Haroula Apartments

On arrival the greeting received from the whole family was so welcoming and it didn't stop there.
What a wonderful family mama, papa, Dimitris, Makis and Haroula are they actually made our stay in Sadari a memorable time.
As for Thomson who we booked through, they were non existent, who were Thomson? They didn't even send a rep to ensure we got onto the correct bus when we were transferred to the airport on our departure date. The bus didn't even come as far up as the apartments.
If one of our party had not made the effort to walk down to the bus to check with the driver, then we could have missed our flight home, whereas other tour companies picked up directly outside the apartments and had reps to ensure people got to the airport safely.

Although the apartments were about a forty minute walk from the centre, they were in the most remarkable part of the countryside and so cool in the evening, even in August.
Even on a hot day there is air conditioning available and it is the cheapest we have ever paid during a holiday abroad anywhere else.
We have decided to return to the Haroula and will budget for a car for the duration of our stay as the hire was extremely reasonable.
The Rose Garden in Sidari is the best place to eat apart from the Haroula itself, where the food was wonderful any time of day.

If you want the best of both worlds, then Haroula Apartments at Sidari is the place for you.
The complex was situated in a lovely quiet area with beautiful countryside all around. The thing that made our holiday special though, was the family who run Haroula (Makis, Dimitris, Mama and Papa.) Their genuine and friendly behaviour really made a good holiday unforgettable. The atmosphere was always happy, the facilities are great, and the food is lovely. It was only a 40 minute walk into Sidari, and always great fun having a drink in the bar at Haroula.
Everybody we met during our stay loved Haroula, and most of us are planning on returning in the future. I cannot thank Dimitris and Makis enough for making our fortnight there wonderful.

We spent a week at the Haroula Apartments, and it was splendid. The apartments were clean, the pool area great, and the hospitality of this family run business fantastic.
Every body staying mixed well, in fact before our return 18 holiday makers went out for a meal at the family’s restaurant in Sidari. It was actually a pleasure to be a bit out of Sidari, as you get the best of both worlds.
If you want to relax in the glorious sunshine around the pool, it is fab. Mikey and dimetris were the perfect hosts, nothing was too much trouble. We actually fell in Love with the place, and will be booking again next year again for a weeks stay.
The walk into town takes about 15 to 20 minutes, car hire is cheap, we didn’t need to bother too much with the main resort of Sidari, we’d stroll down for dinner in the restaurants and return to The HAROULA for drinks later.
We had a Fantastic holiday, best wishes to the Family and all the friendly people we met at The Horoula.....Sidaris best kept secret....shhh.

The apartments were very clean, the pool was lovely and the family who run it were the friendliest you could hope for - nothing was too much trouble. The other guests were also very friendly and we all went out on our last night to the restaurant that the family run in town.
We had a fantastic holiday, despite Thompson. The rep appeared bored, trotted out her sales pitch about excursions then disappeared, never to be seen again. The excursions are a complete rip-off - if you want to go anywhere, book with one of the travel agents in town for about half the price. I recommend Sidari Travel which is the first one you come to when you walk into town from the apartments - they were extremely helpful.
The Thomson rep will tell you it is a ten-minute walk to town - wrong! Try 40 minutes along a road with a ditch each side that is pretty dangerous, especially at night with coaches hammering along it. Thompson also stated 40 minutes to Corfu Town, when in fact the twice we went it took the coach an hour and a half each way!
Taxis were 5 euros to town which was fine, and Makis and his brother Dimitris were only too happy to call them for us. They even gave us a lift in one evening when taxis were delayed.
So actually my rating is Thompson 0, the apartments 10, the town itself 5 (bit chavvy, geared up for English tourists, lots of England flags and British food, although there are some nice Greek restaurants tucked away).
We may go back to the apartments, because they were brilliant but will book direct and hire a car next time.

Wow what a holiday. The apartments are spotless as are the pool and surrounding gardens.
The family at Haroula are amongst the nicest people that you are ever likely to meet.
True its a bit out of the way but if you don’t mind a stroll into the centre of the resort it's not a problem, were the apartments are situated is a welcome relief from the hustle and bustle that is Sidari.
I would not go back to Sidari or Corfu again but if I could pick up the Haroula apartments and their family and put them anywhere else, this is the place I would go year after year.

This was the best holiday I have ever been on, we have been back for the last 2 years and have made excellent friends with the people who own the apartments.
In fact we are planning on moving out to Corfu very soon we loved it that much. Get yourself a moped or car and you are away. The apartments are excellent and are very clean. Everyone very friendly. Loads to do in Sidari centre if you are a family or couple or even single.
Sidari itself is very picturesque and i would strongly recommend swimming in Canal D Amore if you are a couple and eating at the sunset restaurant, excellent food and romantic setting perfect if you are loved up.

My pal and I stayed at this resort for 2 weeks and I’ll admit that when we first arrived we were worried that this place was going to be quiet as it was a bit out of the way into town but I was wrong!
These apartments were brill! And the family that ran the complex were the most friendly people that I have ever met. They could not do more for us and were so trusting. They joined in with all the fun and when we left they said that THEY would be needing a holiday. It was such a sad day when we left, even mama Haroula was crying.
I’ve never found a holiday as enjoyable as this since and I wish the family all best.

Had to add a review as the last persons comments could put you off staying here.
You are a good way out of Sidari, but is that such a bad thing. This was a last minute booking, Didn't pick Sidari but it was cheap. The family that run these Apartments are so friendly, nothing was ever too much trouble for them. The apartments are keep clean, the pool and bar area are very good. Makis and his brother Dimi will always phone for a taxi to take you into Sidari at night. The Taxi Costs 5 Euros.
When we stayed everyone else who was staying at the time was very friendly we all met up at the bar for night caps.
I would stay there again.