Five Star Bridge in Corfu

7 & 14 Oct for 8 or 15 days

8 days from £850pp

Corfu has been a favourite destination for British holidaymakers for many, many years, because if this we have chosen it as the destination for this fabulous Club Standard Bridge escape. Stay at the five-star Rodostamo hotel, enjoy bridge sessions with our friendly directors and hosts and join an included guided excursion to the historic Corfu Town.

Full bridge programme, directed and hosted by our First for Bridge team, with seminars and varied bridge sessions
Seven or 14 nights at the five-star Rodostamo
Half day guided excursion to Corfu Town
Beautiful location overlooking the beautiful bay of Kommeno

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For many years the idyllic island of Corfu has been a favourite destination for British holidaymakers, and the picturesque capital Corfu Town reflects this in its diverse history.

The Rodostamo is a luxurious, adult friendly hotel. Amphitheatrically built and set in 33 acres of gardens, it is located on the eastern side of the island overlooking the beautiful bay of Kommeno. This modern establishment only opened its doors in 2018 and aspires to provide an exceptionally high quality of five-star services - It is no wonder it is one of the leading hotels on the island and highly rated on Trip Advisor with a full five-star rating and certificate of excellence!

Nearby, you will only find a handful of restaurants, but getting around could not be easier as the local transport is excellent! Take a bus along the coast between Corfu Town and the North of the Island, visit the nearby beaches of Dassia and Ipsos, or maybe take a boat trip across the bay to Gouvia which has a good selection of shops, restaurants, a lovely beach front and a sleek, modern marina.

We have included in our package a guided excursion into historic Corfu Town with its cobbled alleyways and many monuments form the Medieval times, including the Old Fortress, the New Fortress, Liston Promenade and legendary Mouse Island.

YOUR CLUB STANDARD BRIDGE HOLIDAY::
Make your own way to Corfu airport, where transfers will be included on our specific arrival and departure dates. Flights to Corfu airport should be available on these dates departing from most UK airports.

At the start of your Bridge holiday you’ll be invited to join our Bridge director and host for a welcome meeting in the hotel. Any single travellers will have the opportunity to find a partner for the Bridge room.

Our Bridge programmes will vary according to the length of your break, and, in addition to playing Bridge, we try to include interesting Bridge seminars, hosted by your Bridge Director.

Your duplicate Bridge will be available every evening between 7.45pm and 11.15pm and we endeavour to vary these evening sessions, balancing between teams and pairs, with at least one Swiss style event during a two-week Bridge break.

Bridge will also be offered some afternoons between 2.30pm and 4.45pm. These sessions are normally given over to open pairs/teams.

During your Bridge holiday nothing is obligatory and you can play in as many, or as few, Bridge sessions as you wish. We don’t forget you are on holiday and our Bridge programmes also allow time to relax and the opportunity for you to explore the surrounding area.

Full bridge programme, directed and hosted by our First for Bridge team, with seminars and varied bridge sessions
Masterpoints and prizes awarded
Seven or 14 nights’ in five-star accommodation on a half board basis
Airport transfers from Corfu airport on our arrival and departure dates
Welcome cocktail
Bottle of water in room, replenished daily
Bathrobes & slippers in room
Porterage

Plus the following excursion:

Half day guided excursion to Corfu Town

Mark Hooper

Mark is a bridge Premier Life Master, having played competitively for over 30 years. After retiring from a career in IT, Mark has been able to indulge his passion for bridge. While allowing time to play more bridge, he also threw himself in to other aspects such as bridge directing and teaching.

He is an EBU qualified tournament Director, and an EBU accredited bridge teacher, teaching beginners at his local bridge club. He continues to play lots of bridge at a high level, having represented Dorset in major competitions such as the Tollemache, the Corwen and the Pachabo. Mark can be seen at most of the major bridge congresses across the South of England.

Hilary & David Powell

Hilary and David Powell are new First for Bridge Hosts and are looking forward to making your bridge holiday restful and enjoyable.

They are both retired IT professionals and have done a variety of voluntary jobs since their retirement. They now play bridge regularly at several local bridge clubs and in county competitions. David has represented Kent on several occasions in the annual Metropolitan Cup. Both are on the committee of Bromley North Bridge Club and Hilary is currently Club Chair. David is a qualified club director and bridge teacher and Hilary is an experienced scorer.

Overview

Rodostamo Hotel & Spa is a luxurious, adult friendly hotel accepting guests over 12 years old. Amphitheatrically built and set in 33 acres of gardens, it is located on the eastern side of the island overlooking the beautiful bay of Kommeno. This modern establishment only opened its doors in 2018 and aspires to provide an exceptionally high quality of 5-star services. It is no wonder it's one of the leading hotels on the island and highly rated on TripAdvisor!

Hotel Facilities & Amenities

We dine in the main Yiasemi Restaurant overlooking the gardens. Here you will find an excellent choice of hot and cold buffet breakfast with freshly baked bread, omelettes, fruit platters, and cured meats and cheeses. Buffet dinner is of a very high quality with a fine selection of Mediterranean and international dishes.

Poolside you will find plenty of sunbeds, a bar and restaurant offering snacks and light lunches during the day and a la carte dining in the evenings. The hotel has a pleasant lobby bar with good seating in the lounge for relaxing. There is a small shop that sells local products, a spa that offers massages and treatments, a hairdresser, sauna and Hamman (charge). There is also a brand new gym with contemporary equipment and a new swimming pool right in front the gym is available and is provided free of charge.

Room Facilities & Amenities

All rooms are equipped with the following:

Free WIFI
Smart satellite flat screen television
Gown and slippers
Mineral water replenished daily
Full bathroom with hairdryer, & selection of quality toiletries. Superior rooms all have walk in showers
Air conditioning/ heating
Complimentary safe deposit box
Fridge
Tea and coffee making facilities
Furnished balcony or terrace
Direct dial telephone

Room Types

Superior room
Comfortable and well equipped, superior rooms feature views to the inland of Hotel. Some also with balconies, offers moments of relaxation and calming of the area. These rooms are available as a double for sole use only.
Superior rooms with a limited bay view are also available which feature a balcony or terrace offering views of the cosmopolitan marina of Gouvia & Kommeno bay. These rooms are available as a twin/double to share, or a double for sole use.

Deluxe garden view rooms
These rooms have the same facilities as superior rooms but are more spacious with a 28 metre square interior. All rooms have either a bathtub or shower, and have a terrace including a relaxed garden area and a table and chairs. These rooms are available as a twin/double to share only.

Executive one bedroom suites
These suites are also 47 metres square but have 2 separate bedrooms, espresso coffee machine and magnificent bay views. Bathrooms have a shower. These suites are available on request as a twin/double to share only.