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#1 of 424 B&Bs / Inns in Corfu
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5.0
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5.0
Service
5.0
Value
4.9
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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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
Bicycle rental
Bicycles available
Highchairs available
Car hire
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
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
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Room features
Allergy-free room
Bathrobes
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 / closet
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
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Mountain view
Landmark view
Non-smoking rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
Charming
Languages Spoken
English, Dutch, Greek
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62Somewhat walkable
Grade: 62 out of 100
229Restaurantswithin 5 miles
60Attractionswithin 5 miles
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Old Perithia, 49081 Greece
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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…
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from David Leman, Owner at The Merchants House
Responded Nov 14, 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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Spent a few nights here to wind down after a couple of active weeks on Corfu. What an excellent find. David and Marieke couldn’t have been better hosts…friendly welcome, excellent service and great local tips not to mention top notch breakfast with local produce. The busy, historical, charmingly derelict village buzzes with visitors in the day and relaxes in the evening to a lovely calm atmosphere centred around the 3 tavernas in the ‘village square’. Managed a trek up Mount Pantokrator from here too…an excellent start point given you’re halfway there! Couldn’t have enjoyed it more and we’ll be back without a doubt. Both accommodation and village are the sort of setting you feel privileged to have experienced.
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Date of stay: September 2021Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: Don’t take your own wine, water etc. All supplied by the Merchants House.
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Response from David Leman, Owner at The Merchants House
Responded Sep 29, 2021
Hi Stephen, wow what fabulous comments and review, we sincerely appreciate it. It was great to have you stay with us, experience the village and share your experience on trip advisor. We really enjoyed the time you spent with us and we would be delighted to see you back here one day soon. With the warmest of 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!
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Response from David Leman, Owner at The Merchants House
Responded Nov 14, 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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We stayed here for a couple of evenings and did not want to leave. Absolutely charming and the owners cannot do enough for you. The room was beautiful and spotless. The little help yourself bar outside was delightful and the garden was a joy whilst we did our studies. Breakfast was thoughtful and because everything is home made you know that an effort is made. We will return and cannot recommend highly enough. An oasis of peace. Thank you
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Response from David Leman, Owner at The Merchants House
Responded Nov 14, 2022
Hi Gareth Many thanks for your very kind review. We greatly appreciate all and any feedback. Wishing you a wonderful winter and Christmas. David and Marieke
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A return trip to Old Perithia and The Merchant’s House excelled once again. Lovely individually furnished rooms in keeping with the theme of their original purpose. The building is redeveloped from the historic commercial centre of the village. Marieke and David are great hosts from welcome to farewell. Excellent breakfast and a choice of at least 4 Tavernas in the village square. We’ll be back…
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from David Leman, Owner at The Merchants House
Responded Sep 29, 2022
Hi Stephen, was amazing to have you back again with us, it was super nice to host you again. Thanks, for being great guests and great company, hope to see you again next season.
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The Carpenter's suite was a wonderful retreat for 6 nights in July 2022. David and Marike were helpful and welcoming. Breakfast was lovely, tasty and generous. Nice beaches near by (Agios Spiridon is perfect). The northern part of Corfu has a lot to offer, including nice hiking options.
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Room Tip: Carpenter's suite was lovely. Spacious, clean, beautifully decorated
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Response from David Leman, Owner at The Merchants House
Responded Sep 29, 2022
Hi Mish. sorry for the late reply, thank you so much for the fabulous review, we truly appreciate it and are very glad that you had an amazing stay with us. Hopefully, we will see you back here again soon. Warm travels, David and Marieke
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No one can expect the feeling you get when you visit the village, the beautiful little square but what is more, the “Merchant’s House”. Marieke and David welcome you to a wonderful environment to stay, have a great breakfast and try the tasty local beer. Super clean and spacious room and the smile on owner’s face can’t leave you disappointed. Definitely a must in the north of Corfu
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from David Leman, Owner at The Merchants House
Responded Sep 29, 2022
Hi Danae, thank you so much for the wonderful review. We really enjoyed hosting you and Niko and would love to see you back one day soon.
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We spent a marvellous stay here! The place is so quiet and lovely! The hosts so kind! We loved also the delicious breakfast in front of the mountains! Gin tonic sessions were incredible also Thank you very much David and Marieke I really recomand this place away from mass tourism
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from David Leman, Owner at The Merchants House
Responded Aug 13, 2022
Hi Nathalie, thank you so much for the super review. We are so pleased you loved it so much. We really enjoyed hosting you and hope we see you again real soon. Best regards 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 Aug 1, 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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I don’t need to add to the plaudits for Marieke and David - but thank you both for making my stay memorable. And introducing me to gin at the 5pm get-together. Hic. OP is a truly extraordinary village. Five little tavernas, mostly making their own wine. Delicious rabbit stews, How I enjoyed it.
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Date of stay: June 2022
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Room Tip: They are all lovely!
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Response from David Leman, Owner at The Merchants House
Responded Aug 1, 2022
Hi Richard, well we are glad we were able to expose you to the sublime varieties of gin available from around the world. It was such a pleasure to have you with us for your long stay, we really enjoyed your company and hopefully one day we will see you again in OP.
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PRICE RANGE
$135 - $153 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
GreeceIonian IslandsCorfu
NUMBER OF ROOMS
6
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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 Barbati Beach (3.4 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 Roda Park Restaurant, Nikos Family Restaurant, and Street Bar & Grill.
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 travelers enjoy visiting Corfu Museum of Asian Art (10.0 miles).