

The Courti Estate
Restored 18th-century Venetian estate on ten acres of olive groves, Messonghi, Corfu
5.04 reviewsThe Courti Estate is a walled Venetian estate on the south-east coast of Corfu, with a private chapel, an olive press, an infinity pool and nine bedrooms, available for private hire for weddings of 20 to 500 guests.
The Courti Estate is a restored 18th-century Venetian country estate on the south-east coast of Corfu, in the fishing village of Messonghi and close to the Ionian Sea. It stands in its own gated ten acres of ancient olive groves, with the sea on one side and the mountains on the other. The estate is available for private hire, and its main house has nine bedrooms, large living areas, a professional kitchen and a library. It also has its own organic farm and a 100 square metre infinity pool among the olive trees.
A central manor house sits in a walled courtyard with an olive press and a private chapel, and the earliest written record of the estate dates from 1723. Ceremonies can take place in front of the chapel, with dinners laid in the restored olive press or out in the grounds. Guest lists run from 20 up to 500, and an indoor option takes up to 120 guests so the day does not depend on the weather. Couples can plan directly with the estate team or work with their own planner. Corfu airport is 21 km away and Corfu Town 22 km.
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The Essentials
- Where
- Messonghi, south-east Corfu, Greece
- Capacity
- Guest lists from 20 to 500; indoor option for up to 120
- Stay
- Nine bedrooms on site
- Ceremony
- Private chapel in the walled courtyard, or in the grounds
- Price
- On enquiry
- Exclusive use
- Private hire of the whole estate
- Nearest airport
- Corfu, 21 km
- Setting
- Ten acres of olive groves, a short walk from the sea
A Venetian estate behind fortified walls
The Courti Estate is an 18th-century Venetian country estate in Messonghi, on the south-east coast of Corfu. A central manor house stands in a walled courtyard with an olive press and a private chapel. The earliest written record dates from 1723, and the entrance arch carries an inscription recording works of 1770.

Ten acres of olive groves
The gated estate covers ten acres of ancient olive trees, with the Ionian Sea on one side and the mountains on the other. There is an organic farm and greenhouse, an infinity pool among the olives, and the sea is a short walk from the gates.

Weddings with the whole estate
The estate is available for private hire, so the courtyard, chapel, gardens and pool can be used for the celebration. It hosts small intimate weddings and large parties, offers an indoor option for up to 120 guests, and works directly with couples or alongside their planner.


Private chapel
A small chapel inside the walled courtyard, next to the olive press, used as the backdrop for ceremonies.
Olive press dinners
The restored olive press can be laid for a long wedding dinner, lit for the evening.


Infinity pool
A 100 square metre pool among the olive trees, with views to the hills.
Nine bedrooms
Bedrooms in the main villa, so the wedding party can stay together on site.


Walled courtyard
Fortified walls and a stone arch dated 1770 frame the entrance and the main house.
Dining under the stars
Long tables can be set in the grounds for an evening reception under festoon lights.

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Greece
Corfu (Kerkyra) International Airport is 21 km away, about 30 minutes by road, and Corfu Town is 22 km away. The nearest beach is a short walk from the gates, and the golden beaches of south-west Corfu are about 15 minutes away. Flights run direct to Corfu from April to November and via Athens in winter.
The Courti Estate
The Courti Estate, Messonghi, 490 80 Corfu, Greece
Transfers. Transfers to and from Corfu airport can be arranged with the estate's trusted taxi partners. Private jet and boat hire can also be arranged on request.
Things to do nearby
- Messonghi Beach
- Korission Lagoon
- Halikounas Beach
- Corfu Old Town
- Corfu Town
- Corfu Golf Club
Getting there
- Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias (CFU)
- Zakynthos Dionysios Solomos (ZTH)
What guests say
Our wedding week at Courti
We had the most wonderful week at Courti in July '22 for our wedding. The estate is truly tranquil, has photographic potential at every turn, with sublime sunrise and sunsets. Credit to Chryssa and team for restoring Courti to maybe even better than its former glory. A high spec whilst keeping the character of the estate in tact. This is a place that will age beautifully if cared for as it is today.
The in-house team are very hard working and were available at any time for questions which we really did appreciate. Liliana specifically is a super talented chef!
Courti gave us an unforgettable experience and once in a lifetime memories our family will never forget.
The Courti Estate
How many guests can The Courti Estate host for a wedding?
The estate hosts wedding guest lists from 20 up to 500. Its indoor option, an all-weather alternative to a marquee, takes up to 120 guests.
Is the whole estate private for our wedding?
Yes. The estate is available for private hire, so the courtyard, chapel, gardens and infinity pool are used by your party alone.
Is there a chapel on site?
Yes. A private chapel stands within the walled courtyard, beside the old olive press, and the estate has hosted ceremonies in front of it.
How many bedrooms are there?
The villa has nine bedrooms. Its floorplan names the Seaview Suite, Garden Suite, Ionian Suite, Chapel Suite, Pergola Room and Orchard Room, with a first-floor club area and a second-floor master apartment.
Can we use our own wedding planner?
Yes. Couples can plan directly with the estate team, which offers an online planning platform, or work with their own planner. The estate asks to be told if a planner is involved so the enquiry can be handled efficiently.
Is there a way to estimate the cost of a wedding?
The estate has an online wedding cost calculator. It gives an indicative estimate from guest numbers, rooms, nights and dates, and its figures exclude VAT.
How far is the airport?
Corfu International Airport is 21 km away, about 30 minutes by road, and Corfu Town is 22 km away. Airport transfers can be arranged with the estate's taxi partners.
Where can guests who are not staying at the estate sleep?
There are several accommodation options within walking distance, which suits larger parties.



































































