San Stefano has welcomed guests since the days of empresses and kaisers. Today they are families, friends, walkers and wedding parties. Here is some of what they wrote.
This was the perfect place for our group to stay while we were on Corfu to celebrate a friend’s wedding. This place was incredible, and the setting is idyllic. The house has an amazing history, which Alex was kind enough to share with us. Couldn’t recommend this place more!
Anna, New York · June 2026
The house is something else. Extraordinary history, full of character and stunning views and pool. Beautiful and calm, the bedrooms are airy and spacious.
Annabel · June 2026
The view from the balcony is breathtaking, the sunsets are captivating… The swimming pool in the orange grove is another gem. This was our second stay in this beautiful house, and we would definitely love to come back again!
Tamara, London · August 2025
So much space to spread out, explore, lay by the most stunning pool, gaze at the most gorgeous view of the sea and then head out and explore Corfu easily from here… If you ever have the chance to stay here, jump on it!
Robin, Washington DC · September 2024
The charm of the property is its age and the personal decoration… The views are gorgeous and we would definitely come back.
Severin · July 2024
We enjoyed a fantastic stay at this beautiful historic house. The terrace and the pool were highlights for us.
Caroline · August 2022
A beautiful location with stunning views surrounded by orange groves and trees groaning with figs and plums.
Lois · July 2019
The house, the location were breathtaking and we enjoyed the journey with the whole family (from 9 to 80 years old). We are still dreaming of it.
Fred, Zürich · July 2017
An exceptional property in the hills above Benitses with amazing views. It is well equipped and can comfortably accommodate a large group, making it excellent value for money.
David · July 2017
We had a glorious week. The house was just up our street, full of character, antiques and a sense of history… If anything, the pool was far better in reality!
Elin · August 2016
In the press
- The Sunday Times, 2013
- Condé Nast Traveller, April 2013
- The Independent, May 2013
- Fodor’s, on staying among the portraits, antiques and books of Corfu’s Venetian aristocracy
- The Marble Hall Murders (BBC and PBS Masterpiece, 2026): the house was the main set for Villa Belmar
- The Durrells, series 3, episode 5: the house was the Ferrari family home
Friends of San Stefano
Twice a year we write a letter from the house: news of the house, the olive harvest, and first notice of dinner dates. Returning guests receive a returning-guest rate.