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at The Merchants House?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Greek, and Dutch.
Are there any historical sites close to The Merchants House?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Corfu Museum of Asian Art (10.0 miles).