From Villa Philomena’s elevated position, her front terraces provide stunning views along the picturesque channel between Korcula and the Peninsula, to the windsurfers, kitesurfers and sailboats below – perfect for sun soaked barbeques and relaxing in the daytime, and moonlit dinner and drinks in the evening.
All four bedrooms have a wonderful uninterrupted view of the sea, with a panoramic view of the scene below stretching for miles...
One of the front terraces (built June 2006)
Accommodation
Architect-redesigned and fully renovated
Capacity to sleep 9-11
Four spacious bedrooms: two doubles (one en-suite), one twin room, one triple room, with huge daybed in living room, and optional cots for tiny tots
Three shower/wetrooms
Large living room (6 metres by 5 metres) with stereo, TV, DVD and satellite
Spacious open-plan kitchen/dining room (6 metres by 5 metres)
Kitchen fully equipped for cooking for large parties
Separate utility room, and pantry
Stone dining terrace to front, with barbeque and panoramic views
Two other front terraces (one new stone, one garden) for dining / lounging / sunbathing
Small private terrace to rear, set against Mount Illijah
Two car parking spaces
The villa is generously sized, at 210 square metres overall, with three bedrooms measuring 5m by 4m, and one measuring 5m by 3.5m.
The back hall measures 2.5m by 7m and leads to an oval-shaped bathroom, and each of these spaces reach up 4m to the roof eaves.
Notes:
There is a property next door which is occasionally occupied by nice English friends of ours.
The concrete track leading to the villa is narrow and is not very well suited to large vehicles such as people carriers. Medium-sized or smaller vehicles are recommended.
Villa Philomena is unsuitable for people of very limited mobility.
The living room
Services Provided
The family-owned Villa Philomena is well managed by a lovely English-speaking professional living nearby, and she is on hand to answer any requests during your stay.
Services provided with Villa Philomena include:
Welcome Hamper (water, wine, cheese, meat, bread, chocolate and all basics)
24-hour Emergency Service – English speaking
Weekly clean and linen launder (full linen and beach towels are provided)
Additional laundry and cleaning services *
Hire-car delivery upon arrival in the area *
Collection from Dubrovnik Airport *
Private boat hire and excursions can be arranged for you *
Formerly two properties, Villa Philomena has been fully redesigned internally by one of the family owners, architect Viv Faithfull. In January 2004, the villa comprised only four stone walls; the internal spaces have since been designed to encourage air circulation throughout, using a spectacular three-storey void at the rear of the living room to create a wonderful openness through the villa. The design successfully blends rustic charm and modern design.