Just returned (yesterday) from Orestis Apartments, Corfu - really good - just near enough and just far enough from the busier Sidari strip - very clean apartments and friendly people. Never had to 'reserve' a sun-bed - free safe deposit - only 20 metres to the slightly pebbly beach with boat hire and all that stuff - plenty of options for more sand within 50 metres or so. Thinking of going again - it was great for the kids and adults alike.