Roggia Farm is the result of a unique idea, much love and personal effort made by us & various members of the County of Thinali in Corfu during the last four years. The County of Thinali belongs to the larger area of North  Corfu. The team leading the county assisted our work by local funding as well as with a European programme called Leader+ encourages development in farming locations that are representative of the natural beauty of an area and have potential to offer a tourist product that not only respects the local environment & remains low key but also offers high quality facilities to its guests.

During the last 30 years, the area of Roggia was gradually abandoned. There is no building development in the area. Our farming is based on old traditions and this, combined with serenity of the area, makes our clients think that they come back in time. We respect time and what it does in our lives. With this in mind, we aim at developing something that respects the past but is also sustainable.

There were no original buildings or any type of original work stations in the farm. The only thing we inherited were mature, but full of life, olive trees and of course our fertile land. The few newly built houses we added offer modern facilities and comfort inside, but blend into the existing serene environment on the outside. We believe our building intervention did not change dramatically the scenery of Roggia, on the contrary, it added new aura and fresh life to the area.

Roggia farm is located in the most central point of the Corfu’s northern inland, it is located on a low hill and is surrounded by many low hills that link to the Nymphes plain. The farm’s  location is a benchmark for the area. By staying in our farm, you will enjoy uninterrupted panoramic views of the inland and feel a rare feeling of space that gets combined with complete privacy.

The surrounding area has a range of traditional villages such as Nymfes, Xathates, Aghioi Douli, Agrafi, Kavalouri, Sfakera. All the surrounding area is lush with many hidden treasures such as rivers, gorges, olive groves, private gardens, monasteries, abandoned churches, springs and other architectural and historic monuments. The sea is not that far way with quaint coastal villages but also more commercial resorts such as Roda, Acharavi & Sidari.  So do not hesitate to ask for recommendations on magical days out in the surrounding area, if you are a visitor in our farm.

Staying at the farm is a real must for all, regardless the age, families or couples.
It is educational & fun
It is refreshing for the body and the mind
It is a wonderful break from our repetitive and dull routine of urban life
It is human and real
It is life

Our crops and animals

The farm has a large olive grove & fields with various crops varying from wild bushes to a grape vine,  fruit crops, vegetable and herb gardens, small forests, lakes with various fish, frogs, crabs and turtles, thousands of wild flowers of all seasons and many home bred animals. All our crops and animals are farmed biologically.

Our buildings

The farm is very private and consists of 4 buildings.

Main building: This building follows the architecture of original mansions of the Corfiot countryside. It is standing at the top of the main hill of Roggia, & is classic and but also modern in its facilities. It includes a reception area, a large family dining area, a village kitchen, two activity rooms with large porches and uninterrupted views of the countryside. Almost next to the main building, we have built a traditional external oven or barbeque, which is located in a small natural terrace with full quince & berry bushes. At this covered terrace you can share with us Corfiot traditional food, or you can use the area on your own if you like.

Accommodation

The three buildings used for the residence of our guest are self contained, with private entrances. Each building has a different external and internal presentation.

Two of the buildings are larger maisonettes, 90m2 in size and can accommodate a family up to 4 people. They include two bedrooms, a twin room on the ground floor and a double room on the first floor, each with en-suite baths, spacious kitchen and dinning area, a sitting area with a fireplace that can accommodate a 5th person &  a third wc. Each room has its own balcony.

The last building is 45m2 in size, it can accommodate a couple, it is a one level, detached and consists of a large open area with a kitchen, dinning, sitting area with a fireplace, a double bed and en-suite bath. It has its two private verandas and offers the same facilities as the larger maisonettes.